Develop skills from practitioners at the forefront of the project management field, drawing on real world case studies across the globe.
Master of Project Management
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Package Offer
International students who do not meet the admission requirements for the Master of Project Management, but are eligible for the Graduate Certificate in Project Management will be issued with a package offer for both courses. The total duration to complete both the Graduate Certificate in Project Management and the Master of Project Management as a package is 1.5 years.
Commonwealth Supported Places
There are a limited number of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available in this course, which are competitive and awarded based on merit. To be considered for a CSP, applicants must:
- Indicate their interest in a CSP on their application.
- Apply on time in line with CSP deadlines (it is recommended applicants apply early as applications are assessed progressively).
Eligible applicants must accept their offer by the lapse date to retain their place. For application deadlines and information, please refer to Postgraduate courses with Commonwealth Supported Places.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Students entering the UTS Master of Project Management (C04006) from the UTS Graduate Diploma in Construction Management (C06126) are granted 48cp of RPL.
Targeted at both new and experienced project managers, this Master of Project Management course at UTS is ideal for professionals seeking to advance their careers across various sectors, including IT, construction, and health. Choose this course for its comprehensive curriculum that blends foundational knowledge with practical skills, tailored to your career aspirations through elective specialisations in business, construction, data science, or property development.
Distinguished by its PMI, RICS, and AIPM accreditations, UTS's program stands out as the first course in Australia to receive PMI's Global Accreditation. The course aligns with industry certification standards, ensuring relevance and recognition.
You will gain a robust understanding of project management's role in strategic delivery and business enhancement. The course hones your skills in leadership, communication, and critical analysis, preparing you to adapt and excel in dynamic project environments.
Learning is interactive and hands-on, facilitated through intensive block workshops that simulate real-world projects. You'll benefit from the expertise of leading academics and industry professionals, ensuring your education is grounded in the latest research and practices.
By completing this course, you will emerge as a reflective practitioner, equipped with the competencies necessary for effective project management and the capacity for lifelong learning and responsible practice.
Students in the Master of Project Management complete foundation subjects and then select from a range of advanced project management electives. Students may focus all electives on extending their project management expertise, or may elect to complete a specialist sub-major in one of four disciplines:
- Business
- Construction
- Data Science
- Property Development
UTS’s Master of Project Management is accredited by the Project Management Institute (PMI), the Royal Society of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), and is endorsed by the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM). It is the first Australian program to be accredited by PMI’s Global Accreditation Centre. The foundation subjects are compatible with the structures used by the PMI and Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) to certify practitioners.
UTS delivers most of the postgraduate project management subjects in intensive block workshops. These workshops offer an immersive experience where students work with their peers in a team-based, simulated project environment.
UTS academics are at the forefront of project management research internationally. This breadth of knowledge ensures that students have access to leading-edge thinking applied in both project-specific and organisational contexts. Teaching staff and specialist guest lecturers have extensive industry experience and knowledge of current trends in project management practice.
Graduates of the UTS Master of Project Management possess a detailed understanding of the role of project management in delivering organisational strategy and improving business productivity and profitability.
With UTS, the Master of Project Management may also be studied as a combined degree incorporating property development, the UTS Master of Property Development and Project Management
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Course aims
The UTS Master of Project Management aims to equip graduates with the skills and attributes required for professional project management practice and leadership. The foundation of the course provides project management knowledge that students build upon to customise their learning to suit their background and career goals. The course aims to develop students as reflective project management practitioners with the ability to adapt and improve practice. The communication, leadership and interpersonal abilities that are crucial for managing projects successfully are emphasised throughout the course. In addition, the course aims to develop skills in academic literacy and enquiry, critical analysis, and systems thinking to develop graduates who are lifelong learners and responsible practitioners.
Study plan
To view the study plan please visit the UTS Handbook.Course fees
For relevant fee information, please choose from the following:
Local student
In most cases, UTS offers domestic students entry to postgraduate courses on a fee paying basis.
Tuition fees are charged:
- based on the particular course in which you are enrolled
- based on the number of credit points in which you are enrolled
- at the rates set for the current year and revised annually
Fees for future year(s) published in the online calculator, whilst unlikely to change, are estimates only. UTS makes every effort to provide up to date future year(s) fee estimates and to limit any changes, however, UTS reserves the right to vary fees for future year(s) at any time.
