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 Years

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 theopportunity 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 of two years' relevant work experience, or a minimum of five years relevant management experience.

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 part-time study.

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
5698	v.5	Organisational Behaviour 550	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

Availability

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Fully Online#
2010	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2010	Bentley Campus	Semester 1		Y
2010	Bentley Campus	Semester 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.