Graduate Diploma of Project Management

    Graduate Diploma of Project Management

    Duration12 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 3,014 / per unit
    Next IntakeJuly 1, 2026
    Graduate Diploma of Project Management

    About

    Upskill your project management abilities

    Gain new skills and a greater understanding of project management principles. Study the Graduate Diploma of Project Management online and you will learn to manage resources, identify and manage risk. You will also learn how to bring analysis and strategy to your project work in a broad range of industries.

    This qualification teaches you how to manage project teams, to optimise available resources and manage change. It brings new understanding to managing budgets and decodes organisational behaviour. You will develop your problem-solving skills and learn how to design and communicate innovative solutions to different audiences.

    Course work includes techniques for creating and communicating professional project plans and dealing with complex business problems. It also covers supporting organisational change and responding to ethical issues.

    Our Graduate Diploma of Project Management (GD-PM) comprises 100 credit points of the AIPM-endorsed Master of Project Management. The following four core units are recognised for automatic recognition towards the Certified Practicing Project Practitioner certification:

    • INF70005 Strategic Project Management
    • PRM60002 Project Management for Innovative Outcomes
    • PRM70002 Leading Complex Projects
    • PRM80002 Project Governance and Resource Management

    With over 10,000 members, the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) is Australia’s leading body for project management, recognised by businesses, industries, and government for its role in promoting and advancing project management professionalism.

    What will you learn?

    • Project Management: Successfully manage people and resources in order to complete projects in a results-driven environment.
    • Leadership: Become a leader with a proficient skill set and the ability to communicate effectively, using sound management strategies to ensure people work to the best of their ability to achieve project-specific goals.
    • Problem-Solving: Solve problems with ingenuity and a solid foundation in the real-life application of project management theory.
    • Collaboration: Effective collaboration necessitates flexible leadership – learn to collaborate and allocate resources in a collaborative environment in order to achieve project-related targets.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    To gain entry into this course, applicants must meet the following entry criteria:

    • A recognised bachelor degree in a related discipline; or
    • A recognised bachelor degree in any discipline PLUS a minimum of two years equivalent full-time relevant professional experience; or
    • A Graduate Certificate of Project Management.

    Speak to one of your Course Consultants to find out more.

    If you are applying as an international student, please view the English Language Requirements.

    English Program Requirements

    English language tests

    International students are required to demonstrate their English proficiency before enrolling into a Swinburne Online degree by undertaking one of the following English language tests; The International English Language Test Score (IELTS) or the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score.

    IELTS

    IELTS have over 1,000 testing centres worldwide and run testing throughout the year. Use the IELTS worldwide search to find a testing centre near you.

    TOEFL

    The TOEFL test is administered worldwide through a network of testing centres. Use the TOEFL Testing Location Search to find a testing centre near you.

    Minimum entry score: IELTS

    Overall 6.5
    With no band below 6

    Minimum entry score: TOEFL

    Paper Based: 550 (With a written English score of 5)
    Internet Based: 79 (With no individual band below 18)

    Test results

    Once you have received your test results simply contact us via our online application form or by contacting our Course Consultants on 1300 069 765.

    Career

    Swinburne Online connection to industry

    As a graduate of the Graduate Diploma of Project Management, you will have the ability to take these sought-after career skills and make a difference wherever you decide to commit your passion and expertise. You will also receive automatic certification into the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM), the longest serving body for project management in Australia.

    Project Manager

    Take a leadership role not just in project planning, but delivering the exciting results. You’ll be part of every process, from ideation to execution.

    Business Analyst

    In this dynamic role, you’ll use data analytics to assess processes, determine requirements and deliver data-driven recommendations and reports to key stakeholders.

    IT Project Manager

    Methodically plan the scope and direction of IT projects, ensuring they reach completion in a timely fashion.

    Marketing Project Manager

    Oversee the marketing team in their pursuit of project-related goals, using a variety of marketing techniques.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    3,014 / per unit
    Graduate Diploma of Project Management
    Swinburne Online
    Swinburne Online
    Australia

    Australia, Melbourne

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