James Cook University
Master of Business Administration (Project Management)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationLearn how to harness your passion, resolve and vision to deliver groundbreaking results for business, government and the community. Develop vital skills in linear planning, leadership and management, and risk assessment in complex projects.
Be in high demand as a professional in a field equally important across disciplines, industry sectors and government both in Australia and internationally. Gain the skills and expertise to guide businesses towards success during turbulent times, contributing to the prosperity, health, safety and sustainability of tropical communities.
Delivery mode
James Cook University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- City Arcade, 383 Flinders Street, Townsville
- 349 Queen Street, Brisbane
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Admission Requirements
The following course pre-requisites have been designed to ensure the assumed base introductory knowledge within the Accounting, Marketing and Management disciplines.
- Completion of an AQF level 7 bachelor degree in a cognate* discipline from this or another university; or
- Completion of an AQF level 7 bachelor degree in any discipline from this or another university and two years business experience in a managerial role**; or
- completion of an AQF level 8 honours degree in any discipline from this or another university; or
- completion of an AQF level 8 Graduate Certificate in Business Administration from this or another university; or
- four years business experience in a managerial role**, to the satisfaction of the course coordinator; or
- Other qualifications or practical experience recognised by the Dean, College of Business Law and Governance as equivalent to the above.
Course pre-requisites
- *Cognate disciplines: accounting and finance, marketing, management, commerce, human resource management, economics, tourism and hospitality or other disciplines where students will have completed study relating to organisational behaviour, business, strategy, marketing, economics, communication and people management.
- **Business experience: applicants must have a minimum of 4 years full-time equivalent professional work experience in a management, leadership or supervisory level in a business environment or be eligible for a member grade status of a relevant professional organisation. Students will have demonstrable effective management experience relating to organisational behaviour, business, strategy, accounting, marketing, economics, communication and people management.
Minimum English language proficiency requirements
Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 2
- IELTS - 6.5 (no component lower than 6.0)
- TOEFL - 86 (no component less than 21)
- Pearsons - 58 (no component less than 54)
- C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency - 176 (no component less than 169)
- OET* - No component less than B
- AEMG English for Academic Purposes Direct Entry Program (AEAP DEP) Final Exam - Overall 70% with no exam sub-score below 70%
- JCUCEAP - EAP Level 4
Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Master of Business Administration (Project Management) will prepare you for the following roles.
Operations Manager
An Operations Manager coordinates the daily running of a business or organisation. You might oversee activities such as staff recruitment and train...
Program Manager
Program Managers oversee multiple projects, directing cross-project teams and project managers to ensure the organisation’s goals and strategies ar...
Project Manager
Project Managers oversee projects and are responsible for ensuring a project meets all its objectives, milestones, deliverables, and compliance res...
Project Scheduler
A Project Scheduler coordinates the timelines and resources for projects to ensure they are completed on time and within budget. You might work in...
Project Administrator
Project Administrators take care of all the administrative and compliance tasks related to an organisational project. Their chief responsibility is...
Chief Project Officer
A Chief Project Officer oversees the strategic direction and execution of an organisation's project portfolio. You might work in various sectors, i...
Senior Project Manager
A Senior Project Manager oversees the planning, execution, and completion of complex projects. You might work in various industries, including cons...
About James Cook University
JCU is top for undergraduate and postgraduate job outcomes, ranked #1 in QLD for full-time employment in both study areas by the Good Universities Guide 2023.
We’re also ranked #1 in Australia for median graduate salary for international student graduates, in the QILT Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022.
JCU graduates emerge job-ready with the knowledge, confidence and practical experience to transition straight into the workplace.
