Students of the program will develop core skills in engineering theory. Accreditation by Engineering New Zealand (EngNZ) confirms that the Bachelor of Engineering Technology meets national and international benchmarked standards for first degrees for professional engineers in South Africa, USA, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, Australia, and New Zealand.

University Entrance – NCEA Level 3 including: Three subjects at Level 3 including: Physics with a minimum of 14 credits; Calculus with a minimum of 14 credits; and One other subject from the list of approved subjects*. Literacy – 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of five credits in reading, five credits in writing; Numeracy – 10 credits at Level 1 or above (specified achievement standards, or unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627);or Equivalent academic qualifications (equivalent academic qualifications may include University B Bursary with 45% or more in both Physics and Calculus or algebra); or Equivalent Cambridge score; or Equivalent International Baccalaureate; Proof of English proficiency