Master of Project Management
Blended learning – on-campus and digital learning
The Master of Project Management is designed to provide students with expertise in project management across a range of industries. Students develop the knowledge, skills and conceptual understanding needed to apply project management principles to project work and address resource management, risk management, business analysis and strategy. Units cover a range of practical contexts across the areas of entrepreneurship, management and leadership. The course addresses managing project teams, human resource management, change management, budgets and organisational behaviour. Students also develop problem-solving skills and learn how to establish and communicate innovative solutions to a range of audiences. They become equipped to create and communicate professional project plans that address complex business problems, support organisational change and respond to ethical issues. Students select a specialisation from options including information systems and risk management.
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Duration
2 years, 1.5 years or 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time (dependent on prior qualifications and experience)
Intakes
Hawthorn (HE Block 1, Semester 1, Semester 2, Term 4) - View application and start dates
Study modes
- Full-time,
- Part-time
2021 Start Dates
HE Block 1 -
08 February 2021
Semester 1 -
01 March 2021
Semester 2 -
02 August 2021
Term 4 -
20 September 2021
2022 Start Dates
Semester 1 -
28 February 2022
Semester 2 -
01 August 2022
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
The Master of Project Management develops expertise in project management across a range of industries. It takes an entrepreneurial perspective to provide a unique focus on managing complex, high risk and innovative projects. The course focuses on planning and delivering high-quality projects, on budget and on time, developing abilities to scope an initiative; control costs; communicate well; act legally and ethically; successfully manage a complex web of employee, supplier and stakeholder relationships; and ensure that a project stays aligned with strategic goals. Learning is integrated within the context of projects for new and established businesses with insights from industry experts. The course design also allows the choice of electives to complete a related business specialisation such as supply chain management or financial technologies.
The Master of Project Management forms the third stage in a nested suite of programs consisting of:
Graduate Diploma of Project Management (GD-PM) ^
Master of Project Management (MA-PM1)
^ Students are unable to enrol directly into the Graduate Diploma however it is available as an exit award. (Not available by Admission)
^ Students must complete 6 core units and 2 elective units to be eligible for the Graduate Diploma.
Course structure
To qualify for the award of Master of Project Management students must complete 16 (or equivalent) units of study (200 credit points) comprising:
- 4 foundation units (50 credit points)
- 8 core units (100 credit points)
- 4 units comprising one specialisation or four electives (50 credit points)
Students with a previous relevant qualification from a recognised institution and/or relevant work experience may be eligible for exemptions from the foundation units or core units. If found eligible, students may be able to complete a total of 100cps (8 units) or 150cps (12 units). Please refer to the course entry requirements for more information. Exemptions for the core units will only be evaluated and awarded at the discretion of the Course Director and Post Graduate Director.
Maximum Academic Credit
The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Master of Project Management is 100 credit points (normally 8 units). The exception to this rule is for students entering with a Graduate Diploma of Project Management who may be granted up to 125 credit points of advanced standing (normally ten units).
The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Master of Project Management is 100 credit points (normally 8 units). The exception to this rule is for students entering with a Graduate Diploma of Project Management who may be granted up to 125 credit points of advanced standing (normally ten units).
Units of study
Foundation Units - (50 credit points)
Students to complete all 4 foundation units from the list below.
Core Units - (100 credit points)
Students must complete all 8 core units from the list below
Specialisation or Elective Units - (50 credit points)
Students must complete 50 cps of units. This can either be an available specialisation or elective units. NOTE: Where specialisation units are completed as part of the foundation or core, students must select alternatives from the list of units provided.
Accounting
Students must complete ACC60008 as core and select any three from the remaining list of units.
Students must complete ACC60008 as core and select any three from the remaining list of units.
Business Analytics
Students must complete any four units from the list below.
INF80005 Business Information Systems Internship ProjectBusiness Information Systems
Students must complete INF60007 as core and select any three from the remaining units.
Digital Marketing
Students must complete any four units from the list below.
MKT70019 Branding and Creative InnovationEntrepreneurship and Innovation
Students to complete ENT60009 as core and select any three from the remaining list of units.
Students to complete ENT60009 as core and select any three from the remaining list of units.
Finance
Students to complete FIN80005 as core and select any three from the remaining list of units
Financial Technologies
Students must complete FIN60006 as core and select any three from the remaining list of units.
FIN60006 Frontiers in FinTech
Students must complete FIN60006 as core and select any three from the remaining list of units.
FIN60006 Frontiers in FinTech
Human Resource Management
Students to complete HRM60018 as core and select any three from the remaining list of units.
