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‘While I studied a Master of Project Management at QUT, there was a position open at Wagners to work for the Cross River Rail Tunnel Segments Project as quality control inspector. Once I finished my studies, Wagners offered me the opportunity to be a project manager for them, which was the perfect time to apply what I learnt at QUT. I’m so grateful that QUT led me to this opportunity and connected me with the PMI Queensland chapter which has been the best place for me to learn from the project management community in Queensland.’
Master of Project Management
Gaining a career advantage
'I think my course is the best proof of "real world". In reality, engineering projects involve engineers from more than one field and stakeholders who have different priorities. I have had the pleasure of meeting and working with people from different engineering backgrounds, depth of professional experience and nationalities, and my vision is broadening by the knowledge I gain from the people in this course. I chose this degree at QUT because having a greater understanding of project overview and mastering system operation will give me an advantage as I progress in my career.'
Postgraduate engineering and project management student, International Merit Scholarship recipient
QUT's world-recognised reputation
'I chose the QUT Master of Project Management course because it had accreditation from the Australian Institute of Project Management and followed the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®). QUT has a world-recognised reputation in project management and I’m now confident that what I studied and the knowledge I gained are going to benefit my future career. I've equipped myself with the skills and knowledge that will make me more attractive to potential employers and significantly broaden my career horizons.'
Master of Project Management graduate
Real-world leadership
‘While I studied a Master of Project Management at QUT, there was a position open at Wagners to work for the Cross River Rail Tunnel Segments Project as quality control inspector. Once I finished my studies, Wagners offered me the opportunity to be a project manager for them, which was the perfect time to apply what I learnt at QUT. I’m so grateful that QUT led me to this opportunity and connected me with the PMI Queensland chapter which has been the best place for me to learn from the project management community in Queensland.’
Master of Project Management
Sustainable real-world projects
'QUT really is a university for the real world. The assignments and case studies part of the curriculum all related to real life scenarios and teaching us how to resolve them. For example, I worked on a medical project pertaining to market studies on 3D printed cardiovascular stents. Sustainability was one of the key aspects of our project as we had to provide a management solution to develop and bring to existence a sustainable, economical and functional stent. I worked with professors who were passionate too in bringing this technology to the market.'
Combined Master of Engineering Management and Project Management student
Highlights
- Tailor your learning outcomes to your profession with our specialised study areas in Engineering, Business, Health Management, Emergency & Disaster Management, and Information Technology & Systems.
- Achieve a balance of work and study with your core university contact hours scheduled after business hours and the convenience of our CBD location.
- Benefit from the diverse, rich experiences of guest lecturers from different industries who will boost your expertise in driving project performance
- Enjoy a supportive on-campus learning experience that fosters strong, direct connections with industry leaders, your teaching team, and likeminded peers who are predominantly already employed in industry
- A world leader in project management education, QUT’s Project Managment Academy delivers project management consultancy and training to multi-national companies around the world.
- This degree is accredited by the Project Management Institute (PMI) and endorsed by the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM).
- Engage in open innovation activities and knowledge sharing through our Innovation Hub – a dedicated space designed for student collaboration.
- Australia has the second highest project management practitioner median salary globally, with projected job growth of 9.3% over the next five years (SEEK, 2023).
Highlights
- This degree is accredited by the Project Management Institute (PMI) and endorsed by the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM).
- Tailor your learning outcomes to your profession with our specialised study areas in engineering, business, health management, emergency and disaster management, and information technology.
- Benefit from the diverse, rich experiences of guest lecturers from different industries who will boost your expertise in driving project performance.
- Enjoy a supportive on-campus learning experience that fosters strong, direct connections with industry leaders, your teaching team, and likeminded peers who are predominantly already employed in industry.
- QUT’s Project Managment Academy is a world leader in project management education and delivers project management consultancy and training to multi-national companies around the world.
- Engage in open activities and knowledge sharing through our Innovation Hub – a dedicated space designed for student collaboration.
- Australia has the second highest project management practitioner median salary globally, with projected job growth of 9.3% over the next five years (SEEK, 2023).
Why choose this course?
If you want to develop advanced discipline knowledge and skills to lead and project manage projects of different scale and complexity in diverse work settings and develop a project management career in project, program, or portfolio level, then this is the right course for you.
Explore this course
The Master of Project Management is a postgraduate degree consisting of 144 credit points and is normally completed in 1.5 years of full-time study or the equivalent part-time study.
Admission requirements include a completed recognised bachelor degree in project management or related discipline; or a completed recognised bachelor degree in any other discipline and six months full-time (or equivalent) professional project management work experience.
Related disciplines include engineering, built environment, architecture, business, information technology, health management.
Complete two master degrees in two years
Our combined masters package allows you to complete two masters degrees in just two years. Choose to study BN87 Master of Engineering Management and PM20 Master of Project Management in two years.
Careers and outcomes
Upon graduating, you will have the necessary expertise to take on managerial roles in projects of your chosen field or industry. You will have acquired professional experience which will enable you to manage project goals within constraints, and contribute to strategic decision making through understanding a range of specialty areas relevant to project management.
