Master of Project Management
Scale up
Project management is about delivering successful results for business, government and the community. It requires passion, resolve and vision. This intensive degree will set you up to manage projects at whole new scales and levels of complexity.
What will you do?
Our Master of Project Management places a strong emphasis on holistic and systems-based project management. You will:
- learn scalable project management concepts, methodologies and tools
- build your understandings around world-leading practices (PMBOK® Guide and PRINCE2™)*
- confidently apply your learning to meet professional and organisational goals
- develop the leadership skills required for large-scale projects
- undertake significant research projects.
Where could it take you?
You could organise major sporting events or coordinate living arts festivals. You might manage megaprojects in healthcare, science, manufacturing, catering, entertainment or the defence sector. Perhaps you’ll lead a marketing team in Silicon Valley or oversee the development of a multi-storey tower in Dubai.
*PMI and PMBOK are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
^Accreditation Council for Entrepreneurial and Engaged Universities, 2017
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Domestic applicants
| SATAC Code | 3CM265 |
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| Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
| Intake | January and September |
Selection Criteria
| Higher Education Study | A completed Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or a completed Graduate Certificate in Project Management from the University of Adelaide. |
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Student Profile
Applicant background Semester one/Full year intake 2023 Number of students Percentage of all students International students 6 75.0% All students 8 100.0%
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| Indicative annual tuition fees |
Australian Full-fee place: $39,000
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FEE-HELP
This is an Australian full-fee program. As a domestic student you may be eligible to:
- receive a zero interest government assistance package to cover your course fees and
- use over $100,000 in HELP assistance over your lifetime
Scholarships
These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.
Careers
Professional Accreditation
Adelaide Business School is AACSB* accredited, and as such our programs have passed rigorous standards of quality. AACSB accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in business education and only the best schools in the world earn AACSB accreditation.
* Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
Potential careers
Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:
Manager / Business Management; Business Analyst; Business Consultant; Business Data Analyst; Project Manager; Project Officer; Development Officer
Degree Structure
24 units of core courses + a 12-unit research project
OR
24 units of core courses + a 6-unit research project + an additional 6 units of electives.
It is possible to articulate through all project management programs with full recognition.
Industry practitioners and experienced academics deliver programs that are academically rigorous and industry relevant. Courses reference industry-specific case studies and allow students to integrate their own workplace projects into assignments.
Areas of Specialisation
Example Study Plan
| Core Courses | PROJMGNT 5004: Risk Assessment and Management PROJMGNT 5021: Project Management Fundamentals PROJMGNT 7038: Project Leadership and Communication PROJMGNT 7040: Portfolios and Programs Management PROJMGNT 7047: Systems Design for Projects PROJMGNT 7056: Enterprise Transformation and Innovation COMMERCE 7039: Business Research Methods AND PROJMGNT 7024: Complex Project Management OR PROJMGNT 7057: Project Controls Method |
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| Research | PROJMGNT 7058: Project Management Research Project (6 units) plus two electives from the list below OR PROJMGNT 7009: Research in Project Management (12 units) and no additional electives |
| Electives | Courses to the value of six units from the following (when taking the 6-unit research project): PROJMGNT 7012: Project Governance and Contracts PROJMGNT 7013: Systems Engineering PROJMGNT 7025: Introduction to Climate Change in Business PROJMGNT 7030: Logistics and Supply Chain Management PROJMGNT 7050: ECIC Study Tour ENTREP 7059: Project and Innovation Finance and Accounting ENTREP 7022: Creativity and Innovation ENTREP 7028: New Venture Strategy and Growth ENTREP 7060: Marketing Technology and Innovation ENTREP 7900: eChallenge COMMGMT 7032: Strategic and Sustainable Procurement COMMNGT 7033: Operations Management |
The availability of all courses is conditional on the availability of staff and facilities.
Assessment
Assessment consists of a combination of group and individual work. The format varies across courses and may be in the form of oral presentations, written and/or practical assignments, quizzes and class participation.
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Last updated: Wednesday, 10 Apr 2024
