Master of Project and Program Management
Degree Level Postgraduate
Year 2023
You're considered an Australian student if you are any of the following:
Degree Level Postgraduate
Year 2023
Program Code
IMGM
SATAC Code
4CM209 (Internal)
Study as
Full-time
or part-time
Mode
On-campus
To be eligible for admission an applicant must hold:
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Project management is a highly valued discipline, with demand increasing for individuals with project management skills in the Australian workforce1. Many industries rely on specialist project and program professionals with excellent practical skills and advanced knowledge to plan and deliver projects on time, within budget, objectives,specifications, and outcomes that ultimately deliver value to their organisation and stakeholders.
This degree uses A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) as a learning framework. It is the international standard practice and approach to project management that can be applied across different industries, businesses and government institutions.
Throughout the course, you will gain technical skills and professional knowledge to apply project management methodology, tools and techniques, and strategic expertise necessary for managing complex projects across various industries. The program will prepare you to take charge and lead projects from inception to commissioning, and offer knowledge-based solutions to drive a successful completion. The project management thesis provides an opportunity for students to undertake a practical research project that can focus on an issue within a specialised area or workplace.
This postgraduate degree is offered as part of the project management suite of programs (graduate certificate, graduate diploma and master), with each qualification extending to the next. If you decide to exit this degree having completed the four core required courses, you will receive the Graduate Certificate in Project Management. If you have completed the eight core required courses, you will receive the Graduate Diploma in Project Management.
1’The ever-increasing demand in Australia for project management skills: research’, Australian Institute of Project Management, 2020
The program will deliver industry relevant material created through consultation with practitioners and industry governing bodies like the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM).
Over the course you will:
Once you graduate, you will be able to demonstrate your mastery of theoretical knowledge and practical application for project, program and portfolio management. You will be able to apply your knowledge of concepts, theories and approaches to solve complex organisational problems across a variety of industries.
Take the next steps in your career and begin a degree that features curriculum embedded in industry knowledge. Learn from industry practitioners and academics who are at the forefront of research in this area, with UniSA rated as the number one young university in Australia for industry collaborations1.
The program is developed to address the needs of industries. Once you graduate, this degree will allow you to work across a variety of industries as you will learn best practices adopted by many Government and industry sectors worldwide. The program is designed to prepare you to seamlessly embed your knowledge and skills into any organisation.
You will be introduced to core and advanced concepts with continuous reference and application to industry. You will learn the latest project management practices to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information to solve problems across a variety of industries. All course work has been designed in relation to A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) as a framework.
With a variety of study options available to suite your needs, you can begin your unstoppable2 journey today. The program has been designed for industry professionals, so you can choose to study either full-time (1.5 years) or part-time with options available for evening classes.
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With a Master of Project Management, you’ll be well qualified to apply for roles such as Project Manager, Program Manager, Project Officer or Project Consultant. These professionals are employed in diverse areas such as:
You could also continue with a PhD through one of our dynamic research concentrations.
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Our campuses have fantastic facilities including modern lecture theatres, libraries, workshops, laboratories, tech zones, and spaces that simulate real work environments. You’ll also find student gyms and campus sport activities to keep you active. We also offer flexible study options, with online resources available for accessing lecture recordings, virtual classrooms, library resources and learning support.
Adelaide also has a variety of accommodation options to suit different requirements and budgets. Options include dedicated student accommodation and private rentals. See our long-term accommodation pages, or explore our student accommodation by Scape on Bank Street in Adelaide’s lively cultural precinct, an ideal location for students. It is within easy reach of UniSA’s city and metropolitan campuses, Rundle Mall shopping, the Central Market, Chinatown, and the West End’s vibrant nightlife. It is also across the road from the Adelaide train station, and on bus and tram routes.
I have extensive industry experience in global project management consulting and curriculum development. I’m currently doing research in the field of risk management in construction. I’m also very interested in the use of multimedia in education and in online learning.
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Postgraduate
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You may be eligible to receive a credit transfer or advanced standing for your chosen UniSA degree based on your previous studies, if they are in a related area at an equivalent or higher level. Receiving a credit transfer will reduce the number of courses you undertake within the degree, and may also reduce the overall duration of your degree.
Recognised prior learning
If you have related industry experience, you may also be eligible to receive recognised prior learning for this experience. Receiving recognised prior learning will normally reduce the number of courses you undertake within the degree, and can reduce the duration of the degree.
How do I get credit?
Credit transfer and recognition of prior learning is assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Program Director who will discuss your prior learning and experience with you to ascertain what credit you may be eligible for.
Many of our credit transfer arrangements are listed on our online Credit Assessor.
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