Tuition fees can be found in the online calculator.
A small number of postgraduate courses offer government subsidised Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). Find out whether there are CSPs available in this course by visiting our postgraduate fees page.
In addition to tuition fees, students are required to pay a Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). The purchase of textbooks and other course materials may also result in additional costs.
UTS Alumni save 10%: alumni.uts.edu.au/advantage
International student
Tuition fees for international postgraduate coursework students can be found using fees search.
Tuition fees must be paid in advance each session and are subject to annual increase. Fees for future year(s) published in fees search, whilst unlikely to change, are estimates only. UTS makes every effort to provide up to date future year(s) fee estimates and to limit any changes, however, UTS reserves the right to vary fees for future year(s) at any time.
For this course, the cost per credit point for 2025 is $838. The total credit points are 72.
All international students should familiarise themselves with the following documents:
- Protocol on refund of fees for international students - contains the refund of fees information for international students.
- Tuition Protection Service - designed to ensure that students receive the tuition they have paid for
In addition to tuition fees, students may be required to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). Textbooks and other course materials will also result in additional costs.
UTS Alumni save 10%: alumni.uts.edu.au/advantage
For further information on costs related to your study at UTS, visit the international students' fees information page.
Careers
Graduates of the UTS Master of Project Management gain high rates of employment and top salaries. They are in strong demand by industry due to their professional preparation and ability to merge theory with practice to improve project performance. The Master of Project Management’s focus on leadership, program management and governance enhances the employability of graduates at senior levels in local and international industries, including banking and finance, construction and engineering, event management, government, health and IT.
Course structure
To view the course structure please visit the UTS Handbook.Additional information
Course duration
The course is offered on a one-and-a-half-year, full-time or three-year, part-time basis. Because the intensive workshops are widely spaced throughout the year, many students choose to accelerate the part-time master's program and complete it within two years.
On campus - BlockAdmission requirements
To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.
Applicants must have one of the following:
- Completed UTS Graduate Certificate in Project Management, UTS Graduate Diploma in Project Management, or UTS Graduate Diploma in Construction Management
OR
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent AND A minimum of 1 year full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant professional experience.
Applicants who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for C11005 Graduate Certificate in Project Management.
Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application
For applicants who need to demonstrate work experience:
- Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of service in one of the following formats:
- A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer
- A completed 'UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer
- A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only)
- An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business
- A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses)
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International studentsVisa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.
Applicants must have one of the following:
- Completed UTS Graduate Certificate in Project Management, UTS Graduate Diploma in Project Management, or UTS Graduate Diploma in Construction Management
OR
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent AND A minimum of 1 year full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant professional experience AND An interest in the course and demonstrated understanding of the opportunities present in Project Management
Applicants who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for C11005 Graduate Certificate in Project Management.
Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application
For applicants who need to demonstrate work experience:
- Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of service in one of the following formats:
- A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer
- A completed 'UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer
- A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only)
- An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business
- A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses)
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
Inherent requirements
Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential for successfully completing a course at UTS. You can find the inherent requirements for your course via the inherent requirements directory.
Recognition of prior learning
Exemptions of up to 24 credit points may be given for equivalent prior learning. Applicants with a four-year degree in a related field of study may be given up to 24 credit points of exemptions.
Articulation with UTS courses
This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Certificate in Project Management (C11005), the Graduate Diploma in Project Management (C07004) and the Master of Project Management. Each stage is self-contained and can be undertaken through part-time or full-time study.
The graduate diploma is offered as an exit point for students who do not wish to go on to complete the master's degree but who otherwise finish with 48 credit points. Direct entry to the graduate diploma is not available.
Articulation from the graduate certificate to the Master of Project Management is allowed with the approval of the course director.
Scholarships and prizes
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- ARC Linkage Project in digital-twin driven prognostics for the mining industry
- Crescent Leadership Scholarship
- Developing a governance model for reef and fisheries governance in SE Asia
- Ericsson Technology Scholarship
- International Research Training Program Scholarship (IRTP)
- Mentoring of Women in Engineering and IT Scholarship
- RACE for 2030 CRC Industry PhD Scholarship
- Rosemary Johnston HDR Scholarship
- Scape Accommodation Scholarship
- Supporting sustainable and equitable coral reef and fisheries governance in SE Asia
- Telstra Enterprise Certitude Scholarship
- The Wonderful, Fluorescent, Massive World of Tiny Invisible Things: Creating Transformative Science Stories for Children. A collaboration between science and the creative arts.
