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Graduate Diploma of Project Management
Course handbook
General Information
Overview
The Graduate Diploma of Project Management [Online delivery] equips professionals with the expertise to manage projects across a range of industries. Learn how change management, entrepreneurship, risk management, ethics and leadership are important elements of becoming an effective project manager. Graduates can go on to study a Master of Project Management.
Study structure
Successful completion of the Graduate Diploma of Project Management requires students to complete units of study to the value of 100 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.
Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year
Part-time study: 50 credit points/four standard units of study per year
One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study)
See the course planner for an example degree structure.
Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year
One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study)
See the course planner for an example degree structure.
Units of study | Unit code |
---|---|
Core units | |
Strategic Project Management
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
INF70005 |
The Risk Management Spectrum
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
PRM60003 |
Project Management for Innovative Outcomes
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
PRM60002 |
Operations Management
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
SCM60001 |
Units of study | Unit code |
---|---|
Accounting Systems and Reporting
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
ACC60008 |
Economics
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
ECO80001 |
Opportunity Discovery
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
ENT60006 |
Corporate Financial Management
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
FIN80005 |
Designing for Change
Elective unit |
FST80008 |
Behaviour in Organisations
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
HRM60016 |
International Trade and Investment
Elective unit |
INB60003 |
Global Business Cultures: Advanced Theories and Practices
Elective unit |
INB60004 |
Corporations and Contract Law
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
LAW60003 |
Leading Innovation in the Workforce
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
MGT60044 |
Business Strategy
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
MGT80002 |
Leadership for Innovation
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
MGT80005 |
Marketing Management
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
MKT60010 |
Aims and objectives
Upon successfully completing the Graduate Diploma of Project Management [Online delivery], graduates will be able to:
- demonstrate coherent and advanced knowledge of key project management principles, standards and practice
- critically evaluate project management theories, methodologies and frameworks in a range of business management, entrepreneurial and industry contexts
- critically analyse problems from interdisciplinary perspectives and multiple points of view to establish innovative solutions
- communicate in a proficient and professional manner and operate as an effective leader or member of a team
- critically evaluate, justify and articulate appropriate responses to ethical issues and dilemmas in project management environments
apply critical thinking to promote new and innovative approaches to project management in various business and entrepreneurial contexts
Professional recognition
Students enrolled in this course are eligible for student membership to the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM). Upon completion, students may upgrade to associate or full member status and are entitled to automatic recognition for AIPM’s Registered Project Manager (RegPM) Certification as a Certified Practising Project Practitioner (CPPP).
The following core units of this course are endorsed by the Australian Institute of Project Management as the Master of Project Management Discipline Core Units: INF70005 Strategic Project Management, PRM60002 Project Management for Business Development, PRM70002 Leading Complex Projects, and PRM80002 Project Governance and Resource Management. The outcomes of these units are aligned to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) and the Business Services Training Package competency standards.
Admission criteria
Information about Swinburne's general admission criteria can be found at Admissions at Swinburne - Higher Education webpage.
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