School of Civil Engineering (Project Management Group)
Project Management
The School of Civil Engineering offers the following graduate programs in Project Management.
- Master of Project Management
- Graduate Diploma in Project Management
- Graduate Certificate in Project Management
These programs are available on-campus (check session details) and online (internet-based) delivery.
The requirements of each program are shown in the following tables.
For a standard enrolment plan for Master of Project Management and associated degrees visit http://cusp.sydney.edu.au/students/view-degree-page/name/MPM
| Unit of study | Credit points | A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition | Session |
|---|---|---|---|
Master of Project Management |
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| To qualify for the award of the Master of Project Management a candidate must complete 48 credit points. | |||
| The Master of Project Management is available with the following options: | |||
| MPM - Generic | |||
| (a) 2 Foundation units (PMGT5871 is compulsory) | |||
| (b) 2 Specialisation units (any) | |||
| (c) 2 Professional Practice units (PMGT5872 is compulsory) | |||
| (d) 2 Elective units | |||
| MPM - Specialisation | |||
| (a) 2 Foundation units (PMGT5871 is compulsory) | |||
| (b) 2 Specialisation units (Including the core from your chosen specialisation) | |||
| (c) 2 Professional Practice units (PMGT5872 is compulsory) | |||
| (d) 2 Elective units | |||
| MPM - Research pathway (Requires Distinction (75%) average or higher results over 24 credit points) | |||
| (a) 2 Foundation units (PMGT5871 is compulsory) | |||
| (b) 2 Specialisation units | |||
| (c) 1 Elective unit | |||
| (d) 1 Professional Practice unit | |||
| (e) 12 credit points of Thesis units | |||
Foundation units |
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Compulsory Core unit |
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| PMGT5871 Project Process Planning and Control |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 Summer Early Winter Main |
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Select a minimum of 6 credit points of the following: |
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| PMGT5877 Management of Project Organisations |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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| PMGT5886 System Dynamics Modelling for PM |
6 | Semester 2 |
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| PMGT5887 Computer Applications in PM |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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| PMGT5895 Contracts Management |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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Specialisation units |
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| Candidates who wish to complete a Specialisation complete 12 credit points from one of the Specialisations listed. Candidates must complete the Core unit and an additional unit. | |||
Master of Project Management Specialisations |
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International Project Management |
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Core unit |
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| PMGT5888 Global Project Management |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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Select a minimum of 6 credit points of the following: |
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| ENGG5215 International Eng Strategy & Operations |
6 | A As graduates, they will have a soundly based technical knowledge in engineering or a related area, life skills and work experience. |
Semester 2 |
| PMGT5893 Statistical Methods in PM |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| PMGT6867 Quantitative Methods: Project Management |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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Project Economics and Scheduling Management |
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Core unit |
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| PMGT5889 Integrated Cost and Scheduling Control |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 Summer Main |
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Select a minimum of 6 credit points of the following: |
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| PMGT5873 Project Economics and Finance |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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| PMGT5893 Statistical Methods in PM |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| PMGT6867 Quantitative Methods: Project Management |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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Project Risk Management |
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Core unit |
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| PMGT5891 Project Risk Management |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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Select a minimum of 6 credit points of the following: |
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| ENGG5203 Quality Engineering and Management |
6 | Semester 2 |
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| PMGT5893 Statistical Methods in PM |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| PMGT6867 Quantitative Methods: Project Management |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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Strategic Project Management Implementation |
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Core unit |
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| PMGT5876 Strategic Delivery of Change |
6 | N WORK6026 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Select a minimum of 6 credit points of the following: |
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| PMGT5875 Project Innovation Management |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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| PMGT5879 Strategic Portfolio & Program Management |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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| PMGT6867 Quantitative Methods: Project Management |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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Professional Practice units |
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Compulsory Core unit |
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| PMGT5872 People and Leadership |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 Summer Early |
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Select a minimum of 6 credit points of the following: |
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| ENGG5205 Professional Practice in PM |
6 | A Basic engineering or science knowledge. At least 2-3 years of work experience preferred. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| PMGT5876 Strategic Delivery of Change |
6 | N WORK6026 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| PMGT5879 Strategic Portfolio & Program Management |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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| PMGT5892 Project Management Industrial Project |
12 |
Note: Department permission required for enrolment Students must have a credit average for admission into this unit. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| PMGT6869 Advanced Knowledge in Project Management |
6 | A PMBoK Guide Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1, |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Elective units |
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| Candidates may select a maximum of 12 credit points of Elective units. | |||
Choose elective units from Foundation, Specialisation or Professional Practice units. |
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| Candidates may select other elective units from postgraduate units of study within or outside the Faculty subject to the approval of the Program Director. | |||
