Master of Project Management

Program Purpose StatementThe Master of Project Management (Engineering) will develop your specialised theoretical knowledge and technical skills in project management.

The courses in this program have been designed to enable you to develop and apply your advanced and specialised knowledge to a range of project management organisations and contexts within the engineering sector.

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, entrepreneurship, 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, and 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.

Working within the dynamic engineering profession, you will be able to assess and circumvent project risk, and critically analyse and 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 and industries, 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.

As a high level project manager you will demonstrate a collaborative and professionally informed approach to your work.As a graduate of this program, you will be able to apply the expert knowledge you have acquired in the program to manage specialised projects within the Engineering sector.

Your highly developed research skills will enable you to research new developments as you address industry issues and problems.A capstone experience is offered through the courses Industry Project Investigation and Research Investigation (2).

Through an individually negotiated professional practice or scholarly research project, you will integrate and synthesise your knowledge, connect theory to practice as well as demonstrate your holistic achievement of the program learning outcomes.You will gain skills in local and global contexts for research and life-long learning to enable you to confidently contribute to a profession that is always evolving.Successful completion of this program provides a pathway into a PhD.

Upon successful completion of this program you may also be eligible to undertake further studies in related programs at RMIT University.

Year One of Program

Semester One - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Semester Two - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

AND

Year Two or Program

Semester One - Complete the following Three (3) Courses:

Select and Complete One (1) of the following Courses:

Semester Two - Complete the following One (1) Course:

Select and Complete One (1) of the following Courses:

Select and Complete One (1) of the following Courses:

Successfully completed an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification, or a minimum of 8 years professional work experience in a related industry. Applicants with professional experience at a senior level that is less than 8 years may also be considered.

For equivalents to Australian academic entry requirements, see the Country Equivalency web page on the RMIT website.

English language requirements

A minimum of IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0, or equivalent. For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English requirements web page.

The RMIT Master of Project Management (Engineering) is designed to enable you to work as a highly skilled project manager who has the potential and knowledge to succeed in various organisations within the engineering sector. The program has a strong emphasis on leadership and management including project scoping, scheduling, procurement, entrepreneurship, 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. The 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
• Professionally communicate and justify project scope, design, implementation, strategy and /or outcomes, engaging effectively with diverse stakeholders across a range of industry sectors
• Apply the specialist knowledge and technical skills required to creatively address the diverse needs of project stakeholders, formulating innovative solutions and demonstrating independent and sound decision making related to your professional practice and the discipline
• Integrate and apply appropriate technical skills, research methodologies and tools to design and execute applied professional practice and research projects, evaluate the outcomes and theorise about the contribution of your learning to the profession and knowledge arena
• Provide strategic project management advice and utlise leadership skills and team work skills to plan and guide the implementation of projects across diverse project management contexts, contributing to the discipline and professional arena
• Utilise specific research and technical skills to strategically develop and implement project management strategies and solutions that are responsive to complex sustainable and economic theories and enhance project value, delivery and governance