Master of Project Management and Master of Business Administration (MPMB)

Back to top Program aims The Master of Project Management and Master of Business Administration double degree encapsulates the aims of each program.

The Master of Project Management aims to produce graduates who have appropriate skills and knowledge to be capable of managing small, medium and large-sized projects as either a senior team leader, a project manager or project director.

The Master of Business Administration is an advanced academic program for graduates from any discipline who have considerable business experience, and who have a recognised potential for advanced managerial responsibility.

This program focuses on those areas of modern management that develop judgement, skills and attitudes that are essential to managerial responsibility.

Core courses

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:

• Completion of an Australian university Bachelor degree in the area of business and a minimum of two year's professional work experience in business, or equivalent.
• English Language Proficiency requirements for Category 3.

For candidates who have a Bachelor degree or equivalent (AQF level 7) in a non-related discipline from a recognised institution, USQ’s Graduate Certificate of Business provides an articulation pathway into the Master of Project Management and Master of Business Administration double degree. Upon completion and achievement of a minimum GPA of 4.0, they will be eligible for entry into the Master of Project Management and Master of Business Administration double degree.

Candidates with a Graduate Certificate (AQF level 8) or higher qualification in any discipline, with two years' professional work experience in business may apply for entry into the Master of Project Management and Master of Business Administration double degree. Eligibility for entry will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

All students are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements.

If students do not meet the English language requirements they may apply to study a University-approved English language program. On successful completion of the English language program, students may be admitted to an award program.

Program objectives

Master of Project Management

The Master of Project Management aims to produce graduates who are able to:

• demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on theory, professional practice and scholarship in project management
• investigate, analyse, synthesise and apply complex information, problems, concepts and theories to a project management body of knowledge or practice
• demonstrate technical, communication and research skills to interpret and justify theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions to specialist and non-specialist audiences
• demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills with creativity and initiative to new situations in professional practice and/or for further learning, with high level personal autonomy and accountability
• plan and execute a substantial research-based project, capstone experience and/or piece of scholarship.

Master of Business Administration

The Master of Business Administration will enhance student analytical skills related to management, people, markets, finance, and technical knowledge. Graduates will be able to solve complex organisational problems and be able to manage change through the mastery of particular skills related to creativity, information literacy, and self-reflection. The program focuses on how to demonstrate leadership in global sustainability and how to understand the nature of ethical decisions across contemporary business practice. The Master of Business Administration will enable graduates to work in virtual and non-traditional work environments and increase personal mastery in oral and written communication.

• demonstrate applied knowledge of people, markets, finances, technology and management skills in practice
• identify and solve complex organisational problems, creatively, and practically to increase the effectiveness of management processes
• communicate professionally and effectively in a range of modes to various audiences to achieve targeted outcomes
• demonstrate an understanding of organisations in the global environment and the impact of these on organisational systems
• evaluate, synthesise and critically review theoretical frameworks with other evidence to provide solutions to real-world problems
• demonstrate reflective practice and apply learning to different contexts
• demonstrate an understanding of the impact of interpersonal communication on specific management processes and outcomes using relevant theories and concepts
• comprehend and address complex ethical dilemmas
• demonstrate an understanding of complex sustainable dilemmas and the need for responsible leadership
• demonstrate an understanding of the skills required to work in non-traditional and virtual working environments
• demonstrate the skills required for leadership of other, working in teams and working with people from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds in both virtual and real-time spaces
• communicate professionally and effectively in both oral and written communication to various audiences to achieve targeted outcomes.