Doctor of Project Management

Degree Level Research

Years

Australian students

Campus
City East

Duration
4 year(s) full-time

Program Code
IPPJ

Study as
Full-time

Program level
Doctorate by research

Fees
Fees for research students that have exceeded their RTP entitlement are calculated at the course level. Refer to the Research Training Program

Entry requirements
You must check the entry requirements for the type of research degree you wish to apply for and make sure you are eligible.
Please note
1. If you are an international applicant you also need to check that you meet the English language requirements.
2. Meeting the minimum entry requirements does not automatically guarantee entry into a research degree.
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Content & Structure

The program requires the completion of the coursework (36 units) and comprises the development of a proposal and the successful completion of a doctoral level research project. It consists of 108 units of total study (36 units by coursework plus 68 units of Research) and has been structured to be completed over three years full time or part time equivalent study.

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Principles of Project Management	BUSS 5142	4.5
Procurement and Contract Management	BUSS 5143	4.5
Project Risk Management	BUSS 5070	4.5
Project Governance and Ethics	BUSS 5387	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Project Control Methods	BUSS 5163	4.5
Economic, Social and Environmental Analysis	BUSS 5328	4.5
Project Leadership and Teams	BUSS 5102	4.5
Strategy in Project Organisations	BUSS 5146	4.5
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Project Management Doctoral Thesis 1A	BUSS 8059	9
Project Management Doctoral Thesis 1B	BUSS 8060	9
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Project Management Doctoral Thesis 2A	BUSS 8061	9
Project Management Doctoral Thesis 2B	BUSS 8062	9
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Project Management Doctoral Thesis 3A	BUSS 8063	9
Project Management Doctoral Thesis 3B	BUSS 8064	9
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Project Management Doctoral Thesis 4A	BUSS 8065	9
Project Management Doctoral Thesis 4B	BUSS 8066	9

Rules & notes

Rules

1. Credit for previous studies or exemption from work within courses may be granted in accordance with University policy. Maximum credit allowed is normally one third of the total units of the program. Credit will only be granted for coursework components and not for any of the research components. In order to assess Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) each individual wishing to undertake the Doctor of Project Management will submit a detailed portfolio to the Postgraduate Project Management Committee specifically describing: all academic qualifications, a description of employment history fully detailing all project management experience, a description of all involvement in research activities, a description of all published and / or presented papers.

2. Graduates of the 36 unit Graduate Diploma of Project Management wishing to upgrade to the Doctor of Project Management (108 units), will be granted credit for their previous awards, provided the appropriate options have been undertaken (and they have achieved a GPA average of 5 or better), and they meet eligibility criteria for a Higher Degree by Research, but in order to receive the new award, they will be required to surrender the earlier parchment in accordance with policy A-24.2.

3. Students wishing to transfer from the existing Master of Project Management must have achieved a grade point average in excess of 5 for their course work and meet the eligibility criteria for a Higher Degree by Research.

Notes

1. The program is available on a full-time or part-time equivalent. Students should discuss these options with the Program Director.