Doctor of Project Management (Professional Doctorate) in Canberra Australia | The University of New South Wales

The University of New South Wales | Canberra Australia
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD 29,340
(c. USD20,705.77)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

The Doctor of Project Management program merges doctoral research with the curriculum of a Master's in Project Management. This degree comprises one-third coursework (equal to one full-time year) and two-thirds research (equivalent to two full-time years), potentially exploring topics identified during coursework. Designed to equip graduates for top-tier professional roles, the program enables them to meaningfully advance Project Management as a discipline. Excellence in project management demands ongoing enhancement of industry knowledge to address growing system and project complexities. Such advancement requires deep expertise, command of professional knowledge, and robust research capabilities. The coursework segment establishes this professional mastery, building upon previous education and real-world experience.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

A candidate for the degree shall have been awarded an undergraduate degree from the University of New South Wales or a qualification considered equivalent from another university or tertiary institution at a level acceptable to the Committee, and shall have completed the qualifying program to an approved standard. The standard required is an average of 75% or better in the candidate's qualifying program. In addition, a research proposal must be submitted as soon as feasible after completion the qualifying program. Admission to the program will be conditional on the viability of the research proposal.
In exceptional cases an applicant who submits evidence of such other academic and professional qualifications as may be approved by the Committee may be permitted to enrol for the degree.
If the Committee is not satisfied with the qualifications submitted by an applicant, the Committee may require the applicant to undergo such assessment or carry out such work as the Committee may prescribe before permitting enrolment.

IELTS - 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)
TOEFL iBT - 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking)

Tuition AUD 29,340

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