Project Management

The Doctor of Project Management degree provides an opportunity to combine a doctoral thesis with the coursework component of a Master of Project Management degree.

The degree consists of one-third coursework (equivalent to one year full-time) and two-thirds research (equivalent to two years full-time) which may be in an area … For more content click the Read More button below.The Doctor of Project Management degree provides an opportunity to combine a doctoral thesis with the coursework component of a Master of Project Management degree.

The degree consists of one-third coursework (equivalent to one year full-time) and two-thirds research (equivalent to two years full-time) which may be in an area encountered by the student while undertaking coursework.The program is intended to prepare candidates for the highest level of professional practice, in which they can contribute significantly to the development of the discipline of Project Management.High-level professional practice in the field of project management involves the continuous improvement of the associated body of knowledge in order to manage the ever-increasing complexity of systems and projects.

This extension requires significant experience and a mastery of the professional body of knowledge, underpinned by strong research skills.In this program, mastery of the professional body of knowledge is achieved in the coursework component, which builds on prior education and the experience gained through professional practice.Based on this mastery of the professional body of knowledge, the thesis component of the program develops the research skills necessary for an experienced practitioner to be able to make a significant contribution to the continuous improvement of their discipline’s professional practice. See UNSW Higher Degree Research Learning Outcomes.The degree consists of one third coursework (equivalent to two semesters full time) and two thirds research (equivalent to a minimum of four semesters full time) which may be taken in an area encountered by the student while undertaking coursework.

All coursework must be completed before the commencement of the dissertation.Assessment of the research component is as for other final research degrees, ie award / not award / re-submit.The coursework component is identical to the Master of Project Management (Program 8595).Read More

1. A candidate for the degree shall have been awarded an undergraduate degree from the University of New South Wales or a qualification considered equivalent from another university or tertiary institution at a level acceptable to the Committee, and shall have completed the qualifying program to an approved standard. The standard required is an average of 75% or better in the candidate's qualifying program. In addition, a research proposal must be submitted as soon as feasible after completion the qualifying program. Admission to the program will be conditional on the viability of the research proposal.
2. In exceptional cases an applicant who submits evidence of such other academic and professional qualifications as may be approved by the Committee may be permitted to enrol for the degree.
3. If the Committee is not satisfied with the qualifications submitted by an applicant, the Committee may require the applicant to undergo such assessment or carry out such work as the Committee may prescribe before permitting enrolment.

For further information, see the Admission to Higher Degree Research Programs Procedure.