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Bachelor of Project Management

This degree teaches how to plan, coordinate and deliver projects in any industry.

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How long it takes
2 to 4 years
full time
Entry ATAR
From 51.15
Lowest offered at RMIT University, 2026
How you can study
On campus
Taught by
4 providers
4 states and territories

Is this course right for you?

What the Bachelor of Project Management asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

It helps to have

  • an interest in planning and organising work
  • good communication skills with different people
  • a practical approach to solving problems
  • patience and attention to detail

Before you start

Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.

Bachelor or Graduate Certificate?

The Bachelor of Project Management is a bachelor degree, while the Graduate Certificate in Project Management is a graduate certificate.

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Where this course can take you

No job needs this course on its own, but it can help with the work below.

Jobs a degree can help with

None of these jobs needs a set qualification.

  • Implementation Manager

    Implementation managers take a new system or process from signed contract through to the point where staff are using it day to day.

    Median pay$111,800 (estimate)

  • IT Project Manager

    IT project managers plan and run technology projects, keeping scope, budget and timeline aligned so the business ends up with a working system.

    Median pay$172,100

  • Program Manager

    Program managers coordinate a group of related projects so that together they deliver a single business outcome.

    Median pay$111,800 (estimate)

  • Project Administrator

    Project administrators keep a project's schedule, budget and paperwork in order so the project manager and the team can focus on delivery.

    Median pay$110,800

  • Project Coordinator

    A project coordinator keeps a project's schedule, budget and records current, so the team makes decisions on information that is still accurate.

    Median pay$110,800

  • Project Manager

    Project managers plan a defined piece of work, coordinate the people doing it and stay accountable until it is delivered.

    Median pay$110,800

  • Scrum Master

    A scrum master guides an Agile software team through its sprints, facilitating the regular meetings and clearing the obstacles that slow the work down.

    Median pay$111,800 (estimate)

    In demand

Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.

Where you can study this course

There are 4 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

What you’ll learn

The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Project Management.

  • Project planning and delivery
  • Project communication
  • Project analytics
  • Managing risk and conflict
  • Legal aspects of projects

Questions to ask before you enrol

Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.

  1. When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
  2. What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
  3. Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
  4. Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?

Questions people ask

Do I need experience or other qualifications first?

Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check with the provider you choose.

How is it different from Graduate Certificate in Project Management?

The Bachelor of Project Management is a bachelor degree, while the Graduate Certificate in Project Management is a graduate certificate.

How is it different from Diploma of Project Management?

The Bachelor of Project Management is a bachelor degree, while the Diploma of Project Management is a diploma.

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