Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering Management
The fully online Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering Management (PGDipEM) combines engineering knowledge with business and leadership skills, providing real-world experiences and industry connections.
NZ$11,668
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Core skills this course teaches
Integrate engineering and management knowledge
Students will be able to combine their engineering expertise with business and leadership skills effectively.
Project management proficiency
Students will learn techniques and skills to manage engineering projects from initiation to completion.
About This Course
The Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering Management (PGDipEM) offered by the University of Canterbury is a fully online programme blending engineering expertise with business management and leadership skills. The diploma includes 120 points of coursework including compulsory and elective courses, with a strong focus on project management, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability. It is designed as a pathway to the Master of Engineering Management and offers small group classes and industry connections. The programme is delivered part-time over two years, starting in February, April, July, or September, and is not available to international students.
Course Content
- Seven compulsory courses (105 points)
- One elective course (15 points)
- Focus on project management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Sustainability
- Business and leadership skills
- Real-world experiences and industry connections
Entry Requirements
An engineering qualification or relevant professional experience
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