Charles Sturt University
Graduate Diploma of Project Management
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
- Course Type: Graduate Diploma
Discover how to implement industry best practices from the latest PMI® Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)® to effectively manage projects in varied environments.
Course overview
Ideal for professionals from diverse backgrounds, this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to manage complex projects. Delivered online, this project management course enables you to apply your learning and insight in real-time, immediately impacting your workplace. You can study online from anywhere worldwide, allowing you to update your qualifications while continuing to work. You can also speed up your study pace to meet your changing professional and personal commitments. Various educational technologies support our subjects, from video lectures to online simulations.
Entry to the Graduate Diploma of Project Management is available to those with relevant professional work experience. The graduate diploma can be a pathway to the Master of Project Management. Those with relevant industry certifications will also be given credit.
Key facts
What will you study
To complete the Graduate Diploma of Applied Business, you must complete 64 credit points. This consists of 48 credit points for compulsory coursework and 16 for elective coursework.
Compulsory coursework:
- Human Resource Management
- Project Management Fundamentals
- The Project Lifecycle
- Professional Communications
- Contemporary Management
- Forecasting and Risk Assessment
Entry requirements
Applicants will generally be required to have an undergraduate degree from a recognised Australian tertiary institution or a qualification deemed to be equivalent. However, applicants with other academic and/or professional qualifications acceptable to the University will be considered.
English Language Proficiency
For postgraduate coursework courses, applicants must have obtained an Academic IELTS within the last two years with:
- A minimum overall score of 6.0.
- No individual score below 6.0.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Your previous studies can be acknowledged as credit towards your postgraduate studies, provided that they meet the relevant course requirements.
If you receive an offer of enrolment and you’ve undertaken prior learning, you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning. The procedure is governed by the university Recognition of Prior Learning policy. Contact the university for more details.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate and apply knowledge of current and emerging trends in the management discipline, including the areas of human resource management, organisational behaviour, risk assessment, managing a project and strategic practice
- Critically evaluate contemporary management and project management theories in the context of professional practice
- Effectively communicate concepts and solutions in a project management environment
- Prepare for an international industry certification in project management
- Employ research skills that apply to the project management discipline in a professional context
Career outcomes
The Graduate Diploma of Project Management is designed to prepare you for a wide range of roles across the industry, including:
- Project Manager
- Project Director
- Business Analyst
- Change Management Analyst
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated 2025 first-year fee: $32,400 (domestic full-fee paying place).
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Student fees shown are subject to change.
Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.