Master of Engineering Practice

Other Engineering

Gain specialist skills and knowledge in civil, electronics, materials and processing, and mechanical engineering with an internationally relevant Master of Engineering Practice.

NZ$11,328

inc GST

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This course starts anytime

(180 Credits)


In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

Hamilton, Hamilton

It will take a total of 1 year

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Possess advanced engineering knowledge

Graduates will have advanced knowledge of engineering science and mathematics in their area of specialisation.

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Professional communication

Graduates will be able to communicate clearly and effectively in professional, technical, and research and development contexts with colleagues and clients using appropriate media.

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Critical analysis and problem-solving

Graduates will have advanced evaluation skills to analyse methodologies and complex problems and to develop appropriate, creative solutions.

What You're Signing Up For

The Master of Engineering Practice (MEngPrac) is a taught master's degree designed for recent graduates and practicing engineers who want to upgrade their skills in civil, electronics, materials and mechanical engineering. The programme combines advanced technical training, management components, and a capstone research project, aiming to develop work-ready engineers able to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing field. Enrolment can be for 120 or 180 points, typically over one or one-and-a-half years, full-time. Graduates may pursue a wide range of engineering careers in civil, electronics, materials, mechanical, mechatronics and processing industries locally and internationally.

Course Content

  • Advanced technical training in chosen engineering specialisation: civil, electronics, materials and processing, or mechanical engineering
  • Management and professional skills component
  • Capstone research and development project focused on an industrially relevant problem
  • Development of advanced practical engineering and problem-solving skills
  • Preparation for leadership and management roles

What you need to know first

Relevant 4-year undergraduate qualification in a related discipline with at least a B grade average across the final year.

Satisfy prerequisites for graduate study in the chosen subject(s).

Applicants with relevant professional engineering experience may be considered at the discretion of the Academic Board.

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Engineering

  • Civil Engineering

  • Mechanical Engineering

  • Electronics

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Civil engineer

  • Electronics engineer

  • Materials engineer

  • Mechatronics engineer

  • Mechanical engineer

  • Process engineer