Graduate Diploma in Project Management
PostgraduateCUR-PRM-GDI2025
Course information for 2025 intake View information for 2024 course intake
For project managers to be able to work across different industries
Learn how to manage a project from inception to completion. Study procurement, cost and risk management and portfolio management. Graduates find work in construction, engineering, education, health, commerce, IT and research.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Applications close
- 19 Feb 2025,
- 21 May 2025,
- 20 Aug 2025,
- 19 Nov 2025
- Credit available
- Yes
- Duration
- 1 year full time or part time equivalent
- Total subjects
- 8
- Available loans
- Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
Graduate Diploma in Project Management
About this degree
At the completion of this degree students will be able to:
- describe and apply the principles, concepts, tools, techniques and processes of project management
- think critically and reflectively to analyse project management problems and issues and generate practical effective solutions to facilitate project success
- source, critically evaluate and synthesise information to support comprehension and decision making in a project environment
- communicate effectively graphically, orally, and in writing, with academic, professional and community stakeholders
- use appropriate technologies for the facilitation of project management processes
- use a range of strategies that will enable continued learning
- appreciate the cultural diversity of the wider community and its impacts on project management
- conduct themselves in an ethical and professional manner; demonstrate skills in leadership,self-motivation and working in team.
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 the opportunity to gain the understanding, knowledge and skills necessary for performing the role of project manager. This degree 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.
Recommended study pattern
Generally the degree is fully planned in sequential progression.
See the enrolment planner below.
Graduate Diploma in Project Management enrolment planner (XLS)
Award requirements
To qualify for the award of Graduate Diploma in Project Management, students must complete 200 credit points (8 Core subjects).
Students must complete the award within 5 years.
Exit points
This degree has an exit award of the Graduate Certificate in Project Management and is an exit award to the Master of Science (Project Management).
Degrees are usually made up of core subjects and electives. Some degrees include a choice of majors, so you can focus your studies on a specialisation.
This list is a general overview. Download the full Degree Guide for more information.
Transition arrangements are changes that occur when courses are updated or phased out. This happens regularly as part of continuous improvement. It may affect you if you are currently enrolled in this course, or if you plan to use credit from previous study towards it.
2022 Changes
This degree has undergone a major degree review. As a result of this review subjects subjects have been added and removed from the degree. Details are:
- Added two new option subjects - DBE600 Design and Built Environment Research Methods and PRM630 Agile Management
- Removed two option subjects - PRM570 Project Quality Management and PRM610 Project Management Research 1
Should students have any other questions, they can contact Curtin Connect atAsk Connect | Curtin University
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Indicative total fee $27,712
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 requirements
This is a restricted degree. Subject enrolment is only available to students admitted into this degree.
Applicants to the Graduate Diploma in Project Management require a bachelor degree; or Graduate Certificate in Project Management (note: entry to the Graduate Certificate in Project Management can be gained through sufficient work experience).
Applicants need to meet Curtin’s English Language requirement as all degrees are taught in English.
If your education degrees were not solely in English, as per the International Handbook of Universities or the World Higher Education database please attach a scanned original copy of English Proficiency Test results. Admission requires an overall International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) (or equivalent test) score of at least 6.5 and competence in all test components (IELTS score of 6.0).
Please refer to the 'Minimum English Entry Requirements' document at English Language Requirements.
Applicants are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at: English Proficiency Tests.
*** Please Note: If any academic or legal document is not in English, you must provide a colour scan of the non-English documents, including a colour scan of the official English translations of these documents. This is for comparison purposes. ***
Credit for Recognised Learning (CRL) is assessed on individual merit and is awarded for different types of learning, for example, studies you have previously completed or for relevant work experience.
Students must be admitted in an award degree of study before lodging their completed CRL application, along with all required supporting documentation for a formal assessment.
To apply for CRL, please visit the Curtin University website: Credit for Recognised Learning (Advanced Standing)
It is important to note accepted documentation includes scans of the original Transcripts and/or Award Certificate; front and back; in colour; and original size. For further information see the scanned documents and certification requirements and guidelines.
More information about the policies and procedures related to CRL assessment and appealing a CRL assessment outcome can be found in the Credit for Recognised Learning Policy (PDF).
Career opportunities
Opportunities for people with project management qualifications is increasing in fields such as construction, law, education, health, commerce, information technology, marketing, public relations, and research and development.
Australian job snapshots
Data sourced from Australian Jobs 2023.
Role | Earnings | Employment change |
|---|---|---|
Construction Project Managers | Over $120K | Up 0.01% |
Contract, Program and Project Administrators | $93K to $120K | Up 25.4% |
ICT Project Managers | Over $120K | Up 0.01% |
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