Graduate Diploma in Applied Project Management

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

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

Students will commence the program by taking 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. Students will then progress to courses in Enterprise Transformations, and Portfolios and Programs Management which all extend knowledge gained in the earlier courses. At this point in the program, students will choose to undertake the course: Complex Project Management 1 (for students operating in complex environments such as enterprise focused, software, defence, entrepreneurial and most government-initiated social programs), or Project Management Controls (for students that operate in linear projects, such as construction, ship building etc).

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 or interest and apply this to their assignments and class discussion. Students can also select electives in their area of interest.

Example Study Plan

Indicative Study Plan Core courses PROJMGNT 5004: Risk Assessment and Management PROJMGNT 5021: Project Management FundamentalsPROJMGNT 7038: Project Leadership and Communication PROJMGNT 7040: Portfolios and Programs ManagementPROJMGNT 7047: Systems Design for Projects PROJMGNT 7056: Enterprise Transformation and Innovation COMMERCE 7039: Business Research Methods ANDPROJMGNT 7024: Complex Project Management ORPROJMGNT 7057: Project Controls Method  CURRENT STUDENTS, please visit the below link for your study plan templates: www.adelaide.edu.au/professions/current-students/study-plansThe 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®) and is approved by PMI® to issue Professional Development Units for its approved training courses. PMI is a registered trademark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

Potential careers

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