RMIT University
Master of Project Management
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Advance your skills in successfully delivering complex projects across many industries.
Course overview
The Master of Project Management will equip you with in-demand management and leadership skills that are essential to companies across all industries.
Designed for professionals currently working or looking to work in the field of project management. It is particularly relevant for professionals looking to take the next step in their career.
This degree also emphasises the practical application of theory to develop your capacity to respond to current and emerging issues and trends. You will critically engage with project management theory and best practice principles and evaluate and implement project management strategies using real-world, project-based cases and examples.
Why study project management at RMIT?
- Learn with industry and in simulated situations to ensure you're equipped with real-world practical skills, graduating with a competitive edge.
- Learn from practising industry professionals with extensive industry experience and contact networks.
- Degree accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Project Management Institute.
Key facts
July, 2026
What you will study
To earn the Master of Project Management, students must complete 192 credit points. Unless otherwise indicated, each course is worth 12 credit points.
Choose a plan below to find out more about the courses you will study.
Year One of Program
Complete the following core courses:
- Introduction to Project Management
- Project Management Techniques
- Project Design for Quality
- Managing Project Teams
- Evaluating and Managing Project Risk
- Project Financial Management and Appraisal
- Performance Management Foundations
- Management of Technology
Year Two of Program
Complete the following core courses:
- Research Design and Methods
- Project Procurement and Ethics
- Project Management Leadership
- International Engineering Management
AND
Select one of the following:
- Research Investigation 1
- Project Management Practice
AND
Select one of the following:
- Industry Project Investigation (24 credit points)
- Research Investigation 2 (24 credit points)
AND
Select one of the following:
- Shape - Multidisciplinary Projects in the Built Environment
- Sustainable Engineering Systems and Environment
- Knowledge Management
- Strategic Project Delivery
- Advanced Project Risk Management
- Post Disaster Project Management
- Agile Project Management
- Public Sector Project Management
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Developing Professional Expertise
- Implementing Circularity in Projects
- University postgrad elective
Entry requirements
You must have one of the following:
- Successfully completed an Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent overseas qualification).
- A minimum of eight years professional work experience in a related industry. Applicants with professional experience at a senior level that is less than 8 years may also be considered.
To have your professional experience considered, you must submit with your application a CV and a personal statement detailing your experience.
English language requirements
You must meet the University's minimum English language requirements to be eligible for a place in this program. Contact the university for more information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Credit, recognition of prior learning, professional experience and accreditation from a professional body can reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant experience.
Credit and exemptions will be assessed in a manner consistent with the principles of the RMIT Credit Policy.
Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
You will graduate from the Master of Project Management as a highly skilled project manager with core skills in leadership and management. Your studies in this course will help you develop a body of theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to critically analyse key industry challenges, professionally communicate and justify your project management strategies and formulate innovative solutions to complex problems.
You will learn to apply appropriate technical skills and research methodologies to your professional practice, provide strategic project management advice, utilise leadership skills and guide the implementation of projects across diverse project management contexts. These skills will enable you to develop and implement strategies and solutions that are responsive to complex, sustainable and economic theories and enhance project value, delivery and governance.
Career outcomes
The multidisciplinary approach in the Master of Project Management will broaden your knowledge and understanding of project management and further develop your skills for working on collaborative projects across varying industries.
Professional recognition and accreditation
This course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Project Management Institute (PMI).
Additionally, it is endorsed by the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM).
Upon completion of this course, you'll be eligible to become a Certified Practising Project Practitioner (CPPP) with the AIPM.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative annual fee in 2026: $35,520 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Additional expenses:
- Student services and amenities fee (SSAF): $373 maximum fee for 2026.
- Other items related to your program include field trips, textbooks and equipment.
The amounts quoted are indicative fees per annum and are based on a standard year of full-time study (96 credit points). A proportionate fee applies for more or less than the full-time study load. Fees are adjusted on an annual basis. These fees should only be used as a guide.
A student’s fee may vary depending on:
- 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.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university program.