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Project Management is a distinct professional discipline, having its own body of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques. It involves managing a project from inception to completion and the successful attainment of the project objectives. It provides the opportunity to gain the understanding, knowledge and skills necessary for performing the role of project manager. This degree adopts a generic approach to project management and is applicable to any project in industries such as construction, engineering, education, health, commerce, information technology and research and development.

Apply the principles, concepts and methodologies of project management. Gain the skills necessary to become a valued project manager in a range of industries such as construction, engineering, education, health, commerce, IT and research

Graduate Certificate in Project Management

The Graduate Certificate in Project Management from Southern Cross University is for professionals across all sectors to develop practical project management skills. 
Students will study the principles underpinning project management, including risk, control, planning, implementation, evaluation, collaboration and systems analysis.  
The degree is endorsed by the Australian Institute of Project Management. You can study 100% online, and complete your qualification in as little as eight months, part-time, making it a great choice for those balancing work, life and study.

Fill your business toolkit with knowledge on risk, control, planning, implementation, evaluation, collaboration and systems analysis. Stand out in the workforce with an elective to complement your industry, such as accounting, engineering or health.

Gain new skills and a greater understanding of project management principles. Study the Graduate Diploma of Project Management online and you will learn to manage resources, identify and manage risk, and bring analysis and strategy to your project work in a broad range of industries.This qualification teaches you how to manage project teams, to optimise available resources and manage change. It brings new understanding to managing budgets and decodes organisational behaviour. You will develop your problem-solving skills and learn how to design and communicate innovative solutions to different audiences.Course work includes techniques for creating and communicating professional project plans, dealing with complex business problems, supporting organisational change and responding to ethical issues.Our graduates receive certification into the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM). AIPM is the premier body for project management in Australia, with over 10,000 members. It is recognised by Australian businesses, industries and government as the key promoter, developer and leader in project management professionalism.

Gain in-demand project management expertise and boost your career. You’ll study comprehensive project management principles plus business electives. Develop your soft skills in leadership, communication, and critical thinking. Get certified by AIPM.

Graduate Diploma of Project Management

If you are looking to upskill your project management abilities to take on large-scale or more challenging projects, consider the Graduate Certificate of Project Management.You will gain a foundation in project management theory, with a knowledge of both traditional and agile methodologies and how to apply them in real workplace contexts. The course will help you to build confidence and technical expertise, as well as developing greater capability to deal with the management challenges of complex projects.Coursework emphasises the value of clear communication and comprehensive planning, equipping you with a practical toolbox of skills and strategies that can be applied in diverse situations. You will develop the ability to anticipate complications ahead of time and devise creative solutions, informed by the particular aims and constraints of a project.Completing the Graduate Certificate of Project Management is also a pathway to further study and professional development with a Graduate Diploma of Project Management.

Upskill in project management and expand your professional expertise. Learn to see the big picture strategically, and also zoom in on risks in complex environments. Anticipate challenges. Work agile. Get ready to make project decisions with confidence.

Graduate Certificate of Project Management

Project Management is a distinct professional discipline, having its own body of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques. It involves managing a project from inception to completion and the successful attainment of the project objectives. This degree provides the opportunity to gain the understanding, knowledge and skills necessary for performing the role of project manager. It adopts a generic approach to project management and is applicable to any project in industries such as construction, engineering, education, health, commerce, information technology and research and development. Students have the option to select either the Research Stream or the Professional Stream for their final semester.

An in-depth exploration of project management that you can apply to any industry. Examine procurement, time management, risk, quality and portfolio management. Conduct research and write a dissertation, or work on your advanced professional skills.

Master of Science (Project Management)

Learn how to manage a project from inception to completion. Study procurement, cost and risk management and portfolio management. Graduates find work in construction, engineering, education, health, commerce, IT and research. 

Graduate Diploma in Project Management

Torrens University&#39;s Master of Global Project Management and Public Health blends leadership, project management, and public health skills. Learn from industry experts to address global health issues, policy, economics, programming, and evaluation challenges.Tailor your study to your lifestyle thanks to our innovative digital learning system, accessible from anywhere with 24/7 personalised support. With all your course materials online, and the option to study full or part time, on-campus, online or a blend of both it&#39;s all about flexibility.Course duration: 2 years (6 trimesters full time), or 4 years (12 trimesters part-time)

Build project management expertise to lead public health initiatives. You’ll gain the confidence to handle complex stakeholders and projects. And you’ll bolster your ability to manage health promotion and disease prevention strategies.

