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University of Adelaide

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Master of Project Management (Complex Systems)

  • Masters (Coursework)

Advanced project management is about delivering successful results in complex environments. It requires great vision, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. This intensive degree sets you up to manage the entire life cycle of large projects.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
3CM264, 075813J
Intake Months
Jan, Sep
International Fees
$49,900 per year / $99,800 total

About this course

Oversee excellence

Advanced project management is about delivering successful results in complex environments. It requires great vision, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.

This intensive degree sets you up to manage the entire life cycle of large projects.

What will you do?

In our Master of Project Management (Complex Systems) you'll:










Where could it take you?

You might coordinate civil engineers and urban planners on major infrastructure projects. You could design explicit climate change strategies with a global team. Perhaps you'll start a logistics company and help start-ups realise their dreams.

*PMI and PMBOK are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.










^Accreditation Council for Entrepreneurial and Engaged Universities, 2017

Study locations

North Terrace

North Terrace Campus

What you will learn

  • gain a firm understanding of complex systems, linear project planning and risk assessment
  • consider how project inputs, transformations, outputs and feedback loops impact on productivity
  • examine the role of stakeholders and external influences
  • undertake a major research project
  • develop the advanced leadership skills needed for large-scale projects.

Career pathways

  • Australia's #1 University for Entrepreneurship Education^
  • AACSB accredited
  • Accredited Program - PMI Global Accreditation Centre

^Accreditation Council for Entrepreneurial and Engaged Universities, 2017

Course structure

Students must complete a combined total of not less than 48 units and have the choice of enrolling in:

  • 33 units of core courses + a 12-unit research project + 3 units of electives
    OR
  • 33 units of core courses + a 6-unit research project + 9 units of electives.

Students will commence the program by taking four core courses that provide basic skills in planning linear projects, addressing risks in linear projects, leading projects and an introduction to complex systems generally.

Students will then progress to courses in 'Complex Project Management', 'Enterprise Transformations' and 'Portfolios and Programs Management', which all extend knowledge gained in the earlier courses.

These eight courses will underpin the research undertaken in the 6 or 12 unit research project that students will undertake in the final part of the degree.

Students will also have a choice of electives in the areas of Infrastructure, Entrepreneurship, Climate Change and Logistics to name a few; and can also opt to participate in a Study Tour as an elective option.