Resources
MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT
STRUCTURE
The APESMA Master of Technology in Project Management has been introduced to allow technology professionals to blend management and technical skills. Chifley is a registered education provider with the Project Management Institute (PMI), USA.
Project Management skills are essential for technology professionals where outstanding project completion is one of the ingredients for success. The APESMA Master of Technology Management in Project Management (MTech) presents a range of learning opportunities which have been designed to enhance your project management skills.
NUMBER OF UNITS
Master of Technology in Project Management: 8 Units.
If you do not meet the minimum entry requirements, you will be required to complete a 12 unit program.
COMPULSORY UNITS
MTech requires six core units and two elective units.
The order of completion of the units is flexible subject to the following pre-requisites:
Unit 501 – Advanced Project Management
Pre-requisite is Unit 303 Project Management
| PROGRAM STRUCTURE - MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT: 8 Units |
| All Core units |
|---|
| 101: Financial Management |
| 102: Management Perspectives |
| 202: Business Law |
| 303: Project Management |
| 402: Contemporary People Management |
| 501: Advanced Project Management |
| + two Elective Units from Group A only |
| PROGRAM STRUCTURE - MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT: 12 Units |
| All Core units |
|---|
| 101: Financial Management |
| 102: Management Perspectives |
| 202: Business Law |
| 303: Project Management |
| 402: Contemporary People Management |
| 501: Advanced Project Management |
|
+ two Elective Units from Group A only + four additional Elective Units from Group A or B |
UNIT PREREQUISITES
To gain full value from the following units, students should complete the prerequisites.
| Units | Prerequisites | |
| Recommended | Required | |
| 301-Research Project | Group A | |
|---|---|---|
| 303-Project Management | Group A | |
| 304-Business Planning for Innovation |
401-Marketing 406-Corporate Finance |
101-Financial Management |
| 305-Operations Management | Group A | |
| 306-Strategic Management | Group A | |
| 402-Contemporary People Management | 102-Management Perspectives | |
| 406-Corporate Finance | 101-Financial Management | |
| 407-International Business Strategy | 306-Strategic Management | |
| 410-Strategic Management in Services |
306-Strategic Management 401-Marketing |
|
| 501-Advanced Project Management | 303-Project Management | |
ASSESSMENT
Most units are assessed by way of one assignment (worth 20-30% of the final grade) and one examination (worth 70-80% of the final grade).
Established examination venues exist in major cities and metropolitan centres both in Australia and overseas. If you live more than 150km from an established venue, you may nominate a venue and examination supervisor and we will assist in setting up the venue.
Examinations are conducted during business hours in mid June for Study Period 1 and in early November for Study Period 2.
The examination timetable is published in the Student Community section of the website and on the enrolment form.
- Click here to view the list of established Exam Centres
- Click here to view the list of Examination Dates
TIME ALLOWED
8-unit program:
Maximum 7 years from the first unit enrolment
12-unit program:
Maximum 10 years from the first unit enrolment
By studying two units concurrently the program can be completed within 2 years. Most participants elect to undertake one or two units each study period. APESMA units are run over a 20 week study period and require approximately 6-8 hours of study per week.