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Master of Project Management

Degree Level Postgraduate

Years

Australian students

Start Date
February
July

Campus
City East

Duration
1.5 year(s) full-time

Program Code
IMPJ

SATAC Code
4CM001 (Internal)

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Fees
Commonwealth Supported

Entry requirements

Applicants should normally have:
- A completed four year Bachelors degree (or honours degree) from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent;
  OR
- A completed Graduate Diploma in Project Management from the University of South Australia.
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Aim

This program provides motivated graduates from diverse disciplinary backgrounds with an advanced understanding of international best practice in project management adopted by many government and industry sectors worldwide. It also provides students with the opportunity to apply and develop knowledge via appropriate research studies.

Content & Structure

The program requires the completion of eight core 4.5 unit courses related to Project Management by coursework, making a total of 36 units plus Project Management Minor Thesis 1 & 2 each worth 9 units, making a total of 54 units. Courses are listed in the program schedule below.

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
Course name FIRST YEAR			Reference
Course name First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)			Reference
Course name Principles of Project Management	Area and cat no. BUSS 5142	Units 4.5	Reference Note(s): 1
Course name Project Risk Management	Area and cat no. BUSS 5070	Units 4.5	Reference Note(s): 1
Course name Procurement and Contract Management	Area and cat no. BUSS 5143	Units 4.5	Reference
Course name Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)			Reference
Course name Project Control Methods	Area and cat no. BUSS 5163	Units 4.5	Reference Note(s): 1
Course name Project Leadership and Teams	Area and cat no. BUSS 5102	Units 4.5	Reference Note(s): 1
Course name Economic, Social and Environmental Analysis	Area and cat no. BUSS 5328	Units 4.5	Reference
Course name SECOND YEAR			Reference
Course name First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)			Reference
Course name Project Governance and Ethics	Area and cat no. BUSS 5387	Units 4.5	Reference
Course name Project Management Minor Thesis 1	Area and cat no. BUSS 5295	Units 9	Reference Note(s): 3
Course name Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)			Reference
Course name Strategy in Project Organisations	Area and cat no. BUSS 5146	Units 4.5	Reference
Course name Project Management Minor Thesis 2	Area and cat no. BUSS 5306	Units 9	Reference Note(s): 3

Rules & notes

Notes

1. This is one of four courses that teach project management fundamentals. These courses should be undertaken at the first opportunity.

2. The program is available on either a full-time or part-time basis. However, note that international students will only have the full-time option.

3. Students must complete Project Management Minor Thesis 1 (BUSS 5295) prior to enrolling in Project Management Minor Thesis 2 (BUSS 5306). These courses form one project which requires an overall total of approximately 700 hours to complete.

4. Students who have completed the Graduate Diploma in Project Management program, or equivalent program will receive credit, subject to approval of the Program Director.

5. The Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice (Project Management) provides a pathway for subsequent entry to this program and both awards can be completed in two years of full time study or part time equivalent.

6. International students are advised that the program duration is 1.5 years fulltime and the 2 year study plan shown above is not available to international student visa holders. Please make an appointment to see your Program Director upon arrival to discuss your program of study.