Master of Project Management for the Built Environment at The University of Newcastle, Australia

Description

The Master of Project Management for the Built Environment graduates are highly sought after by the real estate, construction, mining, utilities, and industrial sectors. 

Project managers can originate from a range of professions, and their prior training and experience frequently affect how they will be employed in the present and in the future. 

Besides that, you might choose to improve your career in project management if you have a bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial design, architecture, or a similar discipline. As an alternative, you might want to develop your project management career.

What you will study

Program Structure

You will acquire a thorough theoretical and practical understanding of project management by studying with industry professionals and academic experts.

Through the use of case studies, you will research the core theories, guidelines, and techniques that support project scoping and integration. You'll learn how to form and manage strong project teams, organize and control project timelines, deal with stakeholders and hazards, and assess outcomes.

Your core courses will be completed in:

• Project scoping and integration

• Project scheduling, resource management and leadership

• Project communication

• Project procurement, cost, quality and risk management

• Program management

• Project closure

• Project management research

Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully finish the program will have:

1. Determining a project's scope and expertly coordinating the integration of all project operations.

2. Developing a schedule for the project and managing it effectively.

3. Developing and using advanced leadership skills with regard to stakeholders and teams.

4. Developing a communication strategy for the project and putting it into practice

5. Developing and implementing customized performance management strategies.

6. Development and use of specialist project procurement, pricing, quality, and risk management strategies.

7. Understanding and developing specialist program management skills.

8. Developing and implementing sophisticated project closing processes, such as handover, evaluation, and sustainability.

9. Utilizing analysis and research methods to undertake specific industry-based research.

Career Opportunities

The Master of Project Management for the Built Environment will prepare you for managerial positions in governmental, corporate, and non-profit organizations. 

If you have a strong interest in the built environment, you will possess specialized and useful skills that are highly valued by the real estate development, building, mining, utility, and industrial sectors.

Your capacity to work internationally will be aided by the University's reputation in the field. One of the top 150 programs in the world is offered by the University of Newcastle's School of Architecture and Built Environment.

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

There are several methods to be admitted to a Master of Project Management in the Built Environment program, such as-

• AQF Level (6,7,8)  'Cognate' entry

• AQF Level (6,7,8)  'Non-Cognate' entry

• An Honours Bachelor Degree, Honours Award, Graduate Diploma, or Graduate Certificate. 

English Language Requirements

The minimum English language competence requirement for applicants to this program is an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with no subtest score below 6.0.

Tuition Fee  

• AUD 36,540 (indicative annual fee, 2022)