Master of Project Management

What you will study

To qualify for the award of Master of Project Management students must complete 16 (or equivalent) units of study (200 credit points) comprising:

• Four foundation units (50 credit points)
• Eight core units (100 credit points)
• Four units comprising one specialisation or four electives (50 credit points)

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

Applicants are required to have one of the following:

• A bachelor's degree (or higher award) in any discipline from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent.
• Completion of the Postgraduate Qualifying Program (available to international applicants only).

Applicants who have additional qualifications are eligible to enter the program with Advanced Standing and may be able to complete the program in less than two years.

1 year duration (full-time, or equivalent part-time)

Applicants who have completed one of the following may be able to complete the program in one year of full-time study (or equivalent part-time study):

• The Graduate Certificate of Project Management.
• An honours bachelor's degree in a related discipline.

1.5 year duration (full-time, or equivalent part-time)

Applicants who have completed one of the following may be able to complete the program in one and a half years of full-time study (or equivalent part-time study):

• A bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
• A graduate certificate in a related discipline.
• A bachelor's degree (or higher award) in any discipline and have two years of relevant work experience*.
• The Postgraduate Qualifying Program (available to international applicants only), plus either previous related discipline Higher Education Study or a minimum of two years of relevant work experience.

*Relevant managerial experience and evidence of academic capability will be determined by the Faculty PVC (or delegate) with reference to faculty-determined guiding principles. Applicants will be required to submit a curriculum vitae (CV) with their application.

Documents substantiating relevant experience are required, clearly detailing roles and duration, as well as evidence of formal and non-formal learning. Where relevant experience is used for the basis of admission, no further recognition for prior learning/credit can be granted on that basis.

English language requirements

All Swinburne students must be able to meet the English language requirements. You’ll be able to provide evidence of your English language skill if you have one of the following:

• Completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or another type of secondary qualification taught in English.
• Completed some types of university or vocational education studies (tertiary studies).
• Completed an English language test, such as TOEFL, IELTS, Pearson or C1.
• Completed an English language (ELICOS) course.
• Lived and worked in an English-speaking country for at least four years (domestic applicants only).

These requirements vary for prospective undergraduate and postgraduate students, depending on your chosen course.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

Students can enhance their career opportunities by gaining additional leadership and management skills – an important asset in a today’s complex and changing business environment. The below examples demonstrate the types of roles graduates can attain.

• Project assistant/officer/coordinator/associate
• Consultant or delivery lead/director
• Project or program manager or director
• Project management office (PMO) manager or head or director
• Product manager or business analyst
• Agile coach/scrum master/facilitator

Learning outcomes

• Demonstrate coherent and advanced knowledge of key project management principles, standards and practice.
• Critically evaluate project management theories, methodologies and frameworks in a range of business, management, entrepreneurial and industry contexts.
• Critically analyse problems from interdisciplinary perspectives and multiple points of view to establish innovative solutions.
• Communicate in a proficient and professional manner and operate as an effective leader or member of a team.
• Critically evaluate, justify and articulate appropriate responses to ethical issues and dilemmas in project management environments.
• Apply critical thinking to promote new and innovative approaches to project management in various business and entrepreneurial contexts.
• Develop a critical understanding of the fundamental principles and methods of applied research in project management practice.
• Apply knowledge of research principles and methods to plan and execute a piece of independent research in project management practice.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Estimated yearly fee in 2025: $33,680 (domestic full-fee paying place)

Estimated total fee in 2025: $67,360 (domestic full-fee paying place)

The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply for units studied in 2025 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester.

A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:

• The number of units studied per term.
• The choice of major or specialisation.
• Choice of units.
• 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 course.