Why Study / Key Benefits

This programme is designed for students who want advanced project-management expertise that can be applied to complex, high-value projects across different industries and international business environments.

Key benefits include:

• Development of advanced project-management knowledge and practical skills.
• Coverage of resource management, risk management, business analysis and strategy.
• International Business specialisation with opportunities to undertake an international internship or business innovation study tour.
• Exposure to international business practices in Europe, America or Asia through relevant study-tour options.
• Development of communication, teamwork, digital and technical literacy, problem-solving, planning, organisation, leadership and stakeholder-management skills.
• Opportunities to connect project management with international business, supply chains, workplace diversity, trade and investment and global business cultures.
• The programme is associated with AACSB accreditation and the Australian Institute of Project Management.

Programme Structure and Subjects / Topics

The programme consists of foundation, core and International Business specialisation units.

Foundation units:

• Business Information Systems – INF60007 – 12.5 credit points
• Governing Technology for Business Environments – INF80042 – 12.5 credit points
• Business Sustainability and Social Impact – MGT60042 – 12.5 credit points
• Future Management Skills – MGT60043 – 12.5 credit points

Core units:

• Strategic Project Management – INF70005 – 12.5 credit points
• Project Management for Innovative Outcomes – PRM60002 – 12.5 credit points
• The Risk Management Spectrum – PRM60003 – 12.5 credit points
• Operations Management – SCM60001 – 12.5 credit points
• Leading Complex Projects – PRM70002 – 12.5 credit points
• Project Governance and Resource Management – PRM80002 – 12.5 credit points
• Enterprise Project – PRM80001 – 12.5 credit points
• Six Sigma Lean Green Belt – SCM60002 – 12.5 credit points.

International Business specialisation options listed by Swinburne include:

• Business Innovation in Europe Study Tour – BUS70013 – 12.5 credit points
• Business Innovation in America Study Tour – BUS70014 – 12.5 credit points
• Business Innovation in Asia Study Tour – BUS70015 – 12.5 credit points
• Managing Workplace Diversity and Inclusion – HRM70012 – 12.5 credit points
• International Trade and Investment – INB60003
• Global Business Cultures: Advanced Theories and Practices – INB60004
• International Internship – MFP80002
• International Internship – Extended – MFP80004
• Supply Chain Management – SCM60003 – 12.5 credit points
• Business Internship Project – BUS80027 – 12.5 credit points
• Business Internship Project Extended – BUS80028 – 25 credit points. 

Disciplines / Specialisation

The selected specialisation is International Business.

It focuses on understanding and applying business concepts in an international environment, with opportunities involving:

• International trade and investment
• Global business cultures
• International workplace diversity
• International supply chains
• International internships
• Business innovation study tours
• International business projects.

Programme Highlights

Key programme features include:

• 200-credit-point master's qualification.
• International Business specialisation.
• International study-tour opportunities in Europe, America and Asia.
• International internship options.
• Project management, risk, operations and governance training.
• Business information systems and technology-related foundation knowledge.
• Sustainability and social-impact content.
• Six Sigma Lean Green Belt.
• Leadership and stakeholder-management development.
• AACSB accreditation.
• Professional connection with the Australian Institute of Project Management and Vative.

Career Outcomes

Swinburne identifies potential project-management career directions including:

• Project Assistant
• Project Officer
• Project Coordinator
• Project Associate
• Consultant
• Delivery Lead
• Delivery Director
• Project Manager
• Project Director
• Programme Manager
• Programme Director
• Project Management Office Manager
• PMO Head/Director
• Product Manager
• Business Analyst
• Agile Coach
• Scrum Master
• Facilitator.

Latest Updates / Special Requirements

A significant current point to check before application is course status. Swinburne's general Master of Project Management page currently displays a notice saying the course has been discontinued and is closed for new enrolments, while the dedicated International Business specialisation page remains publicly available and contains course information and the 2026 fee structure.

Because of this apparent discrepancy, prospective international students should obtain confirmation of new-enrolment availability from Swinburne/IPU before relying on the programme for a new application.

Other important requirements:

• Relevant professional experience must be documented where it is being used for admission.
• Credit transfer and RPL are assessed individually.
• Previous experience used as the basis for admission cannot subsequently be used again to claim additional credit on the same basis.
• International students in Australia on Student visas must study full-time and on campus.

International Student Visa Requirements

International students intending to study this programme in Australia will generally require an Australian Student visa (subclass 500), subject to their individual circumstances.

Key requirements and conditions include:

• Hold a valid Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for the eligible course.
• Meet the Department of Home Affairs requirements for the Student visa.
• Meet the Genuine Student requirement.
• Meet applicable health and character requirements.
• Provide evidence of financial capacity where required.
• Maintain appropriate Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).
• Comply with the conditions attached to the visa.
• Maintain the required course enrolment and study arrangements.