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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)

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CRICOS Code
106891A

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.

From 4 August 2025, the University of South Australia will no longer be accepting applications for new students. Study at Adelaide University.

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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

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