Graduate Diploma in Project Management

Course highlights:

1. Project Management: Successfully manage people and resources to complete projects in a results-driven environment.
2. Leadership Skills: Become a leader with a proficient skill-set and the ability to communicate effectively, using sound management strategies to ensure people work to the best of their ability to achieve project-specific goals.
3. Problem-Solving: Solve problems with ingenuity and a solid foundation in the real-life application of project management theory.
4. Collaboration and Communication: Effective collaboration means flexible leadership: learn to collaborate and allocate resources in a collaborative environment to achieve project-related targets.

What is the Graduate Diploma in Project Management?

The Graduate Diploma in Project Management is a fully online postgraduate qualification that teaches you how to plan, lead and deliver complex projects across industries.

You’ll build expertise in risk management, resource planning, stakeholder communication and strategic decision-making. You’ll also learn how to manage budgets, coordinate teams, support organisational change and achieve business objectives through effective project delivery.

Throughout the course, you’ll strengthen your problem-solving capabilities and learn how to design and communicate innovative solutions to a range of audiences in complex organisational environments.

This qualification is designed for experienced professionals looking to take on senior roles managing large-scale projects and driving strategic outcomes within organisations.

How you’ll study

• The Graduate Diploma in Project Management runs across three Teaching Periods per year.
• Expected study load is between 10-12.5 hours per unit, per week.
• Set your own study pace by taking one or more units per Teaching Period.
• You’ll have 24/7 access to your online classroom, discussion boards, and learning content.
• Learning is delivered through interactive materials, including videos, quizzes, podcasts, diagrams, and written content.

Recommended study pattern

To be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Project Management you must complete 8 units in total made up of:

Foundatinal units

Strategic Project Management (INF70005)

Project Management for Innovative Outcomes (PRM60002)

The Risk Management Spectrum (PRM60003)

Operations Management (SCM60001)

Core Units

Leading Complex Projects (PRM70002)

Project Governance and Resource Management (PRM80002)

Core Unit Options

You must complete two (2) of the following:

Accounting Systems and Reporting (ACC60008)

Economics (ECO80001)

Opportunity Discovery (ENT60006)

Future Fit Innovation (ENT60011)

Designing for Change (FST80008)

Behaviour in Organisations (HRM60016)

Emerging Technology (INF60019)

Technology & Innovation Immersion (INF60020)

Corporations and Contract Law (LAW60003)

Law for Entrepreneurs (LAW60007)

Sustainable Value Creation (MGT70008)

Business Strategy (MGT80002)

Leadership for Innovation (ORG80008)

Sustainable Strategy & Leadership Immersion (MGT80006)

Customer Experience Management (MKT70021)

Award requirements

To qualify for the award of Graduate Diploma in Project Management students must complete eight (8) units of study comprising:

• Six [6] core units of study (75 credit points)
• Two [2] units from the elective list (25 credit points).

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Indicative total fee $35,016

The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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To gain entry into this course, applicants must have one of the following:

• A recognised bachelor’s degree in a related discipline; or
• A recognised bachelor’s degree in any discipline PLUS a minimum of two years equivalent full-time relevant professional experience; or
• A completed Graduate Certificate in Project Management.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Speak to a Course Consultant about applying for RPL.