Graduate Diploma in Engineering Project Management (GradDipEPM)
Other Engineering
A course by
University of Auckland
This one-year diploma enables students to develop advanced project management skills tailored to engineering contexts, combining industry-relevant knowledge and hands-on learning to prepare graduates to lead projects and teams across the engineering sector.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
City, Auckland
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches

Understand project management in engineering
Develop knowledge of foundational and advanced principles, concepts, and practices of project management within engineering contexts.

Develop leadership and team collaboration skills
Gain skills necessary to effectively contribute to and lead multidisciplinary project teams.

Apply transdisciplinary and sustainability practices
Demonstrate the ability to integrate sustainability and transdisciplinary approaches in project leadership.
What You're Signing Up For
The Graduate Diploma in Engineering Project Management (GradDipEPM) equips students with the principles, concepts, and practices of project management tailored to engineering settings. Students undertake core and elective coursework in management, agile and lean project management, and deepen their capabilities through options from advanced engineering schedules. The programme cultivates leadership, innovation, and transdisciplinary skills, preparing graduates for project-oriented roles in diverse industries or as a pathway to further study.
Course Content
- Principles and practices of engineering project management
- Management skills for project professionals
- Agile and lean project management
- Project management bodies of knowledge
- Elective coursework from Master of Civil Engineering and Master of Engineering Project Management schedules
- Advanced Bachelor of Engineering courses (Stage III, IV or 700 level)
- Academic integrity and professional standards in engineering
What you need to know first
Applicants typically hold an undergraduate degree, or have relevant professional experience or qualifications. Entry may be considered for those without a bachelor’s degree but with substantial industry experience.

What sort of industry will this job lead to
Engineering
Project Management
Construction
Civil Engineering
Infrastructure

Future employment opportunities might be
Project Manager
Project Lead
Project Coordinator
Project Engineer
Project Director