Project management

Accelerate along your career path with a qualification in project management from Victoria University. Develop the skills needed to manage complex projects and become an expert in your chosen field.

Courses in project management

Why choose VU

Studying project management at VU

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How to become a project manager
Do you dream of a job where no two days are ever the same? We share our top tips on the qualifications and career steps needed to become a project manager.
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4 secret weapons of successful project leaders
Considering a career in project management? Read our expert insider tips on how to make light work of complex projects.
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VU Block Model
Complete one unit (subject) at a time, in workshop-style classes, with our award-winning learning model

Career outcomes

Once found mainly in construction, project management has expanded to include almost every industry.

Areas which employ project managers include:

  • administration
  • business
  • construction
  • engineering
  • health services sector
  • information technology
  • public sector
  • science.

VU stories

Sarah Oleksiuk
Projecting success
Master of Project Management, Master of Business Administration
"I have worked as a project manager across various sectors, and was lucky enough to participate in an accelerated development program with my previous employer, SavillsPM. "
Sarah's story
Jessica Sundeep
A bridge between design & management
Master of Project Management
"Throughout the Masters, we learnt about the importance of consulting and engaging clients, consumers, and relevant stakeholders from various cultures, and the impact this has on the success of any project."
Throughout the Masters, we learnt about the importance of consulting and engaging clients, consumers, and relevant stakeholders from various cultures, and the impact this has on the success of any project.
Jessica's story
Glen McNeill
Mastering project management – from sport to education
Master of Project Management
"I enjoy working in projects because they are unique, temporary and disruptive. You have to respond to the challenges that come with that, and use leadership management skills..."
I enjoy working in projects because they are unique, temporary and disruptive. You have to respond to the challenges that come with that, and use leadership management skills...
Glen's story
VU connections help achieve project management excellence
Master of Project Management
"The expertise of VU’s lecturers is a reflection of the program. We meet industry professionals and learn from real-life examples."
The expertise of VU’s lecturers is a reflection of the program. We meet industry professionals and learn from real-life examples.
Noushin's story

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