Master of Project Management
University of Wollongong Faculty of Business
Key Information
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Campus location
North Wollongong, Australia
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 year
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
AUD 47,088 / per year *
Application deadline
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* Tuition fees are dependent upon the actual year of commencement and are subject to change without notice.
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Introduction
The Master of Project Management explores how efficient management can provide organisations with improved ability to plan, implement and control their business activities. This master’s course provides comprehensive project management skills and capabilities on the full project lifecycle; from project initiation, planning, execution to project closing, and teaches strategies for dealing with a broad range of issues encountered within business organisations. The growth of new forms of technology in project management has prompted organisations to look for skilled project managers who can enhance the performance of their businesses.
For a 2 year program, this degree can be combined with a second Master’s degree from Sydney Business School, UOW. Choose your second master’s degree from the list below:
–– Master of Business
–– Master of Business Analytics
–– Master of Financial Management
–– Master of Human Resource Management
–– Master of Innovation & Entrepreneurship
–– Master of International Business
–– Master of Management
–– Master of Marketing
–– Master of Supply Chain Management
–– Master of Project Management
Sydney Campus
Course Learning Structure
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to demonstrate:
| 1 | Critically evaluate theory and practice in the field of project management. |
| 2 | Autonomously apply innovative solutions to 'real world' problems in project management. |
| 3 | Communicate complex disciplinary information effectively to a variety of stakeholders both written and oral formats. |
| 4 | Conduct a professionally-focussed research project. |
| 5 | Collaboratively discuss ethical, responsibility and sustainability issues in project management. |
| 6 | Analyse complex systems to enable performance enhancement. |
Wollongong Campus
Entry Requirements
To gain entry into the Master of Project Management, we require you to have a recognised bachelor’s degree in a specialisation related to Business, Engineering, Maths or IT with an equivalent average mark of 50%, or a Graduate Certificate in Business. Other tertiary qualifications combined with extensive professional work experience will be considered. IELTS score of Overall 6.5 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6).
Why Study With Us?
We offer three intakes per year, and many subjects are scheduled to fit in with your professional and lifestyle commitments. Some classes are offered on a weekly basis, mostly in the evening, while others run in intensive mode over the weekend to minimise time away from other responsibilities.
Over 90% of our graduates are employed within 4 months of graduating and our postgraduate students average starting salary is $108,800 AUD, 4% higher than the nation’s average*.
Choose to study your program from one of our two campuses: the Sydney CBD campus in the overlooking the stunning Sydney Harbour and its impressive bridge, or our Wollongong Campus set amongst landscaped gardens, minutes away from the Pacific Ocean.
We offer a variety of Scholarships available for both Domestic and International students ranging from 10% to 100%, so you are able to invest in your future.
Our courses are continually developed, informed by research, structured on applied outcomes, recognised by employers, delivered by highly qualified academics and supported through additional specialised student learning and development resources.
Our dedicated student support services are built around your individual needs. Our student advisors, academic staff and careers consultant are available each week for consultation. Study skills workshops are also run weekly to ensure your success. We provide a number of social and semi-formal events that give you the opportunity to network with your peers, members of the local business community and alumni.
International students can choose to take up the option of selecting the elective subject, Global Workplace Practice, which includes practical job seeking activities and access to the Australian workforce either through an internship, industry-based project or part-time employment.
*QILT 2016-2018 Graduate Outcomes Survey.