- 1.5 years (or part-time equivalent)
- Online
- Jun, Sep
- View dates
- AUD 17,392
- (Indicative annual fee)
Overview
- Are you driven to become a leader in organisational project management? Enhance business performance, drive innovation and deliver strategic business outcomes with this innovative masters qualification.
- Benefit from a unique stackable structure – a comprehensive curriculum integrating three graduate certificates, each focusing on different business capability areas: enhancing business performance, leading business innovation and delivering business strategy. Start with the certificate that fits your career goals and complete them in any order.
- Customise your learning by choosing electives from one of the following specialisations: health, information systems, professional practice or public administration.
- The traditional pathway is also available to develop knowledge across various industries for career advancement and sector transitions.
- Through work-integrated learning and experienced industry experts delivering modern, innovative teaching, apply your learning to real-world scenarios within your workplace, enhancing problem-solving skills and understanding.
Specialisations in the Master of Organisational Project Management
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Health
Be empowered to lead complex health‑sector projects with confidence, blending strategic insight, legal literacy and practical leadership.
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Information Systems
Elevate your career as a project leader by developing capabilities to lead complex ICT initiatives, digital services, cybersecurity and technology‑driven projects aligned with organisational strategy and governance.
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Professional Practice
Advance your career through an industry‑focused pathway integrating professional certifications, flexible learning and recognised, practice‑based qualifications to elevate credentials and align expertise with global standards.
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Public Administration
Gain advanced legal and governance expertise to navigate complex public‑sector environments, strengthening your ability to manage high‑impact projects and lead compliant, ethical, culturally informed, policy‑aligned initiatives.
Greater confidence
Completing my postgraduate studies with UniSQ has helped to cement my knowledge in my field and given me greater confidence in my abilities.
Briony - Business
Career outcomes
Be equipped to lead and manage complex projects across various sectors. As a graduate, you apply for jobs as a:
- project manager
- innovation manager
- consultant
- product manager
- enterpreneur
- sector specialist.
What you'll study
To graduate from the Master of Organisational Project Management, you must successfully complete 12 units of study.
Degree structure
A postgraduate university degree typically comprises of advanced coursework and research opportunities, allowing you to deepen your expertise in a specific field while building upon foundational knowledge.
Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for detailed recommended enrolment patterns and course availability.
You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previous studies or relevant work experience. This could reduce the number of courses you need to study to complete your degree.
Other study options
At UniSQ, we support busy, modern learners wanting to start or progress in their careers. Whatever your goals, we offer flexible study options such as opportunities to upskill without committing to a full degree.
Discover UniSQ’s industry-driven short courses.
Entry requirements
There are many ways to be considered for entry into a UniSQ degree based on your education, work experience and relevant personal attributes. You need to satisfy the following requirements to be considered for entry into this postgraduate degree.
- Completion of a AQF level 7 qualification, such as a bachelor’s degree or a graduate certificate, or equivalent, from a recognised institution.
- A minimum of three years of experience working in a business environment.
Applicants who do not meet the AQF level entry requirement may choose to apply for UniSQ’s Graduate Certificate of Project Management (Enhancing Business Performance), Graduate Certificate of Project Management (Leading Business Innovation), or Graduate Certificate of Project Management (Delivering Business Strategy) and then transfer into the Master of Organisational Project Management.
You'll need to meet the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires:
- IELTS (Academic) - Minimum overall score of 6.5 and a minimum score of 6.0 in each of the four components - listening, reading, writing, and speaking.
Alternative English language proficiency tests may also be accepted.
Entry pathways
There is more than one way to get into university, and if you're not sure about your entry options get in touch to discuss.
Fees and scholarships
- This estimated 2026 annual fee is based on the current average rate for your first year of study (8 units per year) and does not include cost of materials such as textbooks, additional costs or the Student Services and Amenities fee.
- This is an indicative guide only and your fees will vary depending on the courses you select, with the actual rates calculated at enrolment.
- We review our fees annually and they may increase each year.
- Further details are available on the Fees website.
Additional costs
You may be required to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee as part of your degree cost.
Payment options
You may not have to pay your course (subject) fees upfront. HECS-HELP is a government loan scheme that allows you to defer payment until your income reaches a certain threshold. Find out if you are eligible for HECS-HELP.
You may also be eligible to receive financial support from Services Australia.
UniSQ Scholarships
We offer scholarships for academic excellence, community leadership, and financial need - you can apply for more than one!
