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Master of Project Management

2008 | 2009 | 2010

Division of Information Technology, Engineering and the Environment | School of Natural and Built Environments

Program Code: IMPJ Program Level: Postgraduate SATAC code: 4CM001 Home Campus: City East Program Length (in EFTSL): 1.5

Program director/s

• Dr Sam Baroudi (IMPJ)

HOW TO APPLY

DOMESTIC STUDENTS ONLY

Applications to this program are online via SATAC's Gradstart portal.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ONLY

Applications to this program are via UniSA's Apply Online portal.

Aim

This program provides motivated graduates from diverse disciplinary backgrounds with an advanced understanding of international best practice in project management adopted by many government and industry sectors worldwide. It also provides students with the opportunity to apply and develop knowledge via appropriate research studies.

Entry requirements

Applicants should normally hold an honours degree, a four-year degree, a graduate diploma in project management or asset management, or recognised equivalent qualification. Selection is based on academic merit.

For international applicants for whom English is a second language, the minimum English language requirements are:

International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic): Minimum score of 6.0 in Reading and Writing subscores and minimum overall score of 6.5 obtained within the last two years or corresponding results from an equivalent test such as TOEFL or the appropriate Academic English language level delivered at CELUSA; or

• Successful completion of a tertiary qualification at diploma level or above completed in Australia within the last two years; or
• Successful completion of at least two years of tertiary study at diploma level or above conducted and completed in English within the last five years in a country in which English is commonly used, as determined by the University. Where the study in English was more than five years ago, this requirement may be satisfied by subsequent and recent work experience of two or more years duration in a setting where English is the language of business subject to satisfactory evidence as determined by the Program Director.

Content/structure

The program requires the completion of eight core 4.5 unit courses related to Project Management by coursework, making a total of 36 plus Project Dissertation 1 & 2 or Project Management Competency and Ethics and Research Techniques in Project Management each worth 9 units, making a total of 54 units. Courses are listed in the program schedule below.

Fee information

Fees for Domestic students: Commonwealth Supported
Fees for Commonwealth Supported Students are calculated at the course level. Click on individual courses in the schedule below to determine total program fees.

Program requirements

Course name	Area + Cat. No.	Units	EFTSL
FIRST YEAR
First half (Study Period 2)
Principles of Project Management A	BUSS 5142	4.5	0.125
Integration, Scope and Risk Management	BUSS 5070	4.5	0.125
Time, Cost and Quality Management	BUSS 5163	4.5	0.125
Second Half (Study Period 5)
Project Law	POLI 5011	4.5	0.125
Project Feasibility and Selection	BUSS 5328	4.5	0.125
Human Resources and Communication Management	BUSS 5102	4.5	0.125
SECOND YEAR
First half (Study Period 2)
Project Procurement	BUSS 5143	4.5	0.125
Project Dissertation 1	BUSS 5295	9	0.250
OR
Project Management Competency and Ethics	BUSS 5296	9	0.250
Second Half (Study Period 5)
Applied Project Management	BUSS 5146	4.5	0.125
Project Dissertation 2	BUSS 5306	9	0.250
OR
Research Techniques in Project Management	BUSS 5297	9	0.250

Notes

1. The Principles of Project Management A course (BUSS 5142) should be undertaken at the first opportunity. The Applied Project Management (BUSS 5146) course should be undertaken towards the end of the program.
2. The program is available on either a full-time or part-time basis.
3. Project Dissertation 1 (BUSS 5295) and Project Dissertation 2 (BUSS 5306) would require an overall total of about 700 hours of student time to complete the project.
4. Students who have completed the Graduate Diploma in Project Management program, or equivalent program will receive credit, subject to approval of the Program Director.
5. The Project Management Competency & Ethics (BUSS 5296) and Research Techniques in Project Management (BUSS 5297) courses are for those students intending to progress to the Doctor of Project Management on completion of the Masters degree. Students must consult the Program Director prior to enrolling in these options.
6. The Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice (Project Management) provides a pathway for subsequent entry to this program and both awards can be completed in two years of full time study or part time equivalent.

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