195404 v.3 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. The 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 such industries as construction, engineering, education, health, commerce, information technology, research and development.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
Appropriate bachelors 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 I
A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award, may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of the Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate awards approved for this course appear below.
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 vital study materials.
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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Year 1 Semester 1 |
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| 10895 | v.3 | Project Management 641 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 10899 | v.3 | 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 |
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| 10896 | v.3 | Cost Management 642 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 10897 | v.3 | Time Management 641 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 10898 | v.3 | Risk Management 641 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5755 | v.6 | Managerial Effectiveness 571 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 2 Semester 1 |
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| 10900 | v.4 | Strategic Project Management 641 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 10901 | v.3 | Project Management Report 691 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 10902 | v.3 | Project Management Report 692 | 7.0 | 50.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Availability
| Year | Location | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# | |
| 2005 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2005 | Bentley Campus | Semester 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.
Curtin University of Technology
Current as of: July 11, 2005
Curtin University of Technology, Perth CRICOS Provider Code 00301J
The Sydney Campus of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 02637B