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ProgramsPMPMGPGradPM2015GradPMMaster of Project Management (2014)
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The course requirements described here apply to persons who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2014 and persons who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2014 who elect to proceed under 2014 resolutions.
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2014 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, 2019, or later date as the faculty may, in special circumstances, approve.
Candidates who first commenced in 2014, and are re-enrolling for 2015 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 2014 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
Type | CP | CP From |
List | 12 | Select from Foundation Units Specialisation Units Pathway Units Elective units Note: Students may choose any units from Foundation, Specialisation, Pathway or Elective blocks up to the maximum value allowed for each block and making sure that they meet the minimum requirements for each block across the degree as a whole. |
12 | Select from PMGT5871: Project Planning PMGT5872: People and Communications Note: These units are compulsory. They may be taken in Semester 1 or Semester 2. PMGT5871 may also be taken in Winter or Summer School. |
Year 1 - Semester 2
Type | CP | CP From |
List | 24 | Select from Foundation Units Specialisation Units Pathway Units Elective units Note: Note: Students may choose any units from Foundation, Specialisation, Pathway or Elective blocks up to the maximum value allowed for each block and making sure that they meet the minimum requirements for each block across the degree as a whole. |

Requirements for this Pathway
Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | PMGT5888: Global Project Management Note:Available in Summer School. |
6 | Select from ENGG5215: International Engineering Strategies and Operations PMGT6867: Quantitative Methods: Project Management |
Professional Practice Pathway
Research Practice Pathway
Type | CP | CP From |
Core
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6 |
PMGT5883: Project Studies Thesis A |
Core
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6 |
PMGT5884: Project Studies Thesis B |
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Specialisation: International Project Management
Type | CP | CP From |
Core
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6 |
PMGT5888: Global Project Management Note: Available in Summer School. |
6 |
Select from
ENGG5215: International Engineering Strategies and Operations PMGT6867: Quantitative Methods: Project Management |
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Specialisation: Project Economics and Scheduling Management
Specialisation: Project Risk Management
Specialisation: Strategic Project Management Implementation
Block 1 - Core Units (Min CP: 12,Max CP: 12)
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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Block 2 - Foundation Units (Min CP: 6,Max CP: 18)
Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
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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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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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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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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Block 3 - Specialisation Units (Min CP: 12,Max CP: 24)
Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
ENGG5203 | Quality Engineering and 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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ENGG5215 | International Engineering Strategies and Operations | 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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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: Exchange units may be taken as Specialist units with the approval of the Program Director.
Block 4 - Pathway Units (Min CP: 6,Max CP: 18)
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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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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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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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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PMGT5892 | Project Management Industrial Project | 12 |
Block 5 - Elective units (Max CP: 12)
Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
ENGG5231 | Engineering Graduate Exchange A | 6 |
Int January
101 - Int January
Int July
107 - Int July
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ENGG5232 | Engineering Graduate Exchange B | 6 |
Int January
101 - Int January
Int July
107 - Int July
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Note:
Students can choose an elective unit from Foundation, Specialisation and Pathway units.
Students may enrol in MPL units PMGT5896, PMGT5897 or PMGT5898 as electives if they meet the requirement of 5 years relevant industry experience. Permission is required.
Course: | Master of Project Management (2014) |
CP Required: | 48 |
Min FT Duration: | 1.00 Years |
Min PT Duration: | 2.00 Years |
Faculty/School: | University Archive |
Years Offered: | 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010 |
Requirements: | To qualify for the award of the Master of Project Management a candidate must complete 48 credit points, including: MPM General: (a) 2 Foundation Units of Study (ENGG5871 is compulsory) (b) 2 Specialisation Units of Study (any) (c) 2 Professional Practice Units of Study (PMGT5872 is compulsory) (d) 2 Elective Units of Study MPM Specialisation: (a) 2 Foundation Units of Study (PMGT5871 is compulsory) (b) 2 Specialisation Units of Study (Including the core from your chosen specialisation) (c) 2 Professional Practice Units of Study (PMGT5872 is compulsory) (d) 2 Elective Units of Study MPM Research Practice pathway (a) 2 Foundation Units of Study (PMGT5871 is compulsory) (b) 2 Specialisation Units of Study (c) 1 Elective Units of Study (d) 1 Professional Practice Units of Study (e) 12 Credit Points Research Practice (honours level thesis unit) |