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Unit of study table

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session

Master of Project Management

To qualify for the award of the Master of Project Management a candidate must complete 48 credit points.
The Master of Project Management is available with the following options:
MPM - Generic
(a) 2 Foundation units (PMGT5871 is compulsory)
(b) 2 Specialisation units (any)
(c) 2 Professional Practice units (PMGT5872 is compulsory)
(d) 2 Elective units
MPM - Specialisation
(a) 2 Foundation units (PMGT5871 is compulsory)
(b) 2 Specialisation units (Including the core from your chosen specialisation)
(c) 2 Professional Practice units (PMGT5872 is compulsory)
(d) 2 Elective units
MPM - Research pathway (Requires Distinction (75%) average or higher results over 24 credit points)
(a) 2 Foundation units (PMGT5871 is compulsory)
(b) 2 Specialisation units
(c) 1 Elective unit
(d) 1 Professional Practice unit
(e) 12 credit points of Thesis units

Foundation units

Compulsory Core unit
PMGT5871
Project Process Planning and Control
6      Int December
Int July
Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Late
Select a minimum of 6 credit points of the following:
PMGT5877
Management of Project Organisations
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
PMGT5886
System Dynamics Modelling for PM
6      Semester 2
PMGT5887
Computer Applications in PM
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
PMGT5895
Contracts Management
6    A Risk Management and People & Leadership skills.
Semester 1
Semester 2

Specialisation units

Candidates who wish to complete a Specialisation complete 12 credit points from one of the Specialisations listed. Candidates must complete the Core unit and an additional unit.
Exchange units may be taken as Specialist units with the approval of the Program Director.

Master of Project Management Specialisations

International Project Management

Core unit
PMGT5888
Global Project Management
6      Int January
Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Late
Select a minimum of 6 credit points of the following:
ENGG5215
International Eng Strategy & Operations
6    A Sound competence in all aspects of engineering, and some understanding of issues of engineering management and globalisation
Semester 2
PMGT5893
Statistical Methods in PM
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
PMGT6867
Quantitative Methods: Project Management
6    A Expect the basic understanding of the organisational context of projects and limited experience of working in a project team. Also, familiarity of different quantitative methods applied in the context of different project environments.
Semester 1
Semester 2

Project Economics and Scheduling Management

Core unit
PMGT5889
Integrated Cost and Scheduling Control
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
Select a minimum of 6 credit points of the following:
PMGT5873
Project Economics and Finance
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
PMGT5893
Statistical Methods in PM
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
PMGT6867
Quantitative Methods: Project Management
6    A Expect the basic understanding of the organisational context of projects and limited experience of working in a project team. Also, familiarity of different quantitative methods applied in the context of different project environments.
Semester 1
Semester 2

Project Risk Management

Core unit
PMGT5891
Project Risk Management
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
Select a minimum of 6 credit points of the following:
ENGG5203
Quality Engineering and Management
6    A First degree in Engineering or a related discipline,
Semester 2
PMGT5893
Statistical Methods in PM
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
PMGT6867
Quantitative Methods: Project Management
6    A Expect the basic understanding of the organisational context of projects and limited experience of working in a project team. Also, familiarity of different quantitative methods applied in the context of different project environments.
Semester 1
Semester 2

Strategic Project Management Implementation

Core unit
PMGT5876
Strategic Delivery of Change
6    N WORK6026
Semester 1
Semester 2
Select a minimum of 6 credit points of the following:
PMGT5875
Project Innovation Management
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
PMGT5879
Strategic Portfolio & Program Management
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
PMGT6867
Quantitative Methods: Project Management
6    A Expect the basic understanding of the organisational context of projects and limited experience of working in a project team. Also, familiarity of different quantitative methods applied in the context of different project environments.
Semester 1
Semester 2

Professional Practice units

Compulsory Core unit
PMGT5872
People and Leadership
6      Int December
Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Main
Select a minimum of 6 credit points of the following:
ENGG5205
Professional Practice in PM
6    A Basic engineering or science knowledge. At least 2-3 years of work experience preferred.


