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Master of Business Management specialising in Project Management
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Master of Business Management in Project Management

Explore how sound project management drives the global economy.

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Lead teams and businesses to success.

All industries require strong leadership to manage and inspire their teams and steer projects to successful outcomes. The Master of Business Management will prepare you to become an effective leader in an increasingly agile business environment, and will help you gain a firm grounding in the fundamentals of project management. Explore the theory that underpins the successful management of projects, programs, portfolios and business strategy. 

Equip yourself with industry-ready skills.

From the fundamentals to advanced theory, you’ll gain practical expertise across all project management life-cycle phases, equipping you with industry-aligned skills that are directly applicable to the workplace.

Tailor your learning to suit your career goals.

You will be able to direct your studies to meet your professional goals and graduate aligned with a rapidly changing environment – ready to make an impact.

Unlock your leadership potential.

You’ll graduate as a skilled leader, capable of shaping processes, inspiring teams, and planning diverse projects across industries.

Graduate with a degree from a university employers trust and value.

Monash is consistently ranked as the preferred hiring university by the leaders of the world’s most successful companies.

Stand out with a world-class degree.

The Monash Business School ranks in the top 1% globally, as Victoria’s only institution with ‘triple crown’ accreditation from AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA.

Fast-track your career, without sacrificing it.

You can study and work at the same time. This prestigious degree is formatted to suit your busy lifestyle with flexible six-week teaching periods.

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Accelerated 100% Online

Duration

2 years part-time

Units

12

Intakes

Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Aug, Oct

Fees

Est. $4,637.50 per unit

FEE-HELP

Eligible students may apply for FEE-HELP.

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What is the difference between the Master of Business Management and Master of Enterprise?

The Master of Business Management aims to equip you with the knowledge you need to navigate a management role within your current discipline.
Alternatively, the Master of Enterprise is a broad, future-focused degree that aims to expand your knowledge outside your current discipline.
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Master of Business Management

This course is structured in three parts: Part A. Business management foundation, Part B. Specialisation studies, and Part C. Application studies.

All students complete Part C. Depending upon prior qualifications, you may receive credit for Part A or Part B or both.

Note: If you are eligible for credit for prior studies, you may elect not to receive the credit.

These units will introduce you to business management practice at an advanced graduate level. They are designed to extend your ability to manage an organisation while building on existing professional work experience.

You need to complete the following units:

Leadership for organisational advancement

Strategic management for agile organisations

Innovation and new value creation

Financial management and resource utilisation

The focus of these units is to develop your expertise in Project Management and provide the knowledge and skills needed to work across the borders of context or discipline.

You need to complete four of the following units:

The organisational context of project development

The dynamic context of project delivery

The planning approach to project management

The learning approach to project management

Undertake professional and project work that can contribute to a portfolio of professional development.

Business transformation

Industry challenge

Global challenge

Professional development

Choose a single or double degree specialist study area

Uplift your career-options with one or two future-focused business degrees. The Master of Business Management now offers single or double degree options.

Depending on the specialist studies you choose, you can graduate with a:

  • single Master’s in Business Management degree (2 years part-time accelerated part-time, 72 credit points) with specialist studies in:
  • double Master of Business Management degree (2.7 years part-time, 96 credit points) in one of the following:
    • Master of Business Management and Master of Human Resource Management
    • Master of Business Management and Master of Project Management
    • Master of Business Management and Master of Marketing and Digital Communications

You can submit an enquiry directly to our student consultants by using the form listed on our contact us page. You’ll have the opportunity to schedule a call if you’d like to receive further information.

Entry level 1- 72 points to complete. Duration: 2 years part-time.

An Australian bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline* or an equivalent qualification,  with at least a credit (60%) average or an equivalent Grade Point Average.

or

An Australian bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification, with at least a credit (60%) average or an equivalent Grade Point Average plus at least two years relevant work experience**.

* Relevant disciplines include: Business, Commerce, Management.

**If you’re applying on the basis of work experience then you must provide a detailed curriculum vitae, outlining your employment history and professional experience.

Entry level 2 – 48 points to complete. Duration: 1.4 years part-time.

A Monash University Graduate Certificate of Business Management with at least a credit (60%) average

or

A Monash University Graduate Certificate of Human Resource Management with at least a credit (60%) average

English requirements

Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements apply for admission to Monash University Australia.

