Masters Research Project Part A

Postgraduate | 2026

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PROJ 5019
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Course ID
207930
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Adelaide City Campus
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Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Adelaide University
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Course level
5
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No
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Course overview

This course will provide students with the opportunity to apply expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills in a body of knowledge of project management to independently plan and execute a significant research-based project or piece of scholarship. This course is the first of two courses (MPM 9501 and MPM 9502) that culminate in a 9,000 word research project that demonstrates a high level of synthesis of concepts and prepares the student for lifelong learning in pursuit of personal development and excellence in professional practice.
Students will generate a plan to investigate and report on special issues pertaining to a relevant research topic from within the area of Project Management, and within the context of a specialism of interest, if applicable. Students will undertake a comprehensive literature search and literature review in accordance with a research proposal prepared in the pre-requisite MPM 8501 unit. Students whose projects involve empirical research will apply for human research ethics approval as a pre-requisite for subsequently conducting the research in Masters Research Project Part B.

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate the application of theoretical knowledge and skills to plan an academic research-based project or piece of scholarship.
  • Implement a detailed proposal and work plan for an advanced and integrated research project.
  • Investigate and critically evaluate relevant information through an international literature search and resulting in a substantial literature review.

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed MPM9501 Masters Research Project Part A at the University of South Australia

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