Master of Project Management and Business (MPMB) Specialisation in Construction Management
Course Structure
To qualify for the award, students are required to successfully complete the eight (8) core units listed below, plus three (3) specialisation units, plus one (1) electives from the provided options. This totals to 12 units which is equivalent to 96 credit points.
Core Units
| Unit Code and Title | Credit Points* | Pre-requisite(s) |
|---|---|---|
| PRJ5001 Project Management Profession | 8 | Nil |
| PRJ5002 Enterprise and Resource Planning | 8 | Nil |
| PRJ5003 Project Constraint Management | 8 | Nil |
| PRJ5004 Procurement, Quality and Risk Management | 8 | Nil |
| PRJ5108 Project Delivery and Procurement | 8 | PRJ5001 Project Management Profession |
| PRJ5105 Project Integration and Change Management | 8 | PRJ5001 Project Management Profession |
| PRJ5106 Research Methodology and Data Analysis | 8 | Completion of 24 credit points |
| PRJ6001 Applied Project | 8 | 48 credit points + PRJ5106 Research Methods and Data Analysis |
*A unit worth 8 credit points is equal to 0.167 Equivalent Full-Time Student Load (EFTSL).
Specialisation Units
| Unit Code and Title | Credit Points* | Pre-requisite(s) |
|---|---|---|
| CPM6001 Construction Site Operations and Safety Management | 8 | Nil |
| CPM6002 Sustainability in Construction Projects | 8 | Nil |
| CPM6003 Building Information Modelling and Construction Documentation | 8 | Nil |
*A unit worth 8 credit points is equal to 0.167 Equivalent Full-Time Student Load (EFTSL).
Elective Units
Select one (1) elective of choice
| Unit Code and Title | Credit Points* | Pre-requisite(s) |
|---|---|---|
| PRJ5107 Venture, Project Economics and Finance^ | 8 | PRJ5001 Project Management Profession |
| BUS6001 Business Strategy Management^ | 8 | Nil |
| PRJ6002 Strategic Portfolio Management | 8 | Nil |
| BUS6002 Enterprise Operations Management | 8 | Nil |
| BUS6003 Business Law | 8 | Nil |
| BUS6004 Enterprise Information Systems | 8 | PRJ5002 Enterprise and Resource Planning |
| BUS6005 International Business | 8 | Nil |
| 8 | Nil | |
| 8 | Nil | |
| 8 | Nil | |
BHM001 The Australian Healthcare System: Contemporary Challenges | 8 | Nil |
| 8 | Nil | |
| 8 | Nil |
*A unit worth 8 credit points is equal to 0.167 Equivalent Full-Time Student Load (EFTSL).
Admission Requirements
The following academic admission criteria apply to all applicants to courses at APIC that lead to the award of an AQF Level 9 qualification. Additional English language requirements for international students are provided in the next tab.
Admission will be granted to applicants who meet any ONE of the following criteria:
- Successfully completed a Bachelor’s degree (AQF 7) or higher, awarded by a recognised university or higher education institution or its international equivalent, in any discipline; OR
- Applicants who have completed a postgraduate preparation program.
For more information on admission requirements including special entry requirements, please refer to the APIC Admission Policy.
All applicants from a non-English speaking background applying to a Master or Graduate Diploma course at APIC must satisfy ONE of the following English language requirements:
- IELTS Academic: overall band score of 6.5 or higher, with a minimum score of 6.0 in writing and speaking; OR
- IBT (Internet-based TOEFL): Overall score of 79 with a writing section minimum of 21 and speaking 18; OR
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): Overall score 180, writing and speaking 180; OR
- Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): Overall 176 with a writing and speaking minimum score of 169: OR
- PTE Academic Module with a minimum score of 58 with a writing and speaking section minimum of 50.
FEE-HELP is a Commonwealth Government loan available to eligible students enrolled in APIC Courses in order to help pay all or part of their tuition fees.
FEE-HELP is available for all Units of Study for eligible students.
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Course Learning Outcomes
- Critically evaluate and synthesise advanced knowledge of contemporary theory and practice in project, program, and portfolio management grounded in research principles and methods.
- Integrate and apply advanced project management skills and frameworks to plan, lead, and deliver complex projects, demonstrating reflective practice and professional readiness.
- Critically analyse, synthesise and creatively solve organisational challenges using established and emerging methods and tools.
- Design and apply research and data analytic approaches to investigate complex project/business problems and inform evidence-based recommendations.
- Communicate with impact to specialist and non-specialist audiences and work effectively as both team member and leader in cross-functional and culturally diverse contexts.
- Exercise autonomy, judgement, and accountability in complex project and business decision making, demonstrating ethical leadership and compliance with professional, legal and organisational standards.
Accreditation
- APIC courses are nationally accredited and registered by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and included in the National Register of Higher Education Providers.
- APIC is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS). MPMB CRICOS Code is 077591B.
- APIC’s Master of Project Management and Business is endorsed by the Australian Institute of Project Management
As an Academic Partner of the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM), our goal is to improve the professional outcomes of our graduates. Graduates of our AIPM endorsed course(s) are eligible for automatic recognition and the opportunity to obtain a nationally recognised professional RegPM™ certification as a Certified Practising Project Practitioner (CPPP).
Furthermore, our partnership offers additional benefits to graduates, including a 50% discount on a one-year full AIPM membership when applying for CPPP certification automatic recognition. This offer is valid for 12 months after completing the AIPM endorsed course and other terms and conditions apply.
Skill Development
- Modelling and Techniques for Construction Project Delivery
- Project Management with Construction and Business Focus
- Leadership in Construction Settings
- Construction Project Delivery and Implementation
- Critical Thinking for Built Environment Systems
- Sustainability Practices in Built Environment Projects
- Quality and Safety Practices in Construction Operations
Career Outcomes
Possible employment:
- Site Manager
- Contract Administrator
- Construction Director
- BIM Manager
- Health and Safety Manager
- Infrastructure Project Manager
- Construction Consultant
- Project Controls Manager
- Construction Supervisor