If you need help understanding the above entry requirements, reach out to our student consultants on our contact us page and schedule a booking for a chat.

For the Master of Business Management, the estimated cost is $4,637.50 per unit*. You may be eligible to receive a FEE-HELP loan to cover part or all of your tuition. Fees are subject to change annually.

*Please note: these are the estimated domestic fees.

Scholarships

We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.

Looking for clarification on fees, FEE-HELP or scholarships?

Enquire with our student consultants and schedule a call to get your questions answered.

Your future in your hands with an MBM that counts.

Growing industries need managers with a growth mindset. Our master’s degree can help you establish a multi-disciplined management career that modern industries demand with core principles in:

Leadership for organisational advancement

Strategic management for agile organisations

Innovation and new value creation

Financial management and resource utilisation

Pathway to a double master's degree.

Prepare for the next evolution in business management. Growing industries need managers with a growth mindset. Our double master’s degrees can help you establish a multi-disciplined management career that modern industries demand.

Graduate with the broad Master of Business Management, giving you the essential knowledge and skills to understand your organisation in its entirety, as well as a specialist Master’s degree that demonstrates the depth of knowledge in a key field.

Across 12 specialist studies, you can graduate with either:

  • two master’s degrees and two testamurs, in approximately 2.7 years part-time accelerated, after completing 16 units (96 credit points) from:
    • Master of Business Management and Master of Human Resource Management
    • Master of Business Management and Master of Project Management
    • Master of Business Management and Master of Marketing and Digital Communications; or
  • a single Master of Business Management degree in approximately 2 years part-time accelerated, after completing 12 units (72 credit points)

You can also exit the course after completing approximately 0.7 years part-time accelerated, 4 units (24 credit points), and you’ll receive a Graduate Certificate of Business Management

Business Management

Graduate Certificate

0.7 years part-time accelerated

  • Leadership for organisational advancement
  • Strategic management for agile organisations
  • Innovation and new value creation
  • Financial management and resource utilisation

Business Management

Master

1.4 years part-time accelerated

  • The organisational context of project development
  • The dynamic context of project delivery
  • The planning approach to project management
  • The learning approach to project management

  • Business transformation
  • Industry challenge
  • Global challenge
  • Professional development

Double master's degree

Business Management

Double Masters

0.7 years part-time accelerated

Choose four Part B specialist studies units and graduate with two master’s degrees and two testamurs:

  • Master of Business Management and Master of Human Resource Management
  • Master of Business Management and Master of Project Management
  • Master of Business Management and Master of Marketing and Digital Communications

Frequently Asked Questions

We’ve combined digital communications with marketing to reflect how modern organisations communicate beyond just selling products. While marketing focuses on customers and conversions, communications takes a broader view. It builds trust, manages reputation, and engages with stakeholders at every level. By exploring areas like strategic communications, crisis management, and digital media, you’ll gain the skills to lead organisational storytelling in a ever connected world.
In this case, ‘relevant work experience’ means you should have at least two years of marketing or related work experience approved by the faculty, plus a bachelor’s degree.
If you are using a CV, you will need at least five years’ work experience in marketing or communications, or related experience approved by the faculty.
*Applicants are required to provide a Curriculum Vitae and two references from their employers.

Study a master’s qualification delivered by those who change it.

Supported by our expert academics and student assistance team, you’ll experience the benefits of an immersive learning experience that is tailored to your needs. You’ll learn from experienced industry professionals, with a focus on real-world applications. This postgraduate management degree will test your conceptual knowledge of creating value for businesses. You’ll learn to drive digital innovation and disrupt outdated practices across a range of industries.

Meet your academic team

Associate Professor Jonathan Matheny

Jonathan Matheny is the Director of Program Development for Leadership and Executive Education. He leads the development of new programs and teaches personal development, leadership and organisational change. He has led academic programs and lectures across North America, Europe and Asia.

Dr Andrea Fenton

Dr Andrea Fenton is a Senior Teaching Fellow in Leadership and Executive Education at the Monash Business School. Andrea has a long association with Monash University, having completed her Master of Business here in 2006 and teaching undergraduate and postgraduate subjects for the past six years.

Martijn van der Kamp

Martijn van der Kamp is a Senior Lecturer at Monash Business School, in the department of Leadership and Executive Education. His research mainly focuses on diversity, collaboration, and conflict in (networks of) teams that span organizational boundaries, as well as the education of teamwork in higher education and teamwork in research.

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