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Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice (Project Management)

Degree Level Postgraduate

Years

International students

Start date
February
July

Campus
Mawson Lakes

Duration
1 year(s) full-time

Program Code
LGPP

Fees
AUD$ 26,500 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2013

English Language Requirements

IELTS total [6.5]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]

Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
066997D

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.
English language entry requirements
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 from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.
English language test
- IELTS total [6.5]
- IELTS reading [6.0]
- IELTS writing [6.0]
Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)
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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.

What courses you'll study

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