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Graduate Diploma of Project Management

Graduate Diploma

This course builds on the graduate certificate curriculum, covering project quality, risk, procurement management, and managerial effectiveness. It prepares students for advanced project management roles and offers pathways to further studies.

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Diploma

Duration

1 year full-time

Course Code

GD-PROJM, 027213J

Study Mode

In person, Online

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

International Fees

$39,328 per year / $39,328 total

About this course

Overview

This course builds on the curriculum of the graduate certificate to include topics in project quality, risk and procurement management and managerial effectiveness.

You'll explore the application of quality management to projects, including planning, assurance, certification, audits, control, training, benchmarking and best practice. You will identify types of risks and learn risk analysis techniques. The function of contracting and procurement, and the acquisition process and contract administration are also examined.

You will also develop the skills effective managers use in order to carry out the people oriented tasks of management.

Upon successful completion of the graduate certificate, you may transfer to this graduate diploma and then subsequently enrol in the master degree.

Entry requirements

A bachelor degree from a recognised tertiary institution or a Graduate Certificate in Project Management.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

Writing: 6.0
Speaking: 6.0
Reading: 6.0
Listening: 6.0
Overall band score: 6.5

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

What you'll learn

describe and apply the principles, concepts, tools, techniques and processes of project management
think critically and reflectively to analyse project management problems and issues and generate practical effective solutions to facilitate project success
source, critically evaluate and synthesise information to support comprehension and decision making in a project environment
communicate effectively graphically, orally, and in writing, with academic, professional and community stakeholders
use appropriate technologies for the facilitation of project management processes
use a range of strategies that will enable continued learning
appreciate the cultural diversity of the wider community and its impacts on project management
conduct themselves in an ethical and professional manner; demonstrate skills in leadership,self-motivation and working in teams

Career pathways

Curtin's project management courses offer a broad approach to project management, so you can apply your learning to a wide range of industries, including construction, engineering, education, health, commerce, information technology, and research and development.
The teaching staff have an extensive range of professional experience in the field of project management, providing practical relevance to your learning.

Employment industries can include:

Commerce
Construction
Education
Engineering
Health
Information technology
Law
Marketing
Mining
Oil and gas
Public relations
Research and development.

Credit for prior study or work

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

How to apply

Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice

Curtin Perth
Curtin University Malaysia

Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. View our application deadlines page for further information.

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