This is a core unit for all Master of Professional Engineering students as well as all students pursuing Project Management studies (including Master of Project Management, Graduate Certificate in Project Management and Graduate Diploma in Project Management). No prerequisite or assumed knowledge.
Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGG5811
Critical and Systems Thinking
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGG5812
Critical Thinking and Systems Assessment
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
PMGT5876
Strategic Delivery of Change
6    N WORK6026
Semester 1
Semester 2
PMGT5879
Strategic Portfolio & Program Management
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
PMGT5892
Project Management Industrial Project
12    N PMGT5883, PMGT5884

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
PMGT6869
Advanced Knowledge in Project Management
6    A PMBoK Guide

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2

Elective units

Candidates may select a maximum of 12 credit points of Elective units.
Choose elective units from Foundation, Specialisation or Professional Practice units.
Exchange units may be taken as Elective units with the approval of the Program Director.
ENGG5231
Engineering Graduate Exchange A
6    P Permission from faculty and school.

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Int January
Int July
ENGG5232
Engineering Graduate Exchange B
6    P Permission from faculty and school.

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Int January
Int July
MPM candidates may choose the following Project Leadership units as Electives if they meet the requirement of 5 years relevant industry experience. Special permission is required for enrolment - you will be asked to provide a CV.
PMGT5896
Sustainability & Intelligence in P. M.
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 2
PMGT5897
Disaster Project Management
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 2
PMGT5898
Complex Project Leadership
6    N WORK6130

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1

Research Practice Pathway

Requires Distinction (75%) average or higher results over 24 credit points.
PMGT5883
Project Management Thesis A
6    N PMGT5892

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
It is expected that the project will be conducted over two consecutive semesters although the two 6 credit point units PMGT5883 & PMGT5884 may be undertaken concurrently. Students must have a 75% average WAM and approval from the Program Director to be eligible to enrol in this unit. . Students considering this option should discuss it with the Thesis coordinator at least one semester before they intend to start.
Semester 1
Semester 2
PMGT5884
Project Management Thesis B
6    N PMGT5892

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Notes: It is expected that the project will be conducted over two consecutive semesters although the two 6 credit point units PMGT5883 & PMGT5884 may be undertaken concurrently. Students must have a 75% average WAM and approval from the Program Director to be eligible to enrol in this unit. Students considering this option should discuss it with the Thesis coordinator at least one semester before they intend to start.
Semester 1
Semester 2

Graduate Diploma in Project Management

To qualify for the award of the Graduate Diploma in Project Management a candidate must complete 36 credit points as follows:
(a) 2 Foundation units
(b) 2 Specialist units
(c) 1 Professional Practice unit
(d) 1 Elective unit
Candidates admitted to the Graduate Diploma, after completing 24 credit points, may proceed to the Master of Project Management by achieving a Credit (65%) average or above.
Candidates intending to transfer to the Master of Project Management should plan their enrolment accordingly to ensure they meet the degree requirements of the MPM.

Foundation units

Candidates select 12 credit points of Foundation units.
PMGT5871
Project Process Planning and Control
6      Int December
Int July
Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Late
PMGT5877
Management of Project Organisations
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
PMGT5886
System Dynamics Modelling for PM
6      Semester 2
PMGT5887
Computer Applications in PM
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
PMGT5895
Contracts Management
6    A Risk Management and People & Leadership skills.
Semester 1
Semester 2

Specialisation units

Candidates select 6 credit points of Specialisation units.
ENGG5203
Quality Engineering and Management
6    A First degree in Engineering or a related discipline,
Semester 2
ENGG5215
International Eng Strategy & Operations
6    A Sound competence in all aspects of engineering, and some understanding of issues of engineering management and globalisation
Semester 2
PMGT5873
Project Economics and Finance
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
PMGT5875
Project Innovation Management
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
PMGT5876
Strategic Delivery of Change
6    N WORK6026
Semester 1
Semester 2
PMGT5879
Strategic Portfolio & Program Management
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
PMGT5888
Global Project Management
6      Int January
Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Late
PMGT5889
Integrated Cost and Scheduling Control
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
PMGT5891
Project Risk Management
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
PMGT5893
Statistical Methods in PM
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
PMGT6867
Quantitative Methods: Project Management
6    A Expect the basic understanding of the organisational context of projects and limited experience of working in a project team. Also, familiarity of different quantitative methods applied in the context of different project environments.
Semester 1
Semester 2

Professional Practice units

Candidates select 6 credit points of Professional Practice units.
ENGG5205
Professional Practice in PM
6    A Basic engineering or science knowledge. At least 2-3 years of work experience preferred.


