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CV84 - Master of Project Management
Overview
Course Overview
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 both 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 Ph.D. 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.
Career Information
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.
Course Details
| Duration | 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time |
|---|---|
| Credit Points that Must be Earned | 96 |
| Number of Units Required | CQUniversity uses the concept of credits to express the amount of study required for a particular course and individual units. The number of units varies between courses. Units in postgraduate courses normally consist of 6 points of credit or multiples thereof (e.g. 12, 18, 24). |
| Expected Hours of Study | One point of credit is equivalent to an expectation of approximately two hours of student work per week in a term. |
| Course Type | Postgraduate Award |
| Qualification (post nominal) | MProjMgt |
| AQF Level | Level 9: Masters Degree (Coursework) |
| Course Fees |
Indicative Year - 2025
Indicative Year - 2024
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Indicative Year - 2022
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Admission Codes
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Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
Where and when can I start?
Units offered internally at the below campuses may be delivered using a combination of face-to-face and video conferencing style teaching.
Units offered via MIX mode are delivered online and require compulsory attendance of site-specific learning activities such as on-campus residential schools, placements and/or work integrated learning. See Course Features tab for further information. Online units are delivered using online resources only.
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Units offered via MIX mode are delivered online and require compulsory attendance of site-specific learning activities such as on-campus residential schools, placements and/or work integrated learning. See Course Features tab for further information. Online units are delivered using online resources only.
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The following tables list the courses availabilities by location and term. Directing your pointer over your preferred location will provide further information if this course is not available for the full duration. Please be sure to also check individual unit availability by location and term prior to enrolling.
Domestic Availability
Term 3 - 2026
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International Availability
Term 3 - 2026
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Entry Requirements - What do I need to start?
Academic Requirements
To be eligible for entry into this course, applicants must have:
- A completed Australian Bachelor degree, or higher Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) equivalent qualification.
English Language Proficiency Requirements:
If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University.
Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion of:
- a secondary qualification (Year 11 or 12) or equivalent); or
- bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years full-time with a minimum overall GPA 4.0
completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland or United States of America.
If you do not satisfy any of the above, you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:
- An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each subset; or
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Requires 550 or better overall and minimum TWE score of 4.5 (Paper Based Test), or 75 or better overall and no score less than 17 (Internet Based Test); or
- Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Requires an overall score of 54 with no sub-score less than 46; or
- An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components.
English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.
Each student will be assessed individually.
Assumed Knowledge
N/A
Security Requirements
N/A
Health Requirements
N/A
Fees and Charges
Course Features
Awards and Accreditation
| Interim Awards | CH80 - Graduate Certificate in Emergency and Health Services Management CC33 - Graduate Certificate in Project Management CC29 - Graduate Certificate in Information Systems CV81 - Graduate Diploma of Project Management CH76 - Graduate Certificate in Management CC28 - Graduate Certificate in Information Technology |
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| Exit Awards | CC33 - Graduate Certificate in Project Management CV81 - Graduate Diploma of Project Management |
| Accreditation |
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Residential School Requirements
No Residential School for this course.
Practicum/Work Placement
| PPMP20017 - Students have the option of undertaking an internship as part of the internship stream instead of the project management practicum or research units. |
Previous and Current Enrolments
| Year | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 296 |
| 2023 | 438 |
| 2022 | 351 |
| 2021 | 296 |
| 2020 | 625 |
Inherent Requirements
There are Inherent Requirements (IRs) that you need to be aware of, and fulfil, to achieve the core learning outcomes of the units and course. IRs are the essential capabilities, knowledge, behaviours and skills that are needed to complete a unit or course.
Please note that in some instances there may be similarities between course, entry and inherent requirements.
If you experience difficulties meeting these requirements, reasonable adjustments may be made upon contacting accessibility@cqu.edu.au. Adjustment must not compromise the academic integrity of the degree or course chosen at CQUniversity or the legal requirements of field education.
- Complying with academic and non-academic misconduct policies and procedures such as CQUniversity’s Student Charter, Student Misconduct Policy and Student Behavioural Misconduct Procedures and Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
- Demonstrating honesty and integrity in the academic environment, as well as every aspect of professional practice.
- Being reflective with personal behaviours appropriate for professional performance and being positive and receptive to processing constructive supervisor/lecturer feedback or criticism.
