Master of Project Management and Business (MPMB)

MPMB graduates will acquire knowledge and competencies of the contemporary project and portfolio management, as well as leadership and high-level professional skills and attitude. The course focuses on the enhancement of specific professional capabilities, knowledge, and competencies, undertaken in a combination of coursework and research; and the acquisition of leadership and communication skills needed to lead and deliver complex projects. The emphasis is placed on the development of strategic and business expertise associated with projects and organisations. Another unique aspect of the course is its integrated approach to the management of projects, portfolios, and business ventures. MPMB candidates undertake research that immerses them in the application of the latest concepts and techniques, which provides them with fresh perspectives, values, and competencies to lead complex projects.

APIC's focus is on the promotion of holistic and integrative thinking, and self-direction. In this course, you should expect to develop the following attributes:

• specialist project management methodologies, modelling and techniques for the design, plan and implementation of projects across a wide range of industries;
• project management skills with business focus;
• leadership role in the project delivery function;
• critical thinking skills;
• in-demand, commercially-relevant skills and knowledge;
• communication and people skills;
• creativity and lateral thinking;
• ethics and sustainability skills; and
• openness to new ideas and entrepreneurship skills.

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.

• A broad and coherent knowledge of current business and project management theory and practice and of key professional, ethical, industrial, and legislative codes and regulations.
• Current knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to business and project management.
• Cognitive skills mastery of theoretical knowledge from a range of business, industry, and academic sources, and capability to critically reflect discipline knowledge and professional practice.
• Cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information in business processes, logistics, finance, and strategy, or related problems, and, ability to apply established project management theories to business practices and to present reasoned arguments and analyses of key business and technical data.
• Cognitive, technical, and creative skills to generate and evaluate complex concepts and ideas in areas of project management and business, and to generate complex abstract solutions to problems.
• Communication and technical research skills to justify and interpret theoretical project management propositions, methodologies, and conclusions, and relay outcomes to both specialist and non-specialist team members, clients, and collaborators.
• Technical and communication skills to design, evaluate, and implement theories about development, and which add to professional practice and/or scholarship within business and project management along with communication skills to present clear and coherent information in written and oral form and for a range of purposes.
• Demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills with creativity and initiative in novel professional contexts, including implementation of new finance structures, customer service models, strategy, and acquisition techniques.
• Demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills with high-level autonomy, responsibility, and accountability for their own learning and professional practice and ethical standards, and in collaboration with others within a business or industry environment.
• Demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills through planning and execution of a substantial research-based project or capstone experience, and the tracking of progress through disciplined project management skills and team management.
• Work effectively in diverse teams to deliver outcomes, both as team members and as team leaders, as appropriate to the context.

The structure in table below is applicable to students commencing in Trimester 3 2020 onwards.

Please note: Not all units are offered in every trimester.
Students enrolled in the Master of Project Management & Business who have completed a Graduate Certificate in Project Management and/or a Graduate Diploma of Project Management by the College will receive full credit for units completed.

To access structure for students commencing in or before Trimester 2 2020 please click here

• 1 year accelerated study is available. Full time study is normally 2 years in duration.
• Domestic students may complete their study on a part time (P/T) basis.

Delivery Method
All units of study are hosted on the College’s Online Learning System (OLS-Canvas), and lectures are generally delivered face-to-face for campus-based students. Students should expect to spend approximately 13 hours per week over 12 weeks (total of 160 hours) on learning activities for each unit. All tutorials and workshops are conducted under close academic supervision.

Students have 24/7 access to course information, E-library, and other learning resources, and learn from a highly qualified faculty, many of whom have considerable academic and industry experience. Each unit includes a variety of assessments that promote academic integrity and learning and prepare students for future learning and practice.

Other learning resources include:

• lecture notes and suggested readings,
• sample assignments and case studies,
• e-Library and course reserve, and
• academic skills resources.

APIC's e-Library hosts a collection of specialised papers and presentation slides often not found in the online databases. It includes a mix of academic and industry-focused studies in project, business, and general management. The collection is always expanding as more resources are obtained.

APIC Admission policy

Academic Entry Requirements

English language entry requirements

All applicants from a non-English speaking background applying to any postgraduate course at APIC must satisfy the following additional English language requirements:

Applicants who do not meet APIC’s English proficiency requirements can be made a conditional offer with a requirement to complete an approved intensive English language course and meet the required standard prior to their commencing their APIC award course.