Masters (Coursework)
You must have:
A recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in built environment business engineering or project management; or
A recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline followed by at least 6 months full-time (or equivalent) professional project management work experience; or
A recognised diploma (or higher) in project or program management followed by at least two years full-time (or equivalent) professional project management work experience; or
Five years full-time (or equivalent) professional project or program management work experience.
You must have:
A recognised graduate diploma (or higher) in built environment business engineering or project management; or
A recognised bachelor honours degree in built environment business engineering or project management; or
A recognised bachelor honours degree (or higher) in any other discipline followed by at least six months full time (or equivalent) professional project management work experience; or
A recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline plus a recognised graduate certificate in built environment business engineering or project management.
1.5 year program
February: Not available for commencement
July: A completed recognised:
1 year program
February and July : A completed recognised:
This course is designed to provide knowledge and skills in managing projects project teams and stakeholders in professional organisations. It addresses both the foundational and advanced concepts and methodologies of project management and provides educational opportunities and pathways for advanced study.
This course will enable you to develop a career in project management by equipping you with the essential cognitive and technical skills to effectively plan and execute projects.
The course will produce project managers capable of managing constraints in time cost and quality as well as social political and environmental challenges. It draws on the Project Management Body of Knowledge which is the international benchmark and framework upon which the practice of project management is based.
Complete two master degrees in two years
Our combined masters packages allow you to complete two masters degrees in just two years. You can choose from:
You will have the necessary expertise to take on managerial roles in projects of your chosen field or industry. Upon graduating you will have acquired specialised knowledge and skills which will enable you to manage projects multiple projects (programs) or project portfolios within various constraints and contextual environments and contribute to strategic decision-making of an organisation through understanding of a range of specialty areas relevant to project management.
The Master of Project Management is a Project Management Institute (PMI) accredited program. The Global Accreditation Centre (GAC) of the PMI is the world's leading specialised accrediting body for project management and related degree programs; accrediting programs at the bachelor postgraduate and doctorate levels offered with accredited institutions of higher education worldwide.
This course is also accredited by the Australian Institute of Project Management.
Early exit option with the Graduate Certificate of Project Management (PM15) degree on completion of the required four units.
Graduates may be eligible for discipline relevant doctoral level studies.
The Master of Project Management is designed around a set of core project management topics that underpin the knowledge required for the more advanced discipline units. The course will provide you with the critical skills to apply advanced knowlege of contemporary project management research and practice and creatively solve complex project management problems. You will learn to communicate effectively within various social cultural and professional contexts across and within stakeholder and discipline groups. You will demonstrate leadership effective management and coordination of project teams and be able to work independentlyethically and collaboratively.
The course structure consists of 144 credit points (12 units) arranged as follows:
1) 48 credit points (4 units) of core foundation units.
Two of these units should be completed in this order: PMN501 Project Management Essentials 1 in the first half of the semester followed by PMN502 Project Management Essentials 2 in the second half of the semester.
2) 48 credit points (4 units) of core project management units including research - comprising investigation and project units (24cps) and a capstone unit (12cps).
3) 48 credit points (4 units) of advanced discipline units
Your skills and knowledge are developed though the advanced discipline and Project Investigation units and further honed in PMN608 Managing the Project the capstone unit. PMN608 should be taken in the last semester of study.
Pathways to further studyThe QUT Master of Project Management is located at Level 9 of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Graduates may be eligible for discipline relevant doctoral level studies.
The Master of Project Management is designed around a set of core project management topics that underpin the knowledge required for the more advanced discipline units. The course will provide you with the critical skills to apply advanced knowlege of contemporary project management research and practice and creatively solve complex project management problems. You will learn to communicate effectively within various social cultural and professional contexts across and within stakeholder and discipline groups. You will demonstrate leadership effective management and coordination of project teams and be able to work independently ethically and collaboratively.
The course structure consists of 144 credit points (12 units) arranged as follows:
1) 48 credit points (4 units) of core foundation units.
Two of these units should be completed in this order: PMN501 Project Management Essentials 1 in the first half of the semester followed by PMN502 Project Management Essentials 2 in the second half of the semester.
2) 48 credit points (4 units) of core project management units including research - comprising investigation and project units (24cps) and a capstone unit (12cps).
3) 48 credit points (4 units) of advanced discipline units
Your skills and knowledge are developed though the advanced discipline and 'Project Investigation' units and further honed in PMN608 Managing the Project the capstone unit. PMN608 should be taken in the last semester of study.
Pathways to further studyThe QUT Master of Project Management is located at Level 9 of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Graduates may be eligible for discipline relevant doctoral level studies.
Combined masters packages for international studentsIf you are admitted to either of:
you can progress to the second degree on completion of the first.
You will receive an award for each degree completed.
Refer to the combined package course structure of the relevant second year degree for unit details.