Master of Engineering Management (On Campus)
UC鈥檚 Master of Engineering Management is now available via a full-time flipped classroom study model.听
Globally Relevant, Locally Grounded
UC鈥檚 on-campus Master of Engineering Management (MEM) is designed for engineering graduates and professionals who want to lead in today鈥檚 complex, technology-driven world.
This 180-credit programme combines technical depth with advanced management and leadership skills, aligned with the 鈥 a global benchmark in engineering and technology management.
You鈥檒l be based full-time at our Christchurch campus, and your core learning will take place through readings, videos, and digital resources. This gives you the flexibility to move at your own pace or revisit topics when needed, and allows interactions with your peers including face-to-face tutorials that bring the material to life through discussion, problem solving, and collaborative projects.
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Here鈥檚 what you can expect
- A dedicated study room on campus, reserved for MEM students (open 40 hours a week).
- Study side-by-side with classmates, at your own pace.
- Weekly facilitated sessions to deepen understanding and apply concepts in real-world contexts.
- In-person assessments (presentations, oral exams, invigilated tests).
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Work-integrated learning
All UC MEM students complete at least 100 hours of supervised industry experience through the Work-Integrated Learning component.
UC has strong industry connections in Canterbury and across New Zealand, and will do its best to assist students in securing valuable work-based opportunities. These experiences help you apply classroom knowledge in practice and build a portfolio of professional achievements.
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Additional support for international learners
- A 12-week Academic English course is available during Terms 1 and 2 of the MEM (and will be compulsory only if you are identified as requiring it).
- Access to UC鈥檚 full range of student services.
- Participation in the UCSA mentorship programme, specially designed to support international learners.
The MEM is delivered across nine-week terms (including a one-week study break), with two courses per term. You鈥檒l start learning in February 2026, and complete your Master鈥檚 degree in June 2027.
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2026 dates & courses
Term 1 (2 February 鈥 5 April)
Term 2 (27 April 鈥 28 June)
Term 3 (13 July 鈥 13 September)
- Work-Integrated Learning (WIL): 100 hours of supervised industry experience
Term 4 (28 September 鈥 29 November)
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2027 dates & courses
Term 1 (February听鈥 April)
Term 2 (April听鈥 June)
- You may be eligible to pathway into the Master of Engineering Management through a听Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering Management听(which includes eight of the ten MEM courses).听
- You may be eligible for a fast-track option for the Master's programme if you have significant work experience.
- We also offer a part-time .
Please contact the听Director of Engineering and Management Programmes to discuss your options:听lulu.barry@canterbury.ac.nz
