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 | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Bentley Campus | Trimester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2011 | Bentley Campus | Trimester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2011 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2011 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2011 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2011 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2011 | Sydney Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2011 | Sydney Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2011 | Sydney Campus | Summer Semester | Y | ||||
| 2011 | Miri Sarawak Campus | Trimester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2011 | Miri Sarawak Campus | Trimester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2011 | Miri Sarawak Campus | Trimester 3 | 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.
