Innovate project ideology
The Master of Project Management degree creates new industrial and technological leadership opportunities for graduates. You’ll learn to lead teams through different social constructs on complex projects.
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The Master of Project Management is a forward-thinking, interdisciplinary graduate degree that integrates the knowledge required to manage major projects and programs across multiple sectors. As a Master of Project Management graduate, you’ll be strongly placed to provide strategic project leadership in a wide range of settings, such as business delivery, IT developments and engineering solutions across the corporate, government and not-for-profit sectors.
What you will learn
- Methodology
Explore various project management methodologies, ensuring you have an adaptable toolkit.
- Project leadership
Understand the role of effective project leadership, managing resources and changing expectations within team environments.
- Innovation
Discover ways to produce innovative solutions to problems
Our worldwide rankings
Monash University holds high rankings domestically and internationally for research and teaching excellence.
Pathways to a masters degree
You can graduate with a Master of Project Management in approximately 2 years part-time accelerated, after completing 12 units (72 credit points total).
You can also exit the course after completing approximately:
- 0.7 years part-time accelerated, 4 units (24 credit points), and you’ll receive a Graduate Certificate of Project Management; or
- 1.4 years part-time accelerated, 8 units (48 credit points), and you’ll receive a Graduate Diploma of Project Management
Project Management
Graduate Certificate
0.7 years part-time accelerated
- The organisational context of project development
- The dynamic context of project delivery
- The planning approach to project management
- The learning approach to project management
Project Management
Graduate Diploma
0.7 years part-time accelerated
- The rise of project-based organisations
- The project as a social system
- Project management for organisational innovation
- Managing project knowledge
Project Management
Master
0.7 years part-time accelerated
- Industry project A
- Industry project B
- Professional development
Choose one Monash online elective unit
Structure
This course is structured into three parts: Part A. Project management essentials knowledge, Part B. Project management advanced theory and practice, and Part C. Project management application studies. All students complete Part C. Depending upon prior qualifications, you may receive credit for Part A or Part B, or both.
Note: If you are eligible for credit for prior studies, you may elect not to receive the credit.
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Part A. Project management essentials knowledge
In these units you will develop an understanding of the principles and techniques of delivering projects.
You must complete the following units:
The organisational context of project development
The dynamic context of project delivery
The planning approach to project management
The learning approach to project management
Part B. Project management advanced theory and practice
In these units you will develop specialist expertise in organising the projects function to deliver value through your ability to manage complex projects and knowledge.
You must complete the following units:
The rise of project-based organisations
The project as a social system
Project management for organisational innovation
Managing project knowledge
Part C. Project Management application studies
The focus of these units is professional or scholarly work that can contribute to a portfolio of professional development.
You must complete the three units from the following and one elective unit (6 credit points) from Monash Online programs:
Industry challenge
Global challenge
Professional development
Entry Requirements
Entry level 1: 72 credit points to complete
Duration: 2 years part-time
An Australian bachelor’s degree in a cognate discipline* or an equivalent qualification, with at least a credit (60%) average or an equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA).
Or an Australian bachelor degree, or equivalent qualification, with at least a credit (60%) or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA) plus two years relevant work experience**.
Entry level 2: 48 credit points to complete
Duration: 1.4 years part-time
A Monash University Graduate Certificate of Project Management with at least a credit (60%) average.
Entry level 3: 24 credit points to complete
Duration: 0.7 years part-time
A Monash University Graduate Diploma of Project Management with at least a credit (60%) average.
English requirements
Applicants must meet the English language requirements.
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements apply for admission to Monash University Australia.
If you need help understanding the above entry requirements, reach out to our student consultants on our contact us page and schedule a booking for a chat.
*Relevant disciplines include: Project Management, Engineering, Construction, Information Technology.
**Applicants applying on the basis of work experience are required to provide a detailed curriculum vitae, outlining their employment history and professional experience.
Fees
For the Master of Project Management, the estimated cost is $4,637.50 per unit*. You may be eligible to receive a FEE-HELP loan to cover part or all of your tuition. Fees are subject to change annually.
*Please note: these are the estimated domestic fees.
Scholarships
We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.
Looking for clarification on fees, FEE-HELP or scholarships?
Enquire with our student consultants and schedule a call to get your questions answered.
Accreditation
The Monash Online Master of Project Management qualifies graduates to apply for AIPM registration. Monash will seek PMI accreditation once our new and innovative program becomes eligible in 2024.
Career outcomes
The workplace of the future is an exciting and dynamic place. A Master of Project Management degree is designed to equip you with the necessary skills to succeed in a constantly changing global environment.
What does the future look like for Project Manager?
Project Managers lead project planning, coordinate teams, and oversee budgets, timelines, and deliverables. They ensure projects are completed successfully, meeting scope, quality, and stakeholder expectations.
Salary
$135,000
Industry Growth
9.3%
I could see the link between the course material and where I wanted to go in my career.
Richard Saldanha
Master of Project Management
Project management online at Monash
The 100 per cent online Master of Project Management is designed by an interdisciplinary team of Monash academics and informed by an Industry Advisory Council, resulting in an industry-aligned degree that delivers skills directly applicable to the workplace.
The curriculum integrates key knowledge areas into each unit of the course, where you will apply them to projects and case studies. The structure of this expert master’s degree will see you learn critical analysis, management and leadership skills, and innovative practices to successfully deliver complex projects. You’ll emerge with a future-proofed graduate qualification, having completed studies focused on professional development and industry projects you can add to your portfolio of work.
Meet your academic team
Associate Professor Jonathan Matheny
Jonathan Matheny is the Director of Program Development for Leadership and Executive Education. He leads the development of new programs and teaches personal development, leadership and organisational change. He has led academic programs and lectures across North America, Europe and Asia.
Dr Danielle Ramirez
Dr Danielle Ramirez is a Senior Teaching Fellow in Leadership and Executive Education at the Monash Business School. Danielle completed a Bachelor of Business, a Bachelor of Business and Commerce (Honours) and her PhD at Monash.
Frequently asked questions with Dr Danielle Ramirez
Frequently Asked Questions
What are project managers salaries in the ICT industry?
What are the main concepts, theories, frameworks and processes used in this Master's course?
- Traditional Waterfall approaches
- Agile/Scrum learning processes.
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