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The Graduate Certificate of Project Management will refresh and add to your existing skills and provide newcomers with the foundations needed to be effective and innovative members of project teams.

The Certificate’s four units – Strategic Project Management, Project Management for Innovative Outcomes, the Risk Management Spectrum and Operations Management – will teach you strong technical and strengthened people skills.

Guest speakers – who include Project Directors, Agile Coaches and Scrum Masters – will explore agile leadership in a range of innovative projects.

From simulations, role plays, case studies and teamwork you will learn to assess what projects need and how to use the latest methodologies and tools.

The Graduate Certificate of Project Management qualifies you for AIPM student membership and puts you on the path to full industry accreditation.

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Duration

6 Month/s

Intakes

Hawthorn (Semester 1, Semester 2) - View application and start dates

CRICOS code

092695B

Fees

A$20100 (total for 2023)*

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Course information in detail

- Course detail, course structure and units of study.

Course description

The Graduate Certificate of Project Management focuses on the fundamental principles of project management and their application in the real world. The course is for people looking to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding of project management across multiple sectors. It develops problem-solving skills and the ability to create and communicate professional project management plans that address complex business problems and support organisational change. The Graduate Certificate of Project Management can be a pathway to Masters degrees such as a Master of Project Management.

The Graduate Certificate of Project Management forms the first stage in a nested suite of programs consisting of:

Graduate Certificate of Project Management (GC-PM)
Graduate Diploma of Project Management ^
Master of Project Management (MA-PM1)

^ 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

To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate of Project Management students must complete 50 credit points comprising:

4 core units

Units of study

Core units

Students must complete all 4 units as listed below:

INF70005 Strategic Project Management *

PRM60002 Project Management for Innovative Outcomes *

PRM60003 The Risk Management Spectrum

SCM60001 Operations Management

*Outcome units - matched exemptions are generally not granted for higher education outcome units.

Careers and graduate outcomes

- Course aims and objectives.

Aims and objectives

Upon successfully completing the Graduate Certificate of Project Management, graduates will be able to:

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.

Scholarships

At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students. Find out more about scholarships.

Course fees and requirements

- Fees, entry requirements and English language requirements.

Fees for 2022
Fees for 2023

Fees for 2022

Fees for 2023

Course fees

A$20100 (total for 2023)*

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.

Applicants are required to have one of the following:

a bachelor degree (or higher award) in a related discipline from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent;

a recognised bachelor degree (or higher award) in any discipline PLUS a minimum of two years equivalent full-time relevant professional experience*

a minimum of three years equivalent full-time relevant professional experience*

*Relevant professional/managerial experience and evidence of academic capability will be determined by the Faculty PVC (or delegate) with reference to Faculty determined guiding principles. Applicants will be required to submit a curriculum vitae (CV) with their application. Documents substantiating relevant experience are required, clearly detailing roles and duration, as well as evidence of formal and non-formal learning. Where relevant experience is used for the basis of admission, no further recognition for prior learning/credit can be granted on that basis.

English language requirements

Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65%
Or equivalent measures available at English language requirements.

How to apply

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Tel: +613 9214 8444 (outside Australia)
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Email: international@swinburne.edu.au