Graduate Diploma in Project Management (Contract 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
4GD117 (Internal)

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Mode
On-campus

Fees
Commonwealth Supported

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission an applicant must hold:
- a completed Bachelor degree from a recognised higher education institution; OR
- a completed Graduate Certificate in Project Management program, or Graduate Certificate in Contract Management program, or a related discipline.
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Aim

This program aims to provide graduates from diverse disciplinary backgrounds with an advanced understanding of international best practice in project and contract 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.

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What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Principles of Project Management	BUSS 5142	4.5	Rule(s): 1
Project Risk Management	BUSS 5070	4.5	Rule(s): 1
Procurement and Contract Management	BUSS 5143	4.5
Construction Contract Management: Procurement, Payment & Time	BUIL 5042	4.5
Second Semester (Study Periods 4, 5 and 6)
Project Control Methods	BUSS 5163	4.5	Rule(s): 1
Project Leadership and Teams	BUSS 5102	4.5	Rule(s): 1
Construction Contract Management: Performance, Quality & Disputes	BUIL 5043	4.5
Choose one of the following:
Sustainability in Project Management	BUSS 5328	4.5
Negotiation	BUSS 5355	4.5
Project Governance and Ethics	BUSS 5387	4.5
Portfolio and Program Management	BUSS 5405	4.5
Managing Complexity in Projects	BUSS 5404	4.5
Project Management in Professional Practice	BUSS 5406	4.5
Masters Research Theory and Practice	ENGG 5020	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

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

2. Students intending to progress from the Graduate Diploma to the Master of Project and Program Management (Contract Management) must complete course Masters Research Theory and Practice (ENGG 5020).

Notes

1. 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.