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Study the Master of Business (Organisational Project Management) and develop the skills needed to establish effective structures, systems and processes for organisations. Hone your skills in scoping projects, quality assessment, time management to risk, financial and procurement management. Whether you are working, or aspire to be working at the project, program or portfolio level, develop knowledge to identify which organisational project management framework is ideal to use in each unique situation.

Go deep into project scoping, quality assessment, and time and risk management. Explore financial aspects and procurement management. Select the best framework for different situations. You’ll adopt efficient structures, systems, and processes.

Master of Business (Organisational Project Management)

Project Management is a distinct professional discipline, having its own body of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques. It involves managing a project from inception to completion and the successful attainment of the project objectives. It provides the opportunity to gain the understanding, knowledge and skills necessary for performing the role of project manager. This degree adopts a generic approach to project management and is applicable to any project in industries such as construction, engineering, education, health, commerce, information technology and research and development.

Apply the principles, concepts and methodologies of project management. Gain the skills necessary to become a valued project manager in a range of industries such as construction, engineering, education, health, commerce, IT and research

Graduate Certificate in Project Management

Project Management is a distinct professional discipline, having its own body of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques. It involves managing a project from inception to completion and the successful attainment of the project objectives. This degree provides the opportunity to gain the understanding, knowledge and skills necessary for performing the role of project manager. It adopts a generic approach to project management and is applicable to any project in industries such as construction, engineering, education, health, commerce, information technology and research and development. Students have the option to select either the Research Stream or the Professional Stream for their final semester.

An in-depth exploration of project management that you can apply to any industry. Examine procurement, time management, risk, quality and portfolio management. Conduct research and write a dissertation, or work on your advanced professional skills.

Master of Science (Project Management)

Edith Cowan University (ECU) Bachelor of Commerce will equip you with the business knowledge and skills to set you up for career success. Throughout your course – starting from day one – you’ll be supported to develop your career. You’ll be advancing your networking by learning from industry-experienced academics, participating in industry-ready activities, and gaining practical experience in applying theoretical concepts in real-world settings through different types of Work Integrated Learning (including internship opportunities). You will also gain critical skills in the areas of leadership, teamwork, critical thinking, communication, sustainability, ethics, and problem-solving. Tailor your course to your interests with professionally accredited and well-recognised majors that are developed in consultation with the industry. You can create your own mix of majors, minors, and electives. You’ll have the flexibility to study through various delivery modes in a mix of on-campus, online, and on-the-job activities. There are also many opportunities to participate in extra-curricular activities such as ENACTUS and study tours.

A job-ready course created in consultation with industry, delivered by academics with industry backgrounds. Tailor your degree to suit your career goals with majors including accounting, HRM, management, marketing, sports business, and tourism. 

Bachelor of Commerce

Set yourself apart from your peers with a project management masters degree that demonstrates your depth of understanding, critical and analytical skills, and serious commitment to your profession. Endorsed by the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM), through Southern Cross University’s Master of Project Management online course, you’ll learn core competencies associated with risk, control, planning, implementation, evaluation, collaboration, and systems analysis, all adaptable to your chosen industry. More than anything, our Master&#39;s degree is about giving you options. You can study broadly, focus your degree towards one or more areas of specialisation, or tailor your study to an emerging field.

From core principles to industry research, you’ll learn about project management—with a focus of your choice including healthcare and engineering. Graduate ready for project manager roles in various industries worldwide.

Master of Project Management

If you are looking to upskill your project management abilities to take on large-scale or more challenging projects, consider the Graduate Certificate of Project Management.You will gain a foundation in project management theory, with a knowledge of both traditional and agile methodologies and how to apply them in real workplace contexts. The course will help you to build confidence and technical expertise, as well as developing greater capability to deal with the management challenges of complex projects.Coursework emphasises the value of clear communication and comprehensive planning, equipping you with a practical toolbox of skills and strategies that can be applied in diverse situations. You will develop the ability to anticipate complications ahead of time and devise creative solutions, informed by the particular aims and constraints of a project.Completing the Graduate Certificate of Project Management is also a pathway to further study and professional development with a Graduate Diploma of Project Management.

Upskill in project management and expand your professional expertise. Learn to see the big picture strategically, and also zoom in on risks in complex environments. Anticipate challenges. Work agile. Get ready to make project decisions with confidence.

Graduate Certificate of Project Management

The Graduate Certificate in Project Management from Southern Cross University is for professionals across all sectors to develop practical project management skills. 
Students will study the principles underpinning project management, including risk, control, planning, implementation, evaluation, collaboration and systems analysis.  
The degree is endorsed by the Australian Institute of Project Management. You can study 100% online, and complete your qualification in as little as eight months, part-time, making it a great choice for those balancing work, life and study.

