Graduate Diploma in Project Management

Degree Level Postgraduate

Years

Australian students

Start Date
February
July

Campus
City East

Duration
1 year(s) full-time

Program Code
IGBP

SATAC Code
4GD001 (Internal)

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Fees
Commonwealth Supported

Entry requirements
Applicants should normally have:
An undergraduate degree, a Graduate Certificate in Project Management or a recognised equivalent qualification.

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Aim

This program provides motivated graduates from diverse disciplinary backgrounds with an advanced understanding of international best practice in project management adopted by many government and industry sectors worldwide.

Content & Structure

The program requires the completion of eight 4.5 unit courses making a total of 36 units. Courses are listed in the program schedule below.

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Principles of Project Management	BUSS 5142	4.5	Note(s): 1
Project Risk Management	BUSS 5070	4.5	Note(s): 1
Procurement and Contract Management	BUSS 5143	4.5
Project Governance and Ethics	BUSS 5387	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Project Control Methods	BUSS 5163	4.5	Note(s): 1
Project Leadership and Teams	BUSS 5102	4.5	Note(s): 1
Economic, Social and Environmental Analysis	BUSS 5328	4.5
Strategy in Project Organisations	BUSS 5146	4.5

Rules & notes

Notes

1. This is one of four courses that teach project management fundamentals. These courses should be undertaken at the first opportunity.

2. The program is available on either a full-time or part-time basis. However, note that international students will only have the full-time option.

3. Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Project Management program or an equivalent program will receive credit, subject to approval from the Program Director.

Professional accreditation and recognition

UniSA's project management qualifications are endorsed by the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM), the longest-serving body for project management in Australia