Master of Project Management and Leadership
(12 subjects)
CRICOS Course Code: 10311G
Prepare to manage teams and complex projects
If you want to learn new skills and progress into a more senior stage in your career, studying the Master of Project Management and Leadership could be your next step. Designed for students with an undergraduate degree, this course at Charles Sturt University Study Centres in Melbourne or Sydney combines the management of people and complex projects.
Duration
2 years
About the course
Our 12-subject Master of Project Management and Leadership is ideal for those who have already studied and gained professional experience in an engineering or technical role. This master’s course will help you to progress your career by learning how to successfully manage complex projects and dynamic teams.
This program is designed for students who already have an undergraduate degree from a recognised Australian college or university, or an equivalent international qualification and relevant work experience. You will have the opportunity to tailor your course to the career path you wish to take by choosing electives that specialise in subjects like human resources, data engineering and corporate finance.
What will you study?
During this two-year program you will study a total of 12 management and leadership subjects. Each topic you will study has been carefully curated to prepare you to successfully design and deliver complete project solutions and manage individuals and teams.
The course combines soft skills in people management, leadership and communication with technical skills in project management, such as financial management, quality control and information technology.
Subjects
This course is made up of 8 core subjects, and an additional 4 elective subjects, which you will choose yourself to tailor the program to your personal ambitions. The subjects are listed below:
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Core subjects
You will study the following core subjects:
Subject Code Contemporary Management MGT501 Strategic Management MGT510 Leadership: a Critical Perspective MGT536 Facilitating Change MGT540 ICT Project Management ITC505 Leadership in Teams MGT584 Project and Stakeholder Communication MGM507 Agile Project Management and Recovery MGM508 -
Electives
Choose four subjects from the list of electives below:
Subject Code Accounting Systems and Processes ACC566 Corporate Finance FIN516 Human Resource Management HRM502 Topics in IT Ethics ITC506 Research Plan in IT ITC536 Data Knowledge and Engineering ITC573 IT Risk Management ITC596 Operations Management MGT550
Why study this course?
Having leadership skills is vital for professional growth, and can maximise your employability and further your opportunities in the workplace. As the world changes around us, many businesses are favouring a project-based, team-led structure, which means employers are looking for individuals who can seamlessly plan projects while also skillfully leading a team.
This course aims to develop graduates who have the ability to drive projects forward and motivate large technical teams. As part of your studies you will be required to:
- Apply appropriate leadership approaches to effectively lead diverse teams in project management implementation.
- Thoroughly take social, cultural, environmental and economic factors into consideration when project planning.
- Confidently present project concepts and solutions to a range of professional audiences.
- Effectively communicate relationship management strategies for varied stakeholders in a range of projects.
Project management career opportunities
Once you have successfully completed the Master of Project Management and Leadership, you will have honed your skills for a new stage in your career. Graduates should have the knowledge and expertise required for a range of senior positions within specific industries, including:
- Accounting
- Engineering
- Finance
- Human Resource Management
- Information Technology
- International Management
- Retail and Commerce
- Project Management Consultancy