This course provides an opportunity for you to extend your knowledge through both course work and research into project management. At the conclusion of the course you can choose a research project that can be based on either your workplace or issues that are important to the general project management profession. Alternatively, you can opt for an internship, and if you successfully qualify, you will be placed at a host organisation to further develop your skills and competencies, and obtain real world experience. 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. This course focuses on both the hard technical and soft human aspects of project management as used in large commercial and public organisations. All the course materials have been aligned to the Project Management Institute (PMI) global standards and core bodies of knowledge.
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.
Duration | 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time |
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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
Indicative Year - 2023
Indicative Year - 2022
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Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
Not Applicable |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
N/A
Interim Awards | CC33 - Graduate Certificate in Project Management CV81 - Graduate Diploma of Project Management |
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Exit Awards | CC33 - Graduate Certificate in Project Management CV81 - Graduate Diploma of Project Management |
Accreditation |
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No Residential School for this course.
PPMP20017 - Students have the option of undertaking an internship instead of the unit PPMP20016 |
Year | Number of Students |
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2024 | 249 |
2023 | 438 |
2022 | 351 |
2021 | 296 |
2020 | 625 |
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.
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 |
Number of units: 11 | Total credit points: 72 |
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Year 2 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete 1 from the following units: | ||
PPMP20016 | Research Project 2 | |
PPMP20017 | Project Management Internship |
Year 1 - Term 1 | ||
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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 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
PPMP20011 | Contract and Procurement Management | |
PPMP20012 | Portfolio and Program Management | |
PPMP20013 | Project Management for Operators of Large Assets |
Year 2 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
BUSN20016 | Research in Business | |
PPMP20014 | Complex Project Management | |
PPMP20015 | Research Proposal |
Number of units: 4 | Total credit points: 24 |
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Internship Opportunity
Students in the Master of Project Management are able to undertake an internship instead of completing PPMP20016 Project Management Research. To qualify for the internship, students need to undertake and have successfully completed all core and elective stream units prior to the internship term. To qualify for an internship, students must be in good academic standing, successfully pass the CQUniversity English Language Placement test and complete an interview with the internship host.
For more information please attend the information session given by Australian Internships in the fourth week of term. 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).
It is strongly recommended for students to select one group of four units from the three groups below.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete 4 from the following units: | ||
COIT20249 | Professional Skills and Ethics in Information and Communications Technology | |
COIT20245 | Introduction to Programming | |
COIT20248 | Information Systems Analysis and Design | |
COIT20246 | Networking and Cyber Security |
Available units | ||
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Students must complete 4 from the following units: | ||
ENMM20023 | Introduction to Asset and Maintenance Management | |
ENMM20025 | Asset Maintenance Strategies | |
ENMM20029 | Asset Management Organisation | |
ENMM20024 | Asset Management Systems |
Available units | ||
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Students must complete 4 from the following units: | ||
BUSN20017 | Effective Business Communications | |
STAT20029 | Statistics for Managerial Decisions | |
MGMT20135 | Critical Thinking and Managerial Decision-Making | |
MGMT20134 | Business Ethics and Sustainability |
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.