ProgramsPMPM (PG)GradPM2015Master of Project Management (2015)
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The course requirements described here apply to persons who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2015 and persons who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2015 who elect to proceed under 2015 resolutions.
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2015 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that requirements are completed by 1 January, 2020, or later date as the faculty may, in special circumstances, approve.
Candidates who first commenced in 2015, and are re-enrolling for 2016 or later, should be aware that there may have been changes in units of study offered since, Check that units are still available by clicking the unit of study link in the course table. See 2025 version of this course for up to date unit of study list.
For details of relevant resolutions see faculty handbook at sydney.edu.au/handbooks.
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Year 1 - Semester 1
Note: These compulsory units are offered in both semesters
Year 1 - Semester 2
| Type | CP | CP From |
List | 24 | Select from Project Management Core Competency Units Project Management Electives Project Management Research/Capstone Part A |
Year 2 - Semester 1
| Type | CP | CP From |
List | 24 | Select from Project Management Core Competency Units Project Management Electives Project Management Research/Capstone Part B |
Behavioural Project Economics
| Type | CP | CP From |
| 12 |
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PMGT5886: System Dynamics Modelling for PM PMGT5887: Computer Applications in PM PMGT5889: Project Controls PMGT5895: Contracts Management Note: To be eligible for a major in Behavioural Project Economics candidates must complete 2 elective units from the Behavioural Project Economics list. |
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International Project Design
| Type | CP | CP From |
| 12 |
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PMGT5876: Change Implementation PMGT5877: Governance and Organisational PM PMGT5888: Global Project Management PMGT5896: Sustainable Project Practice Note: To be eligible for a major in International Project Design candidates must complete 2 elective units from the International Project Design list. Enrolment in PMGT5896 is available to students with 5 or more years of relevant industry experience. Permission is required. |
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Portfolio and Concurrency Management
| Type | CP | CP From |
| 12 |
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PMGT5875: Project Innovation Management PMGT5879: Program and Portfolio Management PMGT5895: Contracts Management PMGT5898: Systems Thinking Note: To be eligible for a major in Portfolio and Concurrency Management candidates must complete 2 elective units from the Portfolio and Concurrency Management list. Enrolment in PMGT5898 is available to students with 5 or more years of relevant industry experience. Permission is required. |
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Risk Dynamics and Resilience
| Type | CP | CP From |
| 12 |
Select from
PMGT5875: Project Innovation Management PMGT5876: Change Implementation PMGT5886: System Dynamics Modelling for PM PMGT5897: Disaster Project Management Note: To be eligible for a major in Risk Dynamics and Resilience candidates must complete 2 elective units from the Risk Dynamics and Resilience list. Enrolment in PMGT5897 is available to students with 5 or more years of relevant industry experience. Permission is required. |
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Block 1 - Project Management Core Foundation Units (Min CP 24) (Max CP: 24)
| Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
| ENGG5205 | Professional Practice in Project Management | 6 |
Semester 1
For Semester 1 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| ENGG5811 | Critical & Systems Thinking | 6 |
Semester 1
For Semester 1 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
Semester 1 Online
Semester 1 Online runs during normal Semester 1 using online delivery mode mode rather than face to face classes. For Semester dates look up Semester 1 on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
Semester 2 Online
Semester 2 Online runs during normal Semester 2 in Online delivery mode mode. For Semester dates look up Semester 2 on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| ENGG5820 | Applied Project Management | 6 |
Semester 1
For Semester 1 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
Semester 1 Online
Semester 1 Online runs during normal Semester 1 using online delivery mode mode rather than face to face classes. For Semester dates look up Semester 1 on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
Semester 2 Online
Semester 2 Online runs during normal Semester 2 in Online delivery mode mode. For Semester dates look up Semester 2 on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| PMGT6867 | Quantitative Methods: Project Management | 6 |
Semester 1
For Semester 1 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
Semester 1 Online
Semester 1 Online runs during normal Semester 1 using online delivery mode mode rather than face to face classes. For Semester dates look up Semester 1 on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
Semester 2 Online
Semester 2 Online runs during normal Semester 2 in Online delivery mode mode. For Semester dates look up Semester 2 on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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Note: Candidates for the Master of Project Management must complete all 4 Core Foundation units. Units may be taken in Semester 1 or Semester 2.
Block 2 - Project Management Core Competency Units (Min CP: 24,Max CP: 24)
| Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
| PMGT5871 | Project Planning | 6 |
Semester 1
For Semester 1 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| PMGT5872 | People and Communications | 6 |
Semester 1
For Semester 1 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| PMGT5873 | Project Economics and Procurement | 6 |
Semester 1
For Semester 1 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
Semester 1 Online
Semester 1 Online runs during normal Semester 1 using online delivery mode mode rather than face to face classes. For Semester dates look up Semester 1 on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| PMGT5891 | Strategic Risk Management | 6 |
Semester 1
For Semester 1 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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Note: Candidates for the Master of Project Management must complete all 4 of the Core Competency units. Units may be taken in Semester 1 or Semester 2.
