Master of Project Management (Complex Systems) (MProjMgt(ComxSys))
Master of Project Management (Complex Systems) (MProjMgt(ComxSys))
Program Code
MPMCS
Program Faculty
Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics
Academic Year
2023
These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).
Overview
Project management is a cross-disciplinary field that is vital for innovative activity in organisations and industries. Traditionally project management has played an important role in defence, aerospace, construction and engineering. Increasingly, project management is being applied in areas such as IT, banking and finance, disaster relief recovery, climate change, telecommunications and mining.
The Master of Project Management (Complex Systems) is an AQF Level 9 Masters Conversion qualification with a standard full-time duration of 2 years.
Conditions
Interruption of program: Students must apply for permission from the Faculty before taking a Leave of Absence. Any extension of the leave without approval will result in the loss of place in the program but an application may be made to be re-admitted to the program subject to the admission procedures in place at the time.
Academic Program Rules for Master of Project Management (Complex Systems)
There shall be a Master of Project Management (Complex Systems).
Qualification Requirements
To qualify for the degree of Master of Project Management (Complex Systems), 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 33 units
- Elective courses to the value up to 3 or 9 units depending on the Research Project
- Research equivalent courses to the value of 6 or 12 units in the form of a Research Project
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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Intensive
Core Courses
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 7012 Project Governance and Contracts 3 PROJMGNT 7024 Complex Project Management 3 PROJMGNT 7038 Project Leadership and Communication 3 PROJMGNT 7047 Systems Design for Projects 3 PROJMGNT 7056 Enterprise Transformation and Innovation 3 ENTREP 7059 Project and Innovation Finance and Accounting 3 COMMERCE 7039 Business Research Methods (M) 3 and
Courses to the value of up to 6 units may be taken from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value PROJMGNT 7040 Portfolios and Programs Management 3 PROJMGNT 7057 Project Controls Method 3 or
Courses to the value of up to 6 units may be taken from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ARCH 7046 Construction Management and Technology I 3 ARCH 7048 Construction Management and Technology II 3 Electives
Courses to the value of up to 9 units may be taken from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value PROJMGNT 7013 Systems Engineering 3 PROJMGNT 7030 Logistics & Supply Chain Management 3 PROJMGNT 7050 Project Management Study Tour PG 3 ENTREP 5036 Entrepreneurial Concepts and Mindset 3 ENTREP 5038 New Venture Creation 3 ENTREP 7019 Social Entrepreneurship 3 ENTREP 7022 Creativity and Innovation 3 ENTREP 7028 New Venture Strategy & Growth 3 ENTREP 7036 Digital Entrepreneurship 3 ENTREP 7060 Marketing Technology and Innovation 3 ARCH 7047 Cost Planning and Management 3 PROP 7000 Development and Construction 3 PROP 7002 International Property 3 PROP 7003OL Property Asset Management 3 Research Project
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value PROJMGNT 7058 Project Management Research Project 6 or
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value PROJMGNT 7009 Research in Project Management (12 units) 12