Curtin University

Graduate Diploma of Project Management

  • Delivery: Online
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 12 months
  • Course Type: Graduate Diploma

Study online to gain the skills and confidence needed to become a successful project manager and team leader.

Course overview

This course builds on the graduate certificate curriculum and includes project quality, risk and procurement management and managerial effectiveness topics. You’ll explore applying 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 functions of contracting and procurement, the acquisition process and contract administration are also examined. You will also develop the skills effective managers use to carry out people-oriented management tasks. Upon completing the graduate certificate, you may transfer to this graduate diploma and subsequently enrol in the master's degree.

Key facts

Delivery
Online
Course Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
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Can be studied part time
12 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $3,519.25
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The estimated per-unit fee is calculated using the annual average first-year fee. It is based on a full-time study load of 8 units (200 credits) per year.
Intake
Units
8
Fees
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What you will study

To complete the Graduate Diploma of Project Management, you must complete 200 credit points.

Core units

  • Project and People
  • Project Management Overview
  • Project Cost Management
  • Project Planning and Schedule Management
  • Project Procurement Management
  • Project Risk Management
  • Program and Portfolio Management

Electives

Complete 25 credit points from the following:

  • Agile Management (25 credit points)
  • Design and Built Environment Research Methods (25 credit points)

Entry requirements

You must have one of the following:

  • A Bachelor's degree from a recognised tertiary institution.
  • A Graduate Certificate in Project Management.

English language requirements

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

  • IELTS - Writing 6.0
  • Speaking 6.0
  • Reading 6.0
  • Listening 6.0
  • Overall bans score 6.5.

You may demonstrate English proficiency using other tests. Please get in touch with the university for complete details.

Recognition of Prior Learning

You may be able to get credit for your course based on prior formal, non-formal or informal learning. To apply, you will need to provide supporting documentation outlined by the university. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

Employment industries can include:

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

Learning outcomes

  • 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.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative 2025 first-year fee: $28,154 (domestic full-fee paying place).

All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 100 credit points (normally four units) per semester or 200 credit points (normally eight units) per year.

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.