Master of Project Management

About the course

QUT’s Master of Project Management develops advanced capabilities to plan, lead and deliver complex projects in dynamic environments. You’ll build strategic and adaptive project leadership skills, learn contemporary frameworks and work with industry-focused teaching. The course is transdisciplinary and can be tailored through specialist study areas to suit your sector and career goals. This is a master coursework qualification in project management within engineering and related industries.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for professional roles leading and managing projects across sectors such as engineering, IT and systems, business, health management, and emergency and disaster management. Career pathways may include project manager, program manager, project director, technical project manager, PMO roles, and stakeholder or governance-focused positions. The degree supports advancement to senior leadership and cross-industry mobility. This is a master coursework pathway for project management careers in engineering and complex service environments.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)