B6025 Master of Project Management

This course is structured in three parts: Part A. Project Management essentials knowledge, Part B. Project Management advanced theory and practice and Part C. Project Management application studies.

Part A. Project Management essentials knowledge 

In these studies, you will develop an understanding of the principles and techniques of delivering projects using different methods, processes and knowledge frameworks. You will explore the techniques to manage the project context, including people, stakeholders, communications, culture, and politics.

These studies will also introduce you to project management studies at advanced graduate level. They are intended for students whose previous qualification is not in a cognate field, and build on existing professional work experience.

Part B. Project Management advanced theory and practice

In these studies you will develop specialist expertise in organising the project function to deliver value through your ability to manage complex projects and knowledge. These studies will introduce you to advanced graduate level concepts in project management within allied disciplines. In this part you will also develop specialist expertise to critically analyse complex problems and to identify adaptive approaches so agreed project outcomes are delivered across multiple boundaries, utilising innovative project practices.

Part C. Project Management application studies

The focus of these studies is professional or scholarly work that can contribute to a portfolio of professional development.

Master's entry points

Depending on prior qualifications you may receive entry level credit (a form of block credit) which determines your point of entry to the course:

• If you are admitted at entry level 1 you complete 72 points, comprising Part A, Part B, and Part C
• If you are admitted at entry level 2 you complete 48 points, comprising Part B and Part C
• If you are admitted at entry level 3 you complete 24 points, comprising Part C.

Note: If you are eligible for credit for prior studies you may elect not to receive the credit and complete one of the higher credit-point options.

Course progression map

The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

The course comprises 72 points structured in three parts: Part A. Project Management essentials knowledge (24 points), Part B. Project Management advanced theory and practice (24 points) and Part C. Project Management application studies (24 points).

Units are 6 points unless otherwise stated.

Part A. Project management essentials knowledge (24 points)

You must complete:

• OPO4000 The organisational context of project development / OPO5900 The organisational context of project development 
• OPO4001 The dynamic context of project delivery / OPO5901 The dynamic context of project delivery
• OPO4002 The planning approach to project management / OPO5902 The planning approach to project management
• OPO4003 The learning approach to project management / OPO5903 The learning approach to project management

Part B. Project Management advanced theory and practice (24 points)

You must complete:

• OPO5000 The rise of project-based organisations
• OPO5001 The project as a social system
• OPO5002 Project management for organisational innovation
• OPO5003 Managing project knowledge

Part C. Project Management application studies (24 points)

 You must complete:

• BEO5113 Industry project A
• BEO5114 Industry project B
• MGO5992 Professional development 
• an additional elective from Monash online programs 

Elective units may be chosen from the units offered across the Monash online programs as long as you have the prerequisite and there are no restrictions on enrolling in the units.