Master of Project Management - Research Stream in Bentley Australia | Curtin University

For those aspiring to launch a career in project management or recent graduates seeking foundational experience, this two-year program covers core principles before advancing to complex projects in later stages.

By choosing 3-4 elective units, you can expand your expertise in fields related to project management (such as healthcare, science, education, or engineering). This flexibility proves particularly useful if you have a target industry for applying your project management abilities.

Project management stands as a unique professional field with specialized knowledge, methodologies, and tools. It encompasses guiding projects from conception through completion while achieving all defined goals.

The curriculum applies to diverse sectors including education, healthcare, business, IT, construction, engineering, and R&D. For your final term, you may opt for either the Research or Professional specialization track.

You'll master essential project management processes and methodologies covering budgeting, scheduling, quality control, risk assessment, communication strategies, personnel management, and procurement. The program additionally focuses on leadership development, team coordination, and staff motivation.

The research-focused track equips students with advanced academic writing capabilities and prepares them for further scholarly work in Project Management. As a specialized discipline, Project Management possesses unique knowledge systems, competencies, and technical approaches, involving comprehensive oversight from project initiation to successful conclusion. This course delivers the essential comprehension, knowledge, and practical skills required for project leadership roles. Its universal methodology suits projects across construction, engineering, education, healthcare, business, technology, and research sectors. Participants may select either the Research or Professional pathway for their concluding semester.