Adelaide University

Master of Project Management

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

Learn to define project goals, assess risks, manage budgets and lead organisational transformations.

Course overview

This degree will equip you with the essential skills to lead and manage projects of various scales and complexities. Study topics on risk management, sustainability and company innovation and transformation. Develop skills in leadership, decision-making and research.

The Adelaide University's Master of Project Management can be tailored to suit your career goals and interests. You’ll have opportunities to complete elective courses, internships, research projects and higher degree research (HDR) skills courses. Your knowledge will be in demand and applicable to a wide range of industries, unlocking opportunities in defence, construction, healthcare, information technology and government.

Key features

Learn from industry experts and leading academics in project management.
Study a degree aligned to industry needs.
Complete a practical research project linked to a real workplace issue.
Tailor your studies with electives, professional development courses and internships.
Build your knowledge in one of the most in-demand professions globally.
Network with a diverse cohort of professionals.

CSP Subsidised Fees Available

This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.

Key facts

Delivery

Face to Face

Course Type

Master's

Duration

24 months (Full time)

Campus

Adelaide City Campus

Intake

July, 2026

Units

Fees

HECS, CSP

What you will study

Students must complete 96 units comprising:

36 units for all core courses.
30 to 48 units for specialisations.
12 to 30 units for electives.

Unless otherwise indicated, each course is worth six units.

Core courses

Complete 36 units for all of the following:

Research Methods and Development
Project Control Methods
Risk Assessment and Management
Project Procurement and Contract Management
Project Leadership
Project Management Fundamentals

Specialisations

Electives

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

A completed bachelor's (AQF level 7) or bachelor's honours (AQF level 8) degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution; OR
A completed nested or related graduate certificate (AQF level 8) or higher or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Adelaide University is committed to recognising the contribution of students’ prior learning towards their program requirements.

Credit may be granted for formal, informal and non-formal learning, with guidance on eligibility provided to prospective students in a clear, transparent and publicly available credit framework.

Credit determinations will be:

Evidence-based, equitable and transparent.
Academically sound.
Applied consistently, fairly and subject to review.

Credit will be granted for prior learning that is relevant and equivalent to the learning required for the courses for which credit is sought.

Credit will only be granted if it:

Maintains the credibility and integrity of the program for which credit is sought.
Does not contravene the conditions of the program’s professional accreditation.
Does not disadvantage the student’s ability to achieve the expected course or program learning outcomes.

For more information, contact the university or visit its website.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

Develop the skills, knowledge and attitude of a responsible project leader in a global context.
Build foundational project management knowledge, including advanced theoretical and technical principles, risk management, models of leadership, ethics and sustainability.
Learn about portfolio and program management, enterprise transformation and innovation, effective project governance and complex decision-making.

Career outcomes

Upon graduation, you’ll have highly regarded skills applicable to a range of industries, including health, engineering, construction and defence. You might work as a project manager, planning, executing and delivering projects or you may become a project consultant, providing specialised advice and expertise to enhance specific areas of a project.

You could also unlock the following careers:

Risk Manager
Program Manager
Project Coordinator
Project Officer
Project Consultant

Fees and CSP

Fee information not provided.

Commonwealth Supported Places

The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.

If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.

Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.

Student fees may vary in accordance with:

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

You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.

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