Project Management Major

Code MABUUO

Project managers are in high demand with a range of public and private projects being funded around Australia.

Projects can range from a building project, development of a brand-new phone app, launch of a new product, organisational change projects or those in IT services and infrastructure. In this major, you will take part in industry work placements, networking opportunities, and learn from industry-experienced academics. So, you’ll graduate with the skills you need to enter the project management world.

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Unit set overview

Code

MABUUO

Availability & Campus

JO	ML	BU	OL

JO - Joondalup BU - South West ML - Mount Lawley OL - Online

Professional Recognition

This Major has been Endorsed by: Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM).

Details

Structure

Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
MAN2170	Starting up a Project	15
MAN2172	Planning the Project	15
MAN3712	Monitoring and Controlling a Project	15
MAN3714	Managing Project Quality and Risk	15
MAN3716	Contemporary Issues in Project Management	15
MAN3115	Applied Project Management	15
MAN3121	Leadership	15
MAN3810	Business Ethics	15

For more detailed unit information for this Major take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Semester timetable.

Student handbook

Notes

Learning Outcomes

Apply broad project management knowledge to a range of business situations, incorporating international/global/cultural perspectives.
Access, analyse and critically evaluate relevant information to solve challenging project management problems systematically.
Communicate project management knowledge, concepts and advice persuasively and clearly in both written and oral formats, using relevant technology.
Collaborate effectively in team settings to produce measurable outcomes.
Generate creative ideas for business innovations that respond to opportunities and constant change.
Reflect on feedback and critique one's own performance in order to identify and plan opportunities for development.
Value professional behaviours and/or personal citizenship that reflect on appreciation of the interrelationship between business ethics and corporate social responsibility.

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities

This major leads to a range of opportunities as project management skills are transferable across industries. Graduates could work in a variety of managerial and professional roles, including mining, oil and gas, health, property development, IT, banking, finance, engineering, not-for-profit organisations and local, state and federal government.

Possible future job titles

Project Team Member, Project Officer, Project Manager, Project Scheduler, Project Administrator, Project Support Officer

This Major can be studied in the following courses

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Student stories

Angela Marchese
Project Management and Human Resource Management student

"My work placement will count as credit towards my degree"

I graduated from high school as one of the top ten achievers in my year. ECU’s School of Business and Law has an outstanding reputation so I applied for direct entry using my high school results. The facilities at ECU are exceptional and I feel so lucky to have access to them. All students have access to unlimited Wi-Fi, library resources and computer facilities as well as private study rooms and areas. The lecturers are qualified, helpful and friendly, making me comfortable in my studies. These facilities give me the ability to complete every assignment to a desired standard. I also have the opportunity to complete a work placement for a company provided by ECU that will count as credit towards my degree.