C11245v1 Graduate Certificate in Project Risk Management
Award(s): Graduate Certificate in Project Risk Management (GradCertProjRiskM)UAC code: 940123 (Autumn session, Spring session)
CRICOS code: 084257B
Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 24
Course EFTSL: 0.5
Location: City campus
Overview
Course intended learning outcomes
Career options
Admission requirements
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Other information
Overview
This course enables project management students and experienced industry professionals to complete a specialist course in project risk management. Project risk specialists have a growing array of career opportunities. Coursework covers commercial project management, managing project complexity and advanced risk management for project managers. Students have the opportunity to choose an elective subject in an area of specialisation. Subjects are offered in block mode, and learning activities emphasise application of concepts to real-world problems, effective professional quality communication, and the role of analysis in identifying and managing project risk.
This program provides practice-based knowledge, skills and tools for the identification and management of risk in projects across several industry sectors, underpinned by theory and research.
Course intended learning outcomes
| A.1 | Ability to make ethical judgements in project contexts (Ethical Judgements) |
| A.2 | Ability to manage cultural diversity to meet project objectives (Managing Diversity) |
| C.1 | Ability to effectively use oral communication in project environments (Oral Communication) |
| C.2 | Ability to effectively communicate in writing in project environments (Written Communication) |
| I.1 | Ability to source and apply tools and technologies to meet contextual demands (Technique Application) |
| I.2 | Ability to develop and adapt project management knowledge to meet contextual demands (Knowledge Adaption) |
| I.3 | Ability to think systemically and use systems thinking approaches (Systems Thinking) |
| P.1 | Ability to apply foundational project management knowledge (Foundational Knowledge) |
| P.2 | Ability to apply advanced project management knowledge (Advanced Knowledge) |
| P.3 | Ability to manage project activities from an organisational perspective (Organisational Management) |
| P.4 | Ability to understand Project Management Information System concepts (Information Systems Concepts) |
| P.5 | Ability to reflect on, and improve, practice (Practice Improvement) |
| P.6 | Ability to understand the requirements of team management, teamwork and project leadership (Teams and Leadership) |
| P.7 | Ability to apply advanced project risk management knowledge (Advanced Knowledge) |
| R.1 | Ability to think critically (Critical Engagement) |
| R.2 | Ability to define and conduct research projects (Research) |
Career options
The course was developed in response to industry requests for a specialised course in risk aimed at project managers. It is aimed at practising professionals who wish to develop specialised abilities in this area. It is applicable to professionals in many industries, including banking and finance, construction and engineering, event management, government, health, and IT.
Admission requirements
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.
Applicants must have a UTS recognised bachelor's degree with a minimum of six months' relevant work experience, or a minimum of five years' relevant work experience.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
Course duration and attendance
The course is offered on a one-session, full-time or one-year, part-time basis. It is delivered in face-to-face mode.
Course structure
Students must complete 24 credit points comprising 18 credit points of core subjects and six credit points of options.
Course completion requirements
| STM90958 Core subjects (Graduate Project Risk Management) | 18cp | |
| CBK91021 Options (Project Risk Management) | 6cp | |
| Total | 24cp |
Course program
Typical part-time programs are shown below.
| Autumn commencing, part time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 15317 Advanced Project Risk Management | 6cp | |
| 15327 Managing Project Complexity | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 15348 Project Finance and Analysis | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91021 Options (Project Risk Management) | 6cp | |
| Spring commencing, part time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| 15348 Project Finance and Analysis | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91021 Options (Project Risk Management) | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 15317 Advanced Project Risk Management | 6cp | |
| 15327 Managing Project Complexity | 6cp | |
Other information
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