Master of IT Project Management

Info Systems

A course by

AUT

Develop advanced skills in IT project management, focusing on agile software development and team leadership, with a strong industry-based research component.

NZ$12,903

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NZQA Level 9 Certification (120 Credits)

Study Level

Post Grad

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In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

City Campus, Auckland

It will take a total of 1 year

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Effectively manage agile IT projects

Gain skills in designing, implementing, and managing agile software development projects across all phases.

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Team facilitation and leadership

Develop expertise in IT project team facilitation and leadership within agile organisational settings.

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Portfolio and change management

Understand and apply IT project portfolio management techniques and lead change initiatives.

What You're Signing Up For

The Master of IT Project Management at AUT is designed for those seeking to advance their skills in designing, implementing, and managing agile software development projects through all phases of the lifecycle. The programme puts an emphasis on practical application, including collaboration with industry partners on real-world projects. Students learn agile project management concepts, IT team facilitation, portfolio management, change management, and have the opportunity to undertake an industry-based research project. The course is offered full-time over one year or part-time, at AUT's City Campus.

Course Content

  • ENSE986 Research Project (45 points)
  • ENSE880 Agile Information Technology Project Management
  • ENSE882 Team Facilitation for Information Technology Projects
  • ENSE883 IT Project Portfolios in Organisations
  • ENSE881 Digital Transformation and Change Management
  • Elective: COMP806 Software Architecture
  • Elective: INFS813 Information Technology Strategy and Policy

What you need to know first

Relevant four-year bachelor’s degree with a B grade average or higher, or equivalent

Relevant bachelor's degree with honours with a B grade average or higher, or equivalent

Relevant postgraduate diploma with a B grade average or higher, or equivalent

Relevant software engineering or IT project work experience approved by the dean or representative

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Information Technology

  • Software Development

  • Project Management

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • IT project manager

  • Agile project manager

  • Software project manager

  • Release manager

  • IT programme manager

  • Team facilitator

  • Change management professional