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.
Key features
- Learn from industry experts and leading academics in project management.
- Study a degree aligned to industry needs.
- Complete a practical research project linked to a real workplace issue.
- Tailor your studies with electives, professional development courses and internships.
- Build your knowledge in one of the most in-demand professions globally.
- Network with a diverse cohort of professionals.
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
July, 2026
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
Adelaide University is committed to recognising the contribution of students’ prior learning towards their program requirements.
Credit may be granted for formal, informal and non-formal learning, with guidance on eligibility provided to prospective students in a clear, transparent and publicly available credit framework.
Credit determinations will be:
- Evidence-based, equitable and transparent.
- Academically sound.
- Applied consistently, fairly and subject to review.
Credit will be granted for prior learning that is relevant and equivalent to the learning required for the courses for which credit is sought.
Credit will only be granted if it:
- Maintains the credibility and integrity of the program for which credit is sought.
- Does not contravene the conditions of the program’s professional accreditation.
- Does not disadvantage the student’s ability to achieve the expected course or program learning outcomes.
For more information, contact the university or visit its website.
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
2026 fee information is not available.
Commonwealth-supported students are charged a portion of the cost of their higher education through a student contribution. Where the duration of the program is less than one year, the total cost of the program is displayed.
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)
A Commonwealth Supported Place is a higher education place where the Australian Government subsidises your fees so that you only pay a portion through a student contribution amount.
The amount of student contribution you’ll pay depends on:
- Number of courses you are enrolled in.
- Unit value of courses.
- Funding cluster your courses fall under.
A HECS-HELP loan allows students to borrow from the Australian Government to cover some or all of their student contribution. To be eligible for HECS-HELP, you must be studying in a Commonwealth Supported Place.