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Courses Handbook 2011

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2011.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2010.

157706 v.4 Graduate Diploma in Project Management

GradDipProjMgnt(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 027213J
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

Introduction

Project Management is a distinct professional discipline, having its own body of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques. It involves managing a project from inception to completion and the successful attainment of the project objectives. It provides the opportunity to gain the understanding, knowledge and skills necessary for performing the role of project manager. This course adopts a generic approach to project management and is applicable to any project in industries such as construction, engineering, education, health, commerce, information technology and research and development. The Federal Department of Education, Science and Training has predicted Project Management to be the fastest growing occupation by 2010.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

An appropriate bachelor degree from a recognised tertiary institution and a minimum two years relevant work experience, or a Graduate Certificate in Project Management.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Intermediate Awards 1

A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate award(s) approved for this course are:

Intermediate Awards II

Graduate Certificate in Project Management

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
10895 v.3   Project Management 641 3.0 25.0
10899 v.4   Project Procurement Management 642 3.0 25.0
13619 v.3   Project Quality Management 641 3.0 25.0
5698 v.5   Organisational Behaviour 550 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
10896 v.4   Project Cost Management 642 3.0 25.0
10897 v.4   Project Time Management 641 3.0 25.0
10898 v.4   Project Risk Management 641 3.0 25.0
  SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   25.0
  100.0

Availability

Year Location Period All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2011 Bentley Campus Trimester 1         Y
2011 Bentley Campus Trimester 1 Y        
2011 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y        
2011 Bentley Campus Trimester 2         Y
2011 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y        
2011 Bentley Campus Trimester 3         Y
2011 Sydney Campus Semester 1 Y        
2011 Sydney Campus Semester 2 Y        
2011 Sydney Campus Summer Semester Y        
2011 Miri Sarawak Campus Trimester 1   Y      
2011 Miri Sarawak Campus Trimester 2   Y      
2011 Miri Sarawak Campus Trimester 3   Y      

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.