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Charles Sturt University

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Master of Project Management

  • Masters (Coursework)

Become a business leader with the skills to successfully manage complex projects. Designed for professionals from diverse backgrounds, the Master of Project Management from Charles Sturt University provides preparation for a range of project management certifications, such as those offered through the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1.5 - 3 years full-time
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Mar, May, Jul, Aug, Nov
Domestic Fees
$33,680 per year

About this course

Overview

Become a business leader with the skills to successfully manage complex projects. Designed for professionals from diverse backgrounds, the Master of Project Management from Charles Sturt University provides preparation for a range of project management certifications, such as those offered through the Project Management Institute (PMI).

From the Graduate Certificate in Project Management through to the master's program, Charles Sturt University has an option to suit you.

Charles Sturt University and IT Masters are offering six intakes so you can choose when to start your studies. Choose a session or term starting January, March, May, July, August or November, and kickstart your IT career. To find out more about how Charles Sturt University's six intake term and session structure works, visit the IT Masters website.

This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

  • Graduate Diploma of Project Management
  • Graduate Certificate in Project Management

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to have an undergraduate degree from a recognised Australian tertiary institution (or equivalent) and appropriate work experience.

Applicants without a tertiary qualification may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate in Project Management on the basis of professional attainment and/or work experience. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate, students will then be eligible for admission to the Master of Project Management and receive credit for applicable subjects.

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

What you will study

For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.

Intensive school

You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.

Career pathways

The Master of Project Management provides excellent preparation for a global business career. You'll have the advanced knowledge and skills to successfully lead and implement projects across a range of industry sectors, including information technology, government, banking and finance, manufacturing, health and education.

Course structure

Essential set (96 pts)Core subjects64 Credit PointsCodeSubjectCredit PointsHRM502Human Resource Management8 credit ptsMGT501Contemporary Management8 credit ptsMGT510Strategy and Planning8 credit ptsMGT580Forecasting and Risk Assessment8 credit ptsMGI511Project Management Fundamentals8 credit ptsMGI512The Project Lifecycle8 credit ptsMGI514Project Management Leadership8 credit ptsMGI521Professional Communications8 credit ptsRestricted electives32 Credit PointsGroup A16 Credit Points

Select two (2) subjects from the following:

FIN516Corporate Finance8 credit ptsHRM545Skills of Conflict Resolution8 credit ptsITC506Applied IT Ethics8 credit ptsLAW519Negotiation Skills8 credit ptsMGT540Facilitating Change8 credit ptsMKT501Marketing for Managers8 credit ptsGroup B16 Credit Points

Select two (2) subjects from the following:

ITE518Agile Project Management8 credit ptsITE533Cyber Security Management8 credit ptsITE536Professional Internship8 credit ptsMGI515IT Service Quality Management8 credit ptsMGI516IT Governance8 credit ptsMGI518Program and Portfolio Management8 credit ptsMGI522Developing Solutions8 credit ptsMGI530Foundations of Business Analysis8 credit pts

Credit for prior study or work

You may be eligible for up to six subjects credit for prior study if you've completed a recognised postgraduate qualification or relevant Industry certifications within the last 10 years. Complete the IT Masters Eligibility Form to see if you're eligible for credit for this course.

How to apply

Applying to Charles Sturt University is easy. Choose how you want to apply below, or get in touch with Charles Sturt University and we can help you with your application.

  • Apply via UAC
  • Apply via VTAC
  • Apply directly to Charles Sturt

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at Charles Sturt University.
81.7%
Overall satisfaction
77.4%
Skill scale
68.5%
Teaching scale
94.6%
Employed full-time
$111k
Average salary