Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering Management
- Degree Structure - Start In
- Semester 1 or 2 (February or July)
60
Overview
Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering Management
Our Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering Management (PGCertEM) is designed to equip engineering professionals with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to contribute to engineering enterprises within Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally.
The postgraduate certificate provides a pathway into the PGDipEM.
The Engineering Management programme at UC fosters a commitment to ongoing professional development, encouraging graduates to maintain engagement with contemporary and emerging engineering management practices.
Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering Management
- Develop a working knowledge of engineering management topics and issues, in New Zealand and globally.
- Expand your communication, planning, interpersonal, management and leadership skills in preparation for future study or employment.
- Learn how to effectively analyse, synthesise and use engineering and business knowledge in different technological contexts.
Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering Management
- Develop a working knowledge of engineering management topics and issues, in New Zealand and globally.
- Expand your communication, planning, interpersonal, management and leadership skills in preparation for future study or employment.
- Learn how to effectively analyse, synthesise and use engineering and business knowledge in different technological contexts.
Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering Management
To apply to the PGCertEM, you will need to have one of the following:
- A NZ bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science with Honours, with a GPA of at least 2.5 in your 300-level courses
- a bachelor’s degree in any subject, plus relevant professional or work experience eg, Chartered Professional Engineer
- appropriate practical, professional, or scholarly experience
- other qualifications of an equivalent standard.
If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Postgraduate language requirements. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.
For the full entry requirements, or use the admission requirements checker.
How to apply
You can apply online at myUC.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering Management
To apply to the PGCertEM, you will need to have one of the following:
- A NZ bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science with Honours, with a GPA of at least 2.5 in your 300-level courses
- a bachelor’s degree in any subject, plus relevant professional or work experience eg, Chartered Professional Engineer
- appropriate practical, professional, or scholarly experience
- other qualifications of an equivalent standard.
If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Postgraduate language requirements. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.
For the full entry requirements, or use the admission requirements checker.
How to apply
You can apply online at myUC.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering Management
The PGCertEM is made up of 60 points of coursework, made up of four compulsory courses.
Study begins in February or July, and will take 6 months full-time, or up to 2 years part-time.
Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering Management
The PGCertEM is made up of 60 points of coursework, made up of four compulsory courses.
Study begins in February or July, and will take 6 months full-time, or up to 2 years part-time.
Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering Management
Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering Management
Domestic students
2026 tuition fee estimate: $5,230 (60 points)
2027 tuition fee estimate: $5,544 (60 points)
International students
2027 tuition fee estimate: $40,200 (120 points)
2028 tuition fee estimate: $42,200 (120 points)
Domestic students
2026 tuition fee estimate: $5,230 (60 points)
2027 tuition fee estimate: $5,544 (60 points)
International students
2027 tuition fee estimate: $40,200 (120 points)
2028 tuition fee estimate: $42,200 (120 points)
UC also offers a Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering Management and a Master of Engineering Management.
UC also offers a Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering Management and a Master of Engineering Management.
Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering Management
Graduates of UC’s Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering Management may gain employment in entry level engineering management roles in public organisations, private companies, or not-for-profit organisations across a range of sectors.
Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering Management
Graduates of UC’s Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering Management may gain employment in entry level engineering management roles in public organisations, private companies, or not-for-profit organisations across a range of sectors.
