Master of Project Management
Business & Management
A course by
UC Online
A flexible online master's programme for experienced professionals seeking advanced skills in project leadership, strategy, and research. Open to graduates from any discipline, this is New Zealand’s only Master of Project Management designed for broad professional backgrounds.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
It will take a total of 2 years
This course requires 18 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Apply advanced project management methodologies
Critically evaluate and apply project management standards (PMBOK, ISO 21500), methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid) and project lifecycles in diverse contexts.
Lead high-performing and inclusive teams
Employ advanced leadership theories, inclusive team development, and cultural competency (including Māori and Pacific perspectives) to manage diverse project teams.
Strategic alignment and organisational value creation
What You're Signing Up For
Step into project leadership with the University of Canterbury's fully online Master of Project Management. This programme blends strategic management, advanced research skills, and real-world application to prepare you for senior roles. Gain expertise in portfolio and programme management, leadership of high-performing diverse teams, advanced stakeholder engagement (including Māori and Pacific perspectives), procurement, AI, critical thinking, and business alignment. Exit pathways are available at postgraduate certificate and diploma levels. Complete a capstone project tailored to your interests, with options for PhD preparation.
Course Content
- Fundamentals of Project Management and Advanced Stakeholder Engagement (PMGT601)
- Inclusive Leadership and Team Development (PMGT604)
- Advanced Project Planning (PMGT602)
- Managing Project Execution and Closeout (PMGT603)
- Critical and Systems Thinking in the Age of AI (PMGT605)
- Strategic Project Management and Business Alignment (PMGT606)
- Project Procurement, Negotiation and Contract Management (PMGT607)
- Elective course (dependent on cohort offering)
- Practical Inquiry (PMGT608) OR Research Methods (PMGT609)
- Capstone Project: Work-based (PMGT679) OR Research-based (PMGT680)
What you need to know first
A completed NZ bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a B average at 300-level (or equivalent)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Project Management
Business
Technology
Construction
Consulting
Future employment opportunities might be
Project Manager
Programme Manager