Master of Project Management
PostgraduateQUT-PRM-MAS2026
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Credit available
- Yes
- Duration
- 1 year full time or part time equivalent
- Total subjects
- 12
- Available loans
- Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
Master of Project Management
About this degree
Graduates of this course are equipped with the creative problem-solving skills needed to thrive in the fast-paced world of project management. Once you have achieved your qualification, you will be able to provide project management and leadership in a diverse range of industries.
Skills and tools in this course:
- Advanced knowledge of contemporary project management techniques.
- Complex thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Scope management, schedule management, quality management.
- Define and apply risk strategy and management.
- Effective management and coordination of project teams.
- Applied research skills for real-world problem-solving.
- The ability to interpret and apply strategic thinking and organisational strategy in a global context.
The Master of Project Management course draws from globally recognised frameworks, such as the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).
This course unlocks the opportunity to manage projects across a range of industries, by enabling you to specialise in either the General Project Management stream or undertaking a study area in IT and Systems, Health Management, or Emergency Disaster Management.
Project managers are in high demand. This program shapes individuals into decision-makers capable of designing effective project processes, establishing operational structures, and implementing governance mechanisms that steer projects toward success, even in the face of complex and evolving environments.
The Master of Project Management is accredited by the Project Management Institute (PMI) and endorsed by the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM).
Recommended study pattern
Students must complete a total of 144 credit points (12 units).
- 48 credit points of core foundation units.
- 72 credit points of advanced core units
- 24 credit point specialisation or 24 credit points selected from Project Management General Unit Options
Core foundation units
- Project Management Principles
- Project Management Principles
- Managing Project Teams
- Project Procurement.
Advanced core units
- Managing Project Performance
- Project Investigation 1
- Project Investigation 2
- Strategic Risk Management
- Managing the Program
- Leading Emerging Trends in Project Management.
Specialisations
This course offers specialisations in the below unit sets. For elective units, students must complete a total of 24 credit points from their selected unit set. In the IT&S discipline, students can either choose any combination of units listed in the IT&S unit sets to complete the 24 credit points or follow the suggested units within a unit set to complete an IT&S specialisation.
Project Management general units
- Navigating Project Organisation in a Global Context
- Aligning Strategy and Projects in Global Organisations.
Health Management
- Contemporary Health Management
- Leadership in Health Management.
Emergency and Disaster Management
- Disaster Risk Management in Health and Community Services
- Disaster Planning and Preparedness
- Disaster Response and Recovery
- Leadership in Disaster Management.
Information Technology and Systems
- Systems Innovation and Design
- Enterprise Systems Lifecycle Management
- Advanced Business Analy
- Fundamentals of Business Process Management
- Computer Systems and Security
- Data Analytics for Strategic Decision-Makers.
Award requirements
To qualify for the award of the Master of Project Management, students must complete a total of 144 credit points.
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Indicative total fee $42,900
The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.
Fees may vary depending on:
- the subjects you choose
- credit from previous work experience
- your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.
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Entry requirements
1-year program
- A completed recognised Bachelor Honours degree or higher qualification in project management or related discipline*; or
- a completed recognised Bachelor Honours degree or higher in any discipline and six months full-time (or equivalent) professional project management work experience; or
- QUT Graduate Certificate in Project Management. Units completed in the Graduate Certificate are credited to the Master degree.
*Related disciplines: engineering, built environment, architecture, business, information technology, health management.
1.5-year program
- A completed recognised Bachelor degree or higher qualification in project management or related discipline; or
- A completed recognised Bachelor degree in any discipline and six months full-time (or equivalent) professional project management work experience.
If you hold a Graduate Certificate in Project Management or possess equivalent work experience, you may be eligible to enrol in the Master’s program with recognition of prior learning (RPL), enabling you to complete the degree in 1 year instead of 1.5 years.
Career opportunities
Potential career paths
Project Director: Project directors define project objectives, goals and deadlines. They plan and organise work, delegate tasks, manage resources and monitor project progress.
Project Manager: Manage complex projects from inception to completion to achieve project-related goals that meet predefined success criteria. Coordinate all the many moving parts that make a project successful, from ideation through to completion.
Project Coordinator: Project coordinators plan and administrate the organisational aspects of projects, contracts and teams of people. This role is characterised by people management, communication skills and strict deadlines.
Project Consultant: Consultants identify areas of opportunity for client businesses, including operational efficiencies and increased profitability.
Operations Manager: Operations managers play a critical role in every industry. They are usually tasked with financial, staff and resource management. Operations managers are also heavily involved in the day-to-day running of an organisation by way of managing and recruiting staff and enforcing health and safety procedures.
Professional recognition
The Master of Project Management is a Project Management Institute’s (PMI) Global Accreditation Center course and is endorsed by the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM).