| Duration | 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time |
| Location | Brisbane and |
| Next start term | Term 1, 2025 |
| Internship | Yes |
| Study mode | On Campus, Online |
| Course code | CV84 |
| CRICOS | 088198J |
| First-year fee | A$34,080 (Indicative) |
Overview
Study the Master of Project Management to develop advanced discipline knowledge and skills to lead and manage projects within diverse work settings. This course focuses on both the hard technical and soft human aspects of project management through both coursework and research, as used in large commercial and public organisations. Specialise in one of the four minors; Hospital and Health Services Management, Information Systems, Information Technology, and Management. Benefit from the option to complete a research, practicum, or internship stream in your final year and tailor your Master's to suit your career goals.
The Master of Project Management is fully accredited by the Project Management Institute - Global Accreditation Centre for Project Management Education Programs (GAC-PMI). Graduates are eligible to accrue professional development units (PDUs) upon successful completion of the course.
This course provides an opportunity for you to extend your knowledge through coursework into project management and/or develop a research career in your relevant profession. This course focuses on the hard technical and soft human aspects of project management. All the course materials have been aligned to the Project Management Institute (PMI) global standards and core bodies of knowledge. In the final year of the course, you can choose one of three streams; a research stream, a practicum stream, or an internship stream.
If you opt for the research stream your project can be based on either your workplace or issues that are important to your profession. The research stream will also allow you to meet the eligibility criteria to enrol in a PhD. program should you have a plan for an academic career as it suffices the threshold ratio of the research components in the Masters Course. The practicum is student-led and you will develop a project within a simulated company environment. Alternatively, you can opt for an internship, and if you are eligible, you will be placed at a host organisation to further develop your skills and competencies and obtain authentic experience in project management. While undertaking the qualification you will be well prepared to contribute to future growth and change in the projects you are involved in whilst at the same time enhancing your individual career advancement opportunities.
Mission Statement for CQUniversity’s project management courses
CQUniversity’s School of Engineering and Technology believe project management is a lifestyle and is committed to improving the world for current and future generations through outstanding teaching and learning, scholarship and practice. We carry out this mission through world-class, project management education, based on global standards and cutting-edge research conducted in the discipline, in order to skill and educate the next generation of project managers.
Vision for CQUniversity’s project management courses
Our vision is to be a global leader in project management education, embracing engagement and innovation, with a can-do attitude. As part of this vision, we are transparent in our communication with our stakeholders, we are inclusive, and strive to cultivate our greatness by offering project management courses for everyone. The Project Management Team at CQUniversity strives to be a leader by hiring and promoting people who are leaders, developing them, and developing a culture where leaders influence non-conventional thinking.
Transcript
The new era of sustainability, net zero and readiness to net zero is all about projects. We have to achieve this change by conducting projects, which means that we need project managers.
Master of Project Management at CQUniversity, I believe is one of the greatest masters. Our programs are very well received by many industries.
We are getting their feedback on what the market is requiring right now, what the industry future looks like and how we can support the industry by filling the gaps in terms of competencies and skills.
The students are coming from different backgrounds: engineering, agriculture, psychology… and when the students are working together you can see how sharing knowledge in a real example inside the classroom is growing others’ expertise.
One of the good indicators about our courses is the unconditional accreditation from the Project Management Institute. We are among eight universities across Australia who were successful to get this accreditation, and this is evident about the quality of our courses.
In the Master of Project Management, we have 3 streams. We have the practicum, we have the research stream, and we have the internship. And, this was designed in order to meet their different background for all of our students.
Internship is, providing a very real-life experience to the students, and this provides them to be hosted by real companies so they will liaise with the company for 10 weeks, work for the company and then most of the time they will end up with achieving a very good evaluation and get the job.
I was inspired to study a Master of Project Management because I really wanted to hone my project management skills. I chose their research stream because I found that I really enjoyed doing research and the skills you can also get such as being organised, disciplined, thorough. So, all of those are things I found really enjoyable.
So, the Master of Project Managementprovides different minors to the students. Students are able to take a set of units that promote them to get a minor and we are working in developing more minors to suit the students’ background.
We've got staff who are teaching in project management and they are coming from different backgrounds. It's another added value to the students.
In studying Master of Project Management at CQUniversity, I gained several connections through my lecturers and tutors, so this also opened doors for me in terms of looking for work in the project management field.
So, I hope to become a project manager within sectors that can create a lasting impact in our society. And through my studies in CQU, this has opened the doors for me to be able to do just that.
