Master of Engineering Practice – MEP

The 180-point Master of Engineering Practice aligns with the latest developments in the industry. It's a one-year programme focused on helping you explore long-term opportunities in the field of engineering.

The programme combines taught courses and an industry project. You'll build a strong technical foundation and get plenty of practical experience.

Through the programme, you'll develop problem-solving and communication skills to complement your technical knowledge. You'll gain an edge as you prepare for a career in one of New Zealand's fastest-growing industries.

Apply your technical knowledge to designing, implementing and evaluating practical engineering problems.
Develop teamwork and professional practice skills in the context of engineering problem solving—in a variety of industry relevant individual and group projects.
Gain valuable research and communication skills through summarising research, writing engineering proposals, and delivering oral and written reports.
Choose a specialty
You can choose courses in your area of interest, including:

Mechatronics
From mobile phones to autonomous robots, the modern world depends upon mechatronic systems. Some of the most exciting breakthroughs in technology are happening in the field of robotics and mechatronics, including automation and artificial intelligence.
Renewable Energy
Alternative energy technologies are rapidly becoming affordable, and it is well accepted that these will be immensely disruptive to our traditional mode of centralised energy generation, transmission and distribution. Be at the forefront of this emerging industry.
Software Engineering
Software is the technology driving innovation and change in the world’s biggest industries, including healthcare, transport and financial services. Give yourself an edge in this fast-growing field.
Electronics
Electronics encompasses both the hardware and embedded software that enables the multitude of smart devices and system in our modern technology. Study this hardware-software interface to contribute to the next generation of sensor devices, communication systems, and signal processing applications.
Networked Applications
Our world is becoming increasingly digital, as more items become part of the Internet-of-Things, we need skilled engineers who can design, configure, test, and secure networks. Create distributed networks that connect the world through millions of everyday devices.

Programmes
Master of Engineering Practice