Project Management is concerned with the coordination and management of projects or events from inception to completion. Its principles apply across disciplines to encompass any project or event — construction, entertainment, product development, computer system development or change management.

The Master program brings together participants from a wide range of backgrounds, all of whom are interested in developing their knowledge and skills in project management. The program is delivered by academic staff, external consultants and practitioners specialising in areas of project management, all committed to facilitating learning to produce high-quality graduates.

The Master program aims to:

develop and enhance project management capabilities, and impart a thorough understanding of managing the total project process;

maximise the experiential learning process by sharing the experiences of fellow program participants; and

build a useful repository of knowledge through major project investigations and from research that can be generally disseminated.

Why study Project Management?

The School offers a generic Master of Project Management as well as specialisations in Engineering, Facilities Management and Information Technology. This multidisciplinary aspect broadens participants' knowledge and understanding and further develops their ability to work in collaborative project teams. The Master program brings together participants from a wide range of backgrounds, all of whom are interested in developing their knowledge and skills relative to project management. The program is delivered by academic staff, external consultants and practitioners specialising in areas of project management, all committed to facilitating learning to produce high quality graduates.

General information is available at Postgraduate Study at RMIT

Duration

The Master program incorporates the Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate qualifications.

Master: one and a half years full-time or three years part-time.
Graduate Diploma: one year full-time or two years part-time.
Graduate Certificate: six months full-time or one year part-time.

Most courses are held in the evenings, with some intensive weekend workshops or summer break classes.

Note: part-time study is not available to international students.

Pathways

The School will review any prior qualifications, however exemptions must be negotiated with the program coordinator and only if courses are equivalent to a Master level.

Gaining credit for previous study or experience
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfer are ways that RMIT recognises applicants' skills and knowledge gained through formal and informal education and training, work experience, and/or life experience (including volunteer work; committee responsibilities; family duties, hobbies).

Further information about gaining credit for previous study or experience

Further information about pathways.

Career Prospects

Past participants have come from various disciplines including architecture, construction management, engineering, IT, government, finance, defence and event management. This multidisciplinary aspect broadens participants’ knowledge and understanding and further develops their ability to work in collaborative project teams.

Entrance Requirements

Applicants must have:

an Advanced Diploma plus a minimum of 10 years’ relevant work experience and senior level employment; or

a Bachelor degree in any discipline plus three years’ relevant work experience. Under this entry scheme, a minimum of acredit pass is required for each course of the Graduate Certificate to progress to the Graduate Diploma stage; or

a Bachelor degree plus five years’ relevant work experience. International students require an IELTS of 6.5+.

Equity admissions schemes
RMIT understands that people's backgrounds and circumstances can affect their access to education and training. RMIT’s equity admissions schemes allow applicants to explain the circumstances that have adversely affected their education, and demonstrate their capacity for future academic success.

Further information is available at equity admissions schemes.

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Application Procedures

Timely applications for postgraduate coursework programs are due by:
10 November each year (Semester 1)*
31 May each year (Semester 2/Midyear entry)*

* Note: Applications will continue to be accepted until all places have been filled. You are encouraged to lodge your application early.
Future students may enquire through Info Corner (formerly the Office for Prospective Students) at any time.

Apply via:RMIT direct application form
Info Corner (formerly the Office for Prospective Students)
330 Swanston Street, Melbourne
Tel. +61 3 9925 2260
Email: study@rmit.edu.au
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/enquiries

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Fees

Fees for 2009: Masters: AU$13,920 per year full-time

Fees are payable at the commencement of each semester and are calculated annually.

Tuition fees are subject to annual adjustment and are not fixed for the duration of study. Changes to fees are applied from 1 January each year.

Further information: www.rmit.edu.au/programs/fees/highered/fullfees

Programs by coursework are offered on a Fee Paying Places (FFP) basis. A limited number of coursework programs and all honours programs have Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) (previously HECS).

Fee Paying Places (FPP)
FPP students are required to pay the complete cost of their program. FPP fees vary according to each program.

Students offered a FPP maybe eligible for the FEE-HELP (FEE-Higher Education Loan Program) scheme, which enables eligible fee paying students to obtain an interest-free loan up to a maximum value of $80,000 from the Commonwealth Government to pay all or part of their tuition fees.

For further information: www.goingtouni.gov.au

Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)
A CSP is jointly funded by the Commonwealth Government and the student. In 2009, the fees will range between $4,162 and $8,677 per year for a standard full-time program. The exact cost varies according to each course.

Calculating tuition costs for Commonwealth supported students

Postgraduate Coursework Commonwealth Supported Equity Places
RMIT has a limited number of government subsidised Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) in full-fee postgraduate coursework programs for applicants who meet entrance and equity criteria. Instead of paying full-fees either upfront or with a FEE-HELP loan, the CSP Equity place allows students to complete their program as a Commonwealth supported student in a subsidised place with a choice of up-front, partial up-front or deferred payment options.

For further information: www.rmit.edu.au/equity

Record spend on RMIT scholarships
RMIT University will spend more than $60 million on student scholarships over the next five years. RMIT has many scholarships and funding opportunities to offer students.

Further information is available at RMIT Scholarships

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Program Structure

The following program structure(s) are linked to this program.

Contact Details

Ian McBean, Program Director
Tel. +61 3 9925 2230
Email: ian.mcbean@rmit.edu.au

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Disclaimer

Although RMIT endeavours to ensure the accuracy of this information, there is no guarantee it will remain accurate all year. Applicants are advised to confirm program details with the appropriate school before making an application.