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Project Manager Salaries: How Much Can You Earn in Australia?
Project manager salaries in Australia range from $70,000 to $300,000, depending on experience, industry and location. Discover your earning potential here.
Who should study ECU’s Master of Project Management?
ECU’s Online Accelerated Master of Project Management is for professionals who want to gain advanced knowledge of project management. You’ll be empowered to bring high-level critical thinking and contemporary knowledge to senior project-related roles and lead with confidence.
Fast-track your Master of Project Management
If you are a project management professional with a relevant degree (see Entry Requirements) you can fast-track your degree and complete your Master of Project Management in only nine units. Reach your professional goals sooner with ECU.
Why study a Master of Project Management with ECU Online?
Unlock industry recognitionAdvance your career with our globally recognised, PMI/GAC-accredited Master of Project Management. Gain access to certifications, scholarships, AI-powered career coaching, and a global professional network. Graduate ready to excel with industry-recognised credentials and tools.-
Developed by industry leadersBenefit from the experience of industry experts and project managers specialising in business, innovation, sustainability, policy creation and change management.
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Accessible, flexible and acceleratedThis accessible, flexible course is accelerated and 100% online, so your study fits your busy schedule. Study one unit at a time over each seven-week study period and graduate sooner compared to traditional part-time study options.
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Support while you studyAt ECU, you will receive the support you need to succeed when fitting study into your already busy life. Not only are our teaching staff supportive and attentive - you will also have a dedicated Student Success Advisor to support you every step of the way at ECU.
Professional recognition
Our Master of Project Management has been accredited by the Project Management Institute (PMI).
AIPM Endorsed Course
Our Master of Project Management has been endorsed by the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM).- AACSB International Accreditation
The Business disciplines at ECU are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International, which is synonymous with excellence in business education. Less than 6 per cent of the world’s schools offering business degree programs hold accreditation with AACSB International.
Learning outcomes
Applied skills for real-world scenarios
Explore case studies, apply critical thinking and develop technical skills to solve actual business problems across industries.
Global knowledge to meet industry demands
Demonstrate your skills across a global body of project management knowledge and practice as you apply your learning.
Innovative solutions for contemporary issues
Investigate contemporary project management issues as you learn how to drive organisational change and promote sustainable practices. Showcase your learning through a capstone project.
Rankings
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2025 Good Universities Guide
ECU is rated the top WA universeity for Overall Experience in postgraduate Business and Management. -
2025 THE Subject Rankings
ECU has ranked in the top 300 universities in the world for Business and Economic studies.
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2024 AFR BOSS Best Business Schools list
ECU is ranked #1 Business School for Teaching in Australia.
Career outcomes
Depending on your skills and experience, after completing the online Master of Project Management you will be able to succeed in a variety of roles including:
- Project Manager
- Engineering Project Manager
- Senior Project Manager
- Senior Project Engineer
- Program Manager or Director
- Chief Project Officer
- Program Management Office (PMO) Executive
- Project Coordinator, Scheduler or Planner
Working in project management roles includes a wide range of responsibilities as you build, lead and manage teams. These roles often require addressing business problems, confidently planning and executing projects to meet deadlines, and data-driven decision-making. According to Seek, project manager roles in Australia typically offer an annual salary of $110,000-$160,000.
What you will study
The online Master of Project Management consists of twelve units.
Eligible students can fast-track their master's degree and complete only nine units (see Entry Criteria).
- Managing Project Scope and Stakeholders
- Project Scheduling and Control
- Project Risk and Quality
- Agile Projects
- Project Cost Management
- Program Management
- Managing Change
- Managing People and Organisations
- Project Leadership
- Project Integration and Procurement Management
- Data Driven Managerial Decisions
- Project Management Capstone
Entry criteria
- Agile Projects
- Project Cost Management
- Program Management
- Managing Change
- Managing People and Organisations
- Project Leadership
- Project Integration and Procurement Management
- Data Driven Managerial Decisions
- Project Management Capstone
Admission requirements
To gain entry to the online Master of Project Management, applicants must have:
- A bachelor degree; or
- Equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.
- Alternatively, applicants may apply with a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Project Management.
