Bachelor of Project Management

For variety and challenge. Project management is about delivering successful results for business, government and the community. It requires passion, resolve and vision.

Project managers are expected to take charge of complex tasks and keep things on track. They recruit people, coordinate activities, organise and problem-solve.

What will you do?
Our Bachelor of Project Management gives you the skills and knowledge to excel in the professional realm. You will:  

• Research project management practices and concepts
• Assess and manage risk in a wide variety of project scenarios
• Build the soft skills needed to motivate and lead teams
• Develop specific knowledge in an industry or field of your choice
• Study ways of fostering creativity and innovation.

Where could it take you?

• Opportunities for qualified project managers are increasing at pace. You could guide a defence project or manage sporting events. You might work on the global stage guiding community projects in less developed countries. Perhaps you’ll lead an IT team in Silicon Valley or oversee the development of a multi-storey tower in Dubai.

Career Readiness

• Direct access to industry leaders and paid internship opportunities: The Academy by Deloitte
• Students who as part of their studies take part in The Academy by Deloitte experience will have the benefit of undertaking a paid internship with Deloitte. This internship is designed to shape their business readiness through significant real-world client exposure, access to multiple networking opportunities and relevant professional training.

Degree Structure

To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Project Management students must satisfactorily complete a program of study consisting of the following courses with a combined total of not less than 72 units:

• Core courses to the value of 42 units
• Elective courses to the value of 24 units (including 9 units of Broadening Electives)
• Research Project to the value of 6 units.

Areas of Specialisation

• Project Management is relevant across a broad range of different industries and occupations. Hence, the program is designed so that in the latter half of the program students can choose a field of interest to focus on. Students can also select electives to suit various areas of interest.

Example Study Plan

• To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Project Management the student must satisfactorily complete a program of study consisting of the following courses with a combined total of not less than 72 units. This includes the courses below as well as other broadening electives:

Indicative Study Plan

• PROJMGNT 1001 : Foundations of Project Management 
• PROJMGNT 1002 : Project Risk Management 
• PROJMGNT 1003 : Scheduling and Cost Management 
• COMMGMT 1001 : Managing Organisations and People 
• ECON 1012 : Principles of Economics 

Core courses
Students must complete the following:

• PROJMGNT 2001 : Project Management Methodologies and Concepts 
• PROJMGNT 2002 : Systems Thinking and Projects 
• PROJMGNT 2003 : Leadership in Stakeholder Management 
• PROJMGNT 2004 : Industry Based Applications 
• ENTREP 3017 : Driving Decisions: Legal 
• PROJMGNT 3001 : Project Management Professional Practice
• PROJMGNT 3002 : Project Management Research Methods 
• PROJMGNT 3003 : Project Procurement and Resourcing 

Electives

• ENTREP 1020 : Design Thinking: Problems to Practice 
• ENTREP 2003 : Driving Decisions: Accounting and Finance 
• ENTREP 3000 : Innovation and Creativity 
• PROJMGNT 3004 : Project Management Strategy and Competency 

Research project

• PROJMGNT 3010 : Project Management Research Study

Assessment

• A variety of assessment tasks will allow students to display their ability to apply their knowledge.
• The assessment pieces will generally consist of practical assignments, oral presentations and written examinations.
• Assessments will involve both individual and group work.