C04006v8 Master of Project Management
Award(s): Master of Project Management (MPM)CRICOS code: 001099J
Commonwealth supported place?: Yes
Load credit points: 72
Course EFTSL: 1.5
Location: City campus
Notes
Package Offer
International students who do not meet the admission requirements for the Master of Project Management, but are eligible for the Graduate Certificate in Project Management will be issued with a package offer for both courses. The total duration to complete both the Graduate Certificate in Project Management and the Master of Project Management as a package is 1.5 years.
Commonwealth Supported Places
There are a limited number of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) within this course that are competitive and allocated on merit. Applicants must indicate on their application if they wish to be considered for a CSP.
As applications are assessed progressively, applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early to be considered. Eligible applicants must accept their offer by the lapse date to retain their place.
- Autumn 2024 closing dates:
- Round 1: Sunday 26 November 2023
- Round 2: Sunday 21 January 2024 (if places are available)
- Spring 2024 closing dates:
- Round 1: Sunday 26 May 2024
- Round 2: Sunday 30 June 2024 (if places are available)
Refer to Postgraduate courses with Commonwealth Supported Places for more information.
Overview
Course aims
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Inherent (essential) requirements
Recognition of prior learning
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Articulation with UTS courses
Professional recognition
Other information
Overview
The UTS Master of Project Management is designed to enhance the knowledge, experience and careers of both aspiring and experienced project managers. This course equips students with the underlying knowledge and practical experience to drive project delivery across all industry sectors, such as information technology, construction and health.
Students in the Master of Project Management complete foundation subjects and then select from a range of advanced project management electives. Students may focus all electives on extending their project management expertise, or may elect to complete a specialist sub-major in one of four disciplines:
- Business
- Construction
- Data Science
- Property Development
UTS’s Master of Project Management is accredited by the Project Management Institute (PMI), the Royal Society of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), and is endorsed by the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM). It is the first Australian program to be accredited by PMI’s Global Accreditation Centre. The foundation subjects are compatible with the structures used by the PMI and Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) to certify practitioners.
UTS delivers most of the postgraduate project management subjects in intensive block workshops. These workshops offer an immersive experience where students work with their peers in a team-based, simulated project environment.
UTS academics are at the forefront of project management research internationally. This breadth of knowledge ensures that students have access to leading-edge thinking applied in both project-specific and organisational contexts. Teaching staff and specialist guest lecturers have extensive industry experience and knowledge of current trends in project management practice.
Graduates of the UTS Master of Project Management possess a detailed understanding of the role of project management in delivering organisational strategy and improving business productivity and profitability.
With UTS, the Master of Project Management may also be studied as a combined degree incorporating property development, the UTS Master of Property Development and Project Management
Course aims
The UTS Master of Project Management aims to equip graduates with the skills and attributes required for professional project management practice and leadership. The foundation of the course provides project management knowledge that students build upon to customise their learning to suit their background and career goals. The course aims to develop students as reflective project management practitioners with the ability to adapt and improve practice. The communication, leadership and interpersonal abilities that are crucial for managing projects successfully are emphasised throughout the course. In addition, the course aims to develop skills in academic literacy and enquiry, critical analysis, and systems thinking to develop graduates who are lifelong learners and responsible practitioners.
Career options
Graduates of the UTS Master of Project Management gain high rates of employment and top salaries. They are in strong demand by industry due to their professional preparation and ability to merge theory with practice to improve project performance. The Master of Project Management’s focus on leadership, program management and governance enhances the employability of graduates at senior levels in local and international industries, including banking and finance, construction and engineering, event management, government, health and IT.
Course intended learning outcomes
| A.1 | Identify and evaluate actual or potential ethical issues and determine sound ethical judgements in project contexts (Ethical Judgments) |
| A.2 | Manage cultural diversity to meet project objectives (Managing Diversity) |
| A.3 | Critically reflect on their ability to apply knowledge and skills to work effectively for and with Indigenous Australians across the management of projects. |
| C.1 | Communicate effectively through oral communication in projects at a professional level (Oral Communication) |
| C.2 | Communicate effectively through written communication in projects at a professional level (Written Communication) |
| I.1 | Source and apply tools and techniques to meet contextual demands (Technique Application) |
| I.2 | Develop and adapt project management knowledge to meet contextual demands (Knowledge Adaptation) |
| I.3 | Think systemically and incorporate systems thinking approaches into project management (Systems Thinking) |
| P.1 | Apply foundational project management knowledge in projects (Foundational Knowledge) |
| P.2 | Apply and extend advanced project management knowledge (Advanced Knowledge) |
| P.3 | Manage project activities from an organisational perspective (Organisational Management) |
| P.4 | Apply methods and tools to analyse data and information for managing projects (Information Analysis) |
| P.5 | Actively reflect on, and improve, project practice (Practice Improvement) |
| P.6 | Lead and manage project teams, and work as a project team member at a professional level (Teams and Leadership) |
| R.1 | Think critically and synthesise complex data (Critical Engagement) |
| R.2 | Define, initiate, and conduct research projects (Research) |
| R.3 | Incorporate specialised knowledge of ethical Indigenous research protocols and reflect on their application in research or practice. |
Admission requirements
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.
