MC210 - Master of Project Management
Plan: MC210PM - Master of Project Management
Campus: City Campus
Overview
Program detailsPurpose of the ProgramArticulation and pathwaysEntrance requirementsExternal accreditation and industry linksStudent expenses and charges in addition to feesLibrary, IT and specialist resourcesProgram details
Award title: Master of Project Management
Award abbreviation: MProjMgt
Total credit points: 192
Career: PGRD
Duration: 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time (check Articulation & Pathways section for more detail)
Location: Onshore, City campus
Owning school: Property, Construction & Project Management (325H)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/property-construction-and-project-management
ASCED code: 080315
CRICOS code: 079796F
Top of pagePurpose of the Program
The Master of Project Management will develop your specialised theoretical knowledge and technical skills in project management. The courses in this program have been designed to enable you to develop and apply your advanced and specialised knowledge to a range of project management organisations and contexts. You will be able to work in project based organisations including organisations that operate in project based sectors such as construction, architecture, engineering, information technology, government and non government and events management. Further, you will also be equipped to provide expert and specialised project management in organisations that manage by projects such as retail, education, finance and manufacturing.
This program replicates industry and professional practice contexts and will equip you to work independently and effectively in multi-disciplinary teams to achieve expert project and portfolio management. In doing so, you will develop your expert knowledge of specialised areas within project management including procurement, client management, entrepreneurship, planning and scheduling.
This program emphasises the application of theoretical knowledge to practice and will develop your capacity to respond to current and emerging industry issues and trends. You will critically engage with project management theory and best practice principles, and evaluate and implement project management strategies as appropriate to the industry and organisational context.
Upon successful completion of this program you will be a professional practitioner with high level specialised knowledge of the project management field. You will be able to assess and circumvent project risk, and critically analyse and respond to organisational issues and imperatives, and to diverse client needs. You will confidently lead others and provide expert and strategic advice to meet project deliverables and optimise project outcomes and success. You will be highly adept and experienced in collaborating with diverse project stakeholders and be able to research and interpret new developments to inform your expert advice and decision making. In preparation for professional and leadership roles in a variety of project management organisational contexts and industries, including small and large scale organisations, you will be able to perform a broad range of roles that project management entails, ranging from working on project teams to leading them.
As a graduate of this program, you will be able to apply your specialised knowledge, research and technical skills to diverse industry sectors including construction, property and events management. Your highly developed research skills will enable you to research new developments as you address industry issues and problems.
A capstone experience is offered through the courses BUSM4415 Industry Project Investigation and BUSM3214 Research Investigation 2. Through an individually negotiated professional practice or scholarly research project, you will integrate and synthesise your knowledge, connect theory to practice as well as demonstrate your holistic achievement of the program learning outcomes.
You will gain skills in local and global contexts for research and life-long learning to enable you to confidently contribute to a profession that is always evolving.
Successful completion of this program provides a pathway into a PhD. Upon successful completion of this program you may also be eligible to undertake further studies in related programs at RMIT University.
Top of pageArticulation and pathways
If you have already developed areas of skill and knowledge included in this program (for example, through prior studies or work experience), you can apply for credit once you have enrolled in this program.
Successful completion of any of the following programs will guarantee entry into this master program:
- BH112 Bachelor of Project Management (Honours) and receive 84 credit points of advanced standing for PDPM plan or 96 credit points of advanced standing for the other plans.
- BH114 Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) and receive 60 credit points of advanced standing.
- BH113 Bachelor of Property Development, Investment and Valuation (Honours) and receive 48 credit points of advanced standing (equivalent to 0.5 year full-time study).
The Graduate Certificate in Project Management (GC042) is available as an exit award of this program if you have successfully completed the 48 credit points listed in that structure. If you wish to exit early with the Graduate Certificate you must have completed all 48 credit points.
The Graduate Diploma in Project Management (GD194) is available as an exit award of this program if you have successfully completed the 96 credit points listed in that structure. If you wish to exit early with the Graduate Diploma you must have completed all 96 credit points.
Upon successful completion OF this program, you may be eligible to undertake further studies in related programs at RMIT University, including Postgraduate Research programs, subject to each program’s entry requirements.
Top of pageEntrance requirements
You must have successfully completed an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification, or a minimum of 8 years professional work experience in a related industry. Applicants with professional experience at a senior level that is less than 8 years may also be considered.
To have your professional experience considered you must submit with your application a CV and a personal statement detailing your experience.
English language requirement
A minimum of IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0, or equivalent. For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English requirements web page.
Top of pageExternal accreditation and industry links
The Master of Project Management is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) www.rics.org/au and the Project Management Institute (PMI) www.pmi.org, and endorsed by Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) www.aipm.com.au.
Students of the Master of Project Management are eligible for student membership with RICS and then progress through to full member upon graduation.
This program is informed by consultation with the School's Industry Advisory Committee, whose membership is drawn from the construction, project management and property industry.
Top of pageStudent expenses and charges in addition to fees
Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees. Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs.
Top of pageLibrary, IT and specialist resources
Library resources and services
As a student enrolled in a program at RMIT University you can access the extensive services, facilities and study space provided by the Library. You can access books, journals and other course related materials, such as DVDs, past exams, newspapers and e-books. Through our document delivery service you can also request items from any library in the world.
Computers for study are available at every Library site, where you can access the Internet, RMIT Student website (rmit.edu.au/students) or Library e-resources. If you have a laptop you can access the RMIT University wireless network in the Library. Library staff can show you how to find information for your assignments or you can work through web-based tutorials or use our online Ask a Librarian service. The Library is continually expanding our electronic collections to make it easier for you to get the information you need when you need it. All RMIT University students have unlimited access to quality electronic resources such as, e-books, ejournals and newspapers.
You can find more information on Library resources and services at: rmit.edu.au/library
Online learning tools and content
You can access online learning tools and content for your program and associated courses via the RMIT Student website rmit.edu.au/students
Services available to you as a student at RMIT University
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