C02005v3 Doctor of Project Management

Note(s)

Research degrees are offered on a sponsored, scholarship, faculty part-sponsored, or full-fee-paying basis. Contact the Faculty or the University Graduate School for further details.

Overview

This course provides a comprehensive grounding in both the underlying principles and the practical aspects of project management, and addresses the Australian National Competency Standards for Project Management PMBOK® (Project Management Body of Knowledge) Guide.

As well as undertaking research directed at specific industry problems, students form alliances with leading academics. 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.

Course aims

Delivered through coursework, workplace learning and research, this 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.

Additional recognition of prior learning

Suitably qualified applicants may be given up to 36 credit points of exemptions in coursework.

Course duration and attendance

The course duration is three years of full-time, or four-and-a-half years of part-time study.

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 structure

The course comprises one-third coursework and two-thirds research thesis. Students complete a total of 144 credit points of study, comprising 48 credit points of coursework and a 96-credit-point thesis.

Course completion requirements

Other information

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