- Successfully processing and coping with your own emotions and behaviour when dealing with individuals in the professional environment, and/or demanding or highly pressurised environments.
- Demonstrating appropriate and stable behaviours when managing projects while under pressure, which could at times be extreme.
- Demonstrating appropriate and stable behaviours when working in a team.
- Complying with the policies and practices of the project management business or organisation (Internship students)
- Complying with the requirements for student registration with the Project Management Institute (PMI) (Student members)
- Complying with the requirements for student registration with the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) (Student members)
- Delivering every aspect of project management services that are within the relevant and applicable laws (internship students).
- Displaying behaviours compliant with the PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
- Verbally communicating in the English language with accuracy, appropriateness and effectiveness.
- Actively participating in discussion activities related to the course.
- Using language that is appropriate to the context of the individual, group or workplace.
- Using appropriate facial expressions; eye contact, being mindful of personal space boundaries, a range of body movements and gestures.
- Recognising and interpreting non-verbal cues of others and responding appropriately during activities related to the course, particularly when working in a team.
- Competently and appropriately producing written assessment work in a logical, coherent manner, and with correct grammar and punctuation to the required academic standards.
- Competently using a desktop operating system such as Microsoft Windows or Mac OS X to be able to engage in on-line learning, reading and responding as required to emails, and completing relevant assessments for the course.
- Regularly accessing the Internet for research, and email for communication with peers and lecturers.
- Operating electronic devices for capturing information, and/or communicating information to others.
- Presenting in front of a range of audiences including students, academics and industry personnel.
- Conceptualising and using appropriate knowledge in response to academic assessment items.
- Applying theoretical knowledge, research and best practice evidence, policies and procedures in project management practice (Internship students)
- Providing written text proficiently, in English, using appropriate vocabulary and conventions of speech, including being able to paraphrase, summarise and reference in accordance with appropriate academic conventions.
- Competently reading, writing and accurately interpreting information to convey language effectively when presenting assessments.
- Producing accurate, concise and clear project management documentation which meets legal and governance requirements (Internship students)
- Perceiving fine detail on a computer screen and/or mobile/portable device.
- Conducting visual inspections on assessment deliverables to detect any faults or anomalies in order to be able to implement corrective actions.
- Creating and editing audio recordings from meetings with sufficient auditory ability with team members and stakeholders.
- Communicating with sufficient auditory ability with various peers during group assignment work.
- Interacting with a computer through input devices such as a mouse or keyboard.
- Interacting with mobile devices through inputs such as buttons and a touchscreen.
- Processing paperwork manually where electronic devices such as a computer, tablet or smartphone are not available.
- Achieving optimal engagement, unity of purpose, and efficient and timely delivery of assessment work in a team setting.
- Harnessing the capacity of small teams of fellow students as well as possible other stakeholders to achieve positive working relationships and the timely delivery of milestones, requirements and outcomes.
- Critically self-reflecting on situations that may/may not have gone well and taking the learning point(s) from that situation.
- Reflecting on teamwork during the completion of an assessment
- Modifying and reflecting on work integrated learning in response to supervisor feedback (Internship students)
- Actively participating and sustaining performance in activities related to the course of study.
- Performing with the required mental energy and endurance in performing project management skills and services within specified time constraints.
- Sustaining performance while working on a complex and demanding study project, through to completion.
- Executing multiple tasks and activities over a prolonged period of time and be able to plan, manage, control and steer study activities in balance with other activities.
- Incorporating a range of gross motor skills while participating effectively in activities related to the project management learning in the course.
- Moving with ease around (but not limited to) customer and/or project sites, an office and confined spaces while performing project management tasks, subject to industry and/or project (Internship students).
- Interacting with a computer through input devices such as a mouse or keyboard.
- Interacting with mobile devices through inputs such as buttons and a touchscreen.
- Detecting, using fine motor skills, minor variations or changes to assessment deliverables.
- Demonstrating the skills of collaborating with fellow students and colleagues.
- Rapidly building rapport with team members in order to engage them in project management practice.
- Interacting and engaging with individuals and groups in the learning environment in a respectful and culturally competent manner in a wide variety of contexts.
- Displaying influencing and leadership skills in the performance of team activities.
