Program Requirements
The Master of Project Management (Advanced) requires the completion of 96 units, which must consist of:
72 units from completion of the following compulsory specialisations
Management Core specialisation
Project Management specialisation
Project Management Essentials specialisation
24 units from completion of the following research component:
MMIB8006 Master Sub-Thesis (Business Studies)
Students must achieve a minimum 70% weighted average mark in the coursework component and have the approval of an identified supervisor for the research project to continue to the research component.
Students who do not achieve a minimum 70% weighted average mark in the coursework component or do not have the approval of an identified supervisor will be transferred to the Master of Project Management.
Specialisations
Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | MGMT7250 Evidence-Based Management 6 units | MGMT7020 Technology and Project Management 6 units | BUSI7280 Managing in a Global Context 6 units | MKTG7260 Marketing and Stakeholder Communications 6 units |
| BUSN8181 Financial Reporting and Analysis 6 units | MGMT8270 Leading People and Change 6 units | MGMT7169 A Management Framework For Business Projects 6 units | MGMT8005 Project Risk and Issues Management 6 units | |
| Year 2 48 units | MGMT7170 Tools and Techniques for Business Project Management 6 units | MGMT7024 Project Monitoring and Control 6 units | MGMT8062 Managing Major Projects 6 units | ENGN8100 Introduction to Systems Engineering 6 units |
| MMIB8006 Master's Thesis (Business Studies) 6 to 24 units | MMIB8006 Master's Thesis (Business Studies) 6 to 24 units | MMIB8006 Master's Thesis (Business Studies) 6 to 24 units | MMIB8006 Master's Thesis (Business Studies) 6 to 24 units |
Admission Requirements
Either:
A Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 6.0/7.0
Or:
An ANU Graduate Certificate of Management with a minimum GPA of 6.0/7.0
Applicants without a completed Bachelor's degree (with a minimum GPA of 6.0/7.0) or ANU Graduate Certificate of Management (with a minimum GPA of 6.0/7.0) can be considered for admission using a minimum GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) score of 550 or higher plus at least 3 years full-time work experience.
Students must achieve a minimum 70% weighted average mark in the coursework component and have the approval of an identified supervisor for the research project to continue to the research component.
Cognate disciplines
Business, Management, Project Management
English Language Requirements
All applicants must meet the University’s English Language Admission Requirements for Students.
Entry to the Composition Specialisation additionally requires a successful assessment of a portfolio of works. Entry to the Performance Specialisation requires a successful audition.
Applicants with a Bachelor Degree or Graduate Certificate in a cognate discipline may be eligible for up to 24 units (one semester) of credit. Applicants with a Graduate Diploma or Bachelor degree with Honours in a cognate discipline may be eligible for up to 48 units (one year) of credit.
Assessment of Qualifications
Unless otherwise indicated, ANU will accept all Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications or international equivalents that meet or exceed the published admission requirements of our programs, provided all other admission requirements are also met. Where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will base assessment on the qualification that best meets the admission requirements for the program. Find out more about the Australian Qualifications Framework: www.aqf.edu.au
ANU uses a 7-point Grade Point Average (GPA) scale. All qualifications submitted for admission at ANU will be converted to this common scale, which will determine if an applicant meets our published admission requirements. Find out more about how a 7-point GPA is calculated for Australian universities: www.uac.edu.au/future-applicants/admission-criteria/tertiary-qualifications
Unless otherwise indicated, where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will calculate the GPA for each qualification separately. ANU will base assessment on the best GPA of all completed tertiary qualifications of the same level or higher.
Applications for course credit
A maximum of 48 units of credit will be available based on the following conditions:
• Applicants with at least 10 years’ work experience (including 5 years documented management experience) may be eligible for 24 units of credit.
• Applicants with a Bachelor Degree or international equivalent in a cognate discipline may be eligible for 24 units of credit (AQF level 7).
• Applicants with an Honours degree or postgraduate qualification in a cognate discipline may be eligible for 48 units of credit (AQF level 8/9).
Indicative fees
- Annual indicative fee for domestic students
- $33,888.00
For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees
- Annual indicative fee for international students
- $45,600.00
For further information on International Tuition Fees see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments/international-tuition-fees
Scholarships
ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.
Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.
For further information see the Scholarships website.
The Master of Project Management (Advanced) (MPM Adv) program equips graduates and professionals from any discipline to become evidence-based decision makers, innovative problem solvers, responsible social citizens, and future leaders. The MPM Adv program provides specialised knowledge and skills in the area of project management, and meets the entry requirements for a PhD.
Career Options
Graduates from ANU have been rated as Australia's most employable graduates and among the most sought after by employers worldwide.
The latest Global Employability University Ranking, published by the Times Higher Education, rated ANU as Australia's top university for getting a job for the fourth year in a row.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the skills and knowledge to:
1. Evaluate and synthesize evidence to inform decision making
2. Create opportunities and novel solutions to organisational challenges
3. Work effectively with others to resolve challenges
4. Adapt to complex and uncertain situations
5. Engage, inform and influence stakeholders
6. Incorporate the influence of a changing global environment
7. Model ethical behaviour and make principled decisions
8. Apply specialised knowledge and skills in the area of project management
9. Undertake a substantial independent research study
Further Information
Program commencementThe ANU Research School of Management offers a tailored Orientation Week program each semester for its postgraduate students, held during the University O-Week dates for that semester. This tailored program is designed to introduce students to their fellow peers, and provide specific information pertinent to studying a postgraduate program at the ANU Research School of Management. Evidence-Based Management is foundational to ANU Research School of Management postgraduate programs and this, along with other facets of the teaching and academic environment, will be introduced to students during this week. Attendance is highly encouraged.
