Graduate Certificate in Project Management

On successful completion of the program students will:

1. Develop a project's scope and manage the integration of all project functions at an advanced level.
2. Develop and manage: (a) project schedule, (b) teams and stakeholders at an advanced level.
3. Develop and implement project procurement, cost, quality, risk and human resource management strategies as applied to business project.
4. Manage the business projects undertaken to further the company's strategy or objectives.

The Graduate Certificate in Project Management at the University of Newcastle will provide you with specialised project management and leadership skills that are highly valued and in demand across industries including property development, construction, mining, utilities, information technology and business sectors.

Recommended study pattern

This program requires the successful completion of 40 units. Students must complete:

• 20 units of core courses, and
• 20 units of courses chosen from the Course List from one of the following specialisations:
  • Project Management 
  • Project Management Built Environment 
  • Project Management IT 
  • Students must complete only courses that form part of this program and not exceed 40 units.

Core courses:

• Project Management Principles
• Business Project Management.

Project Management specialisation:

• Managing Under Uncertainty
• Organisational Behaviour and Design
• Leadership in Contemporary Organisations
• Business Decision Making.

Project Management Built Environment specialisation:

• Project Communication
• Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
• Disaster Risk and Resilience Principles
• Disaster Resilience Economics and Business Resilience.

Project Management IT specialisation:

• Process Analysis and Problem Solving
• Business Intelligence for the Enterprise
• The Digital Economy
• Project Planning and Management.

Choose your subjects

Majors

Students have the opportunity to specialise with 20 units of directed courses, majoring in either:

• Project Management 
• Project Management Built Environment 
• Project Management IT. 

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Indicative total fee $14,900

The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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Entry into the Graduate Certificate in Project Management will be available to applicants who have:

• 3 year Bachelor’s degree; or
• 3 year Diploma + 1 year relevant organisational experience; or
• 2 year Diploma + 2 years relevant organisational experience; or
• 1 year Diploma + 3 years relevant organisational experience.

All applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English Proficiency Requirements:

• IELTS Overall Minimum: 6.5
• IELTS Sub Test Minimum: 6.

If you have additional qualifications or experience above what is required for admission, you may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). This means you can complete your degree faster with less courses to complete. Different pathways are outlined on each degree page.