Diploma of Business (UniLink) (8 months) at Swinburne University of Technology

By studying the Graduate Diploma in Project Management you will undertake coursework that explores the principles of project management as based on recognised international standards, guidelines and frameworks. Examples of different project domains are explored through case studies. Each case study will enable you to explore the application of project management closely aligned to your chosen career path. The units develop technical skills in the initiation, bidding, tendering, planning, design, procurement, execution, reporting, commissioning, hand over, and post-project support of projects. Human skills in stakeholder management, communication, team building, negotiation, and the support of ongoing professional career development are integrated into the coursework material and assessments.

Prepare for a rewarding project-management role, or learn new skills for your current project-management position, with a graduate qualification from VU. The Graduate Diploma in Project Management is one of a suite of courses designed for current or potential project managers in industry. You'll learn specialised project management principles and techniques. You can apply the skills you learn during this course to projects in sectors including: administration business engineering and construction information technology. The internationally-recognised A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) underpins all our project-management teaching. We have strong industry connections, which give you access to current work-based scenarios. These combine for a practical, usable and valued skill set. This qualification provides you with valuable recognition in the industry. If you're aiming for a leadership or high-level management role, our Master of Project Management will give you the qualifications and skills to get there. Once you've successfully completed your graduate diploma, you'll gain entry to the Master of Project Management - and you'll already be half way to completing the masters degree.