Why International Master of Business Administration?
Want to become a responsible project leader in a booming industry? Study Adelaide University’s International Master of Business Administration (IMBA) specialising in Project Management. You’ll learn to define project goals, assess risk and coordinate global teams. Your specialist project management skills, advanced business knowledge and international lens will equip you to drive explosive company growth. Graduate ready to begin or advance your career in one of the most rapidly growing sectors.
Overview
If you have completed a 3-year bachelor’s degree or higher and want to learn the foundations of international business, Adelaide University’s International Master of Business Administration (IMBA) is for you.
Unlock a career in project management and senior business leadership. Our Master of Business Administration specialising in Project Management will equip you with the knowledge and networks to excel in a booming industry. Learn the fundamental skills to manage international projects. We’ll teach you everything you need to know about enterprise transformation and how to assess risk. Build your global business knowledge on cross-cultural communication, marketing, accounting and ethics. You’ll be able to lead companies through transformational projects that not only meet but exceed objectives. You’ll graduate confident and prepared to tackle the responsibilities of a senior project manager for an international company – or indeed in any business leadership role.
Key features
Study an IMBA degree with no prior work experience necessary. - Build a network of industry professionals through case studies, guest speakers and mentoring opportunities.
- Learn how to interact with global businesses by studying topics on cross-cultural communication.
- Study alongside a diverse cohort of students.
- Complete specialised courses in project management.
- Undertake a project in your final year on a topic that interests you.
What you'll learn
Our IMBA specialising in Project Management comprises of 11 core courses, a capstone industry project, one elective and three project management-focused courses. Build your knowledge on business fundamentals including cross-cultural conduct, finance, ethics and marketing.
In your second and final year, complete specialised project management courses in:
- Project management fundamentals
- Program and Portfolio Management
- Enterprise transformation project management.
You’ll finish your studies with a capstone course exploring a topic within project management or in an area from throughout your degree.
Specialisations
Did you know that you can also choose an IMBA with a specialisation in one of the following:
What courses you'll study
Complete 96 units for either of the following:
- All of the following:
- 66 units for all Core courses, and
- 18 units for one Specialisation from Specialisations, and
- 6 units for all Work integrated learning, and
- 6 to 24 units for Electives, or
- All of the following:
- 66 units for all Core courses, and
- 6 units for all Work integrated learning, and
- 6 to 24 units for Electives
Complete 66 units for ALL of the following:
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
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Course name
Accounting Principles for Decision Makers
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Course code
ACCT5007
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Units
6
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Course name
Principles of Finance
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Course code
BAFI5000
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Units
6
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Course name
Business Decision Making and Problem-Solving
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Course code
BUSI5001
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Units
6
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Course name
Global Supply Chain Management
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Course code
BUSI5024
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Units
6
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Course name
Ethics, Sustainability and Governance
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Course code
BUSI5049
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Units
6
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Course name
People, Leadership and Organisational Performance
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Course code
HRES5002
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Units
6
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Course name
Managing the Global Workforce
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Course code
HRES5007
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Units
6
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Course name
Foundations of International Business
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Course code
IBUS5002
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Units
6
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Course name
Marketing
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Course code
MARK5000
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Units
6
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Course name
Business Analytics for Managers
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Course code
BUSI6003
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Units
6
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Course name
Strategy Concepts
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Course code
BUSI6042
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Units
6
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| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
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Course name
Foundations of International Business
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Course code
IBUS5002
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Units
6
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Course name
Marketing
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Course code
MARK5000
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Units
6
|
|
Course name
Ethics, Sustainability and Governance
|
Course code
BUSI5049
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Units
6
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Course name
Accounting Principles for Decision Makers
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Course code
ACCT5007
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Units
6
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| Semester 2 | |||
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Course name
Managing the Global Workforce
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Course code
HRES5007
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Units
6
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Course name
Business Analytics for Managers
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Course code
BUSI6003
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Units
6
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Course name
Principles of Finance
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Course code
BAFI5000
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Units
6
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Course name
Project Management Fundamentals
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Course code
PROJX500
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Units
6
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| Year 2 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
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Course name
Global Supply Chain Management
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Course code
BUSI5024
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Units
6
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Course name
Business Decision Making and Problem-Solving
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Course code
