Victoria University

Graduate Diploma in Project Management

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

Build advanced project management skills across governance, people, risk, planning, technology and stakeholder management.

Course overview

The Graduate Diploma in Project Management at Victoria University provides advanced postgraduate study in project management principles, frameworks and professional practice. You will examine how projects are planned, governed and managed while considering organisational objectives, stakeholder needs, risk and contemporary industry requirements.

The course includes six core units covering project management fundamentals, governance, people management, information technology, risk and project planning and control. You will also select two electives from areas such as leadership, innovation, construction management, procurement, investment analysis and stakeholder management. VU’s project management teaching is informed by the internationally recognised Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide).

Delivered in person at VU’s Footscray Park Campus, the course can be completed in one year of full-time study or longer part-time. Graduates can also progress into VU’s Master of Project Management, with the Graduate Diploma contributing towards the master’s degree.

Key facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Course Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
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Can be studied part time
12 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
$4,700
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Prices are calculated based on a full-time study load of eight units.
Campus
Footscray Park
Intake
15th February, 2027
26th July, 2027
Units
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You may be required to complete 0 credit point units throughout your course. The university will confirm this as part of your enrolment.

The unit total reflects the number of units required for course completion, not the total credit point weight. Some units may be double- or triple-weighted, so the number of units you complete may be lower.
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FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
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What you will study

To attain the Graduate Diploma in Project Management, students will be required to complete:

  • 72 credit points of core units
  • 24 credit points of elective units

Each unit is worth 12 credit points.

Core units

Students must complete the following core units:

  • Fundamentals of Project Management
  • Project Governance
  • Project Management and People
  • Project Management and Information Technology
  • Project Risk Management
  • Project Planning and Control
Elective units

Entry requirements

To be considered for postgraduate study, you will need to have specific academic qualifications, as outlined below. Victoria University also considers non-academic research and work experience for research candidates.

Admission criteria

Applicants must have one of the following:

  • Completion of an Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline.
  • Completion of an Australian Graduate Certificate (or equivalent) in a similar discipline.
  • Applicants with a minimum of three (3) years of approved work experience will be considered for admission to this course.

Special entry programs

If you are from a disadvantaged or underrepresented social, economic or cultural background, you may be eligible for one of the university's special admission programs. These programs are designed to help you access education more easily.

Recognition of Prior Learning

If you have completed a study with another university or institution, you may be eligible to receive credit for skills and past study. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:

  • Critically analyse and adapt advanced project management models and principles to design and evaluate solutions for complex scenarios, integrating social, ethical, environmental and economic factors.
  • Conceptually map and implement comprehensive organisational and management frameworks that optimise strategic objectives across various project performance domains.
  • Devise and validate comprehensive project management plans to address complex organisational initiatives across diverse stakeholder environments.
  • Synthesise professional standards, regulatory frameworks and industry best practices to lead ethically sound and compliant project management initiatives.
  • Interpret and critique advanced organisational theories and disseminate evidence-based recommendations, demonstrating project management leadership competencies.

Career outcomes

Industries where graduates can find employment include:

  • Administration
  • Business
  • Construction
  • Engineering
  • Health services sector
  • Information technology
  • Public sector
  • Science

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative fee per unit in 2026: $4,700 (domestic full-fee paying place)

Indicative full fee in 2026: $37,600 (domestic full-fee paying place)

Full-fee courses are not government subsidised. You will pay the total cost of each unit.

A student’s fee may vary depending on:

  • 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.

You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.

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.