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Australian National University

Master of Project Management

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 24 Months
  • Course Type: Master's

Enhance your knowledge and skills in the area of project management.

Course overview

The Master of Project Management (MPM) program equips graduates and professionals from any discipline to become evidence-based decision-makers, innovative problem solvers, responsible social citizens, and future leaders.

In a typical first semester, students will study three of the four introductory courses that provide a common foundation for all Research School of Management (RSM) postgraduate coursework programs (with the fourth in the second semester). This common core will enable students within RSM to have a broad understanding of key management discipline areas that will support future studies towards a wide range of potential career paths. The common core also provides scope for students to transition between programs (if desired).

This is followed by depth in project management studies, as well as breadth course options that provide students with skills in leadership, technology, risk management, accounting, international business, time management, strategy and more.

Key facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Course Type
Master's
Duration
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Can be studied part time
24 Months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $4,690
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The estimated per units fees are calculated based on the annual average first year fee. It applies to a full time study load of 48 units per year (unless the program duration is less than 48 units).
Campus
Acton
Intake
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Units
16
Fees
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FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
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What you will study

The Master of Project Management requires the completion of 96 units, which must consist of:

Compulsory courses

72 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:

  • Managing in a Global Contex
  • Financial Reporting and Analysis OR Financial Statements and Reporting
  • Introduction to Systems Engineering
  • Technology and Project Management
  • Project Monitoring and Control
  • A Management Framework For Business Projects 
  • Tools and Techniques for Business Project Management
  • Evidence-Based Management
  • Project Risk and Issues Management
  • Managing Major Projects
  • Leading People and Change
  • Marketing Management
Electives

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites:

  • A bachelor's degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5.0/7.0.
  • A bachelor's degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4.0/7.0 and at least three years of full-time equivalent years of professional experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program.
  • A bachelor's (honours) degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4.0/7.0.
  • A bachelor's degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4.0/7.0 and a graduate certificate with a minimum GPA of 4.0/7.0.
  • A graduate certificate or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4.0/7.0 and at least three years of full-time equivalent years of professional experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program.
  • An ANU Graduate Certificate of Management with a minimum GPA of 5.0/7.0.
  • A graduate diploma or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4.0/7.0.
  • A successfully completed Evidence-Based Management EdX MicroMasters, achieving at least 70% in the final capstone exam.
  • 48 units of courses in a postgraduate program with a minimum GPA of 4.0/7.0.
  • GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) completed no more than five years before the time of application, with a minimum score of 550 and a minimum of three years of full-time equivalent years of professional experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program.
  • GRE General Test completed no more than five years before the time of application, with a minimum score of 155 for Verbal Reasoning, 155 for Quantitative Reasoning and 4.0 in Analytical Writing and a minimum of three years of full-time equivalent years of professional experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program.
  • A minimum of 10 years of full-time equivalent years of professional experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program.

Ranking and English language proficiency: At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is competitive. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry. In line with the university's admissions policy and strategic plan, an assessment for admission may include competitively ranking applicants based on specific academic achievement, English language proficiency and diversity factors. Applicants will first be ranked on a GPA ('GPA1') calculated using all but the last semester (or equivalent) of the bachelor's degree used for admission purposes. If required, ranking may further be confirmed based on one of the following:

  • For admission purposes, a GPA ('GPA2') calculated on the penultimate and antepenultimate semesters (or equivalent) of the bachelor's degree is used.
  • Demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency.

Before enrolment in this ANU program, all students who gain entry will have their bachelor's degree reassessed to confirm that the minimum requirements were met.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applicants with a bachelor's degree or graduate certificate in a cognate discipline may be eligible for 24 units (one semester) of credit.

Applicants with a graduate diploma or honours in a cognate discipline may be eligible for 48 units (one year) of credit.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

Graduates can explore careers as:

  • Project managers
  • PMO officers
  • Project planners
  • Program managers
  • Portfolio managers
Learning outcomes

Fees and FEE-HELP

Fee information not provided.

A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:

  • The number of units studied per term.
  • The choice of major or specialisation.
  • Choice of units.
  • Credit from previous study or work experience.
  • Eligibility for government-funded loans.

All students are required to pay a services and amenities fee.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.