Bachelor of Applied Science (Project Management)

4 years full-time

Learning and teaching

You will attend lectures, tutorials, workshops and site visits. The program structure is reasonably flexible. After first year you can discuss part-time study options with your program director.

RMIT offers a variety of learning and teaching approaches including lectures, seminars, studios, workshops, presentations, group discussions and syndicate work. These are primarily in English.

You will have access to the Learning Hub and other online and digital resources through the myRMIT student portal.

Ongoing assessment throughout the semester includes examinations, essays, reports, oral classes, presentations, group projects, research projects, laboratory projects and practical assignments.

Program structure

Year 1

You'll be introduced to project management in the construction and property industries, providing the context for the following 3 years. You will learn basic project management skills and gain an understanding of how buildings and assets are created, their different types and how they are acquired.

Year 2

You will study project management processes and techniques in greater depth, learning how to plan, cost and schedule projects. Building broader skills in areas like law, economics and leadership will equip you to become an industry leader.

Year 3

Year 3 broadens your focus beyond construction and looks at project management in other domains, building core project management knowledge and skills. You will gain a deeper understanding of how to manage complex projects.

Year 4

The theme of your final year is ‘moving to practice', preparing you to be industry ready. You will gain advanced skills and insights into the latest trends in industry. A feature is a practical project where skills and knowledge developed in the degree are applied to a realistic simulated project.

The following program structure(s) is an example of what students are currently studying in this program.

Industry professionals and experts regularly teach and provide feedback on your work under the University's work-integrated learning policy.

The ‘Employer of Choice' Program provides work-related learning to students and produces industry-ready graduates.

RMIT University is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional or vocational practice.

Graduates can undertake various roles like:

• costing and managing projects in industries like engineering, architecture, manufacturing, education, real estate, finance, government and IT
• project managing a major event
• developing and releasing a new product
• implementing new standards or practices into organisations
• developing new technologies
• managing alliance programs with strategic partners.

Professional recognition and accreditation

This program is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), which is recognised worldwide.

We are seeking professional accreditation from the Project Management Institute (PMI), a USA-based institution with offices around the world.

Students have the option to study overseas for a semester as an exchange or Study Abroad student. Past students have studied in America and Europe.

You must meet the University entry requirements for this type of program.

Program entry requirements

Prerequisites

Current Year 12 prerequisite units 1 and 2 - two units (any combination) Mathematics (any) OR units 3 and 4: Mathematics (any).

Units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or at least 25 in any other English.

Selection tasks

Form: Non-Year 12 applicants must submit a statement as part of their direct application if they want other information to be considered. Applicants should include their reasons for wanting to study the program and details of any relevant work or other experience.

1. Check program entry requirements and confirm you're eligible.

2. Check and complete the selection tasks (if applicable) by the relevant closing date - these tasks are listed in the program entry requirements.

3. Check the table below for how to apply.

4. Apply using the appropriate method by the closing date.

Application method

Equity access

If circumstances have interrupted or disadvantaged your access to education, RMIT offers equity access schemes that allow selection officers to give applicants extra consideration, which may improve your prospects of studying at RMIT.

Tuition fees vary according to program and are adjusted annually.

In a Commonwealth supported place (CSP) your tuition fee is shared between you and the Commonwealth Government - if you meet the eligibility criteria.

Fee assistance

As a Commonwealth supported student, you may be able to either:

• pay all or part of your student contribution up front and receive a 10% discount, or
• defer your tuition fees through the HECS-HELP loan scheme.

RMIT awards more than 2000 scholarships every year to recognise academic achievement and assist students from a variety of backgrounds. Learn more about RMIT Scholarships.

Other fees

In addition to tuition fees you will also pay the Student services and amenities fee (SSAF). You may be able to defer the fee through the SA-HELP loan scheme.

There may be other additional expenses and administrative fees associated with your studies.

Graduates of the following programs are eligible for exemptions:

• Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
• Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural).

Read more about gaining credit for previous study or experience.

Learn more about pathways or if you are eligible for credit transfer and recognition of prior learning.

Property, Constr & Proj Mgt

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