- Thrive: Next Generation Graduates - PhD – Social Science and Policy
- UTS Diploma to Degree Pathway Scholarship
- UTS Housing Resident Networker Scholarship
- UTS Scholarship for European Undergraduate Students
- UTS-Vietnam Government Project 89 PhD Scholarship
- Wikipedia and Australian history and events
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- Australia Awards Scholarships (Australian Government Scholarships)
- UTS Academic Excellence International Scholarship
- UTS Academic Merit International Scholarship
- UTS Academic Merit International Scholarship – South Asia
- UTS Chinese Postgraduate Tuition Fee Scholarship
- UTS MACC Postgraduate Scholarship
- UTS Study Abroad Excellence Scholarship
- UTS Vice-Chancellor’s International Postgraduate Coursework Scholarship
For all domestic students
Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students
Prizes and awards
For Design, Architecture and Building students
- Andrew and Lina Gullotta UTS Community Pharmacy Award
- Aqua Nine and DeAúrora UTS Good Manufacturing Practice Prize
- Business Deans Merit List (Postgraduate)
- Chartered Institute of Building Australasia Prize
- CommBank & Telstra UTS Best Venture Prize
- Concrete Masonry Association of Australia Award
- Dame Mary Gilmore Memorial Prize in Journalism
- Durbach Block Jaggers Architects Drawing Prize
- Engineering (Management) Postgraduate Achievement Prize
- Engineering (Technical) Postgraduate Achievement Prize
- Gareth Ivory Memorial Prize in Journalism
- Guy Morrison Prize for Excellence
- Henry Davis York Prize
- Industrial Relations Society of NSW Prize for Excellence in Industrial Relations Undergraduate Study
- Information Technology Postgraduate Achievement Prize
- Lance Jolly Prize
- Martin Hill Property Development Feasibility Prize
- Object: Australian Design Centre Mentoring Prize
- Orthoptics Australia Prize
- Pharmaceutical Defence Limited Prize
- Pharmaceutical Society of Australia Prize for Excellence in Pharmacy
- PMI Project Management Prize
- PMI Project Management Student Prize
- Property Council of Australia Property Development Prize
- RICS Project Management Prize
- RICS Property Development Prize
- Seidler Global Climate Studio Program Prize
- SHPA NSW Branch Prize for Excellence in Clinical Practice
- Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts Award for Achievement in Adult Education
- Teachers Mutual Bank Rural Student Placement Prize
- The BioCeuticals Prize for Good Manufacturing Practice
- The Carla Zampatti Foundation Design Award
- The Complementary Medicine Group (CMG) for Good Manufacturing Practice Prize
- The iNova Pharmaceuticals Prize for Good Manufacturing Practice
- The Star Combo Pharma Prize for Good Manufacturing Practice
- The Webstercare Prize for Good Manufacturing Practice
- Tracey Brunstrom & Hammond Project Management Prize
- Trevor Buchner Design Prize
- UTS Anthology Writing Prize
- Zonta Club of Sydney Inc Prize for the Woman MBA Graduate of the Year
Professional recognition
The UTS Master of Project Management is accredited by the Project Management Institute's (PMI) Global Accreditation Centre for Project Management Education Programs (GAC) and the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). The Master of Project Management is also endorsed by the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM).
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Information for international students
Find out about support services, the Australian education system, accommodation and more to help you get the most out of your study at UTS.
Domestic students
Before you apply
Here are a few important things for you to check out before you apply:
- session dates
- admission requirements for postgraduate coursework at UTS
- required levels of English proficiency for the course you’re interested in.
- recognition of prior learning guidelines if you’ve undertaken previous study that might be credited towards your course at UTS.
How to apply
Domestic applicants can apply via UTS Student Portal.
Intake
July Session 2025
Spring Session 2025
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Orientation for Main Calendar Autumn Session
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Last day to be admitted to a course or enrol in (add) subjects for Main Calendar, Health UG Calendar, Education UG + PG Calendar Health Extended Teaching Calendar Autumn Session 2025
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Postgraduate applications close for Spring Session 2025
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Orientation for Main Calendar Spring Session
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Main Calendar Spring Session 2025 commences
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Last day to be admitted to a course or enrol in (add) subjects for Main Calendar, Health UG Calendar, Health Extended Teaching Calendar Spring Session 2025
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DECEMBER 2025
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Orientation for Main Calendar Summer Session 2025
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JANUARY 2026
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Postgraduate applications close for Main Calendar Autumn Session 2026
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Need more information?
