Master of Project Management (Assets and Facilities) - University of South Australia

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Aim

This program provides motivated graduates from diverse disciplinary backgrounds with an advanced understanding of international best practice in assets, facilities and project management adopted by many government and industry sectors worldwide. It also provides students with the opportunity to apply and develop knowledge via appropriate research studies.

Entry requirements

Applicants should normally hold an honours degree, a four-year degree, a Graduate Diploma in Project Management (assets and facilities) or recognised equivalent qualification. Selection is based on academic merit.

For international applicants for whom English is a second language, the minimum English language requirements are:

International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic): with a minimum overall score of 6.0 obtained within the last two years or corresponding results from an equivalent test such as TOEFL or the appropriate Academic English language level delivered at CELUSA; or
Successful completion of a tertiary qualification at diploma level or above completed in Australia within the last two years; or
Successful completion of two or more years of tertiary study at diploma level or above conducted and completed in English within the last five years in a country in which:

• English is an official language; or
• English is commonly used, as determined by the University.

Content/structure

The program requires the completion of eight core 4.5 unit courses related to assets, facilities and project management by coursework plus Project Dissertation 1 & 2 courses which are 9 units each making a total of 54 units. Students continuing on to doctoral studies should take the Project Management Competency and Ethics and Research Techniques in Project Management options.

Professional recognition

Project Management programs at UniSA are endorsed by the Australian institute of Project Management (AIPM).

Fee information

Fees for International students: $AU 21,000 per 1.0 EFTSL for students commencing in 2010.
Fees are calculated on a per Unit basis with 1.0 EFTSL = 36 Units.
Fees for International students are determined one year in advance and are subject to variation.

Program requirements

Notes

1. The Principles of Project Management A course (BUSS 5142) is compulsory and should be undertaken at the first opportunity. The Strategic Asset Management (BUSS 5256) course is also compulsory within this program.
2. The program is available on either a full-time or part-time basis.
3. Project Dissertation 1 (BUSS 5295) and Project Dissertation 2 (BUSS 5306) would require an overall total of about 700 hours of student time to complete the project.
4. Courses in the Assets and Facilities stream may be substituted by other Project Management courses subject to the guidance of the Program Director.
5. Students who have completed the Graduate Diploma in Project Management (Assets and Facilities) program, or equivalent program will receive credit, subject to approval of the Program Director.
6. The Project Management Competency & Ethics (BUSS 5296) and Research Techniques in Project Management (BUSS 5297) courses are for those students intending to progress to the Doctor of Project Management on completion of the Masters degree. Students must consult the Program Director prior to enrolling in these options.