• Level 5
  • 15 Credits
  • 0.125 EFTS
  • Delivery type:
    Online
  • Course duration: 16 weeks
  • Course cost:
    $0 NZ Domestic
    $1,946 NZ International
  • Workload - Approximately 10 hours per week
  • Availability
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This online engineering mathematics course will enable you to gain an understanding of general mathematical principles and equip you with appropriate engineering mathematical skills to solve engineering problems.

For more information watch the course introduction video below.

 

What you will learn

When you successfully complete this online course you will be able to:

  • Analyse graphs.
  • Manipulate and solve algebraic expressions and equations.
  • Manipulate and apply complex numbers.
  • Use matrices to solve problems
  • Apply differentiation and integration mathematical techniques to solve engineering problems
  • Derive and solve differential equations.

Mathematical skills

Mathematical skills are foundational to study in engineering. To help ensure you succeed in this course, we recommend that you do our mathematics self-assessment. 

Self Assessment

When you successfully finish this self assessment you can enrol in this course, but if you have found the self-assessment too difficult you may want to enrol in  one of the following micro-credentials:

MC5326 Foundation Mathematics for Engineering (Micro-credential)

MC5327 Introductory Mathematics for Engineering (Micro-credential)

If you are unsure you can contact us to talk to a Student Advisor about your options.

Assessment

  • 50% internally assessed
  • 50% exam, which you need to attend in person.

Exam dates

2026 offerings
  • Courses starting Jul - 19 Oct 2026
  • Courses starting Nov - 16 Feb 2027
2027 offerings
  • Courses starting Mar - 17 Jun 2027
  • Courses starting Jul - 18 Oct 2027
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Computer and internet requirements

This course is delivered online, so you will access your course material and submit assessments online. Our online courses may include reading, videos, quizzes or activities, and you may need to download content.

For online learning you need:

  • Access to a laptop or desktop computer
  • Reliable internet and data plan.  

If you are unsure if your current computer, Windows or internet access will allow you to study online, please contact us before applying to enrol. 

Find out more about online learning 

How to apply

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You can study this course as part of any of the programmes listed below.

Click on a tile to go the programme information, including the entry requirements and how many courses you'll need to do to complete the programme.

From there you click 'Apply now' and start your study journey.

Apply to study this course

If you would like to study just this course and not enrol in a certificate, diploma or degree you can apply here.

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