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.