Master of Project Management

Program Overview

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The Master of Project Management from UNSW Canberra equips graduates with the knowledge, skills, and tools to successfully manage projects in any industry. The program emphasizes practical experience through projects and industry connections, preparing graduates for careers in project management, program management, and portfolio management. With a focus on real-world problem-solving, graduates are highly sought after in various sectors, including construction, engineering, and healthcare.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

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Overview:

The Master of Project Management from UNSW Canberra equips graduates with the knowledge, skills, and tools to successfully deliver new products and services, perform change and transformation, and, in general, to help project teams achieve their goals. With a strong emphasis on extending skills and knowledge with practical work experience, this program prepares graduates to apply their high-level understanding to real-world problems within any industry.

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Objectives:

• Provide students with a comprehensive understanding of project management principles and practices.
• Equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to successfully manage projects in a variety of industries.
• Prepare students for careers in project management, program management, and portfolio management.

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Program Description:

The Master of Project Management at UNSW Canberra is a 48-unit course that provides students with the knowledge, skills, and tools to successfully deliver new products and services, perform change and transformation, and – in general – to help project teams get things done. With a strong emphasis on extending skills and knowledge with work experience, this program will prepare graduates to apply their high-level understanding to real-world problems within any industry.

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Outline:

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Content:

The program covers a wide range of topics in project management, including:

• Project planning and initiation
• Project execution and control
• Project monitoring and evaluation
• Risk management
• Stakeholder management
• Communication management
• Financial management
• Human resource management

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Structure:

Students are required to complete 48 Units of Credit (UOC) by completing eight 6-UOC courses from the list in the Handbook entry for the program (see the list in Course Availability below). In the Master of Project Management, students must complete two compulsory courses, two of the remaining three core courses, and four elective courses. Not all elective courses will be available in a particular year. The courses in the program may be taken in any order but it is recommended that the two compulsory courses are completed first, followed by the remaining core courses, followed by the four elective courses. With the approval of the Program Coordinator, students may take up to two elective courses (12 UOC) from other coursework programs.

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Individual Modules:

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Compulsory Courses:

• Project Management Fundamentals
• Project Management in Practice

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Core Courses:

• Advanced Project Management
• Project Risk Management
• Project Stakeholder Management
• Project Communication Management

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Elective Courses:

• Advanced Project Planning and Scheduling
• Project Quality Management
• Project Cost Management
• Project Human Resource Management
• Project Procurement Management
• Agile Project Management

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Teaching:

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Teaching Methods:

The program is delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials, workshops, and online learning.

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Faculty:

The program is taught by a team of experienced academics and industry professionals.

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Unique Approaches:

The program includes a strong emphasis on practical experience, with students completing a number of projects throughout the program.

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Careers:

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Potential Career Paths:

• Project manager
• Program & Portfolio Manager
• Business managers
• Procurement officer
• Schedule analyst
• Cost analyst
• Engineering manager

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Opportunities:

• The program prepares graduates for careers in a variety of industries, including:
• Construction
• Engineering
• Information technology
• Healthcare
• Government
• Not-for-profit

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Outcomes:

• Graduates of the program are employed in a variety of roles in the project management field.
• The program has a strong track record of graduate employment, with a high percentage of graduates securing jobs within six months of completing the program.