This page provides information on what subject credits are available for Project Management, available for enrolment from 2023.
IT Masters and CSU work to ensure that students receive as much recognition for their studies and knowledge as is possible. A maximum of 50% credit can be given for any course’s subjects (due to Australian government regulations). Credit can be given on the basis of:
- Post Graduate Study
This is assessed on application – when you apply you will need to provide detailed information on your previous study. Completed subjects just need to match at least 80% of the content of the subject you are applying for credit for and completed in the last 10 years.
- Free Short Courses
Successful completion of 3 or more relevant IT Masters short courses will give you one industry elective subject credit. Please fill out our simple form to find out if you are eligible.
- Credit for Experience
The Australian Computer Society (ACS) offer certifications based on your existing work experience. These certifications can count as credit for IT Masters elective subjects.
- For 2 subjects of credit: ACS Certified Professional OR ACS Certified Cyber Security Professional
- For 1 subject of credit: ACS Certified Technologist OR ACS Certified Cyber Security Technologist
The maximum possible credits for ACS certifications towards the Masters is 2. As there is only one industry elective subject on the Graduate Certificate only credit can be awarded, but the further credit can be awarded on moving to the Masters. Read more here.
- Industry Certifications
IT Masters and CSU recognise a large range of relevant industry certifications for credit – check the tables below for the most common certifications, or complete our eligibility form for a personalised assessment.
You’ll need at least one of the listed certifications to get credit for the subject, unless specified otherwise. If you’ve earned an industry certification that is listed below but not assigned to a subject, we can likely award credit for it, but will need to assess how your certifications fit with the subjects you want to study. Fill out an eligibility form to help find the best way to get the credit you’re after and meet your study objectives.
Credit Table
| SUBJECT CREDITED | CREDIT REQUIREMENTS |
| Core Subjects | |
| MGI511 Project Management Fundamentals |
|
| MGI512 The Project Lifecycle |
|
| Elective Industry Subjects | |
| ITE518 Agile Project Management |
|
| MGI518 Program and Portfolio Management |
|
| MGI530 Business Analysis Foundation |
|
IT Masters recognises that many applicants have completed industry certifications that do not correspond with subjects that we run. These are referred to as unspecified credits. Certifications not on this list will be assessed upon application or upon request for current students.
Some industry certifications for these unspecified credits require more study and demonstration of knowledge and therefore offer more credit Level 1 certifications give you credit for one subject, Level 2 certifications give you credit for two subjects, and Level 3 certifications give you credit for three subjects.
Level 1 Certifications (1 subject credit for 1 industry elective subject)
- APMG Change Management Practitioner
- APMG Managing Successful Programmes – Practitioner (MSP)
- Australian Marketing Institute Certified Practising Marketer (CPM)
- AXELOS M_o_R Practitioner Risk Management
- AXELOS P30 Registered Practitioner
- CompTIA Project+
- Project Management Institute Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)
- Both Planit iSQI Certified Agile Tester and Scrum Master Accredited Certification (iSQI & SMAC)
- Both ISTQB Foundation Certificate and ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst Certificate (ISTQB)
Level 2 Certifications (2 subject credits for 2 industry elective subjects)
- British Computer Society Chartered IT Professional (CITP)
Credit Table
| SUBJECT CREDITED | CREDIT REQUIREMENTS |
| Core Subjects | |
| MGI511 Project Management Fundamentals |
|
| MGI512 The Project Lifecycle |
|
| Elective Industry Subjects | |
| ITE518 Agile Project Management |
|
| MGI518 Program and Portfolio Management |
|
| MGI530 Business Analysis Foundation |
|
IT Masters recognises that many applicants have completed industry certifications that do not correspond with subjects that we run. These are referred to as unspecified credits. Certifications not on this list will be assessed upon application or upon request for current students.
Some industry certifications for these unspecified credits require more study and demonstration of knowledge and therefore offer more credit Level 1 certifications give you credit for one subject, Level 2 certifications give you credit for two subjects, and Level 3 certifications give you credit for three subjects.
Level 1 Certifications (1 subject credit for 1 industry elective subject)
- APMG Change Management Practitioner
- Australian Marketing Institute Certified Practising Marketer (CPM)
- AXELOS M_o_R Practitioner Risk Management
- AXELOS P30 Registered Practitioner
- CompTIA Project+
- Project Management Institute Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)
- Both Planit iSQI Certified Agile Tester and Scrum Master Accredited Certification (iSQI & SMAC)
- Both ISTQB Foundation Certificate and ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst Certificate (ISTQB)
Level 2 Certifications (2 subject credits for 2 industry elective subjects)
- British Computer Society Chartered IT Professional (CITP)
Credit Table
| SUBJECT CREDITED | CREDIT REQUIREMENTS |
| Core Subjects | |
| MGI511 Project Management Fundamentals |
|
| Elective Industry Subjects | |
| MGI512 The Project Lifecycle |
|
IT Masters recognises that many applicants have completed industry certifications that do not correspond with subjects that we run. These are referred to as unspecified credits. Certifications not on this list will be assessed upon application or upon request for current students.
Some industry certifications for these unspecified credits require more study and demonstration of knowledge and therefore offer more credit Level 1 certifications give you credit for one subject, Level 2 certifications give you credit for two subjects, and Level 3 certifications give you credit for three subjects.
Level 1 Certifications (1 subject credit for 1 industry elective subject)
- APMG Change Management Practitioner
- Australian Marketing Institute Certified Practising Marketer (CPM)
- AXELOS M_o_R Practitioner Risk Management
- AXELOS P30 Registered Practitioner
- CompTIA Project+
- Project Management Institute Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)
- Both Planit iSQI Certified Agile Tester and Scrum Master Accredited Certification (iSQI & SMAC)
- Both ISTQB Foundation Certificate and ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst Certificate (ISTQB)
Level 2 Certifications (2 subject credits for 2 industry elective subjects)
- British Computer Society Chartered IT Professional (CITP)
Note: These credit maps are for students commencing in 2023.
If you are a current student who enrolled in 2022 or earlier please contact us to receive customised credit information.