Fill your business toolkit with knowledge on risk, control, planning, implementation, evaluation, collaboration and systems analysis. Stand out in the workforce with an elective to complement your industry, such as accounting, engineering or health.

Learn how to manage a project from inception to completion. Study procurement, cost and risk management and portfolio management. Graduates find work in construction, engineering, education, health, commerce, IT and research. 

Graduate Diploma in Project Management

Torrens University&#39;s Master of Global Project Management and Public Health blends leadership, project management, and public health skills. Learn from industry experts to address global health issues, policy, economics, programming, and evaluation challenges.Tailor your study to your lifestyle thanks to our innovative digital learning system, accessible from anywhere with 24/7 personalised support. With all your course materials online, and the option to study full or part time, on-campus, online or a blend of both it&#39;s all about flexibility.Course duration: 2 years (6 trimesters full time), or 4 years (12 trimesters part-time)

Build project management expertise to lead public health initiatives. You’ll gain the confidence to handle complex stakeholders and projects. And you’ll bolster your ability to manage health promotion and disease prevention strategies.

Master of Global Project Management and Master of Public Health

Gain new skills and a greater understanding of project management principles. Study the Graduate Diploma of Project Management online and you will learn to manage resources, identify and manage risk, and bring analysis and strategy to your project work in a broad range of industries.This qualification teaches you how to manage project teams, to optimise available resources and manage change. It brings new understanding to managing budgets and decodes organisational behaviour. You will develop your problem-solving skills and learn how to design and communicate innovative solutions to different audiences.Course work includes techniques for creating and communicating professional project plans, dealing with complex business problems, supporting organisational change and responding to ethical issues.Our graduates receive certification into the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM). AIPM is the premier body for project management in Australia, with over 10,000 members. It is recognised by Australian businesses, industries and government as the key promoter, developer and leader in project management professionalism.

Gain in-demand project management expertise and boost your career. You’ll study comprehensive project management principles plus business electives. Develop your soft skills in leadership, communication, and critical thinking. Get certified by AIPM.

Graduate Diploma of Project Management

Project Cost Management

This subject was previously known as URP660 Project Management Overview.This subject provides an overview of the concepts of projects, project management and project success. Students will apply systems theory to projects and analyse project management for initiation, planning, controlling and closing for managing scope, human resources, communication and stakeholders.Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject, you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.Find out more about the <a href="https://academicintegrity.curtin.edu.au/" target="_blank">Academic Integrity module</a>.

Gain perspective on real industry projects in professional settings from idea to execution. Analyse a case study to contrast initiation and planning ideas. Scope out and communicate project management concepts and processes. Consider costs and risk. 

Project Management Overview

All projects, programs and portfolios exist within a strategic context. The organisational strategic management process is reviewed. The tools, techniques and process of program and portfolio management processes in terms of benefits management, stakeholder management and governance are explored, evaluated and applied.
Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.
Find out more about the <a href="https://www.curtin.edu.au/students/essentials/rights/academic-integrity/aip/" target="_blank">Academic Integrity module</a>.

Create a comprehensive organisational plan, taking your cue from strategic management frameworks. Negotiate issues that can arise during a project’s governance process. Learn to navigate the requirements of stakeholders when managing a portfolio.

Program and Portfolio Management

This subject aims to provide you with the opportunity to apply expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills in a body of knowledge of project management to independently execute a significant research-based project or piece of scholarship.
This subject is the second of two subjects (MPM 9501 and MPM 9502) that culminate in a 9,000 word research project that demonstrates a high level of synthesis of concepts and prepares you for lifelong learning in pursuit of personal development and excellence in professional practice.
You will implement their pre-approved plan to investigate and report on special issues pertaining to a relevant research topic from within the area of Project Management, and within the context of a specialism of interest, if applicable.

Follow up your work in Masters Research Project Part A and complete your in-depth research project. Dig further into your chosen research area using qualitative and quantitative analysis methods. Recommend ways to address project management problems.

Masters Research Project Part B

This subject will provide you with the opportunity to apply expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills in a body of knowledge of project management to independently plan and execute a significant research-based project or piece of scholarship.
This subject is the first of two subjects (MPM 9501 and MPM 9502) that culminate in a 9,000 word research project that demonstrates a high level of synthesis of concepts and prepares the student for lifelong learning in pursuit of personal development and excellence in professional practice.
You will generate a plan to investigate and report on special issues pertaining to a relevant research topic from within the area of Project Management, and within the context of a specialism of interest, if applicable. You will undertake a comprehensive literature search and literature review in accordance with a research proposal prepared in the pre-requisite MPM 8501 subject. Projects which involve empirical research will need to apply for human research ethics approval as a pre-requisite for subsequently conducting the research in Masters Research Project Part B.

