Master of Project Management
Master of Project Management
Project Management is becoming a core activity in all organisations and increasingly vital to delivery of the corporate strategy. 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 students with the knowledge…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Project Management is becoming a core activity in all organisations and increasingly vital to delivery of the corporate strategy.
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 students 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 students 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. Students are provided with the opportunity to research contemporary project management issues and approaches in order to solve complex problems and be able to contribute to the advancement of the profession and to the wider community.
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.
Course learning outcomes
Demonstrate mastery of a global body of project management knowledge and practice, including knowledge of research principles and methods.
Apply high level critical thinking, strategic awareness, and technical skills to address authentic business problems using project management.
Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills with diverse stakeholders.
Demonstrate effective team behaviours including the ability to lead, manage and work in a diverse team.
Independently initiate, plan, and execute a substantial project to meet agreed deliverables in the field of project management.
Justify decisions and judgements that address a complex project management issue considering the ethical, sustainable, and social consequences.
Career Opportunities
The course provides students with the knowledge to manage projects in almost any industry. It provides a pathway into project management through the development of core skills in areas such as scheduling, project costing, risk management, project leadership and procurement. Current project managers can develop new contacts and extend their knowledge by learning and applying new theories and methods, thus enabling them to move ahead in their careers.
Possible future job titles
Project Team Member, Project Officer, Project Manager, Project Scheduler, Project Administrator, Project Support Officer, Program Manager
REQUIREMENTS
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.
Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
Bachelor degree; or
Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.
English competency requirements:
IELTS Academic: An overall band minimum score of 6.5, with no individual band less than 6.0.) (Results are typically valid for 2 years and online tests are not acceptable.)
TOEFL iBT: TOEFL iBT: 84 (with no score below 17)
TOEFL Paper-Based Test (PBT): Minimum score of 573, including Test of Written English of 5.0 or better. (Results are typically valid for only 2 years)
Pearson Test of English (PTE): PTE Academic 58, with no score less than 50 for postgraduate standard entry courses. (Results are typically valid for only 2 years)
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Edith Cowan University (ECU) is a large, multi-campus institution serving communities in Western Australia and internationally.ECU was awarded university status in 1991, but despite its relative youth, the University has a proud history of more than a century of service to education in Western Australia and is recognised for its teaching and learning, excellence in research, and partnerships with the community.We have more than 23,300 students, including around 18,500 undergraduates and 4,800 postgraduates. Approximately 3,600 international students attend the University, originating from 104 countries.We are a progressive University with courses developed through ongoing industry input, and employing lecturers who engage fully with their students. We’re a university that knows while knowledge is important, understanding comes from experience –experience that enables you to adapt what you’ve learned to whatever opportunities come your way. Because that’s when you do more than just survive in this world. You thrive in it.
