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Master of Project Management and Leadership (Professional Practice)

Key information

Study mode and locations
Study modeOn campusLocationsMelbourne and Sydney
Sessions
Next start dateNovember 16, 2026Session 1March 2, 2026Session 2July 13, 2026Session 3November 16, 2026
Duration
Minimum time2 years full-timeMaximum time2 years
Entry score
See entry requirementsView entry requirements
Indicative fees
International on campusFee paying overseas:Full-time$33,920 per yearPart-time$16,960 per year
Course points and codes
Credit Points:128AQF:Level 9

What you will study

For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.

Essential set

128 credit points

The essential subject set consists of subjects that meet the specific depth of knowledge and skills requirements for the disciplinary or professional area of study in a course.
Core subjects

Core

128 credit points

  • HRM502 Human Resource Management (8 points)
  • IKC502 Critical Studies: Indigenous Australian Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities (8 points)
  • ITC505 ICT Project Management (8 points)
  • ITC575 Foundations of Big Data Analytics (8 points)
  • ITC596 IT Risk Management (8 points)
  • MGM501 Theory to Practice of Leadership (8 points)
  • MGT501 Contemporary Management (8 points)
  • MGT553 Project Management (8 points)
  • MGT559 Contemporary Issues in Leadership (8 points)
  • MGT580 Forecasting and Risk Assessment (8 points)
  • MGT584 Leadership in Teams (8 points)
  • BUS505  Australian Business and its Role in the Global Economy  (8 points)
  • BUS506 Contemporary Employability Skills and Reflective Practice (8 points)
  • BUS507 Industry Placement (16 points)
Capstone subject

Capstone

8 credit points

All Master students complete the capstone subject MGT510 Strategy and Planning the final session of study.
  • MGT510 Strategy and Planning (8 points)

Costs

Indicative fees for international students commencing in 2026.

International on campusFee paying overseas:Full-time$33,920 per yearPart-time$16,960 per year

Fees are indicative and subject to change. Check the source for additional costs, fee conditions and available support.

Entry requirements

Academic entry requirements

Applicants are required to have an AQF equivalent bachelor degree from a recognised Australian tertiary institution (or equivalent).

Applicants without an equivalent tertiary qualification may be admitted to the Graduate Diploma of Project Management and Leadership pathway.

Language requirements

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply.  Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.

Source data checked 14 November 2026, 10:43 am. Showing international · 2026.

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