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Graduate Diploma in Project ManagementApproved Abbreviation: GDProjMan
Western Sydney University Course Code: 3786.1
AQF Level: 8
Course Status: CURRENT
This version of the course is available to new and continuing students.
This program is aimed at preparing students for a future workforce by cultivating their competencies, knowledge and application of key project management concepts and practices in various related professions.
It is expected that graduates from the program will be skilful in customising a domain specific project management life cycle and developing comprehensive project plans involving cost and quality control, managing risks and stakeholders in addition to developing efficient schedules while being able to act as effective communicators within a project team setting. Students have the option to graduate with core project management skills only (Graduate Certificate) or to continue to progress with a Masters’ degree.
Study Mode
Full-time - 1.5 years, Part- time - 3 years
Course Advice
Prospective students should use the links at the top of the page for general enquiries about this course.Location
Campus | Attendance | Mode | Course Advice | Parramatta City Campus-Macquarie Street | Full Time | Internal |
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Parramatta City Campus-Macquarie Street | Part Time | Internal |
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Accreditation
This program has accreditation with Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM). Accreditation with Project Management Institute (PMI), Australian Institute of Building (AIB), Engineers Australia (EA), Australian Computer Society (ACS), Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) will be sought.
Admission
Minimum admission requirements to this course are
An undergraduate degree or higher in any discipline
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A Diploma or higher plus at least three years’ full-time equivalent work experience in project management.
This course has two streams (generic or specialisation) based on previous study.
Applicants seeking to specialise in the Construction, Engineering or Information Technology specialisations must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree, or higher, in the specialisation area they wish to study, i.e. construction, engineering or information technology discipline areas. Studies in related areas will be considered by the Director of Academic Program.
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas may be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or directly through the Western Portal. Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
International students currently completing an Australian Year 12 in or outside Australia, an International Baccalaureate in Australia or a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) level 3 must apply via UAC International.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
Course Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 120 credit points as per the recommended sequence.
Students must complete six 10 credit point core units (total of 60cps)
301187 | Managing Project Teams and Stakeholders |
301194 | Financial Management of Projects |
301195 | Time and Quality Management |
301191 | Project Procurement Systems |
301192 | Risk Management and Decision Making |
301193 | Strategic Project Management |
Students must have enrolled and completed one Specialisation in
SP3007 | Project Management (Generic Program) |
Recommended Sequence
Start year intake
Year 1
Autumn
301187 | Managing Project Teams and Stakeholders |
301194 | Financial Management of Projects |
301195 | Time and Quality Management |
One Specialisation Unit (from your Construction, Information Technology, Engineering specialisation) or Generic unit
Spring
301192 | Risk Management and Decision Making |
301193 | Strategic Project Management |
301191 | Project Procurement Systems |
One Specialisation Unit (from your Construction, Information Technology, Engineering specialisation) or Generic unit
Year 2
Autumn
Four Specialisation Units (from your Construction, Information Technology, Engineering specialisation) or Generic units
Mid-year intake
Year 1
Spring
301192 | Risk Management and Decision Making |
301193 | Strategic Project Management |
301191 | Project Procurement Systems |
One Specialisation Unit (from your Construction, Information Technology, Engineering specialisation) or Generic unit
Autumn
301187 | Managing Project Teams and Stakeholders |
301194 | Financial Management of Projects |
301195 | Time and Quality Management |
One Specialisation Unit (from your Construction, Information Technology, Engineering specialisation) or Generic unit
Year 2
Spring
Four Specialisation Units (from your Construction, Information Technology, Engineering specialisation) or Generic units