Fast-track your Master of Project Management
Eligible students can fast-track their Master of Project Management and complete their degree in nine units by applying* for recognition of prior learning. To gain entry to the fast-tracked master’s degree, applicants must:
- Have an Australian Bachelor degree, or equivalent, in Project Management, Engineering or Information Technology, or have completed a major in Project Management^; or
- Hold any Australian Bachelor degree, or equivalent, with at least 2 years of professional project management experience; or
- Hold a current professional accreditation in project management to meet one of the following: (i) Be a registered project manager (RegPM) with the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) at CPPP level or above; or, (ii) Be a current active (not retired) Project Management Institute (PMI) certificate holder at either PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP, PMI-PBA or PMI-RMP level; or, (iii) Be a current registered Chartered Project Professional with the Association for Project Management (APM) at any level.
*To gain entry to the fast-track masters, students must apply after they accept the offer for the 12-unit masters. Applications for the fast-tracked master degree are subject to ECU’s assessment.
^Bachelor degree must be completed within the last 10 years.
For more information about our fast-tracked master degree, contact one of our Student Enrolment Advisors on 1300 707 760 or request a call-back.
Fees and FEE-HELP
The cost of our Master of Project Management is $60,840* for all 12 units.
The cost of our Master of Project Management (Fast-Track) is $45,630* for nine units.
To assist with some or all of your tuition fees, FEE-HELP is available for eligible students. This government-supported loan scheme is designed to help eligible full-fee paying students pay their postgraduate tuition fees.
To find out if you are eligible for FEE-HELP, you can contact one of our Student Enrolment Advisors on 1300 707 760.
*2025 student fees are shown and are subject to change.
ECU’s School of Business and Law
ECU’s project management courses educate students on project peak performance. Conducted by the School of Business and Law, our active researchers and industry professionals help shape, facilitate and align ECU’s mission and strategy to address the needs of industry. ECU lecturers regularly present to national and international industries, at academic conferences, and through various publications.
Meet your Course Coordinator
Dr Reza Kiani Mavi
Prior to joining Edith Cowan University, Reza was the Head of MBA and Industrial Management department at Qazvin Islamic Azad University (QIAU). He has taught variety of courses across business and management discipline on Project Scheduling and Control, Operations Research, Production Planning and Inventory Control. Reza has published in many refereed journals such as Computers & Industrial Engineering, Journal of the Operational Research Society, and Operational Research. Reza joined ECU in September 2016 and has a PhD in Production/Operations Management.
ECU’s Master of Project Management is a postgraduate degree that will empower you with advanced knowledge of project management principles and practice. This degree will allow you to design, lead and implement projects across various industries.
There are many pathways towards becoming a project manager. A degree like ECU’s Master of Project Management will allow you to kickstart your career and gain in-demand skills like change management and agile methodologies.
A Project Management Professional (PMP) is a certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI), it is not the equivalent of a master’s degree. However, students can leverage their Master of Project Management to gain substantial credit towards the experience requirements for the PMP and other PMI certifications.
ECU project management students have access to a wide range of opportunities through PMI. They can utilise PMI’s Student Resources, which include tools and credentials to help them succeed academically and professionally. Students can also earn professional development units (PDUs) or educational hours toward PMI certifications, providing a strong foundation for their careers. Additionally, they can apply for academic scholarships through the PMI Scholarship Program. ECU covers the cost of PMI membership for students, offering benefits like AI-powered career coaching with PMI Infinity, access to a global resource network, exclusive events, and more. These opportunities equip students with the tools, certifications, and support they need to excel in project management.
ECU’s Master of Project Management consists of 12 units and can be completed in as little as 24 months part-time. However, if you have a relevant degree or professional accreditation, you may be eligible to fast-track your studies in just 18 months with nine units. See the Entry Criteria for more information.
ECU’s Master of Project Management is developed by industry leaders from ECU’s School of Business and Law, so you will learn from experts and project managers specialising in business, innovation, sustainability, policy creation and change management. Our accelerated online model allows you to fit your study to your busy schedule. In addition, if you have a relevant degree or professional accreditation, you may be eligible to fast-track your studies in just 18 months with nine units. See the Entry Criteria for more information.
