Charles Sturt University

Master of Project Management

  • Delivery: Online
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 18 months
  • Course Type: Master's

Strengthen your ability to lead enterprise projects through advanced study in project management, leadership, strategic planning and professional communication.

Course overview

The Master of Project Management from Charles Sturt University develops the advanced project management and communication skills needed to successfully manage enterprise projects. Delivered online over 1.5 years full time or the equivalent part time, the course provides a flexible study option while building advanced capabilities in project management for professional practice.

Throughout the program, you will develop advanced knowledge across project planning, leadership, risk management, stakeholder management, project lifecycles and strategic management. You will also strengthen your ability to apply project management strategies in professional contexts, communicate project management concepts and solutions to diverse audiences, and critically evaluate contemporary management and project management theories.

The course also supports preparation for a range of recognised project management certifications, such as those offered through the Project Management Institute (PMI)®, while strengthening the advanced knowledge and professional capabilities needed to successfully manage enterprise projects in professional practice.

Key facts

Delivery
Online
Course Type
Master's
Duration
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Can be studied part time
18 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $4,210
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The estimated fee is determined by individual units of study and the year the course was commenced.
Intake
1st March, 2027
24th May, 2027
12th July, 2027
30th August, 2027
15th November, 2027
Units
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You may be required to complete 0 credit point units throughout your course. The university will confirm this as part of your enrolment.
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What you will study

To earn the Master of Project Management, you must successfully complete units totalling 96 credit points, as detailed below. Unless otherwise noted, each course is worth 8 credit points.

Core units
  • Human Resource Management
  • Contemporary Management
  • Strategy and Planning
  • Forecasting and Risk Assessment
  • Project Management Fundamentals
  • The Project Lifecycle
  • Project Management Leadership
  • Professional Communications
Elective units

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

Applicants for this course must meet all of the following: 

  • Applicants are required to have an undergraduate degree from a recognised Australian tertiary institution (or equivalent)
  • Relevant professional attainment/work experience.

Applicants without tertiary qualifications may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate in Project Management based on professional attainment and/or work experience. Upon completing the Graduate Certificate, students will be eligible for admission to the Master of Project Management and receive credit for applicable subjects.

English Language requirements

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. 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 reduce the number of units you need to study to finish your course. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:

  • Prepare for a range of international industry certifications in the project management field.
  • Describe and analyse current and emerging trends in the project management discipline, including human resource management, organisational behaviour, risk assessment, leading a project, and strategic practice.
  • Critically evaluate contemporary management and project management theories in the context of professional practice.
  • Effectively communicate project management concepts and solutions to diverse audiences in a professional context.
  • Employ research skills that apply to the project management discipline in a professional context.
  • Demonstrate the application of project management strategies and teamwork skills in professional practice using project experience.

Career outcomes

The Master of Project Management provides excellent preparation for a global business career. You'll have the advanced knowledge and skills to successfully lead and implement projects across various industry sectors, including information technology, government, banking and finance, manufacturing, health and education.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative annual fee in 2026: $34,960 (Full-fee paying place)

Indicative annual fees are based on your first year of study.

A student’s annual fee may vary by:

  • The number of units studied.
  • 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.