Graduate Certificate in Project Management

This course targets both emerging and seasoned project managers seeking to advance their careers across various sectors, including finance, construction, IT, and more. Choose this program for a foundational boost or career progression, with the added benefit of credit transfer to a Master's degree for continued learning.

What sets this course apart is the flexible delivery through intensive workshops, tailored for professionals with demanding schedules. These sessions offer a collaborative, real-world project management experience.

You'll gain cutting-edge insights from academics leading in project management research, coupled with practical wisdom from industry-savvy guest speakers. The course sharpens your project management skills, aligning with professional standards, and hones vital communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills for effective project delivery.

Expect an engaging learning journey through team-based activities, fostering a reflective and adaptive approach to project management. This program not only builds your professional expertise but also enhances academic literacy, preparing you for lifelong learning and development in the field.

To cater for busy work schedules, UTS delivers most of the postgraduate project management subjects in intensive block workshops. These workshops create an immersive experience where students work with their peers in a team-based, simulated project environment.

UTS academics are at the forefront of international project management research. This breadth of knowledge ensures that students have access to leading-edge thinking applied in both project-specific and organisational contexts. Our teaching staff and specialist guest lecturers have extensive industry experience and knowledge of current trends in project management practice.

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

Applicants must have one of the following:

• Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, or Advanced Diploma in Project Management AND Any relevant professional experience work experience.

OR

• A minimum of 5 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant professional experience AND An interest in the course and demonstrated understanding of the opportunities present in Project Management AND A general capacity to undertake tertiary education, demonstrated by successful completion of general or professional qualifications

Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application

For applicants who need to demonstrate work experience:

• Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of service in one of the following formats:
  • A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer
  • A completed 'UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer
  • A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only)
  • An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business
  • A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses)

For applicants who need to demonstrate interest in the course:

• Personal statement (300 words) outlining reasons for studying the Graduate Certificate in Project Management and demonstrating an understanding of basic project management concepts gained from work experience and knowledge of course expectations.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

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.

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

Applicants must have one of the following:

• Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, or Advanced Diploma in Project Management AND Any relevant professional experience work experience AND An interest in the course and demonstrated understanding of the opportunities present in Project Management AND A general capacity to undertake tertiary education, demonstrated by successful completion of general or professional qualifications

OR

• A minimum of 5 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant professional experience AND An interest in the course and demonstrated understanding of the opportunities present in Project Management AND A general capacity to undertake tertiary education, demonstrated by successful completion of general or professional qualifications

Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application

For applicants who need to demonstrate work experience:

• Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of service in one of the following formats:
  • A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer
  • A completed 'UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer
  • A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only)
  • An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business
  • A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses)

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

• Project Manager
• Project Coordinator
• Project Analyst
• Project Administrator
• Project Scheduler and Controller
• Assistant Project Manager