BUSI5001
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Units
6
|
|
Course name
Strategy Concepts
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Course code
BUSI6042
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Units
6
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Course name
People, Leadership and Organisational Performance
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Course code
HRES5002
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Units
6
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| Semester 2 | |||
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Course name
Applied Challenge
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Course code
BUSI5900
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Units
6
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Course name
Program and Portfolio Management
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Course code
PROJ6003
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Units
6
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Course name
Enterprise Transformation Project Management
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Course code
PROJ6004
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Units
6
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Course name
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Course code
-
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Units
6
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Complete 18 units for ALL of the following:
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Program and Portfolio Management
|
Course code
PROJ6003
|
Units
6
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|
Course name
Enterprise Transformation Project Management
|
Course code
PROJ6004
|
Units
6
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Course name
Project Management Fundamentals
|
Course code
PROJX500
|
Units
6
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| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
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Course name
Foundations of International Business
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Course code
IBUS5002
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Marketing
|
Course code
MARK5000
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Ethics, Sustainability and Governance
|
Course code
BUSI5049
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Accounting Principles for Decision Makers
|
Course code
ACCT5007
|
Units
6
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| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Managing the Global Workforce
|
Course code
HRES5007
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Business Analytics for Managers
|
Course code
BUSI6003
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Principles of Finance
|
Course code
BAFI5000
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Project Management Fundamentals
|
Course code
PROJX500
|
Units
6
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| Year 2 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
Global Supply Chain Management
|
Course code
BUSI5024
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Units
6
|
|
Course name
Business Decision Making and Problem-Solving
|
Course code
BUSI5001
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Strategy Concepts
|
Course code
BUSI6042
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
People, Leadership and Organisational Performance
|
Course code
HRES5002
|
Units
6
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| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Applied Challenge
|
Course code
BUSI5900
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Program and Portfolio Management
|
Course code
PROJ6003
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Enterprise Transformation Project Management
|
Course code
PROJ6004
|
Units
6
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Course name
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Course code
-
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Units
6
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Complete 6 units for ALL of the following:
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Applied Challenge
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Course code
BUSI5900
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Units
6
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| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
Foundations of International Business
|
Course code
IBUS5002
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Marketing
|
Course code
MARK5000
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Ethics, Sustainability and Governance
|
Course code
BUSI5049
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Accounting Principles for Decision Makers
|
Course code
ACCT5007
|
Units
6
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| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Managing the Global Workforce
|
Course code
HRES5007
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Business Analytics for Managers
|
Course code
BUSI6003
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Principles of Finance
|
Course code
BAFI5000
|
Units
6
|
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Course name
Project Management Fundamentals
|
Course code
PROJX500
|
Units
6
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| Year 2 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
Global Supply Chain Management
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Course code
BUSI5024
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Units
6
|
|
Course name
Business Decision Making and Problem-Solving
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Course code
BUSI5001
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Strategy Concepts
|
Course code
BUSI6042
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
People, Leadership and Organisational Performance
|
Course code
HRES5002
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Applied Challenge
|
Course code
BUSI5900
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Program and Portfolio Management
|
Course code
PROJ6003
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Enterprise Transformation Project Management
|
Course code
PROJ6004
|
Units
6
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|
Course name
|
Course code
-
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Units
6
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Complete 6 to 24 units comprising:
- 6 to 24 units from Program electives
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
FinTech and Disruptions in Financial Services
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Course code
BAFI2006
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Units
6
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Course name
Equity Valuation and Analysis
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Course code
BAFI5004
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Units
6
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Course name
Predictive and Visual Analytics
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Course code
BAFI6003
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Units
6
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Course name
Financial Services and FinTech Disruptions
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Course code
BAFI6012
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Units
6
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Course name
International Financial Management
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Course code
BAFI6018
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Units
6
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Course name
Strategic Procurement
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Course code
BUSI5027
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Units
6
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Course name
Managing Sustainable Supply Chains
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Course code
