129411 v.4 Graduate Certificate in Project Management
GradCertProjMgnt(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 029361C
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas:
0.5 Years
Other CRICOS codes
NSW 071481A
Course Overview
Graduate certificates prepare students to develop advanced knowledge and skills for professional or highly skilled work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 8 qualifications.
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.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.
Course Entry and Completion Details
Applicants are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au. Applicants generally require a bachelor degree or equivalent credit gained for recognised learning.
Applicants specifically require a bachelor degree plus 2 years full-time relevant professional work experience; or applicants without a bachelor degree require 5 years full-time management experience.
Credit for Recognised Learning
Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au.
Pathway to Further Study
Graduates may qualify for entry to some graduate diplomas and master degrees. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.
Course Organisation
Graduate certificates contain a series of units which may include compulsory (core), optional or elective units to cater for student preferences.
Duration and Availability
This fee-paying course is one year part-time study or half-year full-time.
Location and delivery Mode
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | Y | |||
| 2014 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | Y | |||
| 2014 | Sydney Campus | Trimester 1A | Y | Y | |||
| 2014 | Sydney Campus | Trimester 2A | Y | Y | |||
| 2014 | Sydney Campus | Trimester 3A | Y | Y | |||
| 2014 | Miri Sarawak Campus | Trimester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2014 | Miri Sarawak Campus | Trimester 2 | 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.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| 10895 | v.3 | Project Management 641 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314919 | v.1 | Project and People 641 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| 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 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
Further Information
For more information about the course, please contact the Faculty of Humanities on telephone (08) 9266 3400, email humanities@curtin.edu.au, or visit our website: http://humanities.curtin.edu.au
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.
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For course overviews and enrolment information please visit our future students website.
