Programme details

Bachelor of Engineering Technology

Acquire the skills necessary to navigate complex systems, oversee large-scale projects, and address real-world challenges. This degree provides thorough preparation by utilizing the most relevant emerging technologies.

Course description

Acquire the skills necessary to navigate complex systems, oversee large-scale projects, and address real-world challenges. This degree provides thorough preparation by utilizing the most relevant emerging technologies. The initial year of engineering studies at SIT consists of five mandatory courses, along with a selection of electives. This structure enables you to explore two areas of focus without committing to a specific one at the outset. You are encouraged to choose electives from the available options, particularly those aligned with the strand you are contemplating for your major in the subsequent years.

Civil Strand Ethics, Law and Professional Conduct, Environmental Engineering, Mechanics and Structures, Project Management, Risk Management, Traffic and Highway Engineering, Water and Wastewater Engineering.

Mechanical Strand Ethics, Law and Professional Conduct, Machines, Manufacturing, Mechanics, Product Design, Project Management, Risk Management.

The Bachelor of Engineering Technology is designed for secondary students who meet the necessary entrance criteria (including NCEA Level 3), recent graduates of the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering seeking to pursue a degree to enter the engineering field, and current professionals (in areas such as roading and transportation, water and wastewater engineering, infrastructure, mechanical engineering, and design) aiming to advance to more senior roles.

Specialisations

Civil Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Immigration benefits

This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights
Partner visitor rights
Partner work rights
Post-study work rights

This course qualifies for 3 points if applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.

Career Prospects

After graduation and further work experience possible jobs in the private and public sector include:

Civil engineer
Construction manager
Contract manager
Design engineer
Environmental engineer
Geotechnical engineer
Materials engineer
Mechanical engineer
Roading engineer
Water engineer
Transportation engineer

Entry requirements

Overseas qualification equivalent to university entrance and/or applicants with evidence of relevant prior learning and work experience.

Non-native English speakers must provide proof of proficiency through one of the following:

IELTS Test – Academic score of 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5
Pearson Test of English – PTE (Academic) score of 50 with no band score lower than 42

Credits
360

Duration
3 years

Intakes

Feb

International fees
About $29,120 (per academic year)

Location

Qualification Type

Study level