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Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering Management

PGDipEM
12 October 2023

Study a Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering Management through Te Kaupeka Pūhanga | Faculty of Engineering at the University of Canterbury.

DURATION

Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering Management

Degree Structure - Duration
10 months full-time

START

Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering Management

Degree Structure - Start In
February

POINTS

120

TUITION FEES

2024 tuition fees estimate per 120 points:

  • Domestic — $9,572
  • International — (Not available to international students)

Overview


Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering Management

Introduction

The Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering Management (PGDipEM) combines your engineering knowledge with business and leadership skills by giving you real-world experiences and connections with industry.



Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering Management

Why Study - Body

Why study a Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering Management at UC?

  • UC's programme is designed as a pathway to the Master of Engineering Management (MEM), and you will study alongside MEM students.
  • There is a strong focus on project management, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability.
  • The PGDipEM offers small group classes, flexibility, and close connections with industry.

Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering Management

Entry Requirements - Body

Entry requirements

You must have either a Bachelor of Engineering Technology, a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours, a Bachelor of Science with Honours, or other qualifications of an equivalent standard, and have a GPA of at least 3 in your 300-level and higher courses. You can also apply for admission to the MEM based on previous studies and work experience, with approval.

You will need to have completed both the academic and non-academic requirements of your previous degree. This may include practical work days, work reports, a workshop training course, and a first aid certificate.

If English is your additional language, you are also required to produce evidence of your English language ability with an IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0, with no individual score below 6.5; or other evidence acceptable to the Faculty of Engineering Dean (Postgraduate).

For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering Management or use the admission requirements checker.

Pathway to the Master of Engineering Management

You may choose to transfer your completed courses in the Diploma to the Master of Engineering Management programme. The MEM includes some additional compulsory and elective courses. You can apply to the MEM after you have passed your compulsory courses in the Diploma.

How to apply

You can apply online at myUC.

When applying, attach a Statement of Purpose to your Curriculum Vitae (CV). The Statement of Purpose helps us understand your reasons for applying, and to determine if you are a good match for an Engineering Management programme. In less than 500 words, describe to us why you are applying for the programme, and how you will contribute to the UC Engineering Management programme's collective aim and values. You may also be interviewed as part of the selection process.

Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.

Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering Management

Subjects and Courses - Body

Subjects and courses

Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering Management

Career - Body

Career opportunities

PGDipEM graduates have integrated technical and business skills and are connected with industry professionals.

Useful information:

2024 tuition fees estimate (per 120 points):

  • Domestic — $9,572
  • International — (Not available to international students)

2023 tuition fees estimate (per 120 points):

  • Domestic — $9,311
  • International — Not available to international students

SSL estimate (per 120 points):

  • 2024 — $1,100.40
  • 2023 — $992.40

Planning my study

Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering Management

Degree Structure - Body

How do I plan my diploma?

The PGDipEM is made up of 120 points of coursework, which includes seven compulsory courses (105 points) and one elective course (15 points).

Study begins in February, and will take 10 months full-time.

For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering Management.

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