Master of Project Management (Post Disaster Project Management)
Master of Project Management (Post Disaster Project Management)
The Master of Project Management (Post Disaster Project Management) will develop your specialised theoretical knowledge and technical skills in post disaster project management. The courses in this program have been designed to enable you to develop and apply your advanced and specialised knowledge of post disaster project management to a…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Master of Project Management (Post Disaster Project Management) will develop your specialised theoretical knowledge and technical skills in post disaster project management. The courses in this program have been designed to enable you to develop and apply your advanced and specialised knowledge of post disaster project management to a range of organisations and contexts. You will be equipped to work in non-government organisations, government organisations, and also for contractors/consultancies who specialise in the field of Post Disaster Project Management.
This program replicates industry and professional practice contexts and will equip you to work independently and effectively in multi-disciplinary teams to achieve expert project and portfolio management. In doing so you will develop your knowledge of specialised areas within project management including procurement, client management, community engagement, planning and scheduling.
This program emphasises the application of theoretical knowledge to practice and will develop your capacity to respond to current and emerging industry issues and trends. You will critically engage with project management theory and best practice principles, as well as evaluate and implement project management strategies as appropriate to the industry and organisational context.
Upon successful completion of this program you will be a professional practitioner with high level specialised knowledge of the project management field, specialising in the Post Disaster Project Management field. You will be able to assess and circumvent project risk, and utilise specialised post disaster project management strategy to provide effective project management in the post disaster reconstruction context. You will further develop the skills and knowledge required to respond to organisational issues and imperatives, and to diverse client needs. You will confidently lead others and provide expert and strategic advice to meet project deliverables and optimise project outcomes and success. You will be highly adept and experienced in collaborating with diverse project stakeholders and be able to research and interpret new developments to inform your expert advice and decision making. In preparation for professional and leadership roles in a variety of project management organisational contexts including small and large scale organisations, you will be able to perform a broad range of roles that project management entails, ranging from working on project teams to leading them.
Program Learning Outcomes Statement
The RMIT Master of Project Management (Post Disaster Project Management) is designed to enable you to work as a highly skilled project manager who has the potential and knowledge to succeed in various organisations which operate in the field of post disaster. This program has a strong emphasis on specialised project management including project scoping, scheduling, procurement, client relationships, financial and technology management and research. A blend of lectures and seminars with industry case studies and work relevant projects allows you to combine theory and practice in a real work environment. This program develops both your generic and discipline specific capabilities through the expansion of knowledge and ideas that align with the current and emerging expectations of employers and industry.
As a graduate of this program you will be able to:
- Determine and apply knowledge of complex project management theory, principles and best practice to applied projects to contribute to the profession and discipline of project management
- Critically analyse synthesise and reflect on project management theory and developments, both local and international, to extend and challenge knowledge and practice.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Since its establishment in 1887, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University (RMIT) has been meeting the needs of the community surrounding it. Originally a Working Men’s College, RMIT showed its flexibility during World War Two, training over 20,000 servicemen in communications to help with the war effort.Now, it is a true pioneer in international education, championing cross-border study opportunities with campuses in various countries. Granted formal university status in 1992, RMIT is ranked 21st in the world for universities that are less than 50 years old.RMIT is the largest higher education institution in Australia, currently with more than 82,000 students. With nearly 20% of those students coming from overseas, it is a university that truly welcomes diversity and is a melting pot of different cultures. RMIT has three campuses in Vietnam, a European hub in Barcelona, an office in Indonesia, and partners with 200+ institutions in 42 countries to provide study opportunities worldwide.