Project managers are very well equipped with the knowledge to mitigate risk to manage risk and to predict the future. After COVID, the world is bouncing back, so we need project managers everywhere and I believe that the statistics is really true that the demand on project managers will grow in the next five years exponentially. So, go for it.
“I had an amazing time at my internship. I had opportunities to learn from my manager's experiences, how to tackle problems, communicate and manage people. It was completely different than what I expected. I want to thank CQU for providing such a wonderful opportunity.
Snehash Takale
Master of Project Management I India
“I gained several connections through my lecturers and tutors, and this opened doors for me. I aspire to become a project manager within sectors that can create a lasting impact in our society. And through my studies at CQU, this has allowed me to be able to do just that.
Stephanie Lim
Master of Project Management I Philippines
“The teachers are very creative and use modern teaching methods to keep students active and engaged. My peers are also friendly and inspire me to learn more. My advice to future students is to prepare well for classes, use your time wisely so you can learn a lot and be more confident.
Odtsetseg Batmunkh
CQUEnglish, Master of Project Management I Mongolia
“My learning experience has been amazing. I have acquired leadership, communication and managerial skills. I became an International Student Ambassador because I wanted to share my experience and promote CQU to the whole world.
Jonalyn Tan
Master of Project Management I Philippines
“The Master of Project Management sharpened my knowledge, and specifically the fundamentals of civil engineering. I did an internship in the last semester and it was a good experience. After graduating, I received a job as a trainee civil engineer.
Abhishek Rameshbhai Sutariya
Master of Project Management | India
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities are endless for Project Management graduates. Employment can be found many industries, such as Engineering, Business, IT, Construction, Health, Government, Mining, Transportation and many others. The course will boost your career advancement prospects and provide a competitive advantage for you over others without this qualification.
Structure & Availability
The course structure and available locations can change depending on when you want to study. You can choose the intake that best suits you in the drop-down menu below.
Available locations
Your course
Depending on your chosen stream, you must complete 18 or 19 units (96 credits):
- 1The core structure (10 or 11 units, depending on whether you choose the practicum, research or internship stream)
- 2One four-unit minor
- 3Four elective units
Core units
You'll study seven core units:
- PPMP20007 Project Management Concepts
- PPMP20008 Initiating and Planning Projects
- PPMP20009 Leading Lean Projects
- PPMP20010 Executing and Closing Projects
- PPMP20011 Contract and Procurement Management
- PPMP20012 Portfolio and Program Management
- PPMP20015 Research Proposal
You'll then choose to study either the Practicum Stream, Research Stream or the Internship Stream.
Practicum Stream units
- MGMT20143 Think Big
- PPMP20018 Project Management Practicum
- BUSN20017 Effective Business Communications
- PPMP20014 Complex Project Management
Research Stream units
- PPMP20014 Complex Project Management
- PPMP20019 Research Project 1
- PPMP20016 Research Project 2
Internship Stream units
- PPMP20014 Complex Project Management
- MGMT20144 Management and Business Context
- BUSN20017 Effective Business Communications
- PPMP20017 Project Management Internship
Hospital and Health Services Management minor
The Hospital and Health Services Management minor consists of four units, listed below.
Elective units
You'll choose four elective units from the following unit list.
Additional information
Project Management Internship - PPMP20017
Students have the option of undertaking an internship as part of the internship stream instead of the project management practicum or research units.
CQUniversity and our internship partners will find a suitable internship for you. Find out more about our internship program.
Learned Society - Project Management Institute Inc
Core
The CV84 Master of Project Management course is internationally accredited by the Project Management Institute Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC) www.gacpm.org
Students and graduates are entitled to benefits and resources from the PMI https://www.pmi.org/
If you have already completed a study relevant to the course you have enrolled in, you may be eligible for credit transfer.
Requirements
To be eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
During your study
While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies.
Fees & Scholarships
Course fees
This is an approximate cost of enrolling in this course, shown in Australian dollars (A$), for one academic year and is based on a full-time study load (8 units over 2 terms).
Your actual fees may vary, depending on the units that you select to study and your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change.
A scholarship can help with the costs involved with living on campus, laptops and technology, childcare, study and living expenses, travel, and more.
You may be eligible for up to 25% international scholarship funded by the University.
We also offer other scholarships to support international students and encourage you to apply for the one that's right for you.
In addition to your international course tuition fees, you must have sufficient funds to cover other study and living expenses.
This will include costs such as textbooks, accommodation, visa applications, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), general living, etc.
How to apply
Our easy to use online application system for international students will guide you through the process of applying for a course at CQUniversity Australia.