International Business
Students must select up to four units from the list below. NOTE: some units are equal to 25cps.
Students must select up to four units from the list below. NOTE: some units are equal to 25cps.
Research
Students must complete BUS80003 and BUS80021 as core and select one of the two remaining units.
Students must complete BUS80003 and BUS80021 as core and select one of the two remaining units.
BUS80021 Business Research Thesis (25 credit points)
Supply Chain Innovation
Students must complete any four units from the list below.
Students must complete any four units from the list below.
Elective Units - Pre Experience (50 credit points)
If a specialisation is selected then students do not complete any electives.
# students need to discuss these options with their Course Director prior to enrolling.
* Outcome units - matched exemptions are generally not granted for higher education outcome units.
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Course aims and objectives and professional recognition.
Aims and objectives
Upon successfully completing the Master of Project Management, graduates will be able to:
- demonstrate coherent and advanced knowledge of key project management principles, standards and practice
- critically evaluate project management theories, methodologies and frameworks in a range of business, management, entrepreneurial and industry contexts
- critically analyse problems from interdisciplinary perspectives and multiple points of view to establish innovative solutions
- communicate in a proficient and professional manner and operate as an effective leader or member of a team
- critically evaluate, justify and articulate appropriate responses to ethical issues and dilemmas in project management environments.
- apply critical thinking to promote new and innovative approaches to project management in various business and entrepreneurial contexts
- develop a critical understanding of the fundamental principles and methods of applied research in project management practice
- apply knowledge of research principles and methods to plan and execute a piece of independent research in project management practice.
Professional recognition
Students enrolled in this course are eligible for student membership to the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM). Upon completion, students may upgrade to associate or full member status and are entitled to automatic recognition for AIPM’s Registered Project Manager (RegPM) Certification as a Certified Practising Project Practitioner (CPPP).
The following core units of this course are endorsed by the Australian Institute of Project Management as the Master of Project Management Discipline Core Units: INF70005 Strategic Project Management, PRM60002 Project Management for Business Development, PRM70002 Leading Complex Projects, and PRM80002 Project Governance and Resource Management. The outcomes of these units align to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) and the Business Services Training Package competency standards.
The following core units of this course are endorsed by the Australian Institute of Project Management as the Master of Project Management Discipline Core Units: INF70005 Strategic Project Management, PRM60002 Project Management for Business Development, PRM70002 Leading Complex Projects, and PRM80002 Project Governance and Resource Management. The outcomes of these units align to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) and the Business Services Training Package competency standards.
Pathways and scholarships
- Credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
AACSB Accreditation
Swinburne Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. The alumni of AACSB accredited business schools are among the world’s most influential leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs impacting business, government, and non-profit sectors. Only five per cent of business schools worldwide are AACSB accredited.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
Fees are estimates for students commencing in 2021 only: Tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply for units studied in 2021 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester.
How do I pay my fees?
FEE-HELP is a loan given to eligible full-fee paying higher education students to help pay part or all of their tuition fees. The Commonwealth Government pays the amount of the loan directly to Swinburne.
The total tuition fee is dependent upon the combination of units of study selected by the student. Fees are reviewed each year. Find out more about fees.
Entry requirements
Applicants are required to have one of the following:
- completed a bachelor degree (or higher award) in any discipline from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent OR
- completed the Postgraduate Qualifying Program (available to International applicants only)
Applicants who have additional qualifications are eligible to enter the program with Advanced Standing and may be able to complete the program in less than two years.
1.5 year duration (full-time, or equivalent part-time)
Applicants who have completed one of the following may be able to complete the program in 1.5 years of full-time study (or equivalent part-time study):
- a bachelor degree in a related discipline; or
- a graduate certificate in a related discipline; or
- a bachelor degree (or higher award) in any discipline and have two years relevant work experience* or
- the Postgraduate Qualifying Program (available to International applicants only) PLUS either previous related discipline Higher Education Study, OR a minimum of two years relevant work experience*
1 year duration (full-time, or equivalent part-time)
Applicants who have completed one of the following may be able to complete the program in 1 year of full-time study (or equivalent part-time study):
- the Graduate Certificate of Project Management; or
- an honours bachelor degree in a related discipline
* Relevant professional/managerial experience and evidence of academic capability will be determined by the Faculty PVC (or delegate) with reference to Faculty determined guiding principles. Applicants will be required to submit a curriculum vitae (CV) with their application. Documents substantiating relevant experience are required, clearly detailing roles and duration, as well as evidence of formal and non-formal learning. Where relevant experience is used for the basis of admission, no further recognition for prior learning/credit can be granted on that basis.