Master of Project Management

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology

About

The Master of Project Management is designed to enable you to develop your critical knowledge of project management theories and concepts and apply these across a range of project management professions.

This program emphasises the application of theoretical knowledge to practice and is designed to build your capability to respond to current and emerging issues, trends and management practices.

Upon graduation with a Master of Project Management you will be able to work at a high level as a project management professional and apply your capability and expertise to diverse organisations and industries, including construction and property.

Structure

All courses listed may not be available each semester

Stage A of Program

Complete the following Three (3) courses:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Introduction to Project Management 12 BUSM4312 RMIT University Vietnam
Managing Project Teams 12 BUSM4313 RMIT University Vietnam
Project Management Techniques 12 BUSM4314 RMIT University Vietnam

Select and complete Twelve (12) credit points from the following list:

AND

Stage B of Program

Select and complete Forty Eight (48) credit points from the following courses:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Project Design for Quality 12 BUSM4316 RMIT University Vietnam
Project Management Practice 12 BUSM4317 RMIT University Vietnam
Evaluating and Managing Project Risk 12 BUSM4315 RMIT University Vietnam
Research Methods and Philosophy of Knowledge (12cp) 12 PHIL1088 RMIT University Vietnam
AND

Stage C of Program

Select and complete Forty Eight (48) credit points from the following courses:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Knowledge Management 12 BUSM4318 RMIT University Vietnam
Project Management Leadership 12 BUSM4319 RMIT University Vietnam
Project Procurement and Ethics 12 BUSM4320 RMIT University Vietnam
Research Investigation 1 12 BUSM4321 RMIT University Vietnam
Research Investigation 2 24 BUSM4322 RMIT University Vietnam

Entry requirements

Entrance Requirements

Applicants must have one of the following:

  • An advanced diploma plus five years relevant work experience
  • A bachelor degree in any discipline plus three years relevant work experience
  • A bachelor degree in a related discipline

In addition, students must satisfy one of the following English requirements:

IELTS of 6.5+ (no band less than 6.0) TOEFL – Paper based = 580+ (TWE 4-5+) TOEFL – Computer based = 237+ (TWE 4.5+) ELICOS – EAP Advanced RMIT English Worldwide (REW) - Advanced

Learning outcomes

As a graduate of the Master of Project Management program you will have developed and been assessed on the following capabilities. These capabilities reflect both the local and international context and align with the principles and best practice prescribed by the PMI (Project Management Institute).

KNOWLEDGE You will develop a thorough knowledge project management principles and best practice. You will build knowledge through completion of applied projects and also develop high level information literacy skills.

CRITICAL ANALYSIS You will develop your capacity to critically examine and reflect upon current issues fundamental to the project management profession, and to question accepted interpretations, decision making and professional practice.

CREATIVITY You will develop your capability to analyse problems from a variety of perspectives and formulate innovative solutions to industry issues and problems.

COMMUNICATION You will develop high level written and verbal professional communication skills and the capacity to communicate effectively across all levels of industry and management.

TEAM WORK You will develop your team work and leadership skills by undertaking applied project management projects, including those in partnership with external project stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITY You will be encouraged to take responsibility for your own lifelong learning and you will develop your capacity for sound decision-making.

LEADERSHIP You will develop your capability to lead others in an effective, ethical and professional manner.

ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS You will develop your understanding of the environmental impact of project management decision making and practice.

INTERNATIONAL ORIENTATION You will develop your understanding of the project management profession in the international context. Your developed international perspective will support you to engage effectively with partners and industry from diverse cultures and communities.

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