Graduate Diploma of Project Management
Central Queensland University
About
This course provides you with the opportunity to extend your understanding of project management by establishing a deep foundation knowledge base of the theoretical principles as well as the practical application of project management.
The course consists of coursework that explores the principles of project management as based on recognised international standards, guidelines and frameworks.
Examples of different project domains are explored through case studies.
Each case study enables you to explore the application of project management closely aligned to your chosen career path.
The course develops technical skills in the initiation, bidding, tendering, planning, design, procurement, execution, reporting, commissioning, hand over, and post project support of projects.
Human skills in stakeholder management, communication, team building, negotiation, and the avocation of ongoing professional career development are integrated into the coursework material and assessments.
Finally, the systems perspectives of project and program management are investigated with respect to the applications systems, information, and knowledge that is required to achieve effective project, program and portfolio management in modern organisations.
Structure
Course Structure
--> In order to complete this course, you must:
- Complete the core structure
- Complete electives
Core Structure
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| Number of units: 7 | Total credit points: 42 |
Students must undertake all of the following units.
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| Year 1 - Term 1 | ||
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> PPMP20007 | Project Management Concepts | --> |
| --> PPMP20008 | Initiating and Planning Projects | --> |
| --> PPMP20009 | Leading Lean Projects | --> |
| --> PPMP20010 | Executing and Closing Projects | --> |
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| Year 1 - Term 2 | ||
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> PPMP20011 | Contract and Procurement Management | --> |
| --> PPMP20012 | Program and Portfolio Management Information Systems | --> |
Students can select one unit from the two optional units listed below. Students who intend to continue their studies in the Master of Project Management course (CV84) are highly encouraged to consider taking Project Management Research Proposal unit (PPMP20015) which is a core unit in the master's course in order to enrol smoothly in the second year of the master course.
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| Students must complete 1 from the following units: | ||
| --> PPMP20015 | Research in Project Management | --> |
| --> BUSN20017 | Effective Business Communications | --> |
Course Structure
--> In order to complete this course, you must:
- Complete the core structure
- Complete electives
Elective
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| Number of units: 1 | Total credit points: 6 |
Students have to complete one elective unit from the recommended electives list below. However, students have the discretion to choose individual units from any course offered within the CQUniversity provided they meet the prerequisite requirements of that unit in order to make up the 6 credit points of electives needed to complete the degree.
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| Students may choose to do any of the following: | ||
| --> MGMT20134 | Business Ethics and Sustainability | --> |
| --> MGMT20135 | Critical Thinking and Managerial Decision-Making | --> |
| --> MGMT20143 | Think Big | --> |
| --> MGMT20144 | Management and Business Context | --> |
| --> PPMP20013 | Project Management for Operators of Large Assets | --> |
| --> FINC20018 | Managerial Finance | --> |
Entry requirements
What do I need to start?
Entry Scores
Entry Requirements
- A bachelor degree in any discipline from an Australian university or college, or equivalent;
- or a CQUniversity Graduate Certificate in Project Management, or equivalent.
International students should refer to https://www.cqu.edu.au/international-students/entry-requirements/english-requirements for further information including English Language requirements.
Security Requirements
N/A
Health Requirements
N/A
Assumed Knowledge
N/A
Fees and Charges
- Domestic Fees -->
- International Fees -->
Learning outcomes
Core Learning Outcomes
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- Explain the principles of project management and how they are applied throughout the project life cycle
- 2.
- Formulate innovative solutions and processes to project management problems
- 3.
- Develop and update project management documentation tailored to the project and organisational context
- 4.
- Apply appropriate decision-making processes that deal with unfamiliar project contexts to improve outcomes
- 5.
- Apply contemporary project management knowledge and skills to projects with varied complexities
- 6.
- Employ appropriate soft skills in managing activities, engaging stakeholders and leading project teams
- 7.
- Manage ethical issues within a project context and evaluate actions and performance to ensure continuous improvement.
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| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have advanced knowledge within a systematic and coherent body of knowledge that may include the acquisition and application of knowledge and skills in a new or existing discipline or professional area | --> | --> | --> | --> | |||
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge and identify and provide solutions to complex problems | --> | ||||||
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to think critically and to generate and evaluate complex ideas | --> | --> | --> | ||||
| 4. SKILLS Have specialised technical and creative skills in a field of highly skilled and/or professional practice | --> | --> | --> | ||||
| 5. SKILLS Have communication skills to demonstrate an understanding of theoretical concept | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | ||
| 6. SKILLS Have communication skills to transfer complex knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences | --> | ||||||
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to make high level, independent judgements in a range of technical or management functions in varied specialised contexts | --> | --> | --> | ||||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to initiate, plan, implement and evaluate broad functions within varied specialised technical and/or creative contexts | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | |
| 9. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for personal outputs and all aspects of the work or function of others within broad parameters | --> | --> |
Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Institution