Find out moreHow to apply
Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.
ApplyYou can select to start your study in Trimester 1, 2 or 3.
| Study period | Application closing date | Orientation | Start date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1, 2026 | Monday 16 February | Monday 9 February | Monday 16 February |
| Trimester 2, 2026 | Monday 1 June | Monday 25 May | Monday 1 June |
| Trimester 3, 2026 | Monday 14 September | Monday 7 September | Monday 14 September |
More information on application key dates is available.
Preparing to apply
You've made the decision to study at UniSQ - congratulations! Take the next steps:
The entry requirements for your degree will provide you with details regarding the documentation to provide. These may include:
- interviews and selection criteria
- CV/resume or LinkedIn profile
- referee reports.
After you’ve submitted your application, you will be emailed a reference number. You will be notified via email the outcome of your application within 10 business days.
Follow the link in your email from UniSQ or log in to the application portal to accept your offer.
Find out more
Connect with us - start a conversation, whenever suits you.
Frequently asked questions
Organisational project management focuses on aligning projects, programs and portfolios with broader business strategy. It goes beyond managing individual projects and instead looks at how multiple initiatives are coordinated to deliver long term organisational outcomes.
This approach helps organisations improve performance, drive innovation and ensure that project investments support strategic goals across departments and functions.
For professionals, this means developing the ability to see how project delivery connects with business priorities, resource planning, governance and organisational change. It is particularly valuable in environments where multiple projects need to work together to support growth, transformation or operational improvement.
Yes! UniSQ provides you with the flexibility to study your project management courses online. Your masters in project management can be tailored to your individual needs, allowing you to experience the same level of support and opportunity as on-campus students.
Studying online allows you to fit your postgraduate education into your life and access learning resources, forums, assessment information and study support from wherever you are.
So why study a business degree online at UniSQ?
- We have 40+ years of experience delivering flexible study options via online learning.
- You won’t be alone – over 75% of UniSQ students choose to study online.
- Visit your online classroom anywhere, anytime, 24/7.
- We know what we’re doing! UniSQ’s fastest growing cohort is online.
Whether you prefer to study your MA in project management part-time or full-time, we offer you the flexibility you need for success!
Graduates with a masters degree in project management can look forward to an exciting career in a variety of organisations and settings, including:
- corporate and management consulting
- financial services
- marketing, advertising and public relations
- technology and startups
- government and public sectors.
As a specialised organisational project management professional, you will be equipped to develop strategic frameworks that integrate project, program and portfolio management to help your organisation achieve their long-term goals.
When you study a Masters of Project Management at UniSQ, you’ll be part of an inclusive and diverse learning environment that will challenge you intellectually while supporting you to meet your professional project management goals.
Gain a strong start to your project management career with UniSQ.
- UniSQ is rated 5/5 stars for student to teacher ratio.*
- We are rated 5/5 stars for postgraduate starting salary.*
- 5/5 stars business and management graduates in full-time employment.*
* (Good Universities Guide, 2026)
Project management focuses on delivering individual projects on time, within scope and on budget. Organisational project management takes a broader view, connecting multiple projects and programs to overall business strategy.
It involves managing project portfolios, aligning resources, and ensuring that all initiatives contribute to organisational priorities, making it more strategic and leadership focused than traditional project management.
While project managers often concentrate on the success of a single initiative, organisational project management is concerned with how projects perform collectively and how they contribute to long term business value. This makes it especially relevant for professionals moving into senior project, program or portfolio leadership roles.
Yes. You can customise your degree by selecting electives from a range of specialisations, including Health, Information Systems, Professional Practice and Public Administration.
This flexibility allows you to tailor your studies to your industry, career goals or areas of interest, whether you are looking to deepen your expertise or transition into a new sector.
Choosing a specialisation can also help you build more relevant knowledge for your current role or future direction. This is especially useful if you want to combine project management capability with sector specific insight and apply your learning more directly in your workplace.
Graduates can work across a wide range of industries where project delivery and strategic alignment are critical. These include construction, infrastructure, healthcare, information technology, government, consulting, finance and professional services.
The skills developed in this degree are highly transferable, allowing you to work in both private and public sectors, as well as in emerging industries focused on innovation and digital transformation.
Because organisations in many sectors rely on strong project governance and strategic delivery, this qualification can support career progression across diverse business environments. It is particularly relevant in industries managing complex programs, cross functional teams and change initiatives.
