Bachelor of Project Management

Project management is about delivering successful results for business, government and the community.

It requires passion, resolve and vision.Project managers are expected to take charge of complex tasks and keep things on track.

They recruit people, coordinate activities, organise and problem-solve.

To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Project Management students must satisfactorily complete a program of study consisting of the following courses with a combined total of not less than 72 units: Core courses to the value of 42 units Elective courses to the value of 24 units (including 9 units of Broadening Electives) Research Project to the value of 6 units.

Academic Program Rules

The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.

You can find the academic program rules for this degree under the Faculty of the Professions rules.

Areas of Specialisation

Project Management is relevant across a broad range of different industries and occupations. Hence, the program is designed so that in the latter half of the program students can choose a field of interest to focus on. Students can also select electives to suit various areas of interest.

Example Study Plan

To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Project Management the student must satisfactorily complete a program of study consisting of the following courses with a combined total of not less than 72 units. This includes the courses below as well as other broadening electives: Indicative Study Plan Core coursesStudents must complete the following: PROJMGNT 1001: Foundations of Project Management PROJMGNT 1002: Project Risk Management PROJMGNT 1003: Scheduling and Cost Management COMMGMT 1001: Managing Organisations and People ECON 1012: Principles of Economics PROJMGNT 2001: Project Management Methodologies and Concepts PROJMGNT 2002: Systems Thinking and Projects PROJMGNT 2003: Leadership in Stakeholder Management PROJMGNT 2004: Industry Based Applications ENTREP 3017: Driving Decisions: Legal PROJMGNT 3001: Project Management Professional PracticePROJMGNT 3002: Project Management Research Methods PROJMGNT 3003: Project Procurement and Resourcing  Electives ENTREP 1020: Design Thinking: Problems to Practice ENTREP 2003: Driving Decisions: Accounting and Finance ENTREP 3000: Innovation and Creativity PROJMGNT 3004: Project Management Strategy and Competency  Research project PROJMGNT 3010: Project Management Research Study

Assessment

A variety of assessment tasks will allow students to display their ability to apply their knowledge. The assessment pieces will generally consist of practical assignments, oral presentations and written examinations. Assessments will involve both individual and group work. 

For those who are based in Adelaide, we will be offering a blended delivery mode that combines face-to-face with remote learning in as many courses as possible, taking into consideration social distancing and hygiene. All lectures will continue to be delivered online for the remainder of the year, with some exceptions.

For our students who are studying offshore for the remainder of the 2020 Academic Year, the University will continue to offer high-quality access to the learning resources remotely. This includes all lectures, tutorials and other support material. Students will be advised in advance if there are course components that cannot be provided in remote mode and, wherever possible, offered alternative courses.

Career Readiness

Project management graduates can find career opportunities within project management firms, government offices, businesses, public utilities, defence bodies, health institutions and many other organisations.

The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.

Potential careers

Project Development Manager, Project Officer, Project Manager, IT Manager