Master of Project Management (MPPM)
University of Southern Queensland
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Back to top Program aims The Master of Project Management enables graduates to apply an advanced body of knowledge in project management in a range of contexts for scholarship, a pathway for further learning, or professional practice to manage small, medium and large-sized projects as a senior team leader, a project manager or project director.
Structure
Core courses
The following core courses are required:
| Course | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation core courses: | |||
| MGT8022 Project-Based Management | 2, 3 | 2 | |
| MGT8073 Project Processes and Systems | 1 | 1 | |
| MGT8074 Project Team Leadership | 2 | 2 | |
| MGT8075 Project Delivery | 2 | 2 | |
| Non-foundation core courses: | |||
| MGT8076 Project-based Change Management | 1 | 1 | |
| MGT8077 Project Risk Management | 1 | 1 | |
| MGT8078 Portfolio, Program and Benefits Management | 1 | 1 | |
| MGT8079 Project Management Research Project | 1 |
Note: Project management core courses offered at Springfield campus are offered in intensive workshop (block teaching) mode which involves weekend sessions.
Entry requirements
Admission requirements
To be eligible for admission, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:
- English language proficiency requirements for Category 3 (see English language requirements).
- Completed an AQF level 7 (or higher) qualification (a recognised Australian Bachelor degree is commonly an AQF 7 qualification).
- More than two years’ experience working in a business environment.
For candidates who do not meet the AQF level 7 entry requirement, USQ’s Graduate Certificate of Businessprovides an alternative articulation pathway into the Master of Project Management.
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.
Learning outcomes
Program objectives
Upon completion of the Master of Project Management, graduates will be 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.
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