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Overview

This degree is unlike any other project management degree in Australia and will provide you with the fundamental project management skills, theories and methods required in today's complex business environment. Subjects include project finance, statistics, analytics, risk management, organisational behaviour and psychology. You can choose a stream from civil engineering science, built environment or software.

Extend your knowledge of your undergraduate degree with a stand-alone Honours year in your subject area expertise. This course is available to students who have already completed their studies in this study area.

Bachelor of Project Management students, may, upon completion of their degree requirements, qualify to enrol in the Bachelor of Project Management Honours program.

To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Project Management with Honours, a student must successfully complete an additional year of study (the Honours year).

To qualify for the award of the honours degree a candidate must complete 48 credit points of honours units of study from the Honours Table, as prescribed by the Head of School. The honours mark is determined by calculating a weighted average mark (WAM) from the 48 credit points of honours level units of study.

As a specialist degree, the aim of honours is not to cover the full breadth of project management, but rather to introduce students to the cutting edge in selected areas of research and practice. It provides an opportunity to become actively involved in the research carried out by members of the school. Graduates take skills with them into the workplace which give them a competitive edge. Consequently, University of Sydney Honours graduates are much in demand within the industry.

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Admission, fees and how to apply

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The details on this page based on your selections are a guide only, and are subject to change.

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How to apply

1. Ensure you meet the entry requirements for Honours, including having achieved a Weighted Average Mark of 65 or above.
2. Decide on a research area and/or project for your Honours project.
3. Contact the relevant supervisor directly (usually via email) and arrange a meeting to discuss your proposed project.
4. Once a supervisor is willing to accept you for an Honours project you need to apply. Current Students: submit a course transfer request via Sydney Student. New or transferring students: Apply for the Bachelor of Project Management (honours) via online application form at the right hand side of this page.
5. If you have any questions or require further information, please contact: Ken Chung, Undergraduate Program Director for Project Management.

Standard closing dates:

Closing dates

Semester 1 - 15 January of the commencing year
Semester 2 - 25 June of the commencing year

We strongly encourage applicants to apply as early as possible, offers are made on a rolling basis and places are limited. Separate scholarship deadlines apply - check the scholarships website for details.

Starting date

Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (August)

1. Ensure you meet the entry requirements for Honours, including having achieved a Weighted Average Mark of 65 or above.
2. Decide on a research area and/or project for your Honours project.
3. Contact the relevant supervisor directly (usually via email) and arrange a meeting to discuss your proposed project.
4. Once a supervisor is willing to accept you for an Honours project you need to apply. Current Students: submit a course transfer request via Sydney Student. New or transferring students: Apply for the Bachelor of Project Management (honours) via online application form at the right hand side of this page.
5. If you have any questions or require further information, please contact: Ken Chung, Undergraduate Program Director for Project Management.

Standard closing dates:

Direct applicants:

Semester 1 - 15 January of the commencing year.
Semester 2 - 25 June of the commencing year.

We strongly encourage international applicants to apply as early as possible to allow time for visa and travel arrangements. Separate scholarship deadlines apply - visit the scholarships webpage for details.

Starting date

Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (August)

What you'll study

Sample study plan

Year Sem  Unit of study 
3-year Bachelor degree in Project Management or equivalent
1 1 Honours thesis (12 credit points) Honours elective Honours elective  
  2 Honours thesis (12 credit points) Honours elective Honours elective  

Assumed knowledge

HSC Mathematics Extension 1. If you attempt project management without this prior level of knowledge you may experience difficulty, so you are strongly advised to undertake an appropriate bridging course.

Honours

Project management honours can be added as an additional year of study to the Bachelor of Project Management or equivalent 3-year degrees. Honours will be awarded to students who achieve a sufficient standard of merit.

Admission criteria

Students who have completed and attained the level of credit average in the Bachelor of Project Management pass degree can apply directly to the Faculty of Engineering for entry to the Bachelor of Project Management Honours program.

Credit for previous study

For more information about the University’s credit policy, please see the Credit for Previous Studies page.

Course opportunities

The Faculty of Engineering offers one-year exchange programs with partner universities in Europe, Asia and North America.

There are opportunities to join a diverse range of faculty and university student societies as well as engaging in outreach activities, industry placements and competitions throughout your degree.

Professional accreditation

The Bachelor of Project Management (Honours) is accredited by the Project Management Institute Global Accreditation Centre (GAC) for Project Management Education Programs.

Career paths

  • Construction project controller
  • Document controller
  • Head of projects
  • Program director
  • Events director
  • Construction 
  • Mining
  • Humanitarian aid
  • Environmental 
  • Banking and finance
  • Government
  • Healthcare
  • Business
  • Music
  • Engineering consultancy
  • Water and resource management
Future study options

The faculty provides a link between postgraduate students in the different Engineering and IT disciplines. We offer a welcoming and supportive environment in which to undertake challenging coursework programs and research. Our postgraduate coursework and research is focused on industrial applications supported by strong fundamental research programs run by internationally recognised academics.

Domestic students

International students

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