Western Sydney University – Master of Project Management

Project management plays an important role in most, if not all, occupations. Be skilled and prepared to apply key project management concepts and practices across a variety of professions.

This program is aimed at preparing future workforce with solid knowledge and application of key project management concepts and practices in varied professions and cultivating their competencies. It is expected that graduates from the programme will be proficient in domain specific customising of a project management life cycle and developing comprehensive project plans involving cost and quality control, managing risks and stakeholders and developing efficient schedules while being able to act as an effective communicator within a project team setting. Students have the option to graduate with core project management skills only (Graduate Certificate), to continue to obtain generic or discipline-specific project management skills (Graduate Diploma), or to continue to progress with advanced research skills with a Masters’ degree.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Location	Parramatta City Campus-Macquarie Street
CRICOS Code	096605K
Course Code	3752
AQF Level	9
Course Duration	Full time 2 years
Annual Fee	$31,720.00

ACCREDITATION

This program has accreditation with Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM). Accreditation with Project Management Institute (PMI), Australian Institute of Building (AIB), Engineers Australia (EA), Australian Computer Society (ACS), Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) will be sought.

ADMISSION

Applicants seeking to specialise in the Construction, Engineering or Information Technology specialisations must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree or higher degree in the construction, engineering or information technology discipline areas.

Applicants seeking to complete the generic Master of Project Management must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree or higher in any discipline discipline.

Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.

http://www.uac.edu.au/

https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/

COURSE STRUCTURE

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 160 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.

Students must complete

- Six 10 credit point and two 20 credit point core units
- Six 10 credit point specialised units

Students must have enrolled and completed one Specialisation in

- Construction
- Information Technology
- Engineering
- Project Management

Exit Awards

Note: Students may exit with the 3760 – Graduate Diploma in Project Management (120 credit points) or 3759 – Graduate Certificate in Project Management (60 credit points) on completion of the relevant units as specified in the course structure. Please refer to the links below for details.

3760 – Graduate Diploma in Project Management

3759 – Graduate Certificate in Project Management

Year 1 - Autumn session

301187 Managing Project Teams and Stakeholders
301194 Financial Management of Projects
301195 Time and Quality Management
Choose one of
Specialisation Unit (chosen from Construction, Information Technology, Engineering or Generic specialisation)
Management Unit (from your specialisation and offered in Quarter 2)

Year 1 - Spring session

301192 Risk Management and Decision Making
301193 Strategic Project Management
301191 Project Procurement Systems
Choose one of
Specialisation Unit (chosen from Construction, Information Technology, Engineering or Generic specialisation)
Management Unit (from your specialisation and offered in Quarter 4)

Year 2 - Autumn session

301055 Research Project A
Specialisation Unit (chosen from Construction, Information Technology, Engineering or Generic specialisation) Quarter 2
Management Unit (from your specialisation)

Year 2 - Spring session

301056 Research Project B
Specialisation Unit (chosen from Construction, Information Technology, Engineering or Generic specialisation)
Quarter 4
Management Unit (from your specialisation)