| MPM candidates may choose the following Project Leadership units as Electives if they meet the requirement of 5 years relevant industry experience. Special permission is required for enrolment - you will be asked to provide a CV. | |||
| PMGT5896 Sustainability & Intelligence in P. M. |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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| PMGT5897 Disaster Project Management |
6 |
Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| PMGT5898 Complex Project Leadership |
6 | N WORK6130 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Research Practice Pathway |
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| Requires Distinction (75%) average or higher results over 24 credit points. | |||
| PMGT5883 Project Management Thesis A |
6 |
Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| PMGT5884 Project Management Thesis B |
6 | C PMGT5883 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Graduate Diploma in Project Management |
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| To qualify for the award of the Graduate Diploma in Project Management a candidate must complete 36 credit points as follows: | |||
| (a) 2 Foundation units | |||
| (b) 1 Specialist unit | |||
| (c) 1 Professional Practice unit | |||
| (d) 1 Elective unit | |||
| Candidates admitted to the Graduate Diploma, after completing 24 credit points, may proceed to the Master of Project Management by achieving a Credit (65%) average or above. | |||
| Candidates intending to transfer to the Master of Project Management should plan their enrolment accordingly to ensure they meet the degree requirements of the MPM. | |||
Foundation units |
|||
| Candidates select 12 credit points of Foundation units. | |||
| PMGT5871 Project Process Planning and Control |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 Summer Early Winter Main |
|
| PMGT5877 Management of Project Organisations |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|
| PMGT5886 System Dynamics Modelling for PM |
6 | Semester 2 |
|
| PMGT5887 Computer Applications in PM |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|
| PMGT5895 Contracts Management |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|
Specialisation units |
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| Candidates select 6 credit points of Specialisation units. | |||
| ENGG5203 Quality Engineering and Management |
6 | Semester 2 |
|
| ENGG5215 International Eng Strategy & Operations |
6 | A As graduates, they will have a soundly based technical knowledge in engineering or a related area, life skills and work experience. |
Semester 2 |
| PMGT5873 Project Economics and Finance |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|
| PMGT5875 Project Innovation Management |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|
| PMGT5876 Strategic Delivery of Change |
6 | N WORK6026 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| PMGT5879 Strategic Portfolio & Program Management |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|
| PMGT5888 Global Project Management |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|
| PMGT5889 Integrated Cost and Scheduling Control |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 Summer Main |
|
| PMGT5891 Project Risk Management |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|
| PMGT5893 Statistical Methods in PM |
6 | Semester 1 |
|
| PMGT6867 Quantitative Methods: Project Management |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|
Professional Practice units |
|||
| Candidates select 6 credit points of Professional Practice units. | |||
| ENGG5205 Professional Practice in PM |
6 | A Basic engineering or science knowledge. At least 2-3 years of work experience preferred. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| PMGT5872 People and Leadership |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 Summer Early |
|
| PMGT5876 Strategic Delivery of Change |
6 | N WORK6026 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| PMGT5879 Strategic Portfolio & Program Management |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|
| PMGT6869 Advanced Knowledge in Project Management |
6 | A PMBoK Guide Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1, |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Elective units |
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| Candidates select 6 credit points of Elective units. | |||
Choose elective units from Foundation, Specialisation or Professional Practice units. |
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| Candidates may select other elective units from postgraduate units of study within or outside the Faculty subject to the approval of the Program Director. | |||
Graduate Certificate in Project Management |
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| To qualify for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Project Management a candidate must complete 24 credit points as follows: | |||
| (a) 2 Foundation units | |||
| (b) 1 Specialist unit | |||
| (c) 1 Elective or Professional Practice unit | |||
| Candidates admitted to the Graduate Certificate, after completing the requirements, may proceed to the Master of Project Management by achieving a Credit (65%) average or above. | |||
| Candidates intending to transfer to the Master of Project Management should plan their enrolment accordingly to ensure they meet the degree requirements of the MPM. | |||
Foundation units |
|||
| Candidates select 12 credit points of Foundation units. | |||
| PMGT5871 Project Process Planning and Control |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 Summer Early Winter Main |
|
| PMGT5877 Management of Project Organisations |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|
| PMGT5886 System Dynamics Modelling for PM |
6 | Semester 2 |
|
| PMGT5887 Computer Applications in PM |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|
| PMGT5895 Contracts Management |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|
Specialisation units |
|||
| Candidates select 6 credit points of Specialisation units. | |||
| ENGG5203 Quality Engineering and Management |
6 | Semester 2 |
|
| ENGG5215 International Eng Strategy & Operations |
6 | A As graduates, they will have a soundly based technical knowledge in engineering or a related area, life skills and work experience. |
Semester 2 |
| PMGT5873 Project Economics and Finance |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|
| PMGT5875 Project Innovation Management |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|
| PMGT5876 Strategic Delivery of Change |
6 | N WORK6026 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| PMGT5879 Strategic Portfolio & Program Management |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|
| PMGT5888 Global Project Management |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|
| PMGT5889 Integrated Cost and Scheduling Control |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 Summer Main |
|
| PMGT5891 Project Risk Management |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|
| PMGT5893 Statistical Methods in PM |
6 | Semester 1 |
|
| PMGT6867 Quantitative Methods: Project Management |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|
Professional Practice units and Elective units |
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| Candidates select 6 credit points. | |||
| ENGG5205 Professional Practice in PM |
6 | A Basic engineering or science knowledge. At least 2-3 years of work experience preferred. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| PMGT5872 People and Leadership |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 Summer Early |
|
| PMGT5876 Strategic Delivery of Change |
6 | N WORK6026 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| PMGT5879 Strategic Portfolio & Program Management |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|
| PMGT6869 Advanced Knowledge in Project Management |
6 | A PMBoK Guide Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1, |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Choose elective units from Foundation, Specialisation or Professional Practice units. |
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Project Leadership
The School of Civil Engineering offers the following graduate programs in Project Leadership.