Applicants must have one of the following:
- a UTS Graduate Certificate in Project Management
- a UTS Graduate Diploma in Project Management
- a UTS Graduate Diploma in Construction Management
- applicants with a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or equivalent, or higher qualification not listed above must have a minimum of one (1) year full time, or equivalent part time, relevant work experience; demonstrated through:
- a CV clearly articulating project management experience; AND
- an employer's letter confirming the dates of employment, and the position held; AND
- a personal statement (max. 300 words) explaining the reasons for wanting to study project management and demonstrating an understanding of basic project management concepts gained from work experience and knowledge of course expectations.
Commonwealth Supported places will be allocated based on an assessment of merit (as demonstrated by educational achievement measures such as GPA).
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
Inherent (essential) requirements
Inherent (essential) requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential to the successful completion of a course.
Prospective and current students should carefully read the Inherent (Essential) Requirements Statement below and consider whether they might experience challenges in successfully completing this course. This Statement should be read in conjunction with the UTS Student Rules.
Prospective or current student concerned about their ability to meet these requirements should discuss their concerns with the Academic Liaison Officer in their faculty or school and/or UTS Accessibility Service on 9514 1177 or at accessibility@uts.edu.au.
UTS will make reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, professional experiences, course related work experience and other course activities to facilitate maximum participation by students with disabilities, carer responsibilities, and religious or cultural obligations in their courses.
For course specific information see the Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building Inherent (Essential) Requirements Statement.
Recognition of prior learning
Exemptions of up to 24 credit points may be given for equivalent prior learning. Applicants with a four-year degree in a related field of study may be given up to 24 credit points of exemptions.
Course duration and attendance
The course is offered on a one-and-a-half-year, full-time or three-year, part-time basis. Because the intensive workshops are widely spaced throughout the year, many students choose to accelerate the part-time master's program and complete it within two years.
Course structure
Students choose 72 credit points from a list of compulsory and elective subjects.
Course completion requirements
| STM91844 Core subjects (Project Management) | 48cp | |
| CBK92285 Options (Project Management) | 24cp | |
| Total | 72cp |
Course program
A typical course program is shown below.
| Autumn commencing | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 15312 Project Communication, HR and Stakeholders | 6cp | |
| 15319 Project Risk, Procurement and Quality Management | 6cp | |
| 15316 Project Scope, Time and Cost Management | 6cp | |
| 15310 Project Integration Management | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 15115 Advances in Project Management | 6cp | |
| 15346 Organisational Project Management | 6cp | |
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| CBK92285 Options (Project Management) | 24cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn or Spring session | ||
| 15364 Leading Projects in Organisations | 6cp | |
| 15328 Project Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 6cp | |
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| CBK92285 Options (Project Management) | 24cp | |
| Spring commencing | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| 15312 Project Communication, HR and Stakeholders | 6cp | |
| 15319 Project Risk, Procurement and Quality Management | 6cp | |
| 15316 Project Scope, Time and Cost Management | 6cp | |
| 15310 Project Integration Management | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 15364 Leading Projects in Organisations | 6cp | |
| 15328 Project Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 6cp | |
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| CBK92285 Options (Project Management) | 24cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 15115 Advances in Project Management | 6cp | |
| 15346 Organisational Project Management | 6cp | |
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| CBK92285 Options (Project Management) | 24cp | |
Articulation with UTS courses
This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Certificate in Project Management (C11005), the Graduate Diploma in Project Management (C07004) and the Master of Project Management. Each stage is self-contained and can be undertaken through part-time or full-time study.
The graduate diploma is offered as an exit point for students who do not wish to go on to complete the master's degree but who otherwise finish with 48 credit points. Direct entry to the graduate diploma is not available.
Articulation from the graduate certificate to the Master of Project Management is allowed with the approval of the course director.
Professional recognition
The UTS Master of Project Management is accredited by the Project Management Institute's (PMI) Global Accreditation Centre for Project Management Education Programs (GAC) and the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). The Master of Project Management is also endorsed by the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM).
Other information
Further information is available from the UTS Student Centre on:
telephone 1300 ask UTS (1300 275 887)
or +61 2 9514 1222
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