Overview
Duration
2 YEARS
Scholarship
YES
Fee
AU $34,600 PER YEAR
Intake
FEB, JULY, NOV
Gain a diverse and in-demand skillset for a rewarding project-management career in business, industry or the public sector, when you study the Master of Project Management at Victoria University.
This project-management course is designed for both current and aspiring project managers. It equips you with advanced project-management techniques that can be applied across various industries, including:
*construction
*engineering
*health services
*information technology
*private business
*public sector.
As one of the first Australian universities to establish a project-management masters degree, we have strong, long-held industry connections. Our work-based scenarios give you opportunities for specialised research and valuable professional experience, preparing you for challenging career roles or advanced scholarship.
Our masters program is endorsed by the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM).
The internationally recognised Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) underpins all our teaching.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
*Conceptually map key theoretical project management frameworks and apply them to a range of project management scenarios, taking into consideration social, cultural, environmental and economic factors;
*Plan, apply and implement research methods to investigate complex project management problems in order to generate solutions;
*Design, develop and implement comprehensive project management plans which meet stakeholder expectations;
*Critically analyse organisational contexts, governance, ethical, legal and regulatory requirements and risk management when applying fundamental project management principles in a real life situation;
*Justify and interpret theories, methodologies, recommendations and professional decisions, and communicate with specialist and non-specialist stakeholders utilising a variety of professional oral and written forms; and
*Integrate professional standards into their practice and professional development.
Course structure
To attain the Master of Project Management, students will be required to complete 192 credit points, consisting of:
96 credit points of Core studies;
96 credit points of Elective studies.
Careers
Traditionally found only in construction, in the past 30 years project management has expanded to include almost every industry. It is also now recognised as needing significant training and qualifications.
Graduation from this course will prepare you for a variety of project management careers in a wide range of sectors, including engineering, construction, business, information technology, administration and others.
