University of Technology SydneyHandbook 2007

C07004v3 Graduate Diploma in Project Management

Award(s): Graduate Diploma in Project Management (GradDipPM)
Load credit points: 48
Course EFTSL: 1
Faculty/institute responsible: Design, Architecture and Building

Note(s)

Direct entry to this course is not available.


Overview
Course aims
Career options
Articulation
Additional admission requirements
Additional recognition of prior learning
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Professional recognition
Other information

Overview

This course is designed for graduates and experienced professionals who want to upgrade their qualifications and skills to service clients better and keep pace with employer expectations and industry change.

The UTS Project Management program is recognised as a worldwide leader in project management education.

Course aims

The Project Management program provides a comprehensive grounding in both the underlying principles and practical aspects of project management and addresses the Australian National Competency Standards for Project Management and PMBOK® (Project Management Body of Knowledge) Guide. Delivered through coursework and workplace learning, it focuses on the project life cycle and key project management functions and allows students opportunities to focus on specific project types and industries such as product development, IT, building and construction, or organisational change.

Career options

Career opportunities are available across the full industry spectrum, both locally and globally.

Articulation

This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Certificate in Project Management (C11005), the Graduate Diploma in Project Management, the Master of Project Management (C04006), and the Master of Business Administration (Project Management major) (C04014). Each stage is self-contained and can be undertaken through part-time or full-time study.

Additional admission requirements

Direct entry to this course is not available. The Faculty offers this Graduate Diploma in Project Management as an exit point for students who do not wish to go on to complete the Master of Project Management (C04006) but who otherwise finish with 48 credit points.

For entry to the Master of Project Management, an applicant needs to:

  • hold a Bachelor's degree or complete the Graduate Certificate in Project Management/Master's qualifying program, or
  • have both 10 years' relevant professional work experience and a recognised professional qualification.

All applicants must have at least six months' work experience.

Additional recognition of prior learning

Applicants with a cognate four-year degree may be given up to 24 credit points of exemptions.

Course structure

Students choose 48 credit points from a list of available subjects.

Course completion requirements

CBK90296 Project Management PG subjects 48cp
Total 48cp

Course program

The example program below is for a student commencing in Autumn semester and undertaking the course full time.

 
Year 1
Autumn or Spring semester
Select 48 credit points from the following options: 48cp
15311 Project Management Context and Processes6cp 
15312 Project Management Competencies (Strategic)6cp 
15313 Project Management Competencies (Tactical)6cp 
15314 Project Management Competencies (Operational)6cp 
15331 Project Portfolio and Program Management12cp 
15332 Strategic Project Management12cp 
15333 Managing Organisations by Project12cp 
15334 Project Performance Assessment12cp 

Professional recognition

This course is endorsed by the Australian Institute of Project Management and has strong links with professional associations including the Project Management Institute, the International Project Management Associations, the Association of Project Management (UK), and the Project Management Institute South Africa.

Other information

Further information is available from the Faculty Student Administration Unit on: