Graduate Diploma in Project Management (3786)
- Western Sydney University Program Code: 3786
- AQF Level: 8
CRICOS Code: 105591K
Program Status: Current
This program applies to students who commenced in 2021 or later.
Handbook Summary 2021-2024
This program is aimed at preparing students for a future workforce by cultivating their competencies, knowledge and application of key project management concepts and practices in various related professions. It is expected that graduates from the program will be skilful in customising a domain specific project management life cycle and developing comprehensive project plans involving cost and quality control, managing risks and stakeholders in addition to developing efficient schedules while being able to act as effective communicators within a project team setting. Students have the option to graduate with core project management skills only (Graduate Certificate) or to continue to progress with a Masters degree.
Handbook Summary 2025
This program aims to prepare students for a future workforce in the dynamic and demanding field of project management by equipping them with essential knowledge, skills and competencies in key project management concepts and practices in various related professions.
Graduates will possess the capabilities to consider project management life cycles for specific domains, create project plans involving effective control on scope, time, cost and quality, manage resources, procurement, risks, stakeholders, and communications in project settings, and coordinate all elements of a project to seek project success with predefined goals being met.
Graduates of this program are suitable candidates for project management-oriented jobs within dynamic sectors such as engineering, construction, information technology, healthcare, and beyond.
Study Mode
Full-time - 1.5 years, Part- time - 3 years
Program Advice
Associate Professor Xiaohua (Sean) Jin
Prospective students should visit the following websites for general enquiries about this program.
Enquire about this program| Local Admission | International Admission |
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parramatta City Campus-Macquarie Street | Full Time | Internal | See above |
| Parramatta City Campus-Macquarie Street | Part Time | Internal | See above |
Accreditation
This program has accreditation with Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM).
Accreditation with Project Management Institute (PMI), Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Australian Institute of Building (AIB), and Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) will be sought.
Minimum admission requirements to this course are
An undergraduate degree or higher in any discipline
Or
A Diploma or higher, in any discipline, plus at least three years’ full-time equivalent work experience in project management.
This program has two streams (generic or specialisation) based on previous study.
Applicants seeking to specialise in the Construction, Engineering, Information Technology or Health specialisations must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree, or higher, in the specialisation area they wish to study, i.e. construction, engineering, information technology or health discipline areas. Studies in related areas will be assessed by the Director of Academic Program.
Additional information
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas may be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or directly through the Western Portal. Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
All other International applicants must apply directly to the University via the International Office.
International students applying to the University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
Program Structure 2025
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 120 credit points
Core subjects - 70 credit points
Pathway subjects - 50 credit points (40cps to complete the major plus an extra 10cps selected from the major or generic pools to complete the program)
Students must complete 70 credit points core subjects
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MGMT 7003 | Financial Management of Projects | 10 |
| BUSM 7064 | Managing Project Teams and Stakeholders | 10 |
| BLDG 7013 | Project Procurement Systems | 10 |
| BUSM 7082 | Risk Management and Decision Making | 10 |
| BUSM 7090 | Strategic Project Management | 10 |
| BUSM 7097 | Time and Quality Management | 10 |
| Select one of the following | 10 | |
Start year intake | ||
| Project Controls and Integration | ||
Mid-year intake | ||
| Project Management Frameworks and Methods | ||
| Total Credit Points | 70 | |
Select 40 credit points from your enrolled Testamur major or Generic program
(plus an extra 10 credit points selected from the major or generic pools to complete the program)
Recommended Sequence 2025
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 120 credit points as per the recommended sequence.
Start year intake
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| BUSM 7064 | Managing Project Teams and Stakeholders | 10 |
| MGMT 7003 | Financial Management of Projects | 10 |
| BUSM 7097 | Time and Quality Management | 10 |
| Select one Major subject (from your Construction, Information Technology, Engineering or Health major) or one Generic subject | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| BUSM 7082 | Risk Management and Decision Making | 10 |
| BUSM 7090 | Strategic Project Management | 10 |
| BLDG 7013 | Project Procurement Systems | 10 |
| Select one Major subject (from your Construction, Information Technology, Engineering or Health major) or one Generic subject | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| BUSM 7110 | Project Controls and Integration | 10 |
| 30 credit points from your Testamur major or Generic subjects | 30 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 120 | |
Mid-year intake
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring session | Credit Points | |
| BUSM 7082 | Risk Management and Decision Making | 10 |
| BUSM 7090 | Strategic Project Management | 10 |
| BLDG 7013 | Project Procurement Systems | 10 |
| Select one Major subject (from your Construction, Information Technology, Engineering or Health major) or one Generic subject | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Autumn session | ||
| BUSM 7064 | Managing Project Teams and Stakeholders | 10 |
| MGMT 7003 | Financial Management of Projects | 10 |
| BUSM 7097 | Time and Quality Management | 10 |
| Select one Major subject (from your Construction, Information Technology, Engineering or Health major) or one Generic subject | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| BUSM 7111 | Project Management Frameworks and Methods | 10 |
| 30 credit points from your Testamur major or Generic subjects | 30 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 120 | |
Program Structure 2021-2024
Students must complete six 10 credit point core subjects (total of 60 credit points)
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MGMT 7003 | Financial Management of Projects | 10 |
| BUSM 7064 | Managing Project Teams and Stakeholders | 10 |
| BLDG 7013 | Project Procurement Systems | 10 |
| BUSM 7082 | Risk Management and Decision Making | 10 |
| BUSM 7090 | Strategic Project Management | 10 |
| BUSM 7097 | Time and Quality Management | 10 |
Students must have enrolled and completed one Major (total of 60 credit points)
Equivalent Subjects
The subjects listed below count towards completion of this program for students who passed these subjects in 2021 or earlier.
BLDG 7009 Project Procurement Systems, replaced by BLDG 7013 Project Procurement Systems
Recommended Sequence 2021-2024
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 120 credit points as per the recommended sequence.
Start year intake
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| BUSM 7064 | Managing Project Teams and Stakeholders | 10 |
| MGMT 7003 | Financial Management of Projects | 10 |
| BUSM 7097 | Time and Quality Management | 10 |
| Major subject (from your Construction, Information Technology, Engineering or Health major) or Generic subject | ||
| Credit Points | 30 | |
| Spring session | ||
| BUSM 7082 | Risk Management and Decision Making | 10 |
| BUSM 7090 | Strategic Project Management | 10 |
| BLDG 7013 | Project Procurement Systems | 