195404 v.4 Master of Science (Project Management)

MSc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 027245A
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1.5 Years

Introduction

Project Management is a distinct professional discipline, having its own body of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques. It involves managing a project from inception to completion and the successful attainment of the project objectives. This course provides the opportunity to gain the understanding, knowledge and skills necessary for performing the role of project manager. It adopts a generic approach to project management and is applicable to any project in industries such as construction, engineering, education, health, commerce, information technology and research and development. The Federal Department of Education, Science and Training has predicted Project Management to be the fastest growing occupation by 2010.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

An appropriate bachelor degree from a recognised tertiary institution and a minimum two years relevant work experience, or a Graduate Certificate in Project Management.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is one and a half years full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Intermediate Awards 1

A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate award(s) approved for this course are:

Intermediate Awards II

Graduate Certificate in Project Management, Graduate Diploma in Project Management

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
10895	v.3	Project Management 641	3.0	25.0
10899	v.4	Project Procurement Management 642	3.0	25.0
13619	v.3	Project Quality Management 641	3.0	25.0
5698	v.5	Organisational Behaviour 550	3.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
10896	v.4	Project Cost Management 642	3.0	25.0
10897	v.4	Project Time Management 641	3.0	25.0
10898	v.4	Project Risk Management 641	3.0	25.0
5755	v.6	Managerial Effectiveness 571	39.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
10900	v.5	Program and Portfolio Management 641	3.0	25.0
10901	v.4 *	Project Management Research 641	3.0	25.0
10902	v.4 ^	Project Management Research 642	1.0	50.0
		OR
311558	v.1 ^	Project Management Capstone 642	1.0	50.0
				100.0

*		Students undertaking a research project will choose Project Management Research 641. Other students will choose an elective.
^		Students who have completed Project Management Research 641 must continue their research project by enrolling in Project Management Research 642. Other students should choose Project Management Capstone 642.

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal
2009	Bentley Campus	Trimester 1	Y
2009	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2009	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y
2009	Miri Sarawak Campus	Trimester 1		Y
2009	Miri Sarawak Campus	Trimester 1		Y
2009	Miri Sarawak Campus	Trimester 2		Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.