Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
2 years part-time
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Location
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Placements
No
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ATAR
NA
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Inherent Requirements
No
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score 6.5
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
MProjMgt
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Course code
1208400
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Credit points
144
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Equivalent units
12
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Indicative Fee
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.
Course Learning Outcome |
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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 | UAC code | QTAC code |
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SCU Online | Summer Term , Term 1 , Term 2 , Term 3 , Term 4 , Term 5 | N/A | N/A |
Career Outcomes
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.
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
Entry 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
Language 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
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.
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Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award |
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First Year |
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PROJ5002 | Project Management Principles |
Summer Term
Term1,2,3,4,5
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PROJ5003 | Project Management: Initiation and Planning |
Summer Term
Term2,4
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PROJ5007 | Introduction to Agile Project Management |
Term1,3,5
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PROJ6001 | Project Management: Quality, Control and Risk |
Term1,4
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PROJ6003 | Leading and Managing Projects |
Term2
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PROJ6005 | Project Procurement and Contract Management |
Term3
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PROJ6006 | Portfolio and Program Management |
Term5
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Second Year |
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BUSN7001 | Industry Research Project: Part A |
Summer Term
Term1,2,3,4,5
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BUSN7002 | Industry Research Project: Part B |
Summer Term
Term1,2,3,4,5
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PROJ5002 | Project Management Principles | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PROJ5003 | Project Management: Initiation and Planning | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PROJ6001 | Project Management: Quality, Control and Risk | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PROJ6003 | Leading and Managing Projects | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PROJ6005 | Project Procurement and Contract Management | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PROJ6006 | Portfolio and Program Management | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PROJ5007 | Introduction to Agile Project Management | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BUSN7001 | Industry Research Project: Part A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BUSN7002 | Industry Research Project: Part B | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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