- Competently using a desktop operating system such as Microsoft Windows or Mac OS X to be able to engage in on-line learning, reading and responding as required to emails, and completing relevant assessments for the course.
- Competently using productivity software such as Microsoft Office, as well as analysing, manipulating and displaying scientific information using a variety of specific programs.
- Regularly accessing the Internet for research, and email for communication with peers and lecturers.
- Operating electronic devices for capturing information, and/or communicating information to others.
Core Learning Outcomes
- 1. Explain the principles of project management and how they are applied throughout the project life cycle
- 2. Formulate innovative solutions and processes to project management problems
- 3. Develop and update project management documentation tailored to the project and organisational context
- 4. Apply appropriate decision-making processes that deal with unfamiliar project contexts to improve outcomes
- 5. Apply contemporary project management knowledge and skills to projects with varied complexities
- 6. Employ appropriate soft skills in managing activities, engaging stakeholders, and leading project teams
- 7. Develop proposals that employ research methods and skills in a project context
- 8. Manage ethical issues within a project context and evaluate actions and performance to ensure continuous improvement.
| Course Learning Outcomes | ||||||||
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| Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have a body of knowledge that includes the understanding of recent developments in a discipline and/or area of professional practice | ||||||||
| 2. KNOWLEDGE Have an understanding of research principles and methods applicable to a field of work and/or learning | ||||||||
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on theory and professional practice or scholarship | ||||||||
| 4. SKILLS Have cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and to apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge or practice | ||||||||
| 5. SKILLS Have cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level | ||||||||
| 6. SKILLS Have communication and technical research skills to justify and interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions to specialist and non-specialist audiences | ||||||||
| 7. SKILLS Have technical and communication skills to design, evaluate, implement, analyse and theorise about developments that contribute to professional practice or scholarship | ||||||||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to use creativity and initiative to new situations in professional practice and/or for further learning | ||||||||
| 9. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to use high level personal autonomy and accountability | ||||||||
| 10 APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to plan and execute a substantial research-based project, capstone experience and/or piece of scholarship. | ||||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Communicate, interact and collaborate with others effectively in culturally or linguistically diverse contexts in a culturally respectful manner | ||||||||
Hospital and Health Services Management Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Information Systems Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Information Technology Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Management Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Course Structure
In order to complete this course, you must:
- Complete the core structure
- Complete 1 minor
- Complete electives
Core Structure
| Number of units: 11 | Total credit points: 72 |
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Students are required to complete one of the following three streams: Practicum, Internship or Research.
Some units are offered in Term 3 to help students complete the course earlier, particularly for those students intending to take the internship stream. Students are strongly advised to consult course advisers at the beginning of each term regarding the units they intend to take to ensure they can complete the course within the shortest possible time.
Students should note that they may be required to enrol in some units online.
Students are required to complete one of the following three streams: Practicum, Internship, or Research.
Some units are offered in Term 3 to help students complete the course earlier, particularly for those students intending to take the internship stream. Students are strongly advised to consult course advisers at the beginning of each term regarding the units they intend to take to ensure they can complete the course within the shortest possible time.
Students should note that they may be required to enrol in some units online.
| Year 1 - Term 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| PPMP20007 | Project Management Concepts | |
| PPMP20008 | Initiating and Planning Projects | |
| PPMP20009 | Leading Lean Projects | |
| PPMP20010 | Executing and Closing Projects | |
| Year 1 - Term 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| PPMP20011 | Contract and Procurement Management | |
| PPMP20012 | Portfolio and Program Management | |
| PPMP20015 | Research Proposal | |
Practicum Stream
If you choose this option, you will apply your knowledge gained over your course of study in a simulated environment.
To complete this stream, you can enrol yourself into your discipline practicum unit - PPMP20018 Project Management Practicum. This unit is taken in the last term of study and you can also complete two elective units in this same term.
Practicum stream students must complete the following compulsory units:
| Year 2 - Term 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| MGMT20143 | Think Big | |
| Year 2 - Term 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| PPMP20018 | Project Management Practicum | |
| BUSN20017 | Effective Business Communications | |
| PPMP20014 | Complex Project Management | |
Research Stream
Students are eligible for this stream upon successful completion of PPMP20015 unit and subject to HOCs approval. To complete this stream you can enrol yourself into the research units (PPMP20019 Research Project 1 followed by PPMP20016 Research Project 2) where you can apply the knowledge of research through the investigation, analysis, and the critique of the relevant area to your profession and discipline.