BUSI5172
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Units
6
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Course name
Integrated Logistics Management
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Course code
BUSI6016
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Units
6
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Course name
Fundamentals of Business Analytics
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Course code
BUSI6022
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Units
6
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Course name
Talent Acquisition and Development
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Course code
HRES5003
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Units
6
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Course name
People Analytics
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Course code
HRES5005
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Units
6
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Course name
Strategic Management of Human Resources
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Course code
HRES6000
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Units
6
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Course name
Customer Analytics
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Course code
MARK5001
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Units
6
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Course name
Advanced Digital Marketing
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Course code
MARK5003
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Units
6
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Course name
Consumer Behaviour and Insights
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Course code
MARK5005
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Units
6
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Course name
Marketing Strategy and Planning
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Course code
MARK6003
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Program and Portfolio Management
|
Course code
PROJ6003
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Enterprise Transformation Project Management
|
Course code
PROJ6004
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Project Management Fundamentals
|
Course code
PROJX500
|
Units
6
|
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
Foundations of International Business
|
Course code
IBUS5002
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Marketing
|
Course code
MARK5000
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Ethics, Sustainability and Governance
|
Course code
BUSI5049
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Accounting Principles for Decision Makers
|
Course code
ACCT5007
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Managing the Global Workforce
|
Course code
HRES5007
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Business Analytics for Managers
|
Course code
BUSI6003
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Principles of Finance
|
Course code
BAFI5000
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Project Management Fundamentals
|
Course code
PROJX500
|
Units
6
|
| Year 2 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
Global Supply Chain Management
|
Course code
BUSI5024
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Business Decision Making and Problem-Solving
|
Course code
BUSI5001
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Strategy Concepts
|
Course code
BUSI6042
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
People, Leadership and Organisational Performance
|
Course code
HRES5002
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Applied Challenge
|
Course code
BUSI5900
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Program and Portfolio Management
|
Course code
PROJ6003
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Enterprise Transformation Project Management
|
Course code
PROJ6004
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
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Career outcomes
As a graduate, you could explore various careers in project management and business. You could work as a project manager, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope. You could become an operations manager, working on resource allocation, risk management and performance monitoring.
You could also embark on a career in any of the following areas:
- Management consultancy
- Senior management roles in business, not-for-profits and government
- Entrepreneurship.
Industry trends
In 2021, the Project Management Institute predicted that 25 million project managers are required in emerging and developing countries by 2030. This means companies must employ 2.3 million project managers per year to meet global demand. In addition, management and professional services are some of the most rapidly expanding sectors in need of project managers. What does this mean for you? Your project management expertise will rank among the most coveted skills in the world.
Ready to apply?
Your study experience and support
Adelaide University sets you up for success in your studies – and your social life. You’ll have access to work placement and internship opportunities, overseas study tours and exchanges, networking events with guest speakers and more. Our campuses are equipped with purpose-built facilities including lecture theatres, libraries, workshops, laboratories, and spaces that simulate real work environments. These are all supported by the latest technologies and a 24/7 online learning platform with personalised study information and resources.
You’ll have everything you need to live well and thrive during your studies, with health services on campus, gymnasiums, technology zones and modern student lounges. Get involved in campus sport or join our student clubs that will connect you to your passions – and the people who share them.
Adelaide also has a variety of accommodation options to suit your individual requirements and budget, with options ranging from dedicated student accommodation to private rentals. One of the world’s most liveable cities, Adelaide has lots of leafy parks, gardens and social hubs – and some of the highest living standards globally. No matter where you are in Adelaide, you’re only a short distance from beaches, vineyards, museums, art galleries, restaurants, bars and parklands. Visit the accommodation web page to find out more.
Student services
We’re here to support you on your student journey. Adelaide University offers a range of support services and facilities, including:
- Career advice and mentoring services
- Personal counselling
- LGBTQIA+ support
- Academic support
- Fees and finance help
- Security services
- Accommodation services
- Common rooms
- Prayer rooms.
You’ll also have unlimited access to our dedicated student support hub. Visit in-person or online, or contact our friendly team by phone. We can assist you with anything study-related including enrolment, identification cards, timetables, fees and more.
Your campus
You'll be studying at one of our renowned campuses, accessing cutting-edge facilities and contemporary study spaces.
Study hours
Your courses will require a combination of different learning formats, including lectures, tutorials, workshops, seminars and practicals. Aside from your classes, you’ll also need to allocate additional time for independent study. This may include assignments, readings, projects and contributing to online discussion forums. As a rough guide, full-time studies may require 12-26 hours of class time and 14-18 hours of independent study per week.
Assessment
During your studies at Adelaide University, you’ll complete a mixture of practical, professional and research-based learning. Your assessment types will vary depending on the degree you’re studying, but may include:
- Case studies
- Essays and assignments
- Examinations
- Group projects
- Internships and placements
- Practicals
- Presentations
- Reports and project documentations
- Research projects
- Workplace and classroom contributions.
