UTS course code: C02005
Testamur title: Doctor of Project Management
Abbreviation: DPM
Course fee: $300 per cp¹ (local); $7,800 per semester (international)
Total credit points: 144

Footnotes:
1. The whole cost of the program is based on completion in six semesters, however students can take a maximum of eight semesters to complete the program at greater cost.

Overview
Course aims
Advanced standing
Attendance
Course duration
Course structure

Overview

Project management is a powerful method for bringing complex and multiple tasks to successful completion. The Project Management courses are designed for graduates and experienced professionals who want to upgrade their qualifications and skills to service clients better and keep pace with employer expectations and industry change. Project management attracts people with in-depth experience in many different fields and disciplines and is ideal for those seeking new or wider horizons of career opportunity.

This course provides a comprehensive grounding in both the underlying principles and practical aspects of project management and addresses the Australian National Competency Standards for Project Management and PMBOK Guide. Delivered through coursework, workplace learning and research, the course focuses on the project life cycle and key project management functions. Students have opportunities to focus on specific project types and industries such as product development, IT, building and construction, or organisational change.

Course aims

The professional doctorate in Project Management is characterised not only by research directed at specific industry problems, but by the formation of alliances with leading academics, and the ability to undertake both research and coursework off-campus. An international panel of industrial supervisors is used to mentor students in key locations worldwide, and it is expected that such an eminent group will encourage course applications from senior practitioners who wish to learn from recognised experts in their discipline.

Advanced standing

Suitably qualified applicants may be given up to 36 credit points advanced standing in coursework.

Attendance

Each subject involves block attendance on campus of nominally eight days' duration. Prior to this period there are preparatory tasks supported by online resources and participation, and following this period students are required to complete individual assessment tasks, again using online support from teaching staff. The research component comprises regular face-to-face meetings with the allocated supervisor.

Course duration

The Doctor of Project Management is offered on a six-semester, full-time or equivalent part-time basis. It comprises one-third coursework and two-thirds research thesis.

Course structure

The course comprises completion of 144 credit points from the following subject list:

15452 Research Methodology¹ 12cp
15331 Project Portfolio and Program Management¹ 12cp
15332 Strategic Project Management¹ 12cp
15333 Managing Organisations by Project¹ 12cp
15334 Project Performance Assessment¹ 12cp
15460 Thesis Project Management 96cp

Footnotes:
1. May be substituted with other subjects of equal scope offered by offshore institutions.