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‘While I studied a Master of Project Management at QUT, there was a position open at Wagners to work for the Cross River Rail Tunnel Segments Project as quality control inspector. Once I finished my studies, Wagners offered me the opportunity to be a project manager for them, which was the perfect time to apply what I learnt at QUT. I’m so grateful that QUT led me to this opportunity and connected me with the PMI Queensland chapter which has been the best place for me to learn from the project management community in Queensland.’
Master of Project Management
QUT's world-recognised reputation
'I chose the QUT Master of Project Management course because it had accreditation from the Australian Institute of Project Management and followed the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®). QUT has a world-recognised reputation in project management and I’m now confident that what I studied and the knowledge I gained are going to benefit my future career. I've equipped myself with the skills and knowledge that will make me more attractive to potential employers and significantly broaden my career horizons.'
Master of Project Management graduate
Real-world leadership
‘While I studied a Master of Project Management at QUT, there was a position open at Wagners to work for the Cross River Rail Tunnel Segments Project as quality control inspector. Once I finished my studies, Wagners offered me the opportunity to be a project manager for them, which was the perfect time to apply what I learnt at QUT. I’m so grateful that QUT led me to this opportunity and connected me with the PMI Queensland chapter which has been the best place for me to learn from the project management community in Queensland.’
Master of Project Management
Sustainable real-world projects
'QUT really is a university for the real world. The assignments and case studies part of the curriculum all related to real life scenarios and teaching us how to resolve them. For example, I worked on a medical project pertaining to market studies on 3D printed cardiovascular stents. Sustainability was one of the key aspects of our project as we had to provide a management solution to develop and bring to existence a sustainable, economical and functional stent. I worked with professors who were passionate too in bringing this technology to the market.'
Combined Master of Engineering Management and Project Management student
Highlights
- Gain knowledge and experience in managing projects across a range of industries.
- Our convenient location in the Brisbane CBD allows you to balance study with professional work commitments.
- Learn to manage constraints in time, cost, quality; as well as social, political and environmental challenges.
- Based on the range of Project, Program and Portfolio Management frameworks such as Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®), and other contemporary management and organisational frameworks.
- One-year program option and recognition of prior professional project or program management work experience.
- Accredited by the Global Accreditation Centre for Project Management Education Programs (GAC) of the Project Management Institute (PMI) and endorsed by the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM).
Highlights
- Gain knowledge and experience in managing projects across a range of industries.
- Learn to manage constraints in time, cost, quality, as well as social, political and environmental challenges.
- Based on the range of Project, Program and Portfolio Management frameworks such as Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®), and other contemporary management and organisational frameworks.
- One-year program option and recognition of prior professional project or program management work experience.
- Choose this course as part of our combined masters package, which allows you to complete two master degrees in two years.
- Accredited by the Project Management Institute Global Accreditation Centre for Project Management Education Programs (GAC) and the Australian Institute of Project Management.
Why choose this course?
If you want to develop advanced discipline knowledge and skills to lead and project manage projects of different scale and complexity in diverse work settings and develop a project management career in project, program, or portfolio level, then this is the right course for you.
Explore this course
This course is designed to provide knowledge and skills in managing projects, project teams and stakeholders in professional organisations. It addresses both the foundational and advanced concepts and methodologies of project management and provides educational opportunities and pathways for advanced study.
This course will enable you to develop a career in project management by equipping you with the essential cognitive and technical skills to effectively plan and execute projects.
The course will produce project managers capable of managing constraints in time, cost and quality, as well as social, political and environmental challenges. It draws on the Project Management Body of Knowledge which is the international benchmark and framework upon which the practice of project management is based.
Complete two master degrees in two years
Our combined masters package allows you to complete two masters degrees in just two years. Choose to study BN87 Master of Engineering Management and PM20 Master of Project Management in two years.
Careers and outcomes
You will have the necessary expertise to take on managerial roles in projects of your chosen field or industry. Upon graduating, you will have acquired specialised knowledge and skills which will enable you to manage projects, multiple projects (programs), or project portfolios within various constraints and contextual environments, and contribute to strategic decision-making of an organisation through understanding of a range of specialty areas relevant to project management.
Professional recognition
The Master of Project Management is a Project Management Institute (PMI) accredited program. The Global Accreditation Centre (GAC) of the PMI is the world's leading specialised accrediting body for project management and related degree programs; accrediting programs at the bachelor, postgraduate and doctorate levels offered with accredited institutions of higher education worldwide.
This course is also accredited by the Australian Institute of Project Management.
Early exit
Early exit option with the Graduate Certificate of Project Management (PM15) degree on completion of the required four units.
Research pathways
Graduates may be eligible for discipline relevant doctoral level studies.
Possible careers
- Business analyst
- Portfolio leader
- Program manager
- Project contract manager
- Project liaison officer
- Project manager
- Team leader
The Master of Project Management is designed around a set of core project management topics that underpin the knowledge required for the more advanced discipline units. The course will provide you with the critical skills to apply advanced knowlege of contemporary project management research and practice and creatively solve complex project management problems. You will learn to communicate effectively within various social, cultural and professional contexts across and within stakeholder and discipline groups. You will demonstrate leadership, effective management and coordination of project teams and be able to work independently,ethically and collaboratively.
The course structure consists of 144 credit points (12 units) arranged as follows:
1) 48 credit points (4 units) of core foundation units.
