Master of Project Management
Degree Level Postgraduate
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Start Date
February
July
Campus
City East
Duration
2 year(s) full-time
Program Code
IMPA
SATAC Code
4CM001 (Internal)
Study as
Full-time
or part-time
Mode
On-campus
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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 a related discipline.
Aim
This program aims to provide graduates from diverse disciplinary backgrounds with specialised knowledge and skills in project 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 11 core 4.5 unit courses, 3 elective courses plus a research project worth 9 units, making a total of 72 units as listed in the program schedule below.
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| Course name | Area and cat no. | Units | Reference | |
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FIRST YEAR |
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| First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3) | ||||
| Principles of Project Management | BUSS 5142 | 4.5 | Rule(s): 1,4 | |
| Project Risk Management | BUSS 5070 | 4.5 | Rule(s): 1,4 | |
| Procurement and Contract Management | BUSS 5143 | 4.5 | ||
| Project Management in Professional Practice | BUSS 5406 | 4.5 | ||
| Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6) | ||||
| Project Control Methods | BUSS 5163 | 4.5 | Rule(s): 1,4 | |
| Project Leadership and Teams | BUSS 5102 | 4.5 | Rule(s): 1,4 | |
| Portfolio and Program Management | BUSS 5405 | 4.5 | ||
| Elective 1 | 4.5 | Rule(s): 2,4 | ||
SECOND YEAR |
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| First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3) | ||||
| Masters Research Theory and Practice | ENGG 5020 | 4.5 | Rule(s): 4 | |
| Project Governance and Ethics | BUSS 5387 | 4.5 | ||
| Sustainability in Project Management | BUSS 5328 | 4.5 | ||
| Elective 2 | 4.5 | Rule(s): 3,4 | ||
| Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6) | ||||
| Project Management Research Thesis | BUSS 5452 | 9 | ||
| Managing Complexity in Projects | BUSS 5404 | 4.5 | ||
| Elective 3 | 4.5 | Rule(s): 3,4 |
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Electives
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Rules & notes
Rules
1. This is one of four courses that teach project management fundamentals. These courses should be undertaken at the first opportunity
2. Students must select all three electives from the same discipline area. Students may select an elective outside the discipline area in consultation with the Program Director.
3. Two electives studied in the final year must be at advanced level, please refer to the electives list.
4. Students who have been awarded 36 units of advanced standing are not required to complete this course.
Notes
1. The program is available on either a full-time or part-time basis. However, note that international students will only have the full-time option.
Program Director
Primary director
