Curtin University
Master of Project Management
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Enhance your project management skills online in education, engineering, health or science.
Course overview
Suppose you are looking to start a new career in project management or have recently graduated and not yet gained experience in the field. In that case, this two-year course will introduce you to the foundations of the discipline before moving on to more challenging projects later in the course. The opportunity to study 3-4 elective units will allow you to develop your skills in complementary areas outside of project management (for example, health, science, education or engineering). This is valuable if there is a specific field where you aim to apply your project management skills. Project management is a distinct professional discipline, having its own body of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques. It involves managing a project from inception to completion and the successful attainment of the project objectives. The course applies to various industries, such as education, health, commerce, information technology, construction, engineering and research and development. Select the Research Stream or the Professional Stream for your final semester. You will learn the processes and techniques associated with project management, including cost, time, quality, risk, communication, human resources and procurement management. The program will also train you in leadership, team management and motivation.
Key facts
What you will study
Select either the Research Stream of the Professional Stream.
Professional Stream
- Project Cost Management
- Project Management Overview
- Project and People
- Project Procurement Management
- Project Planning and Schedule Management
- Program and Portfolio Management
- Electives (50 credits)
- Algile Management
- Project Risk Management
- Project Management Integrated Project
- Design and Built Environment Research Methods
- Accounting for Managers
- Financial Principles and Analysis
- Electives (50 credits)
Research Stream
- Electives (50 credits)
- Project Cost Management
- Project Management Overview
- Project and People
- Project Procurement Management
- Project Planning and Schedule Management
- Program and Portfolio Management
- Electives
- Algile Management
- Project Risk Management
- Project Management Integrated Project (50 credits)
- Design and Built Environment Research Methods
- Project Management Dissertation
Complete 25 credit points from the following:
- Accounting for Managers
- Financial Principles and Analysis
Entry requirements
Students must have one of the following:
- A Bachelor's degree.
- A Graduate Certificate in Project Management.
- A Graduate Diploma in Project Management.
Students entering with a Graduate Diploma in Project Management must have completed PRJM6006 Project Management Research 1 in Semester 2 to be eligible for the Research Stream. Students entering with the Graduate Diploma in Project Management who have completed PRJM6008 Project Quality Management are eligible for the Professional Stream.
English language requirements
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined below:
- IELTS - Writing 6.0
- Speaking 6.0
- Reading 6.0
- Listening 6.0
- Overall, the ban scored 6.5
You may demonstrate English proficiency using other tests. Please get in touch with the university for complete details.
Recognition of Prior Learning
You may be able to get credit for your course based on prior formal, non-formal or informal learning. To apply, you will need to provide supporting documentation outlined by the university. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
This course can lead to careers in industries such as:
- Commerce
- Construction
- Education
- Engineering
- Events planning
- Health
- IT
- Law
- Marketing and Public Relations
- Resources
Learning outcomes
- Describe and apply the principles, concepts, tools, techniques and processes of project management and extend the boundaries of knowledge through research.
- Think critically and reflectively to analyse project management problems and issues and generate practical, effective solutions to facilitate project success.
- Source, critically evaluate and synthesise information to support comprehension and decision-making in a project environment.
- Communicate graphically, orally and in writing with academic, professional and community stakeholders.
- Use appropriate technologies for the facilitation of project management processes.
- Use a range of strategies that will enable continued learning.
- Recognise the value of an international perspective on project management processes.
- Appreciate the cultural diversity of the wider community and its impacts on project management.
- Conduct themselves ethically and professionally; demonstrate leadership skills, self-motivation and teamwork.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative 2025 first-year fee: $28,154 (domestic full-fee paying place).
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 100 credit points (normally four units) per semester or 200 credit points (normally eight units) per year.
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.
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.