Scholarships, prizes and awards
Scholarships
For Design, Architecture and Building students
- ARC Linkage Project in digital-twin driven prognostics for the mining industry
- Crescent Leadership Scholarship
- Developing a governance model for reef and fisheries governance in SE Asia
- Ericsson Technology Scholarship
- International Research Training Program Scholarship (IRTP)
- Mentoring of Women in Engineering and IT Scholarship
- RACE for 2030 CRC Industry PhD Scholarship
- Rosemary Johnston HDR Scholarship
- Scape Accommodation Scholarship
- Supporting sustainable and equitable coral reef and fisheries governance in SE Asia
- Telstra Enterprise Certitude Scholarship
- The Wonderful, Fluorescent, Massive World of Tiny Invisible Things: Creating Transformative Science Stories for Children. A collaboration between science and the creative arts.
- Thrive: Next Generation Graduates - PhD – Social Science and Policy
- UTS Diploma to Degree Pathway Scholarship
- UTS Housing Resident Networker Scholarship
- UTS Scholarship for European Undergraduate Students
- UTS-Vietnam Government Project 89 PhD Scholarship
- Wikipedia and Australian history and events
Only for international students
- Australia Awards Scholarships (Australian Government Scholarships)
- UTS Academic Excellence International Scholarship
- UTS Academic Merit International Scholarship
- UTS Academic Merit International Scholarship – South Asia
- UTS Chinese Postgraduate Tuition Fee Scholarship
- UTS MACC Postgraduate Scholarship
- UTS Study Abroad Excellence Scholarship
- UTS Vice-Chancellor’s International Postgraduate Coursework Scholarship
For all domestic students
Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students
Prizes and awards
For Design, Architecture and Building students
- Andrew and Lina Gullotta UTS Community Pharmacy Award
- Aqua Nine and DeAúrora UTS Good Manufacturing Practice Prize
- Business Deans Merit List (Postgraduate)
- Chartered Institute of Building Australasia Prize
- CommBank & Telstra UTS Best Venture Prize
- Concrete Masonry Association of Australia Award
- Dame Mary Gilmore Memorial Prize in Journalism
- Durbach Block Jaggers Architects Drawing Prize
- Engineering (Management) Postgraduate Achievement Prize
- Engineering (Technical) Postgraduate Achievement Prize
- Gareth Ivory Memorial Prize in Journalism
- Guy Morrison Prize for Excellence
- Henry Davis York Prize
- Industrial Relations Society of NSW Prize for Excellence in Industrial Relations Undergraduate Study
- Information Technology Postgraduate Achievement Prize
- Lance Jolly Prize
- Martin Hill Property Development Feasibility Prize
- Object: Australian Design Centre Mentoring Prize
- Orthoptics Australia Prize
- Pharmaceutical Defence Limited Prize
- Pharmaceutical Society of Australia Prize for Excellence in Pharmacy
- PMI Project Management Prize
- PMI Project Management Student Prize
- Property Council of Australia Property Development Prize
- RICS Project Management Prize
- RICS Property Development Prize
- Seidler Global Climate Studio Program Prize
- SHPA NSW Branch Prize for Excellence in Clinical Practice
- Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts Award for Achievement in Adult Education
- Teachers Mutual Bank Rural Student Placement Prize
- The BioCeuticals Prize for Good Manufacturing Practice
- The Carla Zampatti Foundation Design Award
- The Complementary Medicine Group (CMG) for Good Manufacturing Practice Prize
- The iNova Pharmaceuticals Prize for Good Manufacturing Practice
- The Star Combo Pharma Prize for Good Manufacturing Practice
- The Webstercare Prize for Good Manufacturing Practice
- Tracey Brunstrom & Hammond Project Management Prize
- Trevor Buchner Design Prize
- UTS Anthology Writing Prize
- Zonta Club of Sydney Inc Prize for the Woman MBA Graduate of the Year
International students
Before you apply
Here are a few important things for you to check out before you apply:
- session dates
- admission requirements for postgraduate coursework at UTS
- required levels of English proficiency for the course you’re interested in.
