Swinburne University of Technology

Master of Business Administration (Project Management)

Swinburne’s world-class, industry-supported Master of Business Administration (MBA) develops your entrepreneurial and leadership strengths and prepares you to strategise, manage, and innovate organisations in ethical and socially responsible ways.

The Master of Business Administration focuses on leadership and change, innovation and entrepreneurship, finance, ethical practices and social responsibility. It equips students with the capacity to start new ventures or initiate organisational improvements successfully by building on authentic learning experiences and solutions-driven business scenarios. It provides an excellent opportunity for students to gain holistic management and business knowledge which prepares them for general management roles. The course design also allows the choice of electives to complete a related business specialisation such as supply chain management, project management and human resource management. Through the partnership with the Institute of Managers and Leaders, opportunities exist to participate in industry workshops, business case studies, mentoring, and personalised professional development.

Project Management

Students to complete INF70005 as core

INF70005 Strategic Project Management

This unit examines the concepts, issues, and challenges that are critical for implementing, maintaining, and completing projects successfully. The reasons behind contemporary organizations' move towards a project approach are considered, and the common methodologies, tools, and techniques of project management are critically evaluated.

Select any three from the remaining list of units:

• Project Management for Innovative Outcomes

This unit demonstrates the decisions and tasks that emerge during the phases of the entrepreneurial life cycle.

• The Risk Management Spectrum

This unit aims to critically analyze and synthesize conventional and disruptive frameworks for assessing risk and its significance for achieving strategic objectives.

• Leading Complex Projects

This unit enables students to learn how to lead and manage effectively in difficult environments.

• Project Governance and Resource Management

This unit aims to investigate appropriate project governance structures, its context and dimensions in the overall project success.

• Operations Management

This unit critically examines the issues and techniques of Operations Management. It reviews the strategic importance of the operations function in delivering top-quality products and services efficiently and effectively to meet the needs of clients and customers.