Master of Communication/Master of Project Management

Gain a professional recognised qualification

The Master of Communication/ Master of Project Management at Bond University, equips graduates with a flexible skill set and multidisciplinary knowledge. By undertaking a combined degree, graduates can expand their career opportunities and gain a qualification that is recognised in the Australian project management industry.

Become immersed in the Gold Coast culture and graduate sooner with Bond’s accelerated degrees!

Professional Recognition

The Master of Project Management is accredited by RICS, PMI and AIPM. This allows graduates to differentiate themselves within the industry.

Intensive mode delivery

In addition to becoming knowledgeable in both communication and project management, students will learn through intensive mode delivery. This delivery method allows participants to receive 40 hours of combined lectures, discussion groups, case studies and workshops during contact hours per subject. International students are required to be on campus every week.

Key features

Learn via intensive mode delivery and gain professional accreditation
Become knowledgeable in both communication and project management
Learn from nationally and internationally recognised academics

About the program

The combined Masters degree in Communications and Project Management enables students interested in a career in corporate communications, public relations and strategic and cultural communication to acquire expertise in the planning, implementation and management of projects and programs. The addition of project and program management skills enables graduates to access more strategic positions in their organisation and to be responsible for overseeing new initiatives involving the management of scope, time, cost and risk. Communications is also a key competency of project and program management, and it is therefore possible that students pursuing a project management career might wish to obtain a combined degree with communication. Students graduate with a Master of Communication and a Master of Project Management upon completion. Graduates of this combined degree are internationally recognised by the Project Management Institute (PMI). Show less

Mode	On Campus
Duration	6 semesters (2 years)
Starting semesters	January 2020 May 2020 September 2020 January 2021 May 2021 September 2021 January 2022 May 2022 September 2022
Program type	Masters Coursework
Study area	Architecture and Built Environment, Communication and Creative Media
Program code	HD-24032
CRICOS code	088315J
Credit for prior study	For more details on applying for credit, please contact the Student Business Centre: [email protected]

Structure and subjects

View the Master of Communication/Master of Project Management - Program Structure and Sequencing

You must complete all of the following subjects:

Research Methods in Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMR71-100)
Epistemology and Theory of Knowledge (HUMR71-110)
Relational Communication (COMN71-104)
Strategic Organisational Communication & Leadership (COMN71-105)
Public Relations Masterclass (PUBR71-102)
Social Media: Risks and Opportunities (COMN71-102)
Human Communication Theory (COMN71-103)
Advertising Masterclass (ADVT71-102)
Principles of Project Management (SSUD71-103)
Project Finance and Procurement (SSUD71-111)
Project Resource Planning (SSUD71-403)
Risk Management (SDIM71-201)
Project Portfolio and Program Management (SSUD71-305)
Expert Witness and Dispute Resolution (SDCM71-323)

In addition, you must choose one (1) of the following suites of subjects for your dissertation/portfolio:

Major Dissertation/Portfolio A (20 credit points) (HUMR72-701)
Major Dissertation/Portfolio B (20 credit points) (HUMR72-702)

Minor Dissertation/Portfolio A (HUMR71-705)
Minor Dissertation/Portfolio B (HUMR71-706)
Plus two (2) elective subjects from the Faculty of Society & Design list of available postgraduate subjects.(COMN71-710 Communication Internship and Portfolio and further Minor Dissertation/Portfolio subjects are available as elective subject options).

Program fees

The below fees are based on an average per semester cost, fees may vary based on which subjects are selected and the number of subjects enrolled in for each semester:

2020 fees: $13,170 per semester (based on 3 subjects per semester)
2021 fees: $13,785 per semester (based on 3 subjects per semester)

Price may vary depending on elective discipline choice.

When considering the fees associated with your studies, keep in mind that Bond’s accelerated schedule means you can finish your degree sooner and be out in the workforce up to a year earlier than if you went to another university.

This time saving also represents a substantial reduction in accommodation and living costs, plus a full year of extra earnings.

Find out your financing options and other living costs to consider.

Admission criteria

Academic entry requirements

Completion of an Australian Qualifications Framework Level 7 Bachelor degree in a field cognate to the proposed degree.

Please contact the Office of Future Students for further information.

English language proficiency requirements

As tuition is delivered in English, all students will be required to provide documented evidence of the required level of proficiency in the English language. Read more detailed information on English language proficiency requirements for university study.

Credit for prior study

Subject credits may be awarded for previous studies. To apply for credits, you will need to submit academic transcripts including detailed subject outlines/course descriptions for each relevant subject and/or certified copies of testamurs to the Office of Future Students. Please refer to how to apply for credit for more information

Key dates

Bond University calendar

How to apply

In order to apply for study at Bond University, you will need to complete the online application form. To find out more about the application process please refer to how to apply.