Master of Project Management

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Duration
2 years part-time
3 years part-time
Location
SCU Online
SCU Online
Start date
January, March, April, July, August, October
January, February, April, June, August, October
Course code
1208400
Course abbreviation
MProjMgt
Credit points
144
Equivalent units
12
CRICOS
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Course overview

By undertaking an online Master of Project Management with Southern Cross University, you'll develop the practical skills and knowledge you need to become a capable leader in an area of tremendous job growth.

The course is aligned with the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) benchmarking tool – Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) and endorsed by the Australian Institute of Project Management. Choose a range of elective units relevant to healthcare, engineering, IT, accounting and business, and design your own study plan to focus on one particular sector or make your mark in an emerging field.

To gain your qualification, you need to study all core units, four electives of your choice, and complete an industry research project to consolidate your project management skills.

If you already have a postgraduate study qualification, you may be eligible to apply for advanced standing, enabling you to pay less and be qualified even sooner. Learn more about the online course offering. 

AIPM Endorsed course

By undertaking an online Master of Project Management with Southern Cross University, you'll develop the practical skills and knowledge you need to become a capable leader in an area of tremendous job growth.

The course is aligned with the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) benchmarking tool – Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) and endorsed by the Australian Institute of Project Management. Choose a range of elective units relevant to healthcare, engineering, IT, accounting and business, and design your own study plan to focus on one particular sector or make your mark in an emerging field.

To gain your qualification, you need to study all core units, four electives of your choice, and complete an industry research project to consolidate your project management skills.

If you already have a postgraduate study qualification, you may be eligible to apply for advanced standing, enabling you to pay less and be qualified even sooner. Learn more about the online course offering. 

AIPM Endorsed course

Current Southern Cross students – to access your official course details for the year you started your degree, please visit the handbook.

Entry requirements

See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.

Credit for prior learning

  1. Candidates who have completed an AQF level 9 qualification in a related field of business and management (such as a Masters of Business Administration), and who have completed a specified unit on Project Management, may be granted one (1) unit of advanced standing for the unit  Project Management Principles.
  2. Candidates who have completed an AQF level 9 qualification in a related field of business and management, may be granted three (3) units of advanced standing from Part B of the schedule, and one (1) core unit.

Language requirements

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows

CategoryScore
Overall6.5
Listeningminimum 6.0
Speakingminimum 6.0
Readingminimum 6.0
Writingminimum 6.0

About the course

Our Master of Project Management consists of compulsory units and elective units. Elect specialisations based on your interests; anchor yourself in one area or craft your own niche to suit emerging industries. You can select from:

  • Accounting
  • Engineering Management
  • Health Services Management
  • Information and Knowledge Management
  • Managing and Leading People.

Our course structure enables you to understand research methods, and activate knowledge with hands-on experience while you study.

Domestic students

Location Teaching period
SCU OnlineSummer Term, Term  1, Term  2, Term  3, Term  4, Term  5

International students

Location Teaching period Annual Fees CRICOS
SCU OnlineSummer Term, Term  1, Term  2, Term  3, Term  4, Term  5$30,408 ($3,801 per unit)N/A

Tuition fees are in Australian dollars, and are subject to change, including annual increases over the duration of a course. Annual tuition fee is based on completing 8 units per year. In addition students are required to pay OSHC for the duration of their visa in advance. Non-tuition fee covers textbooks, stationery and excursions.

How to apply

Where and when do you want to study?

Applications for this course are made directly to Southern Cross University via our online application service.

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Course requirements

To be eligible to receive the Master of Project Management students must complete the equivalent of 12 units (144 credit points) comprising:

Exit Awards

Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Diploma of Project Management after completing the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points), comprising 7 core units and 1 elective unit.
 
Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate of Project Management after completing the equivalent of 4 units (48 credit points), comprising 4 core units.

Course structure

Schedule of units

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes

Core Units

PROJ5002Project Management Principles
PROJ5003Project Management: Initiation and Planning
PROJ6001Project Management: Quality, Control and Risk
PROJ6003Leading and Managing Projects
PROJ6005Project Procurement and Contract Management
PROJ6006Portfolio and Program Management
PROJ5007Introduction to Agile Project Management
BUSN7001Industry Research Project: Part A
BUSN7002Industry Research Project: Part B

