Master Of Project Management in Victoria University, Australia

Master Of Project Management in Victoria University

Overview

Gain a diverse and in-demand skill set for a rewarding career when you study the Master of Project Management.

This course is specifically designed for current and potential project managers in industry. It equips you with advanced project management principles and techniques which can be applied across various industries.

You may choose to focus on project management in one of these sectors:

• construction
• engineering
• health services
• information technology
• private business
• public sector.

We were one of the first universities to establish a project-management masters degree, and we have very strong, long-held industry connections. Our work-based scenarios give you opportunities for specialised research and valuable professional experience. Strong research skills can also lead to higher level, applied scholarship.

Our masters program is endorsed by the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM)(external link). Also, this program has been reviewed and approved as a provider of project management training by the Project Management Institute.

Postgraduate academic learning advice

As a postgraduate student you might want to take up one of many opportunities to further develop your academic language and study skills. VU’s Learning Hubs are welcoming spaces where you can improve your study and employability skills.

We offer maths, writing, careers and English-language advice and show you effective ways to study and manage your time.

Our programs include:

• workshops
• drop-in sessions
• peer mentoring
• maths and writing resources
• resume and career guidance.

Careers in project management

Traditionally found only in construction, in the past 30 years project management has expanded to include almost every industry. It is also now recognised as needing significant training and qualifications.

Graduation from this course will prepare you for a variety of project management careers in a wide range of sectors, including engineering, construction, business, information technology, administration and others.

Salaries

Depending on the employment level (from junior analyst to head of change), project managers in Australia earn from A$60,000 to A$170,000 (Morgan McKinley(external link)).

The following average salaries for project management are taken from the government site, Job Outlook:

• construction: around $93,000 
• engineering: around $111,000
• ICT managers: around $116,000 

Know more about Studying in Australia

Tuition Fees in Australia (1st Year Average)	BE/Btech: AUD 29109 | MBA: AUD 35139 | MS: AUD 36803 | BBA: AUD 28693 | MEng: AUD 39298 | BSc: AUD 34307 | MIM: AUD 39298 | MFin: AUD 35347 | MArch: AUD 37218 | BHM: AUD 28693 | MIS: AUD 35347 | MEM: AUD 43040
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in Australia	AUD 1680 Per Month Approx
Entrance Exams in Australia	TOEFL: 77 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 57 | GRE: 300 | GMAT: 600
Work and Study in Australia	Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in Australia	2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in Australia	AUD 620
Student Visa in Australia	The subclasses for the visa were reduced to two from the eight for convenience. The two visa subclasses are Subclass 500 (for students) and Subclass 590 (For Student Guardian).
Intakes in Australia	There are Two Main Intakes in Australia: February and July.
Top Job Sectors in Australia	Health Care and Social Assiastance, Construction, Education, Manufacturing, Public Administration and Safety, Transport & Logistics, etc.
Economy in Australia	1.7% (2019e) 2.3% (2020e), 10th Largest in the World by Nominal