Master of Project and Program Management

The course resolutions detailed in this page apply to all courses included in the table below under section 1 (course codes).

These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2014 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Coursework Policy 2021 (the 'Coursework Policy'), the Learning and Teaching Policy 2019, the Resolutions of the Faculty, University of Sydney (Student Academic Appeals) Rule 2021, the Academic Integrity Policy 2022 and the Academic Integrity Procedures 2022. Current versions of all policies are available from the Policy Register: http://www.sydney.edu.au/policies

1 Course codes

2 Attendance pattern

The attendance pattern for this course is full time or part time according to candidate choice.

3 Master's type

The master's degree in these resolutions is a professional master's course, as defined by the Coursework Policy.

4 Embedded courses in this sequence

(1) The embedded courses in this sequence are:

(a) the Graduate Certificate in Project and Program Management

(b) the Master of Project and Program Management

(2) Providing candidates satisfy the admission requirements for each stage, a candidate may progress to the award of any of the courses in this sequence. Only the longest award completed will be conferred.

5 Admission to candidature

(1) Available places will be offered to qualified applicants based on merit according to the following admissions criteria.

(2) Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Project and Program Management requires:

(a) A minimum of an AQF level 7 degree and 2 years relevant industry experience

(3) Admission to the Master of Project and Program Management requires:

(a) A minimum of an AQF level 7 qualification and at least 2 years relevant industry experience;

(b) Other students with a high level of relevant achievement may be admitted provided the relevant delegated authority is satisfied they have achieved learning outcomes equivalent to an AQF level 7 award and at least 2 years relevant work experience; or

(c) completion of the embedded Graduate Certificate in Project and Program Management with a minimum credit average; or

(d) completion of a Graduate Certificate in Project Management from the University of Sydney with a minimum credit average.

(4) In exceptional circumstances the Dean or nominee may admit applicants without these qualifications who, in the opinion of the faculty, have qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award.

6 Requirements for award

(1) The units of study that are required for the courses are set out in Table A for the Graduate Certificate in Project and Program Management/Master of Project and Program Management.

(2) To qualify for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Project and Program Management a candidate must complete 24 credit points including:

(a) 12 credit points of Strategic Core units of study; and

(b) 12 credit points of Elective units of study.

(3) To qualify for the award of the Master of Project and Program Management, a candidate must complete 48 credit points, including:

(a) 18 credit points of Strategic Core units of study; and

(b) 30 credit points from either the research pathway or the coursework pathway.

7 Progression rules

A candidate for the Master of Project and Program Management must complete 24 credit points from Core units of study before taking Project and Program Management Capstone Project Units.

8 Cross-institutional study

Cross-institutional study is not available in these courses except where the University of Sydney has a formal cooperation agreement with another university.

9 International exchange

International exchange and study abroad programs are not available in the Master of Project and Program Management or Graduate Certificate in Project and Program Management.

10 Course transfer

A candidate for the Master of Project and Program Management degree may elect to discontinue study and graduate with the Graduate Certificate in Project and Program Management, with the approval of the relevant delegated authority, and provided the requirements of the Graduate Certificate have been met.

11 Credit for previous study

Credit for previous study may be granted for the Master of Project and Program Management and the Graduate Certificate in Project and Program Management in accordance with the provisions for “Credit for previous study” within the “Resolutions of the Faculty (of Engineering)”, subject to approval by the relevant delegated authority.

12 Transitional provisions

(1) These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January 2024.  

(2) All students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January 2024 should complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement.