Doctor of Project Management

Degree Level Research

Years

International students

Campus
City East

Duration
4 year(s) full-time

Program Code
IPPJ

Fees
AUD$ 31,400 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2017

English Language Requirements
Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
048572A

Program level
Doctorate by research

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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Aim

N/A

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 72 units of Research) and has been structured to be completed over three year’s full time or part time equivalent study.

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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
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
Research Theory and Practice	ENGG 4005	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 Graduate Diploma in Project Management or the Master of Project Management wishing to apply for entry to the Doctor of Project Management will be granted credit for their previous awards, provided the appropriate options have been undertaken (and they have achieved a GPA of 5 or better), and they meet 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.

1. As part of the professional development and in meeting the requirements of the 2/3 research component of the IPPJ, all students have access to Research Education Support Activities (RESA) which include a wide range of courses.