Master of Project Management

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Study the Master of Project Management to develop advanced discipline knowledge and skills to lead and manage projects within diverse work settings. This course focuses on both the hard technical and soft human aspects of project management through both course work and research, as used in large com

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2 Years

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Study the Master of Project Management to develop advanced discipline knowledge and skills to lead and manage projects within diverse work settings. This course focuses on both the hard technical and soft human aspects of project management through both course work and research, as used in large commercial and public organisations.

Specialise in one of the four minors; Hospital and Health Services Management, Information Systems, Information Technology, and Management. Benefit from the option to complete a research, practicum, or internship stream in your final year and tailor your Master's to suit your career goals.

The Master of Project Management is fully accredited by the Project Management Institute - Global Accreditation Centre for Project Management Education Programs (GAC-PMI). Graduates are eligible to accrue professional development units (PDUs) upon successful completion of the course.

This course provides an opportunity for you to extend your knowledge through coursework into project management and/or develop a research career in your relevant profession. This course focuses on the hard technical and soft human aspects of project management. All the course materials have been aligned to the Project Management Institute (PMI) global standards and core bodies of knowledge. In the final year of the course, you can choose one of three streams; a research stream, a practicum stream, or an internship stream.

If you opt for the research stream your project can be based on either your workplace or issues that are important to your profession. The research stream will also allow you to meet the eligibility criteria to enrol in a PhD. program should you have a plan for an academic career as it suffices the threshold ratio of the research components in the Masters Course. The practicum is student-led and you will develop a project within a simulated company environment. Alternatively, you can opt for an internship, and if you are eligible, you will be placed at a host organisation to further develop your skills and competencies and obtain authentic experience in project management. While undertaking the qualification you will be well prepared to contribute to future growth and change in the projects you are involved in whilst at the same time enhancing your individual career advancement opportunities.

Mission Statement for CQUniversity’s project management courses

  • CQUniversity’s School of Engineering and Technology believe project management is a lifestyle and is committed to improving the world for current and future generations through outstanding teaching and learning, scholarship and practice. We carry out this mission through world-class, project management education, based on global standards and cutting-edge research conducted in the discipline, in order to skill and educate the next generation of project managers.

Vision for CQUniversity’s project management courses

  • Our vision is to be a global leader in project management education, embracing engagement and innovation, with a can-do attitude. As part of this vision, we are transparent in our communication with our stakeholders, we are inclusive, and strive to cultivate our greatness by offering project management courses for everyone. The Project Management Team at CQUniversity strives to be a leader by hiring and promoting people who are leaders, developing them, and developing a culture where leaders influence non-conventional thinking.

Career Opportunities

  • Career opportunities are endless for Project Management graduates. Employment can be found many industries, such as Engineering, Business, IT, Construction, Health, Government, Mining, Transportation and many others. The course will boost your career advancement prospects and provide a competitive advantage for you over others without this qualification.

Core Units
You'll study seven core units: 

  • PPMP20007 Project Management Concepts
  • PPMP20008 Initiating and Planning Projects
  • PPMP20009 Leading Lean Projects
  • PPMP20010 Executing and Closing Projects
  • PPMP20011 Contract and Procurement Management
  • PPMP20012 Portfolio and Program Management
  • PPMP20015 Research Proposal

You'll then choose to study either the Practicum Stream, Research Stream or the Internship Stream. 
Practicum Stream units

  • MGMT20143 Think Big 
  • PPMP20018 Project Management Practicum
  • BUSN20017 Effective Business Communications
  • PPMP20014    Complex Project Management

Research Stream units

  • PPMP20014 Complex Project Management
  • PPMP20019 Research Project 1
  • PPMP20016 Research Project 2

Internship Stream units

  • PPMP20014 Complex Project Management
  • MGMT20144 Management and Business Context
  • BUSN20017 Effective Business Communications 
  • PPMP20017 Project Management Internship
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    120 Spencer Street, Melbourne
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    538 Flinders Street, Townsville

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