Graduate Certificate in Applied Project Management

Project management is about delivering successful results for business, government and the community.

It requires passion, resolve and vision.This 6-month program will set you up to manage projects at whole new scales and levels of complexity.

Students will complete four core courses that provide basic skills in planning linear projects, addressing risks in linear projects, leading projects and an introduction to complex systems generally. The strategy underpinning the design of the nested Master of Applied Project Management is to provide a set of four courses in the Graduate Certificate section of the program which provide appreciation and basic skills in planning, as follows: The basics and core skills of linear project management and planning of projects in 'Applied Project Management 1' The risks which projects experience in 'Managing Project and Systemic Risks' Leadership of projects in 'Leadership of Organisations' Exploration of complex systems in relation to managing complex projects in 'Systems Fundamentals'.

Academic Program Rules

The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.

You can find the academic program rules for this degree under the Faculty of the Professions rules.

Areas of Specialisation

As Project Management is relevant across a broad range of different industries and occupations, students can use their own chosen field of interest and apply this to their assignments and class discussion.  

Example Study Plan

Indicative study plan Core courses PROJMGNT 5004: Risk Assessment and Management PROJMGNT 5021: Project Management Fundamentals PROJMGNT 7038: Project Leadership and Communication PROJMGNT 7047: Systems Design for Projects  CURRENT STUDENTS, please visit the following link to browse a range of study plans or request a personalised study plan: Study Plans.The availability of all courses is conditional on the availability of staff and facilities.

Assessment

Assessment consists of a combination of group and individual work. The format varies across courses and may be in the form of oral presentations, written and/or practical assignments, quizzes and class participation.

For those who are based in Adelaide, we will be offering a blended delivery mode that combines face-to-face with remote learning in as many courses as possible, taking into consideration social distancing and hygiene. All lectures will continue to be delivered online for the remainder of the year, with some exceptions.

For our students who are studying offshore for the remainder of the 2020 Academic Year, the University will continue to offer high-quality access to the learning resources remotely. This includes all lectures, tutorials and other support material. Students will be advised in advance if there are course components that cannot be provided in remote mode and, wherever possible, offered alternative courses.

Career Readiness

Graduates acquire the knowledge and practical skills to enable them to move into higher management positions within their chosen fields. Those already in senior management will also greatly enhance their efficiency and output.

The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.

Graduate Attributes

Adelaide Graduate Attributes

1. Deep discipline knowledge
2. Critical thinking and problem solving
3. Teamwork and communication skills
4. Career and leadership readiness
5. Intercultural and ethical competency
6. Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

Professional Accreditation

The University of Adelaide is:

• a Registered Education Provider for the Project Management Institute (PMI®)
• approved by PMI® to issue Professional Development Units for its approved training courses.

PMI is a registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

Potential careers

Project Manager, Risk Manager, Innovation Manager, Manager / Business Management, Business Analyst, Business Consultant, Business Data Analyst, Development Officer, Project Officer