Victoria University
Master of Project Management
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Develop advanced project management skills to plan, lead and evaluate complex projects across industries including construction, engineering, business, health, information technology and the public sector.
Course overview
Victoria University’s Master of Project Management develops advanced knowledge and techniques for managing complex projects across a range of industries. You will study project governance, planning and control, risk management, project management research methods, people management and information technology.
The course combines core project management study with elective options that allow you to explore areas such as construction management, procurement, investment analysis, stakeholder management, innovation and leadership. VU’s teaching is informed by the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide).
You will also complete either an applied research project or a research thesis, allowing you to investigate a project management issue in depth and apply research methods to professional practice.
The course comprises 192 credit points and normally takes 2 years full-time or longer part-time. It is delivered in person at Footscray Park Campus and is endorsed by the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM).
Key facts
26th July, 2027
What you will study
To attain the Master of Project Management, students will be required to complete 192 credit points, consisting of:
- 120 credit points of core studies
- 72 credit points of elective studies
Core units
Students must complete the following core units:
- Fundamentals of Project Management
- Project Governance
- Project Management Research Methods
- Project Management and People
- Project Management and Information Technology
Electives
Students must complete 36 credit points from the approved electives list.
Entry requirements
To be considered for postgraduate study, you will need to have specific academic qualifications, as outlined below. Victoria University also considers non-academic research and work experience for research candidates.
Admission criteria
Applicants must have one of the following:
- Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline.
- Completion of an Australian Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) in a similar discipline.
- Applicants without an undergraduate qualification may be admitted to the Graduate Diploma based on approved work experience. Upon completion of the Graduate Diploma, graduates will be eligible for admission to this course with credit granted for completed units.
Special entry programs
If you are from a disadvantaged or underrepresented social, economic or cultural background, you may be eligible for one of the university's special admission programs. These programs are designed to help you access education more easily.
Recognition of Prior Learning
You may receive credit for previous study or relevant prior learning, which could reduce the time required to complete your course.
Credit for skills and past study
If you have completed study at another university or institution, you may be eligible to receive credit for previous study.
Units may be credited where they form part of the course structure for the course you are applying for. Credits relating to previous VU units are automatically granted where applicable.
Contact Victoria University or use its credit calculator to determine the credit you may be eligible to receive.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Critically analyse and adapt advanced project management models and principles to design and evaluate solutions for complex scenarios, integrating social, ethical, environmental and economic factors.
- Conceptually map and implement comprehensive organisational and management frameworks that optimise strategic objectives across various project performance domains.
- Devise and validate comprehensive project management plans to address complex organisational initiatives across diverse stakeholder environments.
- Synthesise professional standards, regulatory frameworks and industry best practices to lead ethically sound and compliant project management initiatives.
- Interpret and critique advanced organisational theories and disseminate evidence-based recommendations, demonstrating project management leadership competencies.
- Design and implement appropriate research methodologies to investigate complex project management problems and formulate evidence-based solutions.
- Synthesise specialist knowledge and technical skills to design innovative solutions demonstrating independent decision-making in professional project management practice.
Career outcomes
Graduates may pursue project management opportunities across sectors including:
- Administration
- Business
- Construction
- Engineering
- Health services
- Information technology
- Public sector
- Science
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative fee per unit in 2027: $4,700 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Indicative full fee in 2027: $37,600 per year (domestic full-fee paying place)
Full-fee courses are not government subsidised. You will pay the total cost of each unit.
A student’s fee may vary depending on:
- The number of units studied per term.
- Choice of units.
- 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.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
VU confirms the Master of Project Management is full fee and lists $37,600 per year for 2027.
Price per unit: $4,700 is the calculated average based on eight standard units per full-time year.