Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice (Project Management)

Degree Level Postgraduate

Years

Australian students

Start Date
February
July

Campus
Mawson Lakes

Duration
1 year(s) full-time

Program Code
LGPP

SATAC Code
4GD075 (Internal)

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Fees
Commonwealth Supported

Entry requirements

Applicants should hold a completed Bachelors degree, or equivalent qualification from a recognised higher education institution.

In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation form the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.

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This program is under review and is not currently having intakes.

Aim

This program aims to provide flexible opportunities for students to enhance their graduate professional practice skills and readiness for professional employment together with extended core knowledge in their chosen field.

Content & Structure

Students complete 18 units of core courses and 18 units of specialisation electives.

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What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
CORE COURSES
Compulsory Courses (9 units) - select 9 units from the following courses:
Academic Skills for IT Professionals	INFS 5073	4.5	Note(s): 1
Principles of Project Management	BUSS 5142	4.5	Note(s): 4
Core Electives - select 9 units from the following courses:
People, Organisations and Leadership	BUSS 5114	4.5
Learning in the Workplace 1	EDUC 4190	4.5	Note(s): 2
Learning in the Workplace 2	EDUC 4191	4.5	Note(s): 2
Learning in the Workplace Project	EDUC 4192	9	Note(s): 2
Principles of Systems Engineering	EEET 4052	4.5
Professional Practice Guided Study	ENGG 5007	4.5
Technology Innovation and Principles of R&D Management	MFET 5025	4.5
SPECIALISATION COURSES
Select 18 units from the following Project Management specialisation:
Project Risk Management	BUSS 5070	4.5	Note(s): 4
Procurement and Contract Management	BUSS 5143	4.5	Note(s): 4
Project Control Methods	BUSS 5163	4.5	Note(s): 4
Project Leadership and Teams	BUSS 5102	4.5	Note(s): 4

Rules & notes

Notes

1. Students who already possess the skills developed in this course can apply for exemption and substitute another course with the approval of the Program Director.

2. Enrolments in these courses are subject to availability of placements and satisfactory supervisory arrangements.

3. Students may substitute alternative specialisation courses with the approval of the Program Director.

4. This specialisation provides a pathway for subsequent entry to the Master of Project Management (IMPJ).