This is a core unit for all Master of Professional Engineering students as well as all students pursuing Project Management studies (including Master of Project Management, Graduate Certificate in Project Management and Graduate Diploma in Project Management). No prerequisite or assumed knowledge.
Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGG5811
Critical and Systems Thinking
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGG5812
Critical Thinking and Systems Assessment
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
PMGT5872
People and Leadership
6      Int December
Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Main
PMGT5876
Strategic Delivery of Change
6    N WORK6026
Semester 1
Semester 2
PMGT5879
Strategic Portfolio & Program Management
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
PMGT6869
Advanced Knowledge in Project Management
6    A PMBoK Guide

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2

Elective units

Candidates select 6 credit points of Elective units.
Choose elective units from Foundation, Specialisation or Professional Practice units.

Graduate Certificate in Project Management

To qualify for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Project Management a candidate must complete 24 credit points as follows:
(a) 2 Foundation units
(b) 1 Specialist unit
(c) 1 Elective or Professional Practice unit
Candidates admitted to the Graduate Certificate, after completing the requirements, may proceed to the Master of Project Management by achieving a Credit (65%) average or above.
Candidates intending to transfer to the Master of Project Management should plan their enrolment accordingly to ensure they meet the degree requirements of the MPM.

Foundation units

Candidates select 12 credit points of Foundation units.
PMGT5871
Project Process Planning and Control
6      Int December
Int July
Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Late
PMGT5877
Management of Project Organisations
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
PMGT5886
System Dynamics Modelling for PM
6      Semester 2
PMGT5887
Computer Applications in PM
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
PMGT5895
Contracts Management
6    A Risk Management and People & Leadership skills.
Semester 1
Semester 2

Specialisation units

Candidates select 6 credit points of Specialisation units.
ENGG5203
Quality Engineering and Management
6    A First degree in Engineering or a related discipline,
Semester 2
ENGG5215
International Eng Strategy & Operations
6    A Sound competence in all aspects of engineering, and some understanding of issues of engineering management and globalisation
Semester 2
PMGT5873
Project Economics and Finance
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
PMGT5875
Project Innovation Management
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
PMGT5876
Strategic Delivery of Change
6    N WORK6026
Semester 1
Semester 2
PMGT5879
Strategic Portfolio & Program Management
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
PMGT5888
Global Project Management
6      Int January
Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Late
PMGT5889
Integrated Cost and Scheduling Control
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
PMGT5891
Project Risk Management
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
PMGT5893
Statistical Methods in PM
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
PMGT6867
Quantitative Methods: Project Management
6    A Expect the basic understanding of the organisational context of projects and limited experience of working in a project team. Also, familiarity of different quantitative methods applied in the context of different project environments.
Semester 1
Semester 2

Professional Practice units and Elective units

Candidates select 6 credit points.
ENGG5205
Professional Practice in PM
6    A Basic engineering or science knowledge. At least 2-3 years of work experience preferred.


This is a core unit for all Master of Professional Engineering students as well as all students pursuing Project Management studies (including Master of Project Management, Graduate Certificate in Project Management and Graduate Diploma in Project Management). No prerequisite or assumed knowledge.
Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGG5811
Critical and Systems Thinking
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGG5812
Critical Thinking and Systems Assessment
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
PMGT5872
People and Leadership
6      Int December
Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Main
PMGT5876
Strategic Delivery of Change
6    N WORK6026
Semester 1
Semester 2
PMGT5879
Strategic Portfolio & Program Management
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
PMGT6869
Advanced Knowledge in Project Management
6    A PMBoK Guide

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
Choose elective units from Foundation, Specialisation or Professional Practice units.

For more information on degree program requirements visit CUSP.