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Course snapshot

Domestic snapshot

  • Start Date

    January, March, April, July, August, October

  • Duration

    2 years part-time

  • Location

    SCU Online

  • Placement

    No  

  • Course abbreviation

    MProjMgt

  • Course code

    1208400

  • Credit points

    144

  • Equivalent units

    12

  • Scholarships

  • Indicative fee

Please note, some locations may not have all intake periods available. See the full availability details for further information.

International snapshot

  • Start Date

    January, February, April, June, August, October

  • Duration

    3 years part-time

  • Location

    SCU Online

  • Placement

    No  

Please note, some locations may not have all intake periods available. See the full availability details for further information.

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

Bachelor of Business Alumus Deborah Guion

“I really wanted to make an impact on the world and my degree gave me the start I needed. When I was approached to manage a CSR program for a corporation, it just made sense to me. ”

The Southern Cross Model is a game-changer in higher education study.

Our students now engage in shorter, six-week unit structures designed around immersive and interactive learning experiences. The shorter unit structure gives students a greater sense of momentum as they achieve milestones quickly, resulting in increased student success rates, and course and teacher satisfaction. Lectures are a thing of the past - students will be engaged in active, interactive and discussion-based learning.

On-campus students experience a variety of teaching approaches including lectures, tutorials, online activities and video-linked or podcast virtual classes.

Our online study option is highly interactive and may include a combination of podcast or video-linked lectures, electronic study materials, workshops, online discussion forums and virtual classes.

The method of teaching and assessment may vary from unit to unit.

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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 (GA).

Course Learning Outcome

GA1: Intellectual rigour

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.

GA2: Creativity

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.

GA3: Ethical practice

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

GA4: Knowledge of a discipline

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.

GA5: Lifelong learning

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.

GA6: Communication and social skills

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.

GA7: Cultural competence

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.

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.

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

Career Outcomes

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.

 

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.

Requirements

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.

Entry requirements

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

Credit for prior learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available for this course. For more information please view the Master of Project Management RPL Guide.

Course requirements

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

  • 9 core units (108 credit points), and
  • 3 equivalent elective units (36 credit points).

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.

Other things to consider

Credit for Prior Learning, also referred to as ‘Advanced Standing’ or Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL), is the process of looking at your prior study and/or experience to assess if you can be awarded academic credit or gain entry to a course on the basis of your existing knowledge and skills.

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Course structure

Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.

Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.

Current Students should select their units by checking the Handbook for the year of their enrolment as these may be different.

View Student Handbook

Unit CodeUnit TitleAvailableCredit pointsNotes

Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award

First Year

PROJ5002Project Management Principles
Summer Term
Term1,2,3,4,5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
SCU Online
Summer Term
Term1,2,3,4,5
Summer Term
Term1,2,3,4,5
Anti-requisitesPROJ5001 - Project Management
PROJ5003Project Management: Initiation and Planning
Summer Term
Term2,4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
SCU Online
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
Pre-requisitesPROJ5002 - Project Management Principles
PROJ5007Introduction to Agile Project Management
Term1,3,5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
SCU Online
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Pre-requisitesPROJ5002 - Project Management Principles
PROJ6001Project Management: Quality, Control and Risk
Term1,4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
SCU Online
Term1,4
Term1,4
Pre-requisitesPROJ5002 - Project Management Principles
PROJ6003Leading and Managing Projects
Term2
12
LocationDomesticInternational
SCU Online
Term2
Term2
Pre-requisitesPROJ5002 - Project Management Principles
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
PROJ6005Project Procurement and Contract Management
Term3
12
LocationDomesticInternational
SCU Online
Term3
Term3
Pre-requisitesPROJ5002 - Project Management Principles
PROJ6006Portfolio and Program Management
Term5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
SCU Online
Term5
Term5
Enrolment informationThis is an advanced-level unit. We advise that students have either completed at least 4 other Master of Project Management core units. Alternatively, ensure you have sufficient project or mid to senior-level business exposure.

Second Year

BUSN7001Industry Research Project: Part A
Summer Term
Term1,2,3,4,5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
SCU Online
Summer Term
Term1,2,3,4,5
Summer Term
Term1,2,3,4,5
Pre-requisites72 credit points from masters level (AQF 9) units.
Anti-requisitesBUSN7003 - Industry Research Project
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
BUSN7002Industry Research Project: Part B
Summer Term
Term1,2,3,4,5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
SCU Online
Summer Term
Term1,2,3,4,5
Summer Term
Term1,2,3,4,5
Pre-requisitesBUSN7001 - Industry Research Project: Part A
Anti-requisitesBUSN7003 - Industry Research Project
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


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

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Fees and Scholarships

Domestic students

You are a domestic student if you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident, New Zealand citizen, or Australian humanitarian visa holder. Your course will either be a Commonwealth Supported Place or a full fee-paying place. This is noted in the course snapshot.

Commonwealth Supported Places:

In a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP), the Government pays some of your fees and you pay the rest as the Student Contribution Amount (SCA).

SCA is calculated per unit, not per course. Eligible students can defer the SCA through a HECS-HELP loan.

Full Fee-Paying Places:

A full fee-paying place is where you pay the full (unsubsidised) tuition fee for your course. Eligible students can defer the payment of their tuition fees through the FEE-HELP scheme (including employer-reserved places for The Hotel School courses).

Also known as SSAF, the Student Services and Amenities Fee is a compulsory fee for most students used to provide important services and amenities to students both on and off campus. It’s charged per unit, based on the unit’s credit point value. Eligible domestic students have the option of deferring this fee through the SA-HELP loan scheme. More about SSAF

Depending on your course, your costs could also include computer equipment and software, books, stationery, field trips, uniforms or other course-specific expenses such as art materials, musical equipment or travel for practicums, internships, vaccinations or industry experience.

Scholarships vary in amount, from a few hundred to several thousand dollars each year. Eligibility isn't limited to top-performing students or those facing financial challenges; there are opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds and with different accomplishments. This ensures that education remains accessible to all, changing lives and helping individuals achieve their goals for a brighter future.

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Fees and Scholarships

International Students

If you're an international student, you can find the annual course cost in Australian dollars (AUD$) on our International Courses and Fees page or on the web page for your course under fees.

Also known as SSAF, the Student Services and Amenities Fee is a compulsory fee for most students used to provide important services and amenities to students both on and off campus. It’s charged per unit, based on the unit’s credit point value. Eligible domestic students have the option of deferring this fee through the SA-HELP loan scheme. More about SSAF

Depending on your course, your costs could also include computer equipment and software, books, stationery, field trips, uniforms or other course-specific expenses such as art materials, musical equipment or travel for practicums, internships, vaccinations or industry experience.

Southern Cross University offers a range of scholarships designed to support you while you study, available for a variety of backgrounds and achievements. Scholarships range from a few hundred dollars a year to several thousand dollars a year. Southern Cross has also introduced Access25, a new initiative for 2025 to delivering a quality education combined with a straightforward tuition model, ensuring every international student has equal access.

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