Master of Project Leadership
Graduate Diploma in Project Leadership
Graduate Certificate in Project Leadership
These programs are available on-campus (check session details) and online (internet-based) delivery
The requirements of each program are shown in the following tables.
For a standard enrolment plan for Master of Project Leadership and associated degrees visit http://cusp.sydney.edu.au/students/view-degree-page/name/MPL
| Unit of study | Credit points | A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition | Session |
|---|---|---|---|
Master of Project Leadership |
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| Candidates for the Master of Project Leadership complete 48 credit points of units of study including 36 credit points of Core units and 12 credit points of Elective units. | |||
| Candidates admitted to the Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate, after completing the requirements, may proceed to the Master of Project Leadership by achieving a Credit (65%) average or above. | |||
Core units |
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| Candidates complete 36 credit points of Core units. | |||
| PMGT5875 Project Innovation Management |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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| PMGT5891 Project Risk Management |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|
| PMGT5896 Sustainability & Intelligence in P. M. |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|
| PMGT5897 Disaster Project Management |
6 |
Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| PMGT5860 Project Leadership Thesis A |
6 | A Project Management Body of Knowledge + 5 years of industry work experience. Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| PMGT5861 Project Leadership Thesis B |
6 | A Project Management Body of Knowledge + 5 years of industry work experience. Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Elective units |
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Candidates are required to select 6 credit points of the following: |
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| PMGT5876 Strategic Delivery of Change |
6 | N WORK6026 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| WORK6026 Organisational Change and Development |
6 | Semester 2b |
|
Candidates are required to select 6 credit points of the following: |
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| PMGT5898 Complex Project Leadership |
6 | N WORK6130 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| WORK6130 Leadership in Organisations |
6 | N ECOF5807, ECOF6090 |
Semester 2 |
Graduate Diploma in Project Leadership |
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| Candidates for the Graduate Diploma in Project Leadership complete 36 credit points of units of study. | |||
| Candidates admitted to the Graduate Diploma, after completing 24 credit points, may proceed to the Master of Project Leadership by achieving a Credit (65%) average or above. | |||
Core units |
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| Candidates take 24 credit points of Core units. | |||
| PMGT5875 Project Innovation Management |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|
| PMGT5891 Project Risk Management |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|
| PMGT5896 Sustainability & Intelligence in P. M. |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|
| PMGT5897 Disaster Project Management |
6 |
Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Elective units |
|||
Candidates are required to select 6 credit points of the following: |
|||
| PMGT5876 Strategic Delivery of Change |
6 | N WORK6026 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| WORK6026 Organisational Change and Development |
6 | Semester 2b |
|
Candidates are required to select 6 credit points of the following: |
|||
| PMGT5898 Complex Project Leadership |
6 | N WORK6130 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| WORK6130 Leadership in Organisations |
6 | N ECOF5807, ECOF6090 |
Semester 2 |
Graduate Certificate in Project Leadership |
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| Candidates for the Graduate Certificate in Project Leadership complete 24 credit points of units of study. | |||
| Candidates admitted to the Graduate Certificate, after completing the requirements, may proceed to the Master of Project Leadership by achieving a Credit (65%) average or above. | |||
Core unit |
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| PMGT5896 Sustainability & Intelligence in P. M. |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|
Elective Core units |
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| Candidates select 6 credit points of Elective Core units. | |||
| PMGT5898 Complex Project Leadership |
6 | N WORK6130 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| WORK6130 Leadership in Organisations |
6 | N ECOF5807, ECOF6090 |
Semester 2 |
Elective units |
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| Candiates select a minimum of 12 credit points of Elective units. | |||
| PMGT5875 Project Innovation Management |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|
| PMGT5876 Strategic Delivery of Change |
6 | N WORK6026 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| PMGT5891 Project Risk Management |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|
| WORK6026 Organisational Change and Development |
6 | Semester 2b |
|