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

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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To apply for the next intake, please see the Master of Project Management (IMPA).

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.

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What courses you'll study

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