Begin an in-depth research project that will stretch across two subjects and 9,000 words.Show specialised project management knowledge. Develop a proposal and dive into the literature. Continue your exploration in Masters Research Project Part B.

Masters Research Project Part A

This course aims to develop your understanding in project management principles. It also aims to develop your professional attributes in line with the framework developed by Engineers Australia. As an engineer, one day you will work in real life projects as a team member, or you will lead and manage the team as a project manager. This course introduces you to relevant concepts, principles and techniques for effective leadership and management of engineering projects. The activities youcomplete in this course will help you to understandissues that might arise on multidisciplinary projects, and expose you to a range of tools and techniques required in managing projects.  UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.  Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. This is a course from UniSA Online’s Associate Degree in Engineering.Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Learn how professional engineers manage engineering projects. You’ll cover project management tools and techniques used in real life. Think about time management and risk management. Explore team and leadership roles in multidisciplinary projects.

Project Management for Engineers

This course introduces you to the principles, language, techniques, and insights associated with project management.  You’ll cover several topics including project selection, scoping the project for success, developing a project schedule, managing risk in projects, project procurement management, and working successfully in teams.  You’ll also complete an industry project plan and will gain the skills to effectively manage projects no matter what field you work in. UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.  Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. This is a second-year course from UniSA Online’s Management degree. Please note: you are responsible for completing any relevant prerequisite courses before enrolling in this course.Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Learn about the skills, tools, and techniques used in delivering projects of value. You’ll cover project scoping, scheduling, and resourcing. Explore where project management fits into business strategy. Learn to manage risk and work with project teams. 

Project Management: Principles and Strategies

In this subject you will learn project management concepts, tools and processes used in the formulation, delivery and management of construction projects. Your learning will focus on practical examples and incorporate analysis of construction project case studies. You will develop skills in construction project management processes, project troubleshooting, and formulation of a detailed project plan. This subject will include tutorials and workshops with guest speakers from industry and provide you with the opportunity to consolidate your learnings from other subjects.Note: We recommend completing this unit last as per the recommended study pattern for Diploma of Construction Management (TAS-CMG-DIP).

Complete your construction management studies with a course on project management. You’ll learn the tools and processes used in the industry. Write up a construction project delivery plan as part of your assessments.

Construction Project Management

In this subject you will investigate approaches to design and delivery of projects in industry contexts. This will include identifying and analysing relevant concepts, tools and processes used in the formulation, delivery and management of projects. Investigations will focus on practical examples and incorporate analysis and design of your own major project through the delivery of the subject. You will develop skills in analysis of project management processes and problem solve to formulate a project utilising a range of tools.  In conjunction with the discipline theory, this subject builds on concepts of learning through practice in Year 1 of study by introducing you to more complex learning experiences.  You will be introduced to: • discipline-based skills and knowledge in dynamic practice situations. This will include authentic and purposeful, industry-related experiences  • concepts of managing effective relationships and communicating with others  • the development and use of adaptive leadership skills and how these skills relate to innovative and entrepreneurial practice • the nature of responsible, accountable and reflective workplace skills, and creative and critical thinking relevant to para-professional practice.  You will exercise self-awareness, initiative and judgement to manage yourself and professional relationships effectively. The application of tacit knowledge and capabilities will be reflected in a Practice Manual.

Managing Projects

This subject serves to introduce the basic principles of engineering software projects. Most, if not all, students complete projects as part of assignments in various degrees undertaken. These projects range in size, subject and complexity but there are basic project essentials that need to be understood and practised for successful team project outcomes.
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Engineer a future leading IT software projects. Understand how industry manages projects and IT operations. Plan and manage the project lifecycle from start to finish. Work with others using proprietary and non-proprietary tools in practical settings.

Software Engineering Project Management

Project management is the process of leading the work of a team to achieve specified goals and outcomes in a specified time. This subject provides necessary skills and techniques to manage small or medium-sized information technology projects, with strong focus on the analytical side of project management, referring to scheduling, cost, and resource management, as well as the &#39;people&#39; and client management issues that must be dealt with in order to ensure successful projects. In the subject you will work in a team to cover the skills required to assess, identify and manage risks to projects, to prepare realistic plans and appropriate documentation, track activities across project schedules and report appropriately to stakeholders. Your team&#39;s project will be assessed at different stages.You MUST complete both CSE3PM and CSE3CAP in two consecutive semesters.

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