Graduate Diploma of Project Management

Project Management

Successfully manage people and resources in order to complete projects in a results-driven environment.

Leadership

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.

Problem-solving

Solve problems with ingenuity and a solid foundation in the real-life application of project management theory.

Collaboration

Effective collaboration necessitates flexible leadership – learn to collaborate and allocate resources in a collaborative environment in order to achieve project-related targets.

Project Manager

Take a leadership role not just in project planning, but delivering the exciting results. You'll be part of every process, from ideation to execution.

Business Analyst

In this dynamic role, you'll use data analytics to assess processes, determine requirements and deliver data-driven recommendations and reports to key stakeholders.

IT Project Manager

Methodically plan the scope and direction of IT projects, ensuring they reach completion in a timely fashion.

Marketing Project Manager

Oversee the marketing team in their pursuit of project-related goals, using a variety of marketing techniques.

Professional recognition

Our graduates receive certification into the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM).

Higher education

To gain entry into this course, applicants must meet the following entry criteria:

A recognised bachelor degree in a related discipline

OR

A recognised bachelor degree in any discipline PLUS a minimum of two years equivalent full-time relevant professional experience

OR

A Graduate Certificate of 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.

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.

Recommended Study Pattern

Students must complete 6 core units and choose 2 of the following electives.

Core units

Strategic Project Management (INF70005)

Project Management for Innovative Outcomes (PRM60002)

The Risk Management Spectrum (PRM60003)

Operations Management (SCM60001)

Leading Complex Projects (PRM70002)

Project Governance and Resource Management (PRM80002)

Electives

Accounting Systems and Reporting (ACC60008)

Economics (ECO80001)

Opportunity Discovery (ENT60006)

Corporate Financial Management (FIN80005)

Designing for Change (FST80008)

Behaviour in Organisations (HRM60016)

Leading Innovation in the Workforce (MGT60044)

Business Strategy (MGT80002)

Leadership for Innovation (ORG80008)

Marketing Management (MKT60010)

Corporations and Contract Law (LAW60003)

Contemporary Issues in Business Analysis (INF80014)

Award Requirements

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

• 6 core units (75 credit points)
• 2 units from the elective list (25 credit points)