Description This subject examines the theory and practice of managing projects characterised by high uncertainty, interdependency, and organisational complexity. Students develop the analytical and leadership capabilities required to navigate environments where traditional linear approaches are insufficient. Drawing on real-world case studies, the subject equips practitioners to diagnose complexity, design appropriate delivery frameworks, and lead projects to successful outco

Description This subject introduces postgraduate students to systems thinking as a foundation for understanding and managing projects embedded in complex organisational and social systems. Students learn to identify feedback loops, unintended consequences, and systemic interdependencies that conventional project management approaches frequently overlook. The subject builds capability to diagnose root causes rather than symptoms, and to design interventions that are durable ra

Description This subject develops advanced capability in the identification, analysis, and management of risk across the full project lifecycle. Students engage with both quantitative and qualitative risk management methodologies, emphasising the integration of risk practice into governance and decision-making structures. The subject prepares practitioners to lead risk management functions in complex, high-value project environments where the cost of failure is high. Learning

Description This subject examines the strategic and operational dimensions of large-scale organisational transformation, with a focus on the role of project and program management in delivering sustainable change. Students explore how organisations innovate, adapt, and transform in response to competitive, regulatory, and technological disruption. The subject integrates change management theory with program delivery practice, preparing graduates to lead transformation initiat

Description This subject examines the structures, frameworks, and practices that constitute effective project governance across organisational and program contexts. Students develop a critical understanding of how governance enables — or inhibits — decision-making, accountability, and value delivery in project environments. Drawing on both theory and practitioner experience, the subject prepares graduates to design, implement, and evaluate governance arrangements appropriate

Course Description: This subject develops advanced capability in stakeholder identification, analysis, and engagement across complex project and program environments. Students examine the political, cultural, and relational dimensions of stakeholder management, and develop structured communication strategies for diverse and often conflicting stakeholder groups. The subject recognises that stakeholder capability is frequently the determining factor in project success and equip

Course Description This subject provides a rigorous grounding in the principles and techniques of project cost estimating, budgeting, schedule development, and performance measurement. Students develop competency in earned value management, critical path analysis, and integrated baseline control, applied to projects of varying scale and complexity. The subject emphasises the governance dimensions of cost and schedule management, preparing practitioners to make and defend reso