Charles Darwin University
Master of Project Management
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Develop advanced project management expertise through flexible online postgraduate study, combining leadership, strategic project management and professional industry experience to manage complex projects across diverse sectors.
Course overview
The Master of Project Management from Charles Darwin University is a postgraduate qualification designed for professionals seeking to advance their project management expertise. Delivered online over two years full-time or four years part-time, the course develops the knowledge, leadership and practical capabilities required to successfully manage complex projects across a range of industries.
The curriculum integrates contemporary project management theory with practical application across project planning, governance, leadership, procurement, risk management and strategic decision-making. Throughout the course, you will complete a minimum of 300 hours of professional work placement over 12 weeks, applying your learning in an industry setting while strengthening the practical skills required to manage projects across their full lifecycle.
On successful completion, you will graduate with the Master of Project Management. Designed to meet the accreditation requirements of the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) and the Project Management Institute (PMI), the qualification prepares graduates for leadership opportunities across a range of industries, including roles such as Project Manager, Program Manager, Portfolio Manager and Project Director.
Key facts
1st March, 2027
What you will study
To earn the Master of Project Management, you must successfully complete units totalling 160 credit points as detailed below. Unless otherwise noted, each course is worth 10 credit points.
Core units
Engineering units
- Project Management
- Project Management, Risk and Reliability
- Project Resource Planning
- Project Portfolio and Program Management
- Risk Management
- Negotiation and Dispute Resolution
Management units
- Business Intelligence and Data Mining
- Economics of Sustainability
- Finance and Investment for Executives (20 credit points)
- Commercial Law
- Strategic Management
- Human Centred Artificial Intelligence
Placement
- Professional Practice for Project Management (20 credit points)
During the placement, you will complete a minimum of 300 hours of work placement (professional experience) over 12 weeks.
Electives
Elective units totalling 20 credit points selected from postgraduate units offered by the university.
Entry requirements
Applicants for this course must meet all of the following:
- Successful completion of a recognised bachelor's degree, graduate certificate, graduate diploma, master's degree, or equivalent international qualification.
English language requirements
The minimum English language requirement for this course can be met by evidencing one of the following:
- Successful completion of Year 12 within Australia or an equivalent qualification from an approved country where English is the official language.
- Successful completion of at least 0.5FTE of higher education study from Australia or an approved country where English is the official language. If studies were completed from a country on the extended list, they must have been completed within the past five (5) years.
- Successful completion of a Charles Darwin University enabling program of at least 0.5FTE (40 credit points).
- Successful completion of a recognised TAFE qualification at a Certificate III level or higher from Australia.
- Current AHPRA registration as a Division 1 or Division 2 nurse. Registration must be current at the time of course commencement.
- Completion of an approved English test within two years of commencement, meeting the minimum scores.
Contact the university or visit their website for more information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of units that you need to study to finish your course. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Graduating from this course may lead to a career as a:
- Project Manager
- Program Manager
- Project Officer
- Project Consultant.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated total fee in 2026: $59,152 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Estimated fees are determined by individual units of study and the year the course was commenced.
- 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.
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.