Edith Cowan University

Graduate Diploma of Project Management (Accelerated)

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

Enhance project management skills with a broader strategic perspective.

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Course overview

Build your fundamental project management knowledge and gain advanced expertise with ECU’s online Graduate Diploma of Project Management. Learn to maximise the impact of strategic projects and graduate with in-demand skills in agile methodologies, program management and cost management.

This degree is an excellent option for professionals who want to enhance their fundamental skills in project management and learn to apply the latest methodologies. Whether you already have a background in project management or want to begin a new career in this dynamic field, studying with ECU will empower you with the skills you need to succeed.

Upon completing your graduate diploma, you can continue your education to gain your Master of Project Management by studying six additional units.

Key facts

Delivery
Online
Course Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
12 months (Part time)
Price Per Unit
From $5,070
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Total fee based on completing all six units.
Intake
January, 2026
March, 2026
May, 2026
July, 2026
September, 2025
November, 2025
Units
6
Fees
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What you will study

To complete the Graduate Diploma of Project Management (Accelerated), you must complete these units:

  • Managing Project Scope and Stakeholders
  • Project Scheduling and Control
  • Project Risk and Quality
  • Agile Projects
  • Project Cost Management
  • Program Management

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

To gain entry to the online Graduate Diploma of Project Management, applicants must have one of the following:

  • Bachelor's degree.
  • Equivalent prior learning, including at least five years of relevant professional experience.​

Alternatively, applicants may apply with a Graduate Certificate of Project Management, with equivalents considered.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

Upon completing the online Graduate Diploma of Project Management, you will have the skills and knowledge to succeed in a variety of roles, including:

  • Project Manager
  • Project Director
  • Program Manager
  • Project Change Manager
  • General Manager
  • Agile project Manager
  • Program Management Officer

Learning outcomes

Applied skills for real-world scenarios​

  • Learn to manage project scope and stakeholders, as well as scheduling, control, risk, quality, cost management, etc.​

Global knowledge to meet industry demands

  • Demonstrate your skills across a global body of project management knowledge and practice as you apply your learning.​

Innovative solutions for contemporary issues

  • Investigate contemporary project management issues as you learn how to drive organisational change and promote sustainable practices.​

Fees and FEE-HELP

The cost for all six units in 2025: $30,420 (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.