Location
Sydney, Online
Delivery
Face to Face on campus
Course Duration
2 years Full Time
Intake Options

January, April, July, October

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AQF Level
AQF Level 9 delivered by ASA Institute of Higher Education

Course Overview

Course Overview

ASA Institute of Higher Education’s (ASA) Master of Project Management, including the nested Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate qualifications, will provide graduates with the knowledge and skills for employment in various business, information technology and construction positions. These courses also can provide a structured pathway for further study at the postgraduate level.

The courses have been developed in close consultation with key industry experts through an Industry Consultation Group (ICG) workshop, as well as with representatives from professional accreditation bodies. This collaborative approach ensures that the curriculum remains relevant, industry-aligned, and reflective of contemporary practices and evolving methodologies, with a strong focus on the fields of project management, business, and construction, highlighting their interconnected roles within the broader professional and industry landscape.

Learning Outcomes - Required

  • Exemplify and employ project management principles to practice, theories and systems in project management contexts.
  • Critically analyse and solve a range of issues/ risks using project management concepts and systems.
  • Investigate and evaluate the effectiveness of process and practices in project management to assess and manage risks and opportunities.
  • Manage and implement projects ethically and sustainably by integrating applied knowledge of concepts, practices, tools and skills.
  • Employ leadership, management and interpersonal skills required to effectively work independently or in a diverse team within project work.  
  • Exhibit a specialised understanding of project management principles and methodologies to deliver projects that achieve successful outcomes.

Career outcomes

The Master of Project Management will provide students with transferable skills, industry experience and in-depth knowledge of business practices, positioning them for potential careers such as the following:  

  • IT Project Manager
  • Construction Project Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Digital Project Manager
  • Client-Side Project Manager

Entry Requirements

Students wishing to gain entry into the Master of Project Management at ASA Institute of Higher Education must meet at least one of the following entry criteria.  

Admissions Criteria

  1. Applicants with higher education study: (bridging or enabling course).
  2. Applicants must have completed an undergraduate bachelor's degree (AQF Level 7).
  3. Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study: Not applicable.
  4. Applicants with work and life experience: Must demonstrate the ability to undertake study at this level and include evidence of relevant work experience to demonstrate at 5 years supervisory and engagement in their CV/resume.
  5. Applicants with recent secondary education: Not applicable.

Additional Note: Assessment of admission requirements is in accordance with ASA’s Diversity and Equity Policy and Student Admission Policy and Procedure.

English Language Requirements

Along with the above admissions criteria, international applicants also must demonstrate and meet one of the following minimum English Language Proficiency standards:

For more information and country specific English exemptions please see Section 8. English Language Requirements of the Student Admission Policy – Include link directly to policy section

For more information about our standard admission requirements:  

Student Admission Policy

International Students

International Students must apply through a qualified Education Agent. For more information visit why we use an agent – website link

International applicants are only eligible to enrol as full-time student and must be 18 years of age or over at the time that they commence the course for which they have applied.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Any student with prior learning may submit appropriate evidence and apply for Recognition of Prior Learning. ASA may award credit towards achievement of a qualification or award for various forms of prior learning by comparing a student’s current level of skills and knowledge against unit learning outcomes.  

ASA may, at its discretion, recognise the validity of other forms of training or education, providing they are deemed equivalent to, or meet, the AQF standards. For further information please review the Recognition to Prior Learning Policy.

Fees and Scholarships

Fee Summary

ASA Tuition fees are charged on a 'per unit of study' basis. The number of units of study are specified within the Letter of Offer provided to each student*.  

Students must pay their fees for each study period in advance and in accordance with their LoO which provides admission to the course. The LoO indicates all due dates for fee payments during the course enrolment.  

Fees Schedule

*If you have/plan to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning, the total number of units of study is subject to change.

Other Costs

All other fees associated with studying at ASA are non-tuition fee related and will only be charged dependent on the individual student circumstances, these include but are not limited to:  

  • Advanced Standing Assessment (post enrolment)  
  • Replacement of Official documents (testamur or transcripts)
  • Late Payment fee
  • Replacement Student ID
  • Replacement for lost or damaged equipment
  • Payment plan fee

Course Structure

The Master of Project Management comprises fifteen (15) units of core units and electives over 400, 500 and 600 levels to meet the requirements of with the Australian Qualifications Framework (Level 9), and Higher Education Standards Framework.  

ASA's Master of Project Management, commences with four (4) units, one (1) core and three (3) specialism units at the 400 level which compromises the nested Graduate Certificate exit qualification.

These first units are followed by another four (4) units, three (3) specialism and one (1) elective unit at the 500 level which then compromise the nested Graduate Diploma exit qualification. The final set of seven (7) units, five (5) specialism, one (1) elective and one (1) capstone.

Level 400

  • MPM403  Leadership, Communication and Emotional Intelligence
  • MPM400 Project Management Roles and Organisational Context
  • MPM401 Project Management Tools and Techniques
  • MPM402 Project Management Essentials

Level 500

  • MPM500 Project Scope and Quality Management
  • MPM501 Time and Cost Management
  • MPM502 Project Risk and Procurement Management      
  • Refer to elective bank

Delivery Overview

ASA operates on a quarterly basis (four intakes per year) with each intake running for 8 weeks at a time.  

Full Time

2 Year Course : 2 units a per quarter – 8 units per year.

The primary mode of delivery is face-to-face and at the same time online for each unit. Each unit will be delivered as a four hour workshop, twice per week every four weeks. This is what is currently says on the website but will need to change based on the new 8 week model once implemented

For future intakes, view key dates here – include button or link to key dates page

Onshore Students

Students studying within Australia are required to complete their course on campus. Students will have the option to take online subjects up to 33% of their course total to meet ESOS Compliance as per your student visa conditions.  

https://www.studyaustralia.gov.au/

Department of home affairs – know your visa requirements

Offshore Students

Students who are studying overseas and do not undertake any study within Australia are not required to maintain student visa conditions and can study fully online.  

*This program is currently not offered to Domestic Students.

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