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Introduction to Project management

Study project management to take on an exciting new role in your industry. Learn how to communicate, motivate, think big picture, and organise the finest details.

Through Open Universities Australia, you can compare and enrol in online project management courses from leading universities. Build on your first qualification with a specialist postgraduate degree. Or upskill with a short course in an area like agile project management. When you choose this flexible online study path, you can work towards your future without missing a beat in your career. 

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Online project management subjects and short courses

University of Tasmania

UndergraduateTAS-ZAX106

Construction Project Management


100% online

No ATAR required. Start with a subject.

Starts 22 Jul 2024

Curtin University

PostgraduateCUR-PRM550

Project Risk Management


100% online

No ATAR required. Start with a subject.

Starts 27 Nov 2023, 27 May 2024, 25 Nov 2024

University of South Australia

UndergraduateUSA-ENGG2005

Project Management for Engineers


100% online

No ATAR required. Start with a subject.

Starts 08 Jan 2024

University of New England

100% online

No ATAR required. Start with a subject.

Online project management degrees

Curtin University

Become a valued and efficient project manager

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


100% online

6 months full time or part time equivalent

Southern Cross University

Endorsed by the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM)

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.


100% online

Edith Cowan University

UndergraduateECU-COM-DEG

Bachelor of Commerce

Combine essential business skills with a commerce specialisation

A job-ready course created in consultation with industry, delivered by academics with industry backgrounds. Tailor your degree to suit your career goals with majors including accounting, HRM, management, marketing, sports business, and tourism. 


Online & on-campus

3 years full time or part time equivalent

Swinburne University of Technology

PostgraduateSWI-PMT-GDI

Graduate Diploma of Project Management

Deep project management knowledge and real-world skills

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.


100% online

1 year full time or part time equivalent

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