Master of Global Project Management and Master of Public Health

The online Graduate Diploma in Project Management from Southern Cross University is for professionals across all sectors looking to develop their practical project management skills. 
Study includes core subjects in project management, procurement, quality, contracts and planning. Choose from electives in global business, health management, organisational change, corporate governance, human resources management, stakeholder engagement, digital enterprise management and more. 
The diploma is endorsed by the Australian Institute of Project Management. 100% online, you can complete your qualification in as little as 16 months, part-time, making it a great choice for those balancing work, life and study.

Take the next step by furthering your knowledge in project management. Study procurement, quality, contracts and planning. Specialise in areas that will benefit your goals – including global business, organisational change, human resources and more.

Torrens University&#39;s Master of Global Project Management builds expertise in complex international project management. Covers industry standards, planning, budgeting, and execution. Benefit from hands-on learning in real industry environments with our vast network of partners. Graduate industry-ready and gain the in-demand skills in a wide variety of fields including IT, construction, manufacturing, healthcare, natural resources, education, commerce, and research and development. Tailor your study to your lifestyle thanks to our innovative digital learning system, accessible from anywhere with 24/7 personalised support. With all your course materials online, and the option to study full or part time, on-campus, online or a blend of both it&#39;s all about flexibility.Course duration: 1.5 years full time, part-time options available, 1 year accelerated

Get ready to run complex, international projects. You’ll develop an awareness of issues facing these cross-border works, including cultural and environmental barriers. Future-proof your career. Endorsed by the Australian Institute of Project Management.

Master of Global Project Management

Our MBA and Master in Global Project Management equip you for intricate leadership roles in global projects. Leverage our industry networks, learn from experts, gain invaluable insights, and build vital industry relationships.Tailor your study to your lifestyle thanks to our innovative digital learning system, accessible from anywhere with 24/7 personalised support. With all your course materials online, and the option to study full or part time, on-campus, online or a blend of both it&#39;s all about flexibility.Course duration: 2 years full time, part-time options available

Take a dual focus. You’ll build your skills leading people, teams and businesses. And, you’ll grow your confidence managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders. Back yourself with tools to create your own success.

Master of Business Administration and Master of Global Project Management

Construction Project Management

Project Management for Engineers

Project Management: Principles and Strategies

Project Management Overview

Program and Portfolio Management

Strategic Project Management for Sport and Events

Project and People

Managing Projects

Project Quality Management

Project Risk Management

This subject provides you with a specialised knowledge of project governance and associated ethical perspectives within a range of project management contexts.

Expand your understanding of the governance aspects of project management. Follow project documentation and communication guidelines. Keep the moral, ethical and legal considerations of project governance at the forefront of your mind.

Project Governance and Ethics

Analyse the concepts and theories of risk and uncertainty. Use tools and techniques to apply the project risk management processes of identification, analysis and treatment. Apply quantitative risk analysis techniques of sensitivity analysis and the Monte Carlo simulation. Review the concepts of bias, risk communication, risk attitude and opportunity management.
Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.
Find out more about the <a href="https://www.curtin.edu.au/students/essentials/rights/academic-integrity/aip/" target="_blank">Academic Integrity module</a>.

Make sense of the concepts of risk and uncertainty as they relate to managing projects in the workplace. Run the numbers using specialist software that helps you evaluate and measure risk. Develop a risk management plan for a real-life project.

Analyse time and schedule management within a project environment, and determine the best approaches for managing time on projects including traditional approaches typically used in capital projects and modern more adaptive time management practices found in Agile. Time scheduling through the use of Gantt charts network diagrams through the use of specialist software. Application of the time management process of scoping activities, estimating durations sequencing tasks, monitoring and reporting, and review contemporary processes such as of Critical Chain scheduling.Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.Find out more about the <a href="https://www.curtin.edu.au/students/essentials/rights/academic-integrity/aip/" target="_blank">Academic Integrity module</a>.

