Graduate Certificate in Project Management
University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00099F
UTS's Project Management program provides an immersive learning environment for both aspiring and experienced project managers. This course equips students with the underlying knowledge and practical experience that drive project delivery across all industry sectors, from construction to information technology. The UTS program was the first Australian program to be accredited by the Project Management Institute's (PMI) Global Accreditation Centre. The foundation subjects are compatible with the structures used by the PMI and Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) to certify practitioners. To cater for busy work schedules, UTS delivers classes in an intensive block mode. This creates an immersive experience where students work with their peers in a team-based, simulated project environment. Students also gain practical experience by working on real-life projects, in the classroom, on site or using computer simulations. For example, students have recently developed project plans for the Jack Thompson Foundation, Complimentary Health Care Council of Australia (CHC), and a number of industry associations. UTS academics are at the forefront of project management research, internationally. This breadth of knowledge ensures that students have access to leading-edge thinking applied in both project-specific and organisational contexts. Our teaching staff also includes specialist guest lecturers from within UTS and institutions and organisations in Australia and overseas. Graduates possess a detailed understanding of just how project management directly improves business productivity and profitability. They are able to deliver projects that help organisations achieve their strategic objectives.
Designed for
Graduates and experienced professionals
Structure
Students complete four compulsory subjects totalling 24 credit points.
Subjects
- Project management
Standard entry requirements
- UTS recognised bachelor degree, or equivalent with a minimum of 6 months' work experience, or Advanced Diploma in Project Management at pass level plus a minimum of 5 years' work experience. Applicants need to provide a CV clearly articulating project management experience. The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0
- Or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21
- Or AE5: Pass
- Or PTE: 58-64
- Or CAE: 176-184. Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place. International students: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration.
Recognition
The course may be taken as a separate award or can articulate into, and form part of, the Master of Project Management. The project management program structure allows students a choice of entry requirements and study paths leading to the award of graduate certificate (24 credit points), Graduate Diploma in Project Management (48 credit points), Master of Project Management (72 credit points) and Master of Business Administration (Project Management major) (96 credit points). Each stage is self-contained and can be undertaken through part-time or full-time study.
Study pathways
The Graduate Certificate doubles as a Master of Project Management qualifying program and/or industry short course program. The content may be taken as a separate award or articulate to, and form part of, the master level study.