Two of these units should be completed in this order: PMN501 Project Management Essentials 1, in the first half of the semester, followed by PMN502 Project Management Essentials 2 in the second half of the semester.
2) 48 credit points (4 units) of core project management units including research - comprising investigation and project units (24cps) and a capstone unit (12cps).
3) 48 credit points (4 units) of advanced discipline units
Your skills and knowledge are developed though the advanced discipline and Project Investigation units and further honed in PMN608 Managing the Project, the capstone unit. PMN608 should be taken in the last semester of study.
Pathways to further study
The QUT Master of Project Management is located at Level 9 of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Graduates may be eligible for discipline relevant doctoral level studies.
The Master of Project Management is designed around a set of core project management topics that underpin the knowledge required for the more advanced discipline units. The course will provide you with the critical skills to apply advanced knowlege of contemporary project management research and practice and creatively solve complex project management problems. You will learn to communicate effectively within various social, cultural and professional contexts across and within stakeholder and discipline groups. You will demonstrate leadership, effective management and coordination of project teams and be able to work independently, ethically and collaboratively.
The course structure consists of 144 credit points (12 units) arranged as follows:
1) 48 credit points (4 units) of core foundation units.
Two of these units should be completed in this order: PMN501 Project Management Essentials 1, in the first half of the semester, followed by PMN502 Project Management Essentials 2 in the second half of the semester.
2) 48 credit points (4 units) of core project management units including research - comprising investigation and project units (24cps) and a capstone unit (12cps).
3) 48 credit points (4 units) of advanced discipline units
Your skills and knowledge are developed though the advanced discipline and 'Project Investigation' units and further honed in PMN608 Managing the Project, the capstone unit. PMN608 should be taken in the last semester of study.
Pathways to further study
The QUT Master of Project Management is located at Level 9 of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Graduates may be eligible for discipline relevant doctoral level studies.
Combined masters packages for international students
If you are admitted to either of:
- Master of Engineering and Master of Project Management package
- Master of Engineering Management and Master of Project Management package
you can progress to the second degree on completion of the first.
You will receive an award for each degree completed.
Refer to the combined package course structure of the relevant second year degree for unit details.
- Course code
- PM20
- CRICOS code
- 084927B
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- Gardens Point
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- Gardens Point
- 1 - 1.5 years full-time
- 2 - 3 years part-time
- 1.5 years full-time
- February and July
- February and July - 1 year program July - 1.5 year program
- February and July
- February and July - 1 year program July - 1.5 year program
Entry requirements
1.5 year program (July start)
You must have:
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A recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in built environment, business, engineering, or project management; or
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A recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline followed by at least 6 months full-time (or equivalent) professional project management work experience; or
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A recognised diploma (or higher) in project or program management followed by at least two years full-time (or equivalent) professional project management work experience; or
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Five years full-time (or equivalent) professional project or program management work experience.
1 year program (February or July start)
You must have:
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A recognised graduate diploma (or higher) in built environment, business, engineering, or project management; or
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A recognised bachelor honours degree in built environment, business, engineering, or project management; or
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A recognised bachelor honours degree (or higher) in any other discipline followed by at least six months full time (or equivalent) professional project management work experience; or
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A recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline plus a recognised graduate certificate in built environment, business, engineering, or project management.
Minimum academic requirements
Academic entry requirements
1.5 year program
February: Not available for commencement
July: A completed recognised:
- bachelor degree (or higher) in engineering, built environment or business disciplines with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.00 (or equivalent on QUT's 7 point scale); or
- bachelor degree in any discipline with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.00 (or equivalent on QUT's 7 point scale); and at least 6 months (full-time or equivalent) working in project management. Students applying on the basis of work experience must submit a detailed CV, position details and employment statements; or
1 year program
February and July : A completed recognised:
- 4 year bachelor in engineering or built environment disciplines with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale); or
- graduate certificate, graduate diploma or masters in engineering, built environment or business disciplines with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale); or
- graduate diploma or masters in any discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale) and at least 6 months (full-time or equivalent) working in project management. Students applying on the basis of work experience must submit a detailed CV, position details and employment statements; or
- Australian bachelor honours degree (or higher) in engineering, built environment or business disciplines with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale); or
- Australian bachelor honours degree (or higher) in any discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale) and at least 6 months (full-time or equivalent) working in project management. Students applying on the basis of work experience must submit a detailed CV, position details and employment statements; or
- Successful completion of QUT's Graduate Certificate of Project Management course with a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 4.00 (or equivalent on QUT's 7 point scale); or
- Successful completion of QUT's Graduate Certificate in Communication for Engineering with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale).
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
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| PTE Academic/PTE Academic Online | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
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Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| IELTS Academic / IELTS Online / IELTS One Skills Retake | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| TOEFL iBT / Home / Paper | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Advanced standing
Are you an experienced Project Management Professional? Your work experience and professional certification can be considered for reducing your course duration.
If you have successfully completed the QUT Project Management Open CPE Modules (including assessment) you are eligible for advanced standing (course credit) upon gaining entry into the Master of Project Management.
If you have completed QUT's Graduate Certificate of Project Management you will receive 48 credit points of advanced standing (course credit) upon entry, reducing the course duration to one year.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2025 fees
2025: Available from July
2025 fees
2025: Available from July
2024 fees
2024: $30,200 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: $36,800 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
FEE-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a FEE-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
QUT Real World International Scholarship
A scholarship to cover tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
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