Uncover the problems that project management teams face when they don’t pay attention to time management. Focus on effective strategies such as activity sequencing. Juggle time constraints using Gantt charts and specialist software.

Project Time Management

This subject aims to provide you with the opportunity to apply expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills in a body of knowledge of project management to independently execute a significant research-based project or piece of scholarship.
This subject is the second of two subjects (MPM 9501 and MPM 9502) that culminate in a 9,000 word research project that demonstrates a high level of synthesis of concepts and prepares you for lifelong learning in pursuit of personal development and excellence in professional practice.
You will implement their pre-approved plan to investigate and report on special issues pertaining to a relevant research topic from within the area of Project Management, and within the context of a specialism of interest, if applicable.

Follow up your work in Masters Research Project Part A and complete your in-depth research project. Dig further into your chosen research area using qualitative and quantitative analysis methods. Recommend ways to address project management problems.

Masters Research Project Part B

This subject will provide you with the opportunity to apply expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills in a body of knowledge of project management to independently plan and execute a significant research-based project or piece of scholarship.
This subject is the first of two subjects (MPM 9501 and MPM 9502) that culminate in a 9,000 word research project that demonstrates a high level of synthesis of concepts and prepares the student for lifelong learning in pursuit of personal development and excellence in professional practice.
You will generate a plan to investigate and report on special issues pertaining to a relevant research topic from within the area of Project Management, and within the context of a specialism of interest, if applicable. You will undertake a comprehensive literature search and literature review in accordance with a research proposal prepared in the pre-requisite MPM 8501 subject. Projects which involve empirical research will need to apply for human research ethics approval as a pre-requisite for subsequently conducting the research in Masters Research Project Part B.

Begin an in-depth research project that will stretch across two subjects and 9,000 words.Show specialised project management knowledge. Develop a proposal and dive into the literature. Continue your exploration in Masters Research Project Part B.

Masters Research Project Part A

This subject provides you with an advanced understanding of complexity management as applied to projects including the additional complexities of applying professional project practices to international and global projects.

Find out how complexity management techniques can aid professional project development. Employ creative thinking when solving complex project problems. Understand the dimensions of project complexity. Research complexity management theories.

Managing Complexity in Projects

This subject provides you with an advanced understanding of a body of knowledge in respect to portfolio and program management as applied in professional practice.

Advance your knowledge of portfolios and of the managers who oversee them.Trace the ties between portfolios, programs, projects and organisational management. Enhance your one-on-one and team skills. Address program strategy and performance.

Portfolio and Program Management

This subject provides an overview of the important values, principles and key practices related to adopting and leveraging Agile ways of work to help optimise strategic organisational objectives and delivery projects in a fast-paced and dynamic business environment. Students will apply Agile business and project management theory to the adoption and application of Agile ways of work for prioritising value and delivering projects in an incremental, iterative and collaborative approach.﻿Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.Find out more about the <a href="https://www.curtin.edu.au/students/essentials/rights/academic-integrity/aip/" target="_blank">Academic Integrity module</a>.

Agile Management

This subject was previously known as Project Management Research 2.The development and completion of the research dissertation initiated in Project Management Research 1 under the direction of a supervisor. Production of literature, determination of research methodology, collection and analysis of data, production of findings and conclusions.Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.Find out more about the <a href="https://www.curtin.edu.au/students/essentials/rights/academic-integrity/aip/" target="_blank">Academic Integrity module</a>.

Further develop your project from Project Management Research 1. Find relating literature, decide on a research methodology, collect and analyse your data and draw your conclusion – all under the eyes of a supervisor. 

Project Management Dissertation

The application of knowledge, skills and tools learned from other units within the MSc (Project Management) program to a project. This entails the integrative management of scope, time, cost, quality, risk, communication, procurement, human resources and risk. Research skills are used to independently solve problems in an authentic professional environment.
Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.
Find out more about the <a href="https://www.curtin.edu.au/students/essentials/rights/academic-integrity/aip/" target="_blank">Academic Integrity module</a>.

Apply new-found skills in a project that requires you to consider scope, time, cost, quality, risk, communication, procurement and human resources. Showcase how you’ll solve real-life problems for the workplace.

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