Research stream students must complete the following compulsory units:
| Year 2 - Term 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| PPMP20014 | Complex Project Management | |
| PPMP20019 | Research Project 1 | |
| Year 2 - Term 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| PPMP20016 | Research Project 2 | |
Internship Stream
To be eligible for this stream you must pass all of your units at the first attempt, apply for the internship, and undergo a series of interviews with prospective host organisations. Generally, internship students will spend 32 hours per week for 10 consecutive weeks with the internship host organisation applying the knowledge they have gained over the course of your study before returning to campus for the presentation of your learning journey.
Assessments will need to be completed throughout the term. The internship is taken in the last term of study, and to assist internship students in completing all units before the last study term, some units are offered in all three teaching terms. You are strongly advised to consult course advisers at the beginning of each term regarding the units you intend to take to ensure you can complete the course within the shortest possible time.
If you choose this option, you will be enrolled in the unit PPMP20017 Project Management Internship once you have secured a host organisation.
| Year 2 - Term 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| PPMP20014 | Complex Project Management | |
| MGMT20144 | Management and Business Context | |
| BUSN20017 | Effective Business Communications | |
| Year 2 - Term 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| PPMP20017 | Project Management Internship | |
Hospital and Health Services Management Minor
| Number of units: 4 | Total credit points: 24 |
|---|
Students that take HHSM20001, HHSM20002, HHSM20003, and HHSM20004 are eligible for the 'Hospital and Health Services Management' minor.
In addition, completion of the units within this minor gives students eligibility for an additional qualification, CH80 - Graduate Certificate in Hospital and Health Services Management. Details of this qualification can be found via this link: https://handbook.cqu.edu.au/he/courses/view/CH80
If you select this minor and opt to receive an additional qualification, you will need to apply for the award at the end of your studies as awards such as these are not automatically granted.
| Available units | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| HHSM20001 | Australian Health Care Structures | |
| HHSM20002 | Managing Access and Equity in Health Care Settings | |
| HHSM20003 | Using Health Data: Recognising Risk to Initiate Change | |
| HHSM20004 | Organisational Culture in Health Care Settings | |
Information Systems Minor
| Number of units: 4 | Total credit points: 24 |
|---|
Students that take COIT20248, COIT20249, COIT20245, and PPMP20007 are eligible for the 'Information Systems' minor.
In addition, completion of the units within this minor gives students eligibility for an additional qualification, CC29 - Graduate Certificate in Information Systems. Details of this qualification can be found via this link: https://handbook.cqu.edu.au/he/courses/view/CC29
If you select this minor you will need to select an additional unit from the recommended elective list as PPMP20007 (that is part of this minor) is already a core unit in CV84.
If you select this minor and opt to receive an additional qualification, you will need to apply for the award at the end of your studies as awards such as these are not automatically granted.
| Available units | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| COIT20248 | Information Systems Analysis and Design | |
| COIT20249 | Professional Skills and Ethics in Information and Communications Technology | |
| COIT20245 | Introduction to Programming | |
Information Technology Minor
| Number of units: 4 | Total credit points: 24 |
|---|
Students that take COIT20245, COIT20246, COIT20248, and PPMP20007 are eligible for the 'Information Technology' minor.
In addition, completion of the units within this minor gives students eligibility for an additional qualification, CC28 - Graduate Certificate in Information Technology. Details of this qualification can be found via this link: https://handbook.cqu.edu.au/he/courses/view/CC28
If you select this minor you will need to select an additional unit from the recommended elective list as PPMP20007 (that is part of this minor) is already a core unit in CV84.
If you select this minor and opt to receive an additional qualification, you will need to apply for the award at the end of your studies as awards such as these are not automatically granted.
| Available units | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| COIT20245 | Introduction to Programming | |
| COIT20246 | Networking and Cyber Security | |
| COIT20248 | Information Systems Analysis and Design | |
Management Minor
| Number of units: 4 | Total credit points: 24 |
|---|
Students that take BUSN20017, HRMT20024, MGMT20144, and MRKT20052 are eligible for the 'Management' minor.