- recognition of prior learning guidelines if you’ve undertaken previous study that might be credited towards your course at UTS.
You can meet an international student advisor at one of our events worldwide to ask questions and submit an application.
Important dates
View the Academic year dates for information on session start and end dates, census dates, study vacation and exam periods.
Visit essential information for international students for the application closing dates.
How to apply
International applicants apply to study via UTS International.
Intake
Spring Session 2025
Need more information?
Scholarships, prizes and awards
Scholarships
For Design, Architecture and Building students
- ARC Linkage Project in digital-twin driven prognostics for the mining industry
- Crescent Leadership Scholarship
- Developing a governance model for reef and fisheries governance in SE Asia
- Ericsson Technology Scholarship
- International Research Training Program Scholarship (IRTP)
- Mentoring of Women in Engineering and IT Scholarship
- RACE for 2030 CRC Industry PhD Scholarship
- Rosemary Johnston HDR Scholarship
- Scape Accommodation Scholarship
- Supporting sustainable and equitable coral reef and fisheries governance in SE Asia
- Telstra Enterprise Certitude Scholarship
- The Wonderful, Fluorescent, Massive World of Tiny Invisible Things: Creating Transformative Science Stories for Children. A collaboration between science and the creative arts.
- Thrive: Next Generation Graduates - PhD – Social Science and Policy
- UTS Diploma to Degree Pathway Scholarship
- UTS Housing Resident Networker Scholarship
- UTS Scholarship for European Undergraduate Students
- UTS-Vietnam Government Project 89 PhD Scholarship
- Wikipedia and Australian history and events
Only for international students
- Australia Awards Scholarships (Australian Government Scholarships)
- UTS Academic Excellence International Scholarship
- UTS Academic Merit International Scholarship
- UTS Academic Merit International Scholarship – South Asia
- UTS Chinese Postgraduate Tuition Fee Scholarship
- UTS MACC Postgraduate Scholarship
- UTS Study Abroad Excellence Scholarship
- UTS Vice-Chancellor’s International Postgraduate Coursework Scholarship
For all domestic students
Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students
Prizes and awards
For Design, Architecture and Building students
- Andrew and Lina Gullotta UTS Community Pharmacy Award
- Aqua Nine and DeAúrora UTS Good Manufacturing Practice Prize
- Business Deans Merit List (Postgraduate)
- Chartered Institute of Building Australasia Prize
- CommBank & Telstra UTS Best Venture Prize
- Concrete Masonry Association of Australia Award
- Dame Mary Gilmore Memorial Prize in Journalism
- Durbach Block Jaggers Architects Drawing Prize
- Engineering (Management) Postgraduate Achievement Prize
- Engineering (Technical) Postgraduate Achievement Prize
- Gareth Ivory Memorial Prize in Journalism
- Guy Morrison Prize for Excellence
- Henry Davis York Prize
- Industrial Relations Society of NSW Prize for Excellence in Industrial Relations Undergraduate Study
- Information Technology Postgraduate Achievement Prize
- Lance Jolly Prize
- Martin Hill Property Development Feasibility Prize
- Object: Australian Design Centre Mentoring Prize
- Orthoptics Australia Prize
- Pharmaceutical Defence Limited Prize
- Pharmaceutical Society of Australia Prize for Excellence in Pharmacy
- PMI Project Management Prize
- PMI Project Management Student Prize
- Property Council of Australia Property Development Prize
- RICS Project Management Prize
- RICS Property Development Prize
- Seidler Global Climate Studio Program Prize
- SHPA NSW Branch Prize for Excellence in Clinical Practice
- Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts Award for Achievement in Adult Education
- Teachers Mutual Bank Rural Student Placement Prize
- The BioCeuticals Prize for Good Manufacturing Practice
- The Carla Zampatti Foundation Design Award
- The Complementary Medicine Group (CMG) for Good Manufacturing Practice Prize
- The iNova Pharmaceuticals Prize for Good Manufacturing Practice
- The Star Combo Pharma Prize for Good Manufacturing Practice
- The Webstercare Prize for Good Manufacturing Practice
- Tracey Brunstrom & Hammond Project Management Prize
- Trevor Buchner Design Prize
- UTS Anthology Writing Prize
- Zonta Club of Sydney Inc Prize for the Woman MBA Graduate of the Year