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.

Upskill your project management abilities

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. You will also learn how to 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 and dealing with complex business problems. It also covers supporting organisational change and responding to ethical issues.

Our Graduate Diploma of Project Management (GD-PM) comprises 100 credit points of the AIPM-endorsed Master of Project Management.

With over 10,000 members, the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) is Australia’s leading body for project management, recognised by businesses, industries, and government for its role in promoting and advancing project management professionalism.

Recommended study pattern

Students must complete 6 core units and 2 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 - choose 2 of the following:

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:

• 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 $33,600

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 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.