Master of Engineering Project Management

Course 532PM (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Year and Campus: 2011 - Parkville
CRICOS Code: 045957G
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate
Duration & Credit Points: 100 credit points taken over 12 months full time. This course is available as full or part time.

Coordinator

Associate Professor Colin Duffield

Contact

Melbourne School of Engineering
eng-info@unimelb.edu.au
http://www.eng.unimelb.edu.au
Course Overview: The Master of Engineering Project Management is designed to meet the needs of graduates in disciplines requiring an advanced understanding of the theoretical and practical principles of the project management function. This includes understanding of the whole process of project procurement; project team leadership skills; establishment of staff employment conditions and development of appropriate mechanisms and styles for project management
Objectives: On sucessful completion of the Master of Engineering Project Management a graduate should have:
  • Developed professional skills across the full scope of project management, from "conception to completion" and enable a leadership role in the project delivery function
  • Acquired skills in the initiation of projects, methods and techniques to control time cost and quality, resource management and long term stewardship of assets
Course Structure & Available Subjects: The Master of Engineering Project Management course is a 1 year 100 point program. There are two 12.5 point core subjects and a requirement to undertake at least two Project Management selective subjects plus up to four other selectives to satisfy the requirement of the program
Subject Options:

Core (25 points)

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2011
12.50

Project Management Selectives

An additional six subjects (75 points) are required for the course of which a minimum of two (25 points) must be from the Project Management Selectives detailed below. (Preferred elective subjects fulfil educational requirements for AIPM)

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Not offered in 2011
12.50
Not offered in 2011
12.50
Not offered in 2011
12.50

Project Management Electives

The balance of subjects may be chosen from electives as detailed below OR
  • selected from any Master level subject from within the School of Engineering OR
  • up to 1 elective (12.5 pts) may be selected from anywhere in the university provided it is approved by subject co-ordinator, Course Coordinator and subject to School approval
Note: CVEN90047 Research Project & CVEN90052 Integrated Design can only be commenced in Semester 1 and are only available to approved candidates
Entry Requirements:

Entry Requirements

The Selection Committee will evaluate the applicant’s ability to pursue successfully the course using the following criteria:

  • A four year degree in an appropriate discipline with at least H3 (65%) average, or equivalent; or
  • An undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline with at least H3 (65%) average, or equivalent, and at least two years of documented relevant professional or work experience; or
  • An undergraduate degree in an appropriate discipline and a graduate certificate in an appropriate discipline with at least H3 (65%) average, or equivalent, and at least one year of documented relevant professional or work experience; or
  • An undergraduate degree in an appropriate discipline and a graduate diploma in an appropriate discipline with at least H3 (65%) average, or equivalent

The Selection Committee may conduct interviews and tests and may call for referee reports and employer references to elucidate any of the matters referred to above

Language Requirements

All applicants must meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible to be offered a place
Please Check the University English language requirements

The Melbourne School of Engineering's English Language alternative may affect the duration and cost of your course
Core Participation Requirements: For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for these subjects are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/
Graduate Attributes: The Melbourne School of Engineering has mapped the University of Melbourne graduate attributes with Engineers Australia graduate attributes and Melbourne School of Engineering graduate attributes
Professional Accreditation: In addition to the core subjects, the following selective subjects are advantageous if candidates are to meet the academic requirements for accreditation with the Australian Institute of Project Management:
  • CVEN90045 Engineering Project Implementation
  • CVEN90043 Sustainable Infrastructure Systems
  • ENGR90021 Engineering Communication
  • CVEN90025 Multidisciplinary
  • MCEN90010 Finance and Human Resources for Engineers
  • ENGR90017 Risk and Safety Management
Generic Skills:
  • High level of development: written communication; application of theory to practice; critical thinking; accessing data and other information from a range of sources; receptiveness to alternate ideas
  • Moderate level of development: collaborative learning; team work; system thinking
  • Some level of development: use of computer software

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