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Overview

Programme Overview

The GradDipEPM aims to fulfil industry demand by creating graduates who are changemakers, the leaders of tomorrow.

You’ll understand the principles, concepts, and practices of project management in engineering.

You’ll be prepared to pursue international opportunities within your field and you'll possess the skills necessary to contribute effectively to project teams.

For more information about this programme, please contact us.

Programme Careers

Potential Careers

The GradDipEPM offers a pathway for students with a low GPA or without a bachelors degree (but with relevant professional experience or qualifications). It promotes transdisciplinary skills and sustainability practices. Graduates can lead projects in diverse industries and will be well equipped to drive innovation and collaboration.

Jobs related to this programme

  • Project manager
  • Project lead
  • Project Coordinator
  • Project engineer
  • Project director

Student career planning services

Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.

Key Information for Students

Key Information for Students

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Entry Requirements, Fees and Dates

Programme Entry Requirements

Any of the following will fulfil the entry requirements for the GradDipEPM:

  • Any bachelors degree (A GPA/GPE of at least 2.0 is strongly recommended.)

or

  • A professional qualification or equivalent level of relevant professional experience as approved by Senate or its representative

or

  • A level of technical competence in Engineering equivalent to at least Parts I and II of the BE (Hons)

Note: Relevant professional experience may be working in engineering and related areas such as aerospace, architecture, chemical and process, commerce, computer systems, software and information technology, construction, environmental and civil, electrical, and electronic or mechanical.

Further Programme Entry Requirements

English language requirements

You will need to provide evidence of your English proficiency if you are: 

  • An international applicant whose first language is not English
  • A domestic applicant under 20 years of age whose first language is not English

You will require an IELTS Academic score of 6.5 with no bands less than 6.0. See alternative English language requirements.

Fees and scholarships

Fees

Fees Disclaimer

Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses. For more information, please see Fees and Money Matters.

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

Scholarships

Scholarships and awards

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Loans and Allowances

Student loans and allowances

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Cost of Living

Cost of living

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Key Dates

Application Advice

Please note: we will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.

Key Dates

SemesterApplication Closing DateSemester Start DateSemester End Date
2026 Semester One08 December 202502 March 202629 June 2026
2026 Semester Two08 June 202620 July 202616 November 2026

Other Important Dates

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Regulations

Preamble

The regulations for this graduate diploma are to be read in conjunction with all other relevant statutes and regulations including the Academic Statutes and Regulations.

Admission

1 In order to be admitted to this programme, a student needs to have:

either

a (i) completed the requirements for any Bachelors degree approved by Senate or its representative

or

(ii) received a professional qualification in Engineering approved by Senate or its representative

or

(iii) attained an equivalent level of relevant professional experience as approved by Senate or its representative

or

b attained a level of technical competence in Engineering equivalent to at least Parts I and II of the Degree of Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), as may be approved by the Dean of Faculty of Engineering and Design.

Note: Relevant professional experience may be working in engineering and related areas such as aerospace, architecture, chemical and process, commerce, computer systems, software and information technology, construction, environmental and civil, electrical, electronic or mechanical.

Duration and Total Points Value

2 a A student enrolled for this graduate diploma must follow a programme equivalent to two full-time semesters and pass courses with a total value of 120 points.

b The requirements for a Graduate Diploma in Engineering Project Management must be completed within four years of initial enrolment.

c In all cases, the semester of initial enrolment is deemed to be the first semester in which the student enrolled for a course which is assigned or reassigned to the programme.

d In exceptional circumstances the Programme Director may increase the duration allowed for enrolment for a period not normally exceeding two consecutive semesters.

Structure and Content

3 Of the 120 points required for this graduate diploma, a student must pass:

a (i) 15 points: ENGGEN 730

(ii) 30 points: either ENGGEN 731 and 742, or ENGGEN 740

and

b a further 75 points from:

(i) courses in one or more of the Schedules for the Master of Civil Engineering or Master of Engineering Project Management, excluding dissertation, research portfolio and research project courses

(ii) Stage III, IV or 700 level courses as listed in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Schedule, excluding research project courses

(iii) up to 30 points from courses listed for Parts I and II in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Schedule, with the approval of the Programme Director.

4 A student admitted to this programme must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

Variations

5 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve a personal programme which does not conform to these regulations.

Regulation Commencement or Amendment

6 These regulations came into force on 1 January 2024.

Schedule

Programme Schedules

Complete 120 points comprising:

  • 15 points for all Compulsory Course, and
  • 30 points for Project Management Courses, and
  • 0 to 75 points from Courses from the Master of Civil Engineering or Master of Engineering Project Management Schedules, and
  • 0 to 75 points from Courses from the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Schedule, and
  • 1 item from Academic Integrity Course

Selected courses must include at least 90 points at level 300 or higher.

Compulsory Course

Complete 15 points for ALL of the following:

Project Management Courses

Complete 30 points for either of the following:

  • 30 points for all Option 1, or
  • 30 points for all Option 2

Option 1

Complete 30 points for ALL of the following:

Option 2

Complete 30 points for ALL of the following:

Courses from the Master of Civil Engineering or Master of Engineering Project Management Schedules

Complete 0 to 75 points from the following:

No credit will be given for CIVIL 788, CIVIL 788A, CIVIL 788B, CIVIL 793A, CIVIL 793B, CIVIL 794A, CIVIL 794B, CIVIL 796A, CIVIL 796B, ENGGEN 792, ENGGEN 792A, ENGGEN 792B, ENGGEN 794, ENGGEN 794A, or ENGGEN 794B.

Courses from the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Schedule

Complete 0 to 75 points from the following:

Up to 30 points may be selected from courses listed for Parts I and II in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Schedule, with the approval of the Programme Director.

Academic Integrity Course

Complete exactly 1 of the following:

Graduate Profile and Programme Capabilities

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