Note: This course version is currently under review and is subject to change.
ProgramsPMPM (PG)GradPM2015Master of Project Management (2020)
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The course requirements described here apply to persons who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2020 and persons who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2020 who elect to proceed under 2020 resolutions.
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2020 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, 2025, or later date as the faculty may, in special circumstances, approve.
Candidates who first commenced in 2020, and are re-enrolling for 2021 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
SITS Diet Block/Type | CP | Unit of Study/Unit Block |
Core | 6 | ENGG5205: Professional Practice in Project Management |
Core | 6 | ENGG5811: Critical & Systems Thinking |
Core | 6 | ENGG5820: Applied Project Management |
Core | 6 | PMGT6867: Quantitative Methods: Project Management |
Note: These compulsory units are offered in both semesters
Year 1 - Semester 2
SITS Diet Block/Type | CP | Unit of Study/Unit Block |
6 | PMGT5873: Project Economics and Procurement | |
6 | ENGG5812: Project Delivery Approaches | |
6 | PMGT5872: People and Communications | |
6 | PMGT5871: Project Planning |
Year 2 - Semester 1
SITS Diet Block/Type | CP | Unit of Study/Unit Block |
12 | Select from Project Management Electives | |
6 | PMGT5891: Strategic Risk Management | |
6 | PMGT5850: Project Management Capstone Project |
Requirements for this Pathway
Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | PMGT5876: Change Implementation |
6 | Select from PMGT5875: Project Innovation Management PMGT5877: Governance and Organisational PM |
To be eligible for the Strategic Change Implementation major a student must complete the core major unit and one additional elective from the list.
Global
Type | CP | CP From |
Core
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6 |
PMGT5888: Global Project Management |
6 |
Select from
PMGT5876: Change Implementation PMGT5877: Governance and Organisational PM |
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Note: To be eligible for the Global major a student must complete the core major unit and one additional elective from the list.
Organisational Project Management
Type | CP | CP From |
Core
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6 |
PMGT5877: Governance and Organisational PM |
6 |
Select from
PMGT5875: Project Innovation Management PMGT5876: Change Implementation |
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View complete Program Structure |
Note: To be eligible for the Organisational Project Management major a student must complete the core major unit and one additional elective from the list.
Risk and Control
Note: To be eligible for the Risk and Control major a student must complete the core major unit and one additional elective from the list.
Strategic Change Implementation
Type | CP | CP From |
Core
|
6 |
PMGT5876: Change Implementation |
6 |
Select from
PMGT5875: Project Innovation Management PMGT5877: Governance and Organisational PM |
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View complete Program Structure |
Note: To be eligible for the Strategic Change Implementation major a student must complete the core major unit and one additional elective from the list.
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: Units may be taken in Semester 1 or Semester 2. Students with 3 or more years of relevant industry experience may choose the 6000 level units.
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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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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Note:
Electives may be taken in Semester 1 or 2.
Permission is required to enrol in PMGT5896, PMGT5897, PMGT5898 or PMGT6888. 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). Students with 3 or more years of relevant experience may take PMGT6812 as an alternative to ENGG5812.
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 (2020) |
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. 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) Global (b) Strategic Change Implementation (c) Organisational Project Management (d) Risk and Control This course is administered under course resolutions published in the Faculty Handbook at http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/ |