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Program handbook
Description
Project management is the discipline of planning, organising, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives. Over the last decade, the countless industries have embraced modern professional project management as a specialised discipline, including the building and IT industries.
Effective project management will help:
- Meet or exceed client expectations
- Maximize the use of resources (time, people, money, space, etc)
- Bring projects to a successful conclusion on time and within budget
- Successfully manage project stakeholders and project risks
- Evaluate project outcomes and document learning for future reference and
- Build confidence in a team for future projects.
This program has been assembled by practicing professional project managers, with courses logically built around the project life cycle providing the skills required to deliver a project from "Start-up" to "Wrap-up".
Program learning outcomes
On successful completion of the program students will have:
- Develop a project's scope and manage the integration of all project functions at an advanced level.
- Develop and manage: (a) project schedule, (b) teams and stakeholders at an advanced level.
- Develop and implement project procurement, cost, quality, risk and human resource management strategies as applied to business project.
- Manage the business projects undertaken to further the company's strategy or objectives
Details
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| AQF level | Level 8 Graduate Certificate |
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Admission information
Admission requirements
Entry into the Graduate Certificate in Project Management will be available to applicants who have:
- 3 year Bachelor’s degree; or
- 3 year Diploma + 1 year relevant organisational experience or
- 2 year Diploma + 2 years relevant organisational experience or
- 1 year Diploma + 3 years relevant organisational experience.
English Language Requirements
All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.
- IELTS Overall Minimum: 6.5
- IELTS Sub Test Minimum: 6
Credit transfer
If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.
Academic requirements for program completion
Total units required
40 units
Program duration
0.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 3 years maximum.
Program requirements
This program requires the successful completion of 40 units.Students must complete:
- 20 units of core courses, and
- 20 units of courses chosen from the Course List from one of the following specialisations:
- Project Management
- Project Management Built Environment
- Project Management IT
Students must complete only courses that form part of this program and not exceed 40 units.
Program planner
Current students program planner
Current students can plan their program using Program Planner.
Prospective student degree planner
If you're a prospective student considering studying this degree take a look at My Degree Planner to see what your study journey will look like.
Transition arrangements
Program Revision 2023
PACC6008 replaces GSBS6002. Students who have successfully completed GSBS6002 cannot complete PACC6008.
Program structure
Students can plan their program using Program Planner. It is recommended students review the program handbook in conjunction with using Program Planner.
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Core Courses
Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program. | |||
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| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| ARBE6610 | Project Management Principles |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6777 | Business Project Management |
| 10 units |
Specialisations
Fulfil one of the following specialisations to complete the requirements of this program.
Project Management
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Choose 20 units from the following list to fulfil the requirements of this specialisation. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| GSBS6001 | Managing Under Uncertainty |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6004 | Organisational Behaviour and Design |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6514 | Leadership in Contemporary Organisations |
| 10 units |
| PACC6008 | Business Decision Making |
| 10 units |
Project Management Built Environment
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Choose 20 units from the following list to fulfil the requirements of this specialisation. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| ARBE6403 | Project Communication | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| ARBE6406 | Negotiation and Conflict Resolution |
| 10 units |
| ARBE6615 | Disaster Risk and Resilience Principles |
| 10 units |
| ARBE6617 | Disaster Resilience Economics and Business Resilience |
| 10 units |
Project Management IT
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Choose 20 units from the following list to fulfil the requirements of this specialisation. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| INFO6050 | Process Analysis and Problem Solving |
| 10 units |
| INFO6090 | Business Intelligence for the Enterprise |
| 10 units |
| INFT6060 | The Digital Economy |
| 10 units |
| INFT6304 | Project Planning and Management |
| 10 units |
Additional information
Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.
International students
All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit our International Students website to find out more about the support services available to international students.
Additional support
AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the College or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.
Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.
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