Master of Project and Program Management (Contract Management)

Degree Level Postgraduate

Years

International students

Start date
February
July

Campus
City East

Duration
1.5 year(s) full-time

Mode
On-campus

Program Code
IMGM

Fees
AUD$ 40,900 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2025

English Language Requirements

IELTS total [6.5]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]

Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
106891A

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 an equivalent program; OR
- a completed Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Contract Management, or a related discipline.
English language entry requirements
In addition to meeting academic entry requirements, international students who speak English as a second or additional language must also meet the University's English language entry requirements. The minimum language requirements for this program are:
English language test
- IELTS total [6.5]
- IELTS reading [6.0]
- IELTS writing [6.0]
Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)
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Aim

This program aims to provide graduates from diverse disciplinary backgrounds with specialised knowledge and skills in project and contract 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 nine core 4.5 unit courses in project management and contract management, one 4.5 unit elective, and a research project worth 9 units, making a total of 54 units.

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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
Construction Contract Management: Procurement, Payment & Time	BUIL 5042	4.5
Second Semester (Study Periods 4, 5 and 6)
Project Control Methods	BUSS 5163	4.5	Note(s): 1
Project Leadership and Teams	BUSS 5102	4.5	Note(s): 1
Construction Contract Management: Performance, Quality & Disputes	BUIL 5043	4.5
Masters Research Theory and Practice	ENGG 5020	4.5
SECOND YEAR
Project Management Research Thesis	BUSS 5452	9
Negotiation	BUSS 5355	4.5
Choose one of the following:
Sustainability in Project Management	BUSS 5328	4.5
Project Governance and Ethics	BUSS 5387	4.5
Portfolio and Program Management	BUSS 5405	4.5
Managing Complexity in Projects	BUSS 5404	4.5
Project Management in Professional Practice	BUSS 5406	4.5

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