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Master of Project Management
Edith Cowan University
Key Information
Campus location
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning, On-Campus
Duration
4 semesters
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Introduction
Project Management is becoming a core activity in all organisations and increasingly vital to the delivery of the corporate strategy.
ECU's Master of Project Management is offered within the School of Business and Law, so the course has a strong business focus.
It is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills of project management principles and practice to design, implement and lead a diverse range of projects in almost any industry.
The Master of Project Management aims to enable students to critically apply theory and principles to practice by examining real-world project management cases and examples in a collaborative environment facilitated by academics and industry practitioners. Students are provided with the opportunity to research contemporary project management issues and approaches in order to solve complex problems and be able to contribute to the advancement of the profession and to the wider community.
Professional Recognition
Accredited by: Project Management Institute Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programmes (GAC)
Endorsed by: Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM)
A student who has completed this course is eligible to apply for certification as a Certified Practicing Project Practitioner (CPPP) under AIPM’s RegPM programme. To qualify for CPPP the student must apply for Associate Membership with a copy of their qualification and the course must be listed on our website at the time of application.
Admissions
Curriculum
Course Details
Semester availability
- Semester 1: Study full-time at Joondalup
- Semester 2: Study full-time at Joondalup
Course Structure
Year 1 - Semester 1
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
| FBL5010 | Managing People and Organisations | 20 |
| MAN5401 | Managing Project Scope and Stakeholders | 20 |
| MAN5402 | Project Scheduling and Control | 20 |
Year 1 - Semester 2
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
| FBL5030 | Fundamentals of Value Creation in Business | 20 |
| MAN5410 | Project Integration and Procurement Management | 20 |
| MAN6302 | Managing Project Quality | 20 |
Year 2 - Semester 1
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
| MAN6301 | Project Risk Management | 20 |
| MAN6304 | Project Leadership | 20 |
| MAN5901 | Information Systems Challenges in Management | 20 |
Year 2 - Semester 2
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
| MAN6305 | Contemporary Approaches to Project Management | 20 |
| MAN6303 | Programme Management | 20 |
| MAN6325 | Project Management Capstone | 20 |
Program Outcome
Course Learning Outcomes
- Apply critical thinking and technical skills to solve authentic business problems in project management.
- Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Demonstrate mastery of a global body of project management knowledge and practice, including knowledge of research principles and methods.
- Independently initiate, plan and execute a substantial project to meet agreed deliverables in the field of project management.
- Justify decisions and judgements that address a complex project management issue considering the ethical and social consequences.
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
The course provides students with the knowledge to manage projects in almost any industry. It provides a pathway into project management through the development of core skills in areas such as scheduling, project costing, risk management, project leadership and procurement. Current project managers can develop new contacts and extend their knowledge by learning and applying new theories and methods, thus enabling them to move ahead in their careers.
Possible future job titles
Project Team Member, Project Officer, Project Manager, Project Scheduler, Project Administrator, Project Support Officer, Programme Manager.