Master of Project Management

This project-management course is designed for both current and aspiring project managers. It equips you with advanced project-management techniques that can be applied across various industries, including:

• construction
• engineering
• health services
• information technology
• private business
• public sector.

As one of the first Australian universities to establish a project-management masters degree, we have strong, long-held industry connections. Our work-based scenarios give you opportunities for specialised research and valuable professional experience, preparing you for challenging career roles or advanced scholarship.

Our masters program is endorsed by the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM).

The internationally recognised Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) underpins all our teaching.

Traditionally found only in construction, in the past 30 years project management has expanded to include almost every industry. It is also now recognised as needing significant training and qualifications.

Graduation from this course will prepare you for a variety of project management careers in a wide range of sectors, including engineering, construction, business, information technology, administration and others.

Use Labour Market Insights to find average salaries in Australia for project management in various industries:

• average salaries for construction managers
• average salaries for engineering managers
• average salaries for ICT managers.

To attain the Master of Project Management, students will be required to complete 192 credit points, consisting of:

• 96 credit points of Core studies;
• 96 credit points of Elective studies.

Use our credit calculator to find out how much credit you could get towards your course, based on your previous study.

If you have completed study with another university or institution and believe you are eligible to receive credit for skills and past study, you can apply for advanced standing.

Applications for advanced standing can be made after a discussion with your course chair or academic adviser.

Before applying, you should consider whether you also want to apply for:

• Special admission programs: Depending on your life circumstances you may be eligible for special consideration of your application.
• Advanced standing: If you have significant experience or studies elsewhere you may be eligible for credit for some units of your course and not have to undertake them.

Find out more about applying for our courses.