In addition, completion of the units within this minor gives students eligibility for an additional qualification, CH76 - Graduate Certificate in Management. Details of this qualification can be found via this link: https://handbook.cqu.edu.au/he/courses/view/CH76
If you select this minor and opt to receive an additional qualification, you will need to apply for the award at the end of your studies as awards such as these are not automatically granted.
| Available units | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| BUSN20017 | Effective Business Communications | |
| HRMT20024 | Managing Human Resources | |
| MGMT20144 | Management and Business Context | |
| MRKT20052 | Marketing Management and Digital Communications | |
Elective
| Number of units: 4 | Total credit points: 24 |
|---|
If you are on a campus where your choice of electives is not offered, you will need to study some units online.
Students have to complete four elective units from the recommended electives list below. Alternatively, students can opt for a MINOR by completing the respective units within that MINOR, should they opt to have another qualification that is more aligned with their career goals and profission. However, students have the discretion to choose individual units from any course offered within CQUniversity provided they meet the prerequisite requirements of that unit in order to make up the 24 credit points of electives needed to complete the degree.
More Details
At the completion of the first year of studies, students must select ONE of the following streams:
Project Management Research Stream
This stream consists of a final year research project for the Master of Project Management. The stream includes two research project units, 12 credit points each. The research project builds upon PPMP20015 in which eligible students completed a comprehensive research proposal for execution. The execution of the research project is undertaken in two stages. the two units are designed so that you can complete an investigative study through the analysis of, reflection on, and critique of, an area of your professional practice. By completing this project, you will contribute to the body of knowledge for your discipline. To qualify and remain eligible to continue with the research stream, you must:
1. have successfully completed PPMP20015 with a minimum score of 75% or Distinction;
2. have an overall GPA by the end of Year 1 of not less than 5.75;
3. pass the first phase of the research project by successfully completing the Research Project 1 unit.
Students failing to pass this phase will be diverted to the Practicum stream unless they have had compelling circumstances leading to an unsatisfactory result in the first phase.
Project Management Internship Stream
This stream consists of three units. In the Internship unit (12 credit points), you will undertake an internship, which will provide you with real project management experience while working with an employer (work-integrated learning). You will integrate knowledge and skills gained while studying your discipline units with their application in the workplace to further develop your project management competencies. You will document and reflect on your learning experiences and on their contribution to your professional development. Students wishing to take the Internship stream can fast track their studies and complete the course within two years by taking the two prerequisite units within the stream in Term 3, Year 1. Course advisors should be consulted on the possible options of fast tracking. To qualify for the Internship, you need to:
1. undertake and have successfully completed all core, optional stream units and electives prior to the internship term;
2. have a good academic standing which means you should have not failed any unit in CV84;
3. apply for internship by the deadline which is published each term via an email from Student Communication;
4. successfully complete an interview with the internship management organisation and the internship hose.
Project Management Practicum Stream
This stream consists of three units. In the Practicum unit, you will undertake a project and participate in tasks associated with the project management within a contemporary work environment. Assessment includes the opportunity to plan and execute a project, analyse your project performance and self-reflect on your experience and lessons learnt. Students who are ineligible to enrol in the research stream or internship stream will need to complete all units within the practicum stream as an alternative pathway towards the degree. To qualify for the Practicum stream, you need to:
1. undertake and have successfully completed all core units;
2. take the two optional units specified within the stream.
For further information please seek advice from a Course Advisor if necessary.
Additional information on the Internship is provided during an information session given by Australian Internships. Students who elect to take the internship option should refer to the study schedule posted on the Moodle site: School of Engineering and Technology INternships (SET Internships).
Interim Awards
As part of the CV84 Master of Project Management course, students may be eligible to receive an additional Graduate Certificate Interim Award as part of their studies. Upon successful completion of the relevant units (please refer to the course planner information), students may be eligible to graduate with one of the below Interim Awards:
CC29 Graduate Certificate in Information Systems
CC28 Graduate Certificate in Information Technology
CH76 Graduate Certificate in Management
CH77 Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Tourism Management
CH80 Graduate Certificate in Hospital and Health Services Management
CV88 Graduate Certificate in Social Innovation
Please note that if you choose to undertake one of the Interim Graduate Certificates listed,you must contact a Student Advisor as soon as you complete the course. Interim awards are not conferred automatically. Also please note that if you have received your Masters award, you cannot apply for the Interim Graduate Certificate retrospectively.