Master of Project and Program Management

Degree Level Postgraduate

Years

Australian students

Start Date
February
July

Campus
City East

Duration
1.5 year(s) full-time

Program Code
IMGM

SATAC Code
4CM209 (Internal)

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Mode
On-campus

Fees
Commonwealth Supported

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission an applicant must hold:
- a completed Bachelor degree from a recognised higher education institution; OR
- a completed Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Project Management, or a related discipline.
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Aim

This program aims to provide graduates from diverse disciplinary backgrounds with specialised knowledge and skills in project management best practice as 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, two 4.5 unit electives, plus a research project 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
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Principles of Project Management	BUSS 5142	4.5	Rule(s): 1
Project Risk Management	BUSS 5070	4.5	Rule(s): 1
Procurement and Contract Management	BUSS 5143	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	Rule(s): 1
Project Leadership and Teams	BUSS 5102	4.5	Rule(s): 1
Portfolio and Program Management	BUSS 5405	4.5
Masters Research Theory and Practice	ENGG 5020	4.5
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Project Management Research Thesis	BUSS 5452	9
Choose two of the following:
Research Data Analysis	CIVE 5015	4.5
Sustainability in Project Management	BUSS 5328	4.5
Negotiation	BUSS 5355	4.5
Managing Complexity in Projects	BUSS 5404	4.5
Project Management in Professional Practice	BUSS 5406	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

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

2. Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Project Management and the Graduate Diploma in Project Management or an equivalent program will receive credit subject to approval from the Program Director.