Professional recognition
This course is accredited by the Global Accreditation Centre for Project Management Education Programs (GAC) of the Project Management Institute (PMI) and endorsed by the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM).
Early exit
Early exit option with the Graduate Certificate of Project Management (PM15) degree on completion of the required four units.
Research pathways
Graduates may be eligible for discipline relevant doctoral level studies.
Possible careers
- Business analyst
- Change management specialist
- Portfolio leader
- Portfolio manager
- Program manager
- Project contract manager
- Project liaison officer
- Project manager
- Quality control manager
- Risk manager
The Master of Project Management is designed around a set of core project management topics that underpin the knowledge required for the more advanced discipline units. The course will provide you with the critical skills to apply advanced knowlege of contemporary project management research and practice and creatively solve complex project management problems. You will learn to communicate effectively within various social, cultural and professional contexts across and within stakeholder and discipline groups. You will demonstrate leadership, effective management and coordination of project teams and be able to work independently,ethically and collaboratively.
Your skills and knowledge are developed though the advanced discipline and Project Investigation units and further honed in PMN608 Managing the Project, the capstone unit.
Pathways to further study
The QUT Master of Project Management is located at Level 9 of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Graduates may be eligible for discipline relevant doctoral level studies.
The Master of Project Management is designed around a set of core project management topics that underpin the knowledge required for the more advanced discipline units. The course will provide you with the critical skills to apply advanced knowlege of contemporary project management research and practice and creatively solve complex project management problems. You will learn to communicate effectively within various social, cultural and professional contexts across and within stakeholder and discipline groups. You will demonstrate leadership, effective management and coordination of project teams and be able to work independently, ethically and collaboratively.
Your skills and knowledge are developed though the advanced discipline and 'Project Investigation' units and further honed in PMN608 Managing the Project, the capstone unit.
Pathways to further study
The QUT Master of Project Management is located at Level 9 of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Graduates may be eligible for discipline relevant doctoral level studies.
Combined masters package for international students
If you are admitted to Master of Engineering Management and Master of Project Management package, you can progress to the second degree on completion of the first.
You will receive an award for each degree completed.
Refer to the Master of Project Management full-time one-year course structure for unit details.
- Course code
- PM20
- CRICOS code
- 084927B
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- Gardens Point
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- Gardens Point
- 1 - 1.5 years full-time
- 2 - 3 years part-time
- 1.5 years full-time
- February and July
- February and July
Entry requirements
1.5 year program
You must have:
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A recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in built environment, business, engineering, or project management; or
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A recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline followed by at least 6 months full-time (or equivalent) professional project management work experience; or
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A recognised diploma (or higher) in project or program management followed by at least two years full-time (or equivalent) professional project management work experience; or
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Five years full-time (or equivalent) professional project or program management work experience.
1 year program
You must have:
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A recognised graduate diploma (or higher) in built environment, business, engineering, or project management; or
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A recognised bachelor honours degree in built environment, business, engineering, or project management; or
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A recognised bachelor honours degree (or higher) in any other discipline followed by at least six months full time (or equivalent) professional project management work experience; or
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A recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline plus a recognised graduate certificate in built environment, business, engineering, or project management.
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Successful completion of QUT's on-campus Graduate Certificate in Project Management or online Graduate Certificate in Project Management course.
Minimum academic requirements
Entry requirements
1.5 year program
You must have:
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A completed recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in built environment, business, engineering, or project management; or
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A completed recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in any other discipline followed by at least 6 months full-time (or equivalent) professional project management work experience.
1 year program
You must have:
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A completed recognised graduate diploma (or higher) in built environment, business, engineering, or project management; or
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A completed recognised 4 year bachelor degree in built environment or engineering; or
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A completed recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline plus a completed recognised graduate certificate in built environment, business, engineering, or project management; or
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A completed recognised graduate diploma (or higher) in any discipline followed by at least 6 months full-time (or equivalent) professional project management work experience; or
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A completed recognised Australian bachelor honours degree (or higher) in built environment, business, engineering, or project management; or
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A completed recognised Australian bachelor honours degree (or higher) in any discipline followed by at least 6 months full-time (or equivalent) professional project management work experience.
- Successful completion of QUT's on-campus Graduate Certificate in Project Management or online Graduate Certificate in Project Management course.
Additional documentary requirements
If you are applying on the basis of work experience you must submit a detailed CV, plus statements of employment service and accompanying position description/duties statement.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
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| PTE Academic | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
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Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| IELTS Academic / IELTS One Skills Retake | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| TOEFL iBT / Paper | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Advanced standing
Are you an experienced Project Management Professional? Your work experience and professional certification can be considered for reducing your course duration.
If you have successfully completed the QUT Project Management Open CPE Modules (including assessment) you are eligible for advanced standing (course credit) upon gaining entry into the Master of Project Management.
If you have completed QUT's Graduate Certificate of Project Management you will receive 48 credit points of advanced standing (course credit) upon entry, reducing the course duration to one year.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2025 fees
2025: Available from July
2025 fees
2025: Available from July
2024 fees
2024: $30,200 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: $36,800 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
FEE-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a FEE-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
QUT Real World International Scholarship
A scholarship to cover tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
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