Master of Project Management and Business
Course Overview
MPMB graduates will acquire knowledge and competencies of the contemporary project and portfolio management, as well as leadership and high-level professional skills and attitude. The course focuses on the enhancement of specific professional capabilities, knowledge, and competencies, undertaken in a combination of coursework and research; and the acquisition of leadership and communication skills needed to lead and deliver complex projects. The emphasis is placed on the development of strategic and business expertise associated with projects and organisations. Another unique aspect of the course is its integrated approach to the management of projects, portfolios, and business ventures. MPMB candidates undertake research that immerses them in the application of the latest concepts and techniques, which provides them with fresh perspectives, values, and competencies to lead complex projects.
APIC's focus is on the promotion of holistic and integrative thinking, and self-direction. In this course, you should expect to develop the following attributes:
- specialist project management methodologies, modelling and techniques for the design, plan and implementation of projects across a wide range of industries;
- project management skills with business focus;
- leadership role in the project delivery function;
- critical thinking skills;
- in-demand, commercially-relevant skills and knowledge;
- communication and people skills;
- creativity and lateral thinking;
- ethics and sustainability skills; and
- openness to new ideas and entrepreneurship skills.
Course Structure
To attain an award of Master of Project Management and Business the following 12 units of competency must be completed:
Core Units:
- PRJ5001 Project Management Profession
- PRJ5002 Enterprise and Resource Planning
- PRJ5003 Project Constraint Management
- PRJ5004 Procurement, Quality and Risk Management
- PRJ5108 Project Delivery and Procurement
- PRJ5105 Project Integration and Change Management
- PRJ5106 Research Methodology and Data Analysis
- PRJ6001 Applied Project
Elective Units:
- PRJ5107 Venture, Project Economics and Finance
- BUS6001 Business Strategy Management
- BUS6005 International Business
- BUS5001 Ethical Legal and Industrial Frameworks
Note: elective units may change based on availability and individual preference.
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Academic Entry Requirements | Masters Degrees (AQF Level 9)
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| Language Requirement | |
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| English Language Requirements | All applicants from a non-English speaking background applying to any postgraduate course at APIC must satisfy the following additional English language requirements:
Applicants who do not meet APIC’s English proficiency requirements can be made a conditional offer with a requirement to complete an approved intensive English language course and meet the required standard prior to their commencing their APIC award course. |
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | IELTS Academic: Overall band score 6.5 or higher with no band below 6.0 in writing and speaking. |
| TOEFL-IBT Score (Minimum) | IBT (Internet-based TOEFL): Overall score 79 with a writing section minimum of 21 and speaking 18 |
| CAE Score (Minimum) | Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): Overall 176 with a writing and speaking section minimum of 169 |
| PTE Score (Minimum) | PTE Academic Module with a minimum score of 58 with a writing and speaking section minimum of 50 |
Subjects
| Subject Name | Subject Type | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Strategic Portfolio Management | Elective | $1,970 |
| Project Delivery and Procurement | Core | $1,970 |
| Applied Project | Core | $1,970 |
| Business Strategy Management | Elective | $1,970 |
| Enterprise Information Systems | Elective | $1,970 |
| Business Law | Elective | $1,970 |
| Business Operations Management | Elective | $1,970 |
| International Business Culture | Elective | $1,970 |
| Project Management profession | Core | $1,970 |
| Enterprise and Resource Planning | Core | $1,970 |
| Project Constraint Management | Core | $1,970 |
| Venture, Project Economics and Finance | Elective | $1,970 |
| Research Methodology and Data Analysis | Core | $1,970 |
| Project Integration and Change Management | Core | $1,970 |
| Procurement, Quality and Risk Management | Core | $1,970 |
Pathway
- Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) @ [ECA College]+ Master of Business and Project Management
Career Opportunities
Possible employment opportunities include:
- Director of Operations
- Senior Consultant
- Senior Project Manager
- Business Development Manager