School of Engineering and Information Technology

Master of Project Management (MProjMgt) - Program Code 8595

School of Engineering and Information Technology

School of Business

The School of Engineering & Information Technology in collaboration with the School of Business, offers a postgraduate coursework program in project management, the Master of Project Management.

Award: Master of Project Management (MProjMgt)

Duration: One year full-time or part-time equivalent

UoC per semester: 24 UoC (full-time)

UoC for award: 48 UoC

Program Description:

The MProjMgt is designed for postgraduate scholars with appropriate undergraduate qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or extensive professional experience who wish to develop a higher level understanding of the principles and practices of project management and to strengthen their skills in this area.

Program Objectives and Learning Outcomes:

The MProjMgt provides students with the opportunity to acquire an understanding and advanced analytical skills in the key areas required to manage a project including: integration management, scope management, communications management, risk management, quality management, schedule management, cost management, human resource management, and procurement management. There is a strong emphasis on extending undergraduate skills and knowledge and vocational experiences to enable graduates to apply their high level understanding to real world problems.

Program Structure:

Students undertaking the MProjMgt are required to take 8 coursework courses (48 UoC) from the courses set out below. Students must complete four core courses (24 UoC) and four elective courses (24 UoC) from the list below. Not all elective courses will be available in a particular year.

Students may, with School approval, take up to two courses (12 UoC) from other coursework programs.

Courses being offered in Masters of Project Management – 2012

 

Research Project:

With the approval of the School of Engineering and Information Technology, students may complete a research project, ZEIT8006 Project Report (Full Year) or ZEIT8005 Project Report (Single Semester) (12 UoC) in place of any two of the elective courses.

Or with approval from the School of Business, students may complete a research project - ZBUS8501 Research Project Business (6UoC) or ZBUS8502 Research Project (12 UoC) in place of one (6UoC) or two (12UoC) of the elective courses.

How to Apply:

Applicants wishing to gain entry to postgraduate coursework or research programs should apply on line via the University web portal called MyUNSW. The online application for UNSW@ADFA program is free of charge and will take approximately 15 minutes to complete.  Please click on the following link to start the application process:  http://sas.unsw.adfa.edu.au/future_students/apply/pg_coursework.html

Self Funded Applications - If you are a self funded student, you have until 20th June 2012 to apply for commencement of study in S2, 2012.

Defence Funded Applications - If you are a Defence student being funded via Study Bank or Defence Assisted Study Scheme (DASS), applications for Semester 2, 2012 close on 30th April 2012.   

Further information can be found at the following link: http://sas.unsw.adfa.edu.au/defence_personnel/defence_pg.html

Further Information:

If you require more information about the Master of Project Management program, or are currently in a Masters program and would like to see if you are eligible to transfer into this program, please contact the School of Engineering and IT at seit.studentmailbox@adfa.edu.au or phone 02 6268 8255.