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Master of Project Management

Testamur Title of Degree:

Master of Project Management

Abbreviation:

MProjMgmt

My University:

Project, Management, Business

Duration:

1 year full-time (three trimesters) or part-time equivalent

Total Credit Points:

48

Starting Session(s):

Trimester 1, 2, 3

Delivery Mode:

On Campus (Face-to-Face)

Location:

Innovation Campus (Wollongong) and Sydney

UOW Course Code:

1577

CRICOS Code:

061946M

Overview

Efficient project management provides organisations with improved ability to plan, implement and control their business activities.  The growth of new forms of technology in project management has prompted organisations to look for skilled project managers who can enhance the performance of their businesses.  The Master of Project Management equips students with comprehensive project management skills and teaches strategies for dealing with a broad range of issues encountered within business organisations.

The Master of Project Management is accredited by the Australian Institute of Project Management.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have a bachelor degree from a recognised institution with an average mark of at least 60%.

International applicants must also meet the University's English Language requirements as set out at http://www.uow.edu.au/future/international/index.html

Course Requirements

Candidates are required to complete a total of eight (8) core subjects (48 credit points).

Course Program

Core Subjects

Credit Points

TBS 901

Accounting for Managers

6

TBS 903

Managing People in Organisations

6

TBS 906

Information Systems for Managers

6

TBS 908

Supply Chain and Operations Management

6

TBS 922

Management Project*

6

TBS 935

Project Management

6

TBS 936

Advanced Project Management#

6

TBS 950

Quality in Management

6


# TBS936 has a pre-requisite of TBS935.

* Topic to be negotiated with the Program Director to meet individual students' development needs and work environment.

Credit Arrangements

Upon successful completion of the Master of Project Management students may apply to enrol in another of the School's Masters programs and apply for credit for previous postgraduate studies. Those graduates who meet the Master of Business Administration (MBA) entry requirements may apply to enrol in the MBA program, and may be eligible for credit transfer for up to six (6) subjects (36 credit points) towards the MBA.

Other Information

Additional information is available from http://www.uow.edu.au/business or email sbs@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 6 February, 2013