Course summary
The Graduate Certificate in Project Management is designed for professionals across all sectors who wish to develop their skills in project management. Students develop an understanding of the principles behind project management, and of time, change, risk and procurement issues, exploring common obstacles and developing a problem-solving attitude that can be applied to their future management endeavours.
This course is also a pathway to further postgraduate study. Graduates receive up to four units of credit towards the Master of Project Management.
The Graduate Certificate in Project Management is designed for professionals across all sectors who wish to develop their skills in project management. Students develop an understanding of the principles behind project management, and of time, change, risk and procurement issues, exploring common obstacles and developing a problem-solving attitude that can be applied to their future management endeavours.
This course is also a pathway to further postgraduate study. Graduates receive up to four units of credit towards the Master of Project Management.
Core units include project management principles; quality control and risk; planning and contract management.
Course Learning Outcome |
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Demonstrate well-developed cognitive, technical, and creative skills to independently evaluate and critically analyse information, and solve problems, in Project management through adaptable and responsible practise. |
Demonstrate well-developed cognitive, technical, and creative skills to independently evaluate and critically analyse information, and solve problems, in Project management through adaptable and responsible practise. |
Demonstrate well-developed judgement, regarding ethical practices, within a Project Management context. |
Demonstrate well-developed theoretical and technical knowledge in the field of Project Management and apply this to real-world situation. |
Demonstrate autonomous, self-managed learning through reflective practice, and well developed skills to locate, evaluate, manage and apply information in the field of project management. |
Demonstrate well developed communication and collaboration skills, with individuals and teams to achieve project outcomes. |
Demonstrate cultural competence in local, Australia-wide and global settings, specifically as they apply to the practice of project management. |
Course overview
Course code
1008400
Course abbreviation
GradCertProjMgt
Credit points
48
Equivalent units
4
Duration
8 months part-time
Duration
8 months full-time
Availability details
Domestic
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SCU Online | Summer Term | N/A | N/A |
Fee information
International
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SCU Online | Summer Term | N/A | N/A |
Course requirements
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
To be eligible to receive the Graduate Certificate in Project Management students must complete the equivalent of 4 units (48 credit points), comprising:
- 1 core unit (12 credit points): and
- 3 equivalent elective units (36 credit points).
A candidate in the Graduate Certificate of Project Management who has completed the requirements for the Graduate Certificate of Project Management may elect to articulate to a Graduate Diploma of Project Management or Master of Project Management.
Schedule of units
Course progressions
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment
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