Master of Business Administration (Project Management) (MBAProjMgt)
Master of Business Administration (Project Management) (MBAProjMgt)
Program Code
MBAPM
Program Faculty
Faculty of Professions
Special Notes
Please note program name change to Master of Business Administration, effective from Trimester 2, 2022.
Academic Year
2022
These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).
Overview
The Master of Business Administration (Project Management) is a comprehensive degree that explores the core areas of business activity from finance and marketing through to strategy formulation and decision-making. The program also introduces students to the theories of complex systems, organisational behavior and leadership styles. Rigour and relevance are carefully balanced through the application of theory to authentic work place scenarios. Upon graduation students will have developed a sound understanding of business management practices, organisational cultures and their own leadership style.
The Master of Business Administration (Project Management) is an AQF Level 9 qualification with a standard full-time duration of 2 years.
Academic Program Rules for Master of Business Administration (Project Management)
There shall be a Master of Business Administration (Project Management).
Qualification Requirements
To qualify for the Master of Business Administration (Project Management) the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 48 units, comprising:
- Core courses to the value of 27 units;
- Project Management specialisation to the value of 18 units;
- Research to the value of 3 units.
Prior Learning
Students with cognate knowledge may be approved by the Program Coordinator to complete additional electives in lieu of core courses to the equivalent unit value.
Core Courses
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Core Courses
To satisfy the requirements for Core Courses students must complete courses to the value of 27 units.
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value PROJMGNT 7038 Project Leadership and Communication 3 ACCTING 7025 Accounting Essentials for Decision Makers (M) 3 ECON 7200 Economic Principles (M) 3 MANAGEMT 7104 Marketing Management 3 CORPFIN 7005 Principles of Finance (M) 3 COMMGMT 7006 People and Organisations (M) 3 COMMLAW 7012 Business and Corporations Law 3 COMMGMT 7027 Strategic Management (M) 3 COMMERCE 7039 Business Research Methods (M) 3 -
Project Management Specialisation
To satisfy the requirements for Project Management Specialisation students must complete courses to the value of 18 units.
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value PROJMGNT 5004 Risk Assessment and Management 3 PROJMGNT 5021 Project Management Fundamentals 3 PROJMGNT 7040 Portfolios and Programs Management 3 PROJMGNT 7047 Systems Design for Projects 3 PROJMGNT 7056 Enterprise Transformation and Innovation 3 and
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value PROJMGNT 7024 Complex Project Management 3 PROJMGNT 7057 Project Controls Method 3 -
Research
To satisfy the requirements for Research students must complete courses to the value of 3 units.
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ENTREP 7901 Tech eChallenge 3