Block 3 - Project Management Electives (Min CP: 12,Max CP: 12)
| Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
| PMGT5875 | Project Innovation Management | 6 |
Semester 2 Online
Semester 2 Online runs during normal Semester 2 in Online delivery mode mode. For Semester dates look up Semester 2 on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
Semester 2 Block Mode
Semester 2 Block Mode runs concurrently with normal Semester 2 using intensive block teaching sessions rather than weekly classes. For Semester dates look up Semester 2 on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| PMGT5876 | Change Implementation | 6 |
Semester 1
For Semester 1 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
Semester 1 Online
Semester 1 Online runs during normal Semester 1 using online delivery mode mode rather than face to face classes. For Semester dates look up Semester 1 on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| PMGT5877 | Governance and Organisational PM | 6 |
Semester 1
For Semester 1 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| PMGT5879 | Program and Portfolio Management | 6 |
Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| PMGT5886 | System Dynamics Modelling for PM | 6 |
Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
Semester 2 Online
Semester 2 Online runs during normal Semester 2 in Online delivery mode mode. For Semester dates look up Semester 2 on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| PMGT5887 | Computer Applications in PM | 6 |
Semester 1
For Semester 1 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
Semester 1 Online
Semester 1 Online runs during normal Semester 1 using online delivery mode mode rather than face to face classes. For Semester dates look up Semester 1 on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| PMGT5888 | Global Project Management | 6 |
Semester 2 Online
Semester 2 Online runs during normal Semester 2 in Online delivery mode mode. For Semester dates look up Semester 2 on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
Semester 2 Block Mode
Semester 2 Block Mode runs concurrently with normal Semester 2 using intensive block teaching sessions rather than weekly classes. For Semester dates look up Semester 2 on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| PMGT5889 | Project Controls | 6 |
Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
Semester 2 Online
Semester 2 Online runs during normal Semester 2 in Online delivery mode mode. For Semester dates look up Semester 2 on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| PMGT5895 | Contracts Management | 6 |
Semester 1
For Semester 1 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| PMGT5896 | Sustainable Project Practice | 6 |
Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| PMGT5897 | Disaster Project Management | 6 |
Semester 2 Online
Semester 2 Online runs during normal Semester 2 in Online delivery mode mode. For Semester dates look up Semester 2 on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
Int July
107 - Int July
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| PMGT5898 | Systems Thinking | 6 |
Semester 1
For Semester 1 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
Semester 1 Online
Semester 1 Online runs during normal Semester 1 using online delivery mode mode rather than face to face classes. For Semester dates look up Semester 1 on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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Note:
Electives may be taken in Semester 1 or 2.
Permission is required to enrol in Project Leadership units PMGT5896, PMGT5897 or PMGT5898. Students must have a minimum for 5 years relevant industry experience to enrol.
Block 4 - Project Management Research/Capstone Part A (Min CP: 6,Max CP: 12)
| Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
| ENGG5812 | Project Delivery Approaches | 6 |
Semester 1
For Semester 1 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
Semester 1 Online
Semester 1 Online runs during normal Semester 1 using online delivery mode mode rather than face to face classes. For Semester dates look up Semester 1 on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
Semester 2 Online
Semester 2 Online runs during normal Semester 2 in Online delivery mode mode. For Semester dates look up Semester 2 on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| PMGT5851 | Project Management Dissertation A | 12 |
Semester 1
For Semester 1 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| PMGT5883 | Project Studies Thesis A | 6 |
Semester 1
For Semester 1 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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Note:
All candidates must complete Research/Capstone units comprising either ENGG5812 & Capstone Project (12cps), Thesis A & B (12cps) or Dissertation A & B (24cps).
Enrolment in the dissertation option is with permission only. Students undertaking the Dissertation option will replace the 12 cp of elective units with Dissertation units.
Block 5 - Project Management Research/Capstone Part B (Min CP: 6,Max CP: 12)
| Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
| PMGT5850 | Project Management Capstone Project | 6 |
Semester 1
For Semester 1 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
Semester 1 Online
Semester 1 Online runs during normal Semester 1 using online delivery mode mode rather than face to face classes. For Semester dates look up Semester 1 on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
Semester 2 Online
Semester 2 Online runs during normal Semester 2 in Online delivery mode mode. For Semester dates look up Semester 2 on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
Semester 1 Block Mode
Semester 1 Block Mode runs concurrently with normal Semester 1 using intensive block teaching sessions rather than weekly classes. For Semester dates look up Semester 1 on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
Semester 2 Block Mode
Semester 2 Block Mode runs concurrently with normal Semester 2 using intensive block teaching sessions rather than weekly classes. For Semester dates look up Semester 2 on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| PMGT5852 | Project Management Dissertation B | 12 |
Semester 1
For Semester 1 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| PMGT5884 | Project Studies Thesis B | 6 |
Semester 1
For Semester 1 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
Semester 2
For Semester 2 calendar dates look up `Semester 1` on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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Note:
All candidates must complete Research/Capstone units comprising either ENGG5812 & Capstone Project (12cps), Thesis A & B (12cps) or Dissertation A & B (24cps).
Enrolment in the dissertation option is with permission only. Students undertaking the Dissertation option will replace the 12 cp of elective units with Dissertation units.
| Course: | Master of Project Management (2015) |
| CP Required: | 72 |
| Min FT Duration: | 1.50 Years |
| Min PT Duration: | N/A |
| Faculty/School: | School of Project Management |
| Years Offered: | 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015 |
| Requirements: | To qualify for the award of the Master of Project Management, a candidate must complete 72 credit points, including: (a) 24 credit points of core Project Management foundation units of study; (b) 24 credit points of core Project Management competency units of study; (c) 12 credit points of research / capstone units of study; and (d) 12 credit points of elective units of study. (e) If a reduction in the volume of learning of 24 credit points is given, the candidate must complete a minimum of 24 credit points of core Project Management competency units of study, 12 credit points of research / capstone units of study, and 12 credit points of elective units of study. (f) Candidates may complete a major in one of the areas listed below. Completion of a major is not a requirement of the Master of Project Management. A major requires the completion of 12 credit points from units of study listed in the table for that major. The majors available are: (a) Behavioural Project Economics (b) International Project Design (c) Portfolio and Concurrency Management (d) Risk Dynamics and Resilience This course is administered under course resolutions published in the Faculty Handbook at http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/ |
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