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ECU's Master of Project Management is offered within the School of Business and Law, so the course has a strong business focus. It is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills of project management principles and practice to design, implement and lead a diverse range of projects in almost any industry. The course aims to enable you to critically apply theory and principles to practice by examining real world project management cases and examples in a collaborative environment facilitated by academics and industry practitioners. You’ll have the opportunity to research contemporary project management issues and approaches in order to solve complex problems. In this course, our mission is to be inclusive and enrich society through high-quality teaching and research, where you’ll be able to contribute to the advancement of the project management profession and to the wider community.
This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
BUS6900 Management Practicum unit allows students to develop a practical appreciation of their field of study through integrating the material covered in the discipline course and applying their knowledge and skills to unstructured, authentic problems in work settings. Host organisations will be secured through the Work Placement Coordinator, or as a result of pre-approved networking and contacts developed by the student.
Students will be advised of the necessary clearances during the application process. Student visas do allow for full-time paid employment, as long as this is part of a formal, academic learning program. The management of risk is addressed in the induction process on-campus and by the host organisation.
Students must complete between 100 and 150 hours in an approved work environment within a public, private or non-profit organisation. This work will occur in a workplace, or wherever appropriate to fulfil the needs of the defined program of work.
Students are required to submit a current resume, a statement addressing their suitability and may be required to attend an interview. As this unit focuses on the personal and professional development of the individual, no Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) will be considered for this unit.
Students will enrol into BUS6900
Enrolled students will be issued with a guide which outlines the expected code of conduct and responsibilities.
This course has been Accredited by: PMI Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC).
This course has been Endorsed by: Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM).
Students can apply for membership with Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM).
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
Special entry may be considered for students with a cognate first degree (or with appropriate experience) who can apply for a reduced course duration: 1.5 years full time (3 years part time) – 180 credit points Admission is based on: Australian Bachelor degree in a related discipline*, or Australian Bachelor degree in any discipline, plus two years relevant work experience^, or Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Project Management (or equivalent), or Hold a current professional accreditation in project management from the Project Management Institute, the Australian Institute of Project Management or AXELOS *Related discipline refers to any Bachelor degree, or equivalent, in Project Management, Engineering or Information Technology, or a major in Project Management ^Relevant work experience constitutes professional project management experience to be approved by the Course Coordinator.
This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 9 Masters Degree (Coursework) Award.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| FBL5010 | Managing People and Organisations | 20 |
| MAN5401 | Managing Project Scope and Stakeholders | 20 |
| MAN5402 | Project Scheduling and Control | 20 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MAN6306 | Project Cost Management | 20 |
| MAN5410 | Project Integration and Procurement Management | 20 |
| MAN6308 | Project Risk and Quality | 20 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MAN6307 | Agile Projects | 20 |
| MAN6304 | Project Leadership | 20 |
| MAN6777 | Data Driven Managerial Decisions | 20 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MAN6305 | Contemporary Approaches to Project Management | 20 |
| MAN6303 | Program Management | 20 |
| Students will select one (1) unit from: | ||
| MAN6325 ^ | Project Management Capstone | 20 |
| BUS6900 ^ | Management Practicum | 20 |
Note: BUS6900 is by application only.
^ Core Option
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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