Bachelor of Business majoring in Project Management

Equip yourself for a diverse career in project management with a flexible, industry-informed business degree.

You will build core knowledge across essential disciplines of business including accounting, economics, people management, marketing, strategic decision making, emerging technology and corporate law. You will develop the power skills necessary to succeed in the future of business and emerge as a creative and innovative project manager capable of solving problems and responding with agility.

Contemporary learning experiences across the degree are underpinned by genuine community and industry engagement. Real-world projects and case studies are woven into the curriculum, enhancing your employability. You will have the opportunity to engage in experiential learning, including internship opportunities that will enable you to explore professional pathways in sectors aligned with your interests.

What you'll learn

You will study core courses across essential disciplines of business including accounting, economics, people management, marketing principles, strategic decision making and corporate law.

From your first year you'll be introduced to the foundations of project management through examining the theory alongside project management lifecycles, tools and techniques. You will delve into essential concepts related to time and cost management within project management, including scheduling, milestones, and reporting.

You'll explore system thinking and the importance of anticipating and planning for risks. Build your knowledge of project management across a range of industries through examining aspects of industrial relations, health, safety and sustainability.

Develop negotiation skills, and advance your understanding of procurement planning, tendering and contract administration. Your entrepreneurial mindset will be cultivated through theoretical exploration to build your confidence and you will learn leadership concepts, behaviours and traits within a project context.

You'll be exposed to concepts of identity, diversity, equity and inclusion to foster cross-cultural skills and explore bias and power dynamics.

Professional work integrated learning opportunities are embedded within second and third year studies, including the opportunity for internships and mentoring. You'll develop a practical understanding of project management and explore career options and pathways that align to your individual values and interests.