Graduate Certificate of Project Management
The Graduate Certificate of Project Management is designed to provide students with expertise in project management across a range of industries. Students develop the knowledge, skills and conceptual understanding needed to apply project management principles to all aspects of project work. Units cover project management in a range of practical contexts across the areas of entrepreneurship, management and leadership. Students also develop problem-solving skills and learn how to establish and communicate innovative solutions to a range of audiences. They become equipped to create and communicate professional project management plans that address complex business problems and support organisational change.
Every international student application is considered for a scholarship
Whether you’re living in Australia or overseas, you’re automatically considered for a scholarship of up to 75% off your course fees. Please check our updated entry requirements.
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Duration
6 Month/s
Intakes
Hawthorn (Semester 1, Semester 2) - View application and start dates
CRICOS code
092695B
Fees
A$18240 (total for 2020)*
The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
Graduate Certificate of Project Management (GC-PM)
Graduate Diploma of Project Management ^
Master of Project Management
Master of Project Management (Advanced)
^ Students are unable to enrol directly into the Graduate Diploma however it is available as an exit award. (Not available by Admission)
A student cannot be awarded two masters level courses from the same nested suite.
International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.
Course structure
Units of study
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Course aims and objectives.
Aims and objectives
- 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.
Pathways and scholarships
- Scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and English language requirements.
Course fees
Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time and on campus. Due to government regulations, industry-based learning (IBL) and work placement are not available to onshore international students unless it is a compulsory component of the program. Programs that are taught solely online are not available to onshore international students who hold an international student visa.
Entry requirements
A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) can now be done on campus in Hawthorn at Room 132, Building TD. Book now or call +61 3 9214 3584 for more information.
Successful completion of an undergraduate degree equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree.
Non-standard entry
A special entry provision is available for applicants without a formal qualifications but who have significant relevant project management work experience* (usually at least five years) and evidence of academic capability (e.g. successful completion of a non-cognate degree, a certificate or diploma course at a TAFE with high grades).
The university may determine selection criteria and restrictions in respect of courses to apply in addition to these entry requirements.
English language requirements
Satisfactory completion of one of the following:
- Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65%
- minimum IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
- TOEFL iBT (internet-based) minimum score of 79 with a reading band no less than 18 and writing band no less than 20
- Pearson (PTE) minimum score of 58 (no communicative skills less than 50)
- any other equivalent assessment of English language proficiency.
How to apply
Find out more
Tel: +613 9214 8444 (outside Australia)
Freecall: 1300 794 628 (within Australia)
Email: international@swinburne.edu.au