C04006v6 Master of Project Management

Overview

With close industry contact, the course is delivered through block workshops designed to emulate project environments, giving students the opportunity to directly develop their ability to manage real projects. The program is rigorous, and is globally recognised for its tradition of excellence. The UTS program was the first Australian program to be accredited by the Project Management Institute's (PMI) Global Accreditation Centre. The foundation subjects are compatible with the structures used by the PMI and Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) to certify practitioners.

This program provides practice-based knowledge, skills and tools for the delivery of different types and sizes of projects and programs across all industry sectors, underpinned by theory and research. At the forefront of industry trends, the UTS program incorporates project complexity, program management, governance, reflective practice and leadership.

Drawing on areas of excellence from across UTS, students may choose a sub-major in business, IT, engineering or construction (from 2013), or undertake a pure project management postgraduate degree.

Course aims

Successful graduates of the course can:

• select and critically apply relevant theory to practice
• develop and apply appropriate project management methodologies to suit different project and organisational contexts
• demonstrate application of reflective practice
• communicate in a variety of forms across culturally diverse project and organisational contexts
• demonstrate the capacity to take a leadership role in project, program and portfolio management
• demonstrate advanced-level skills in managing relationships between key stakeholders in a variety of contexts both in Australia and internationally
• exhibit an understanding of the application of ethical practice to project governance in a variety of settings both in Australia and internationally
• select and apply creative problem-solving skills to all phases of the project life cycle
• apply critical thinking, analytical and research skills to a range of project and program management contexts
• understand, select from and apply a range of systems thinking approaches to a variety of project and organisational contexts.

Career options

The course is highly regarded by industry as providing in-demand, 'professionally excellent' graduates. Its focus on leadership, program management and governance increases the employability of graduates at senior levels in many local and international industries, including banking and finance, construction and engineering, event management, government, health and IT.

Credit recognition

Exemptions of up to 24 credit points may be given for equivalent prior learning. Applicants with a four-year degree in a related field of study may be given up to 24 credit points of exemptions.

Course duration and attendance

The course is offered on a one-and-a-half-year, full-time or three-year, part-time basis. Because the intensive workshops are widely spaced throughout the year, many students choose to accelerate the part-time master's program and complete it within two years.

Course structure

Students choose 72 credit points from a list of compulsory and elective subjects.

Course program

A typical course program is shown below.

Articulation with UTS courses

Professional recognition

This program is accredited by the Project Management Institute's (PMI) Global Accreditation Centre and the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). It is endorsed by the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM), which is a member of the International Project Management Association (IPMA).

Other information

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