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UC Engineering Leadership & Project Management

08 November 2023
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Engineering leadership and project management

UC’s Engineering Management and Project Management programmes prepare the next generation of leaders. These are not off-the-shelf courses — they are custom-designed with industry at the core, on par with international standards, and enriched with te ao Māori and Pacific perspectives. Flexible online learning allows you to study while working full time, applying what you learn directly in your workplace.

Engineering management programmes

UC’s Engineering Management programmes are custom-built for engineers ready to transition into leadership. They integrate engineering practice with advanced management skills, enabling you to bridge the gap between technical expertise and organisational decision-making. In the MEM substantial work-based project anchors your learning, giving you the opportunity to address real-world engineering challenges with academic support in engineering leadership today.

Find out more about the Engineering Management programmes, including enrolment here: https://uconline.ac.nz/courses/master-of-engineering-management

Project management programmes

UC’s Project Management programmes are designed for those ready to lead projects from concept to delivery. You’ll develop advanced skills in planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, grounded in real-world practice. With a strong applied focus, the programmes equip you to deliver successful projects across diverse industries and contexts.

There are three project management programmes to choose from:

Post Graduate Certificate in Project Management

Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management 

Master of Project Management

PhD Pathway in Engineering Leadership and Project Management

Students who complete either the Master of Project Management (MPM) or the Master of Engineering Management (MEM) may qualify to continue their studies at PhD level. This pathway allows you to pursue advanced research in engineering leadership or project management, contributing new knowledge to the field while developing expertise for senior academic, industry, or policy roles.

For more information about this PhD opportunity, please enquire directly with the Director of Engineering Management Programmes.

Our Values

The Engineering Management values are the basis for how we learn and work, and help us succeed in achieving our aim. 

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Personal Growth

We extend our thinking and continually improve our knowledge, actions and behaviours to improve capability and performance.

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Connected

We are connected with industry and the broader engineering community.

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Collaborative

We foster meaningful connections with each other and across different disciplines to improve individual and team performance.

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People Focussed

We value different perspectives and create value for people.

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Integrators

We apply business and technical knowledge.

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