Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
16 months part-time
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Location
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Placements
No
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ATAR
NA
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Inherent Requirements
No
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score 6.5
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
GradDipProjMgt
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Course code
1108400
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Credit points
96
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Equivalent units
8
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Indicative Fee
Overview
The Graduate Diploma of Project Management is designed for business professionals who wish to develop their skills in project management. The course develops core knowledge in planning, quality, risk management, procurement and program management and allows students to focus on their area of interest through a wide range of elective subjects.
The course is a pathway to further postgraduate study. Graduates receive up to eight units of credit towards the Southern Cross University Master of Project Management.
Course Learning Outcome |
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GA1: Intellectual rigour Demonstrate advanced cognitive, technical and creative skills to independently evaluate and critically analyse information, and solve complex problems, in project management through adaptable and responsible practise. |
GA2: Creativity Demonstrate advanced cognitive, technical and creative skills to independently evaluate and critically analyse information, and solve complex problems, in project management through adaptable and responsible practise. |
GA3: Ethical practice Demonstrate advanced judgement within ethical framework(s), aligned with the project management environment, when undertaking projects in research, social and professional settings. |
GA4: Knowledge of a discipline Demonstrate advanced theoretical and technical knowledge in Project Management and apply this to real-world situations. |
GA5: Lifelong learning Demonstrate autonomous, self-managed learning through reflective practice, and advanced skills to locate, evaluate, manage and apply information in the field of project management. |
GA6: Communication and social skills Demonstrate advanced communication and collaboration skills, in working with and managing individuals and teams to achieve project outcomes. |
GA7: Cultural competence Demonstrate cultural competence in local, Australia-wide and global settings, specifically as they apply to contemporary realities and protocols in project management practice. |
Students complete core units in project management, procurement, quality, contracts and planning and select from a large range of electives including global business, health management, organisational change, corporate governance, human resources management, stakeholder engagement, digital enterprise management and more.
Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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SCU Online | Summer Term , Term 1 , Term 2 , Term 3 , Term 4 , Term 5 | N/A | N/A |
Career Outcomes
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Course requirements
To be eligible to receive the Graduate Diploma of Project Management students must complete the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points) comprising:
Entry requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
Language requirements
To be eligible to receive the Graduate Diploma of Project Management students must complete the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points) comprising:
Course structure
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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Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award |
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PROJ5002 | Project Management Principles |
Summer Term
Term1,2,3,4,5
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PROJ5003 | Project Management: Initiation and Planning |
Summer Term
Term2,4
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12 | ||||||||||
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PROJ5007 | Introduction to Agile Project Management |
Term1,3,5
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PROJ6001 | Project Management: Quality, Control and Risk |
Term1,4
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PROJ6003 | Leading and Managing Projects |
Term2
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PROJ6005 | Project Procurement and Contract Management |
Term3
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PROJ6006 | Portfolio and Program Management |
Term5
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PROJ5003 | Project Management: Initiation and Planning | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PROJ5007 | Introduction to Agile Project Management | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PROJ6001 | Project Management: Quality, Control and Risk | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PROJ6003 | Leading and Managing Projects | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PROJ6005 | Project Procurement and Contract Management | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PROJ6006 | Portfolio and Program Management | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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