Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering Project Management – PGDipEPM

1 In order to be admitted to this postgraduate diploma, an applicant must have:

a (i) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) from this University with a Grade Point Average of 2.5 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

or

(ii) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) from this University with a Grade Point Average of 2.5 or higher in 60 points above Stage III

or

b (i) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree with a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

or

(ii) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II

or

c (i) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University, or have equivalent prior study

and

(ii) passed 60 points towards the Graduate Diploma in Engineering Project Management from this University with a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher.

2 In order to be admitted to this degree, an applicant must have at least two years of relevant professional experience approved by the Programme Director.

3 Equivalence and relevance in Regulations 1 and 2 will be determined by the University. Equivalence pertains to the standard as well as nature and level of study.

4 In exceptional circumstances the requirements in Regulations 1 and 2 may be waived by the Associate Dean Postgraduate Research or nominee if they determine that an applicant has at least three years of relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience that provides an equivalent level of preparation.

Note: Whether a qualification is considered relevant will depend on the courses passed. Qualifications in in applied science, architecture, commerce, construction, engineering, information technology, science or technology may be considered relevant.

5 A student admitted to this postgraduate diploma must:

a pass courses with a total value of 120 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Postgraduate Diplomas.

6 The total enrolment for this postgraduate diploma must not exceed 160 points.

7 Of the 120 points required for this postgraduate diploma, a student must pass:

either

a (i) 15 points: ENGGEN 730

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

and

(iii) 75 points from other courses listed in the Master of Engineering Project Management Schedule, excluding dissertation, research portfolio and research project courses

or

b (i) 15 points: ENGGEN 730

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

and

(iii) 75 points from other courses approved by the Programme Director in one of the specialisations listed in the Master of Engineering Project Management Schedule, excluding dissertation, research portfolio and research project courses.

8 This postgraduate diploma will be conferred with an endorsement in a specialisation only if the requirements in Regulation 7b are satisfied.

9 A student who has previously passed any course the same as, or similar to, the courses required for this postgraduate diploma must substitute an alternative course as approved by the Programme Director or nominee.

10 With the prior approval of the Programme Director or nominee, up to 30 points may be replaced by other appropriate 600 and 700 level courses offered at this or another university.

11 A student must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

12 A student may apply to reassign courses passed for this postgraduate diploma to the Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering Project Management, providing this postgraduate diploma has not been awarded.

13 A student who has passed courses towards the Graduate Diploma in Engineering Project Management or Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering or Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering Project Management that are available in this postgraduate diploma may apply to reassign those courses to this postgraduate diploma provided that the graduate diploma or postgraduate certificate has not been awarded.

14 This postgraduate diploma may be awarded with Distinction or Merit in accordance with the General Regulations – Postgraduate Diplomas.

15 In exceptional circumstances the Programme Director may approve a variation to a student’s programme of study in accordance with the Enrolment and Programme Regulations.

16 These regulations have been amended with effect from 1 January 2025.