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- IELTS Overall 6.5
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- IELTS Listening 6
- IELTS Speaking 6
- IELTS Writing 6
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Equivalent English qualificationsDegree Structure: Master of Project Management
Program code: MAPRM
Complete 96 units comprising:
- 36 units for Core courses, and
- 30 to 48 units for Specialisations, and
- 12 to 30 units for Electives
Study plan
A study plan sets out the courses you will need to complete and the recommended timing for each one. This will help to guide your enrolment in each study period, alongside any additional information provided below. If you have received a personalised plan or alternative advice from your Program Director, please refer to that guidance in the first instance, or seek help from your Program Director or Student Assist if you are unsure.
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Courses
Listed here are all the courses that contribute to your program, including elective options that can be chosen. These courses come together to form your study plan. Courses fall into different categories, each of which have specific unit values that need to be met under the program rules.
What courses you'll study
Complete 96 units comprising:
- 36 units for Core courses, and
- 30 to 48 units for Specialisations, and
- 12 to 30 units for Electives
Complete 36 units comprising:
- 36 units for all Program core
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
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Course name
Research Methods and Development
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Course code
ECON6000
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Units
6
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Course name
Project Control Methods
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Course code
PROJ5003
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Units
6
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Course name
Risk Assessment and Management
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Course code
PROJ5004
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Units
6
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Course name
Project Procurement and Contract Management
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Course code
PROJ5005
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Units
6
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Course name
Project Leadership
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Course code
PROJ5006
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Units
6
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Course name
Project Management Fundamentals
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Course code
PROJX500
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Units
6
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Complete 30 to 48 units for either of the following:
- 48 units from Industry pathway, or
- 30 units from Research pathway
| Specialisation name | |
|---|---|
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Specialisation
Industry Project in Project Management
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Specialisation
Integrated Learning
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Specialisation
Systems Design for Projects
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Specialisation
Program and Portfolio Management
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Specialisation
Enterprise Transformation Project Management
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Specialisation
Project Governance
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Specialisation
Complex Project Management
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| Specialisation name | |
|---|---|
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Specialisation
Integrated Learning
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Specialisation
Research Project A in Project Management
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Specialisation
Research Project B in Project Management
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Electives description
A flexible course choice within your degree.
Complete 12 to 30 units comprising:
- 6 units from Program electives - Group A, and
- 0 to 18 units from Program electives - Group B, and
- 6 units from Program electives - Group C
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
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Course code
BUSI6041
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Units
6
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Course name
Introduction to Climate Change in Business
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Course code
ENVI1004
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Units
6
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Course name
Project Management Study Tour
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Course code
PROJ3900
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Units
6
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| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Systems Design for Projects
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Course code
PROJ6002
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Units
6
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Course name
Program and Portfolio Management
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Course code
PROJ6003
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Units
6
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Course name
Enterprise Transformation Project Management
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Course code
PROJ6004
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Units
6
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Course name
Project Governance
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Course code
PROJ6005
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Units
6
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Course name
Complex Project Management
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Course code
PROJ6006
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Units
6
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| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Accounting Principles for Decision Makers
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Course code
ACCT5007
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Units
6
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Course name
Entrepreneurial Thinking
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Course code
BUSI5014
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Units
6
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Course name
People, Leadership and Organisational Performance
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Course code
HRES5002
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Units
6
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Course name
Marketing
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Course code
MARK5000
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Units
6
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