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Master of Project Management

Aims:

The aim of this course is to provide project management professionals with an advanced course of study in Project Management that is current, relevant and prepares students for industry certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI), the Australian Institute of Project Managers (AIPM) and Prince2.

Objectives:

On completion of the Master of Project Management, graduates will be able to:

  • Demonstrate a high level of understanding and knowledge of project management;
  • Direct teams in project delivery;
  • Perform duties consistent with the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification of the Project Management Institute, and
  • Manage large and complex projects effectively and efficiently.

Course Structure:

The course consists of 12 subjects with a total value of 96 points.
For students that do not qualify for any credit, the recommended duration to complete the Masters Degree is 2 years. There are 3 sessions per year and we recommend a commitment of 2 subjects per session.

Industry Certifications:

The Master of Project Management prepares students for the following industry certifications:

  • The Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Project Management Professional (PMP) and the Program Management Professional PgMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI).
  • The Qualified Project Practitioner (RegPM QPP) and Registered Project Manager (RegPM) certifications from the Australian Institute of Project Managers (AIPM).
  • Prince2 Certification from the UK Office of Government Commerce (OGC).

Entry Requirements:

An undergraduate degree from a recognised tertiary institution and a minimum of three years' work experience.

Students without a tertiary qualification may be admitted via a Graduate Certificate pathway if they can demonstrate they have a minimum of five years’ appropriate professional/managerial work experience. 

Click here to complete an online questionnaire on whether you have the qualifications and / or experience required to be accepted into the Master of Project Management.  We will contact you within a week of receiving your completed questionnaire to advise results.

University subjects:

MGT571 - Contemporary Management Practice
HRM571 - Managing People in the Information Age
FIN571 - Managerial Finance
MGT572 - Managing Organisational Change
MGT573 - Strategic Practice
MGT589 - Managing Risk

Industry subjects

MGI511 - Project Management Fundamentals
MGI512 - The Project Lifecycle
MGI513 - Enterprise Project Management
MGI514 - The Project Management Professional
MGI517 - Project Management Communications
MGI518 - Program Management

Credit:

Academic credit is available to students who can provide proof that they have passed of industry certification qualifications from the Project Management Institute, the Australian Institute of Project Managers (AIPM) or Prince2.. Prospective students can obtain an estimate of credit entitlements by filling out the Request more Information form.

Subject Introduction

Click on the graphic below to see a short Video on how we deliver one of the subjects in this course.