Objective
The Graduate Diploma in Project Management is a formally accredited and recognised graduate award conforming to the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). It is project oriented and competency based; promoting the acquisition of advanced project and program development and management expertise within a wide range of contexts and applications.
This course is designed to broaden the skills already gained in relevant undergraduate programs and or in the Graduate Certificate in Project Management course, and impart further specialisation in the discipline of project management as well as enhancement of professional skills and attitude in this field.
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Course Structure
The Graduate Diploma in Project Management has the following 4 core units plus either SBM1104 (for Strategic Management, (SM) major) or SB1204 (for Quantitative Management (QM) major) as the Secondary Core plus one Elective unit.
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Core Units
The inclusion of the secondary core and elective unit of study in the GradDipPM is aimed at providing an opportunity for the acquisition of in-depth understanding in specific areas of project management of interest to individual student. These include:
As noted, the inclusion of the 2 additional advanced units of study in the GradDipPM is in line with the objectives of the GradDipPM, i.e. to broaden the theoretical knowledge and academic abilities already gained in the GradCertPM and impart further specialisation in the discipline of project management as well as enhancement of professional skills and attitude in this field.
GradDipPM can be completed in 2 semesters, full time. However, the number of units undertaken in each semester can be varied to suit individuals, subject to the total duration of candidature not exceeding 3 years (6 semesters) and subject to other conditions as advised at the time of enrolment. The part time mode is not available to international students on a student visa.
All credit points gained as part of the Graduate Certificate in Project Management will count towards the Graduate Diploma requirements provided that the candidate does not exit the program (students may transfer their enrolments subject to conditions advised at the time of transfer).
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Entry Requirements
Admission to the Graduate Diploma course requires a bachelor degree (or equivalent) in an applicable discipline, (e.g. science, IT, software, construction, engineering, architecture, economics, commerce, planning, etc.). Candidates without a bachelor degree may be admitted to the GradDipPM candidature subject to achieving at least Credit Average result (65% WAM) in the units of study undertaken as part of their Graduate Certificate course.
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