Swinburne University of Technology offers the Graduate Diploma of Graduate Diploma of Project Management as a full-time degree delivered online at its Online and MainSite campuses in Melbourne, Australia. Taught in English and completed over 1 year(s), the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for graduate diploma of project management and related professional fields. Tuition fees are USD 33,812 / year, and the next available intake begins on November 3, 2026.

About Graduate Diploma of Project Management

Overview

The Graduate Diploma of Project Management [Online delivery] equips professionals with the expertise to manage projects across a range of industries. Learn how change management, entrepreneurship, risk management, ethics and leadership are important elements of becoming an effective project manager. Graduates can go on to study a Master of Project Management.

View the Graduate Diploma of Project Management course handbook

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International student visa

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.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Graduate Diploma of Project Management at Swinburne University of Technology

Entry Requirements

Qualifications

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 **

*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.

**Students entering under this admission requirement will be given full credit for the units completed in the Graduate Certificate.

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 **

*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.

**Students entering under this admission requirement will be given full credit for the units completed in the Graduate Certificate.

Admission requirements

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. See admission requirements for general information about the admission process.

English Requirements

PTEMin 58
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

English Program Requirements

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 above
or equivalent measures available at English language requirements.

Need to undertake an English assessment for entry?

A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) can now be done at our Hawthorn campus.

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Fee Information

Tuition Fee

33,812 / year

How to Apply

To apply online, you will need these supporting documents

Certified copies of your previous academic results.
Certified English language proficiency test results (IELTS, PTE or TOEFL).
Letters from your school or employer.
If you do not meet the Year 12 design prerequisite a portfolio will need to be submitted for assessment (except for the Swinburne Foundation Year (Design)).
A Statement of Activity if there is a gap in study (for example, if you graduated secondary education in 2017 and are applying for one of our courses in 2019, we will require a written statement of what you have been doing in 2018).

If you are applying for credit, you must include course outlines and translated (English) copies (if required) from your previous or current course.