Charles Sturt University
Graduate Diploma of Project Management
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
- Course Type: Graduate Diploma
Advance your project management expertise through industry best practices, project planning, stakeholder engagement and risk management for managing substantial projects.
Course overview
The Graduate Diploma of Project Management from Charles Sturt University develops advanced project management and communication skills for professionals managing substantial projects. The course explores key areas including risk management, stakeholder engagement, project planning, the project lifecycle and managing people, while strengthening the ability to apply project management knowledge in professional practice.
Delivered online, you can complete the course in one year full time or two years part time. You will explore industry best practices aligned with the latest PMI® Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) while developing knowledge in professional communication, forecasting and risk assessment. Elective subjects provide opportunities to tailor your studies in areas such as project leadership, program and portfolio management, business analysis or agile project management. The course also prepares you for recognised project management certifications.
Upon successful completion, you will be eligible to apply for admission to the Master of Project Management, with credit for applicable subjects.
Key facts
24th May, 2027
12th July, 2027
30th August, 2027
15th November, 2027
What you will 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.
To earn the Graduate Diploma of Project Management, you must successfully complete units totalling 64 credit points, as detailed below. Unless otherwise noted, each course is worth 8 credit points.
- Human Resource Management
- Project Management Fundamentals
- The Project Lifecycle
- Professional Communications
- Contemporary Management
- Forecasting and Risk Assessment
Entry requirements
Academic 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 requirements
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
You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help reduce the number of units you need to study to finish your course. Contact the university for more information.
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
Indicative annual fee in 2026: $34,960 (Full-fee paying place)
Indicative annual fees are based on your first year of study.
A student’s annual fee may vary by:
- The number of units studied.
- 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.