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
ACCT5004Business Accounting for Managers (Online)
ACCT6013Corporate Governance for Managers (Online)
BUSN5005Management Communication (Online)
BUSN6002Global Business (Online)
BUSN6006Strategic Knowledge Management (Online)
BUSN6008Strategy and Case Analysis (Online)
BUSN6009Managing Information Systems (Online)
COMP6005Managing Digital Enterprise (Online)
ENGN6001Engineering for a Sustainable Future
LEGL5003Business and Corporation Law for Managers (Online)
MGMT6004Organisational Change and Development (Online)
PROJ5004Strategic Infrastructure Asset Management
PROJ6007Stakeholder Engagement
PBHL5016Leading Change in Health Care
PBHL5017Governance and Accountability in Health Care
PBHL5014Strategic Planning and Management in Health Care


Unit groups

Option Unit

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
ACCT5004Business Accounting for Managers (Online)
ACCT6013Corporate Governance for Managers (Online)
BUSN5005Management Communication (Online)
BUSN6002Global Business (Online)
BUSN6006Strategic Knowledge Management (Online)
BUSN6008Strategy and Case Analysis (Online)
BUSN6009Managing Information Systems (Online)
COMP6005Managing Digital Enterprise (Online)
ENGN6001Engineering for a Sustainable Future
LEGL5003Business and Corporation Law for Managers (Online)
MGMT6004Organisational Change and Development (Online)
PROJ5004Strategic Infrastructure Asset Management
PROJ6007Stakeholder Engagement
PBHL5016Leading Change in Health Care
PBHL5017Governance and Accountability in Health Care
PBHL5014Strategic Planning and Management in Health Care

Why choose SCU?

Excellence in research

Outstanding ratings of 'at world standard' or above in 23 research fields.

Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) 2018

Top 200 Young Universities

Only 25 years young and ranked in the top 200 universities in the world.

Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2020

Outstanding student support

5-Star Student Support across undergraduate and postgraduate studies

Good Universities Guide 2021

Learning outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes.

Course Learning Outcome

Demonstrate expert, cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, critically analyse and synthesise complex information, to solve problems, and to apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge or practice in project management through adaptable and responsible practise.

Creatively and expertly tailor and innovate through the application of expert project management knowledge and skills in response to new challenges or in new situations.

Demonstrate highly advanced judgement and use of ethical framework(s) when planning, managing and undertaking projects in scholarly, research, social and professional forums

Apply sustainability principles to project management research and professional situations

Demonstrate a highly advanced, integrated understanding of project management theories, concepts, principles and methods, with the ability to conceptualise, customise and apply these principles and methods in professional contexts.

Reflect on, assess and regulate learning, research and performance pertaining to project management, with autonomy and personal responsibility.

Locate, evaluate, manage and utilise information in order to create and communicate new knowledge and specialised methods in the field of project management.

Communicate arguments, theory, complex knowledge and ideas in relation to the field of project management to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Work collaboratively with all relevant stakeholders to achieve project outcomes.

Demonstrate an understanding of Indigenous Australian contemporary realities and protocols, specifically as they apply to project management in practice (such as in the mining, health, construction and social services sectors).

Demonstrate cultural competence in local, Australia-wide and global settings, specifically as they apply to project management in practice.

Assessment methods

Units generally employ a variety of assessment methods. Depending on the unit, methods may include reports, case studies or verbal presentations, among others.

Teaching methods

Our flexible Masters degree fits around you. It’s designed to meet the demands of busy, mobile people – people who travel frequently, or juggle multiple work, life and family commitments. You can enter at one of six points throughout the year, and organise your study program to take advantage of the peaks and troughs in your own life.

We employ clever, intuitive and interactive learning software that enables you to collaborate with peers and lecturers. Our multi-modal approach delivers content as video, audio, hands-on, practical exercises, and other media to suit all kinds of learners. Discuss and debate ideas with your peers and lecturer in dedicated forums and with other networking technology.

Each unit has its own website to keep you focused. Every week, you’ll find activities, readings and case studies laid out with step-by-step instructions. As the weeks progress and your knowledge deepens, you’ll tackle increasingly sophisticated concepts, and employ critical analysis.

Make no mistake, this is a rigorous degree. Each unit is presented in a seven-week block, and demands up to 150 hours of study – which translates into around 20 hours a week. The benefits though, will last a lifetime.

Career opportunities

Qualified project managers are in high demand, both across the globe and across multiple industries. As a graduate, you’ll be perfectly placed to follow a range of career trajectories. You’ll possess a rigorous understanding of project management methodologies, be attuned to what’s required to meet project goals, make complex, strategic decision quickly, and know (with confidence) whether a project is likely to succeed or fail.

 
Professional recognition

This course is endorsed by the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM). Students who have completed an AIPM-endorsed course are eligible to apply for a certificate as a Certified Practising Project Practitioner (CPPP) under AIPM's RegPM program.

For more information, visit the AIPM website.

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