Course

Master of Project Management

Approved Abbreviation: MProjMgt

Western Sydney University Course Code: 3752.1

AQF Level: 9

CRICOS Code: 096605K

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 discipline-specific project management skills (Graduate Diploma), or to continue to progress with advanced research skills with a Masters’ degree.

Western Sydney University is an official Academic Partner of ICCPM: students are eligible for appropriate membership benefits.

Study Mode
Two years full time or four years part-time.

Accreditation
This program has accreditation with Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM).

Admission

Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree or higher in computing, engineering or construction discipline areas.

For a student to successfully complete this course they will need to have a knowledge of computing, information technology, construction or engineering and experience with Microsoft Office suite of programs or equivalent.

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/

International applicants must apply directly to Western Sydney University via the International Office.

International students applying to The University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.

International Office

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.

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

ST3058

Construction

ST3059

Information Technology

ST3060

Engineering

SP3007

Project Management (Generic Program)

Exit Awards

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

Recommended Sequence

Start-year Intake

Year 1

Autumn session

301187

Managing Project Teams and Stakeholders

301194

Financial Management of Projects

301195

Time and Quality Management