Adelaide University
Master of Project Management
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Learn to define project goals, assess risks, manage budgets and lead organisational transformations.
Course overview
This degree will equip you with the essential skills to lead and manage projects of various scales and complexities. Study topics on risk management, sustainability and company innovation and transformation. Develop skills in leadership, decision-making and research.
The Adelaide University's Master of Project Management can be tailored to suit your career goals and interests. You’ll have opportunities to complete elective courses, internships, research projects and higher degree research (HDR) skills courses. Your knowledge will be in demand and applicable to a wide range of industries, unlocking opportunities in defence, construction, healthcare, information technology and government.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
What you will study
Students must complete 96 units comprising:
- 36 units for all core courses.
- 30 to 48 units for specialisations.
- 12 to 30 units for electives.
Unless otherwise indicated, each course is worth six units.
Complete 36 units for all of the following:
- Research Methods and Development
- Project Control Methods
- Risk Assessment and Management
- Project Procurement and Contract Management
- Project Leadership
- Project Management Fundamentals
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.
- A completed bachelor's (AQF level 7) or bachelor's honours (AQF level 8) degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution; OR
- A completed nested or related graduate certificate (AQF level 8) or higher or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Your previous studies can be credited towards your postgraduate studies, provided they meet the relevant course requirements.
If you receive an offer of enrolment and you’ve undertaken prior learning, you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning. The procedure is governed by the university's Recognition of Prior Learning policy. Contact the university for more details.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Develop the skills, knowledge and attitude of a responsible project leader in a global context.
- Build foundational project management knowledge, including advanced theoretical and technical principles, risk management, models of leadership, ethics and sustainability.
- Learn about portfolio and program management, enterprise transformation and innovation, effective project governance and complex decision-making.
Career outcomes
Upon graduation, you’ll have highly regarded skills applicable to a range of industries, including health, engineering, construction and defence. You might work as a project manager, planning, executing and delivering projects or you may become a project consultant, providing specialised advice and expertise to enhance specific areas of a project.
You could also unlock the following careers:
- Risk Manager
- Program Manager
- Project Coordinator
- Project Officer
- Project Consultant
Fees and CSP
Fee information not provided.
Commonwealth Supported Places
The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.
If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.
Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.
Student fees may vary in accordance with:
- The number of courses studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of courses.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
Commonwealth Supported Places
The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.
If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.
Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.
Your student contribution amount is:
- Calculated per the course you're enrolled in.
- Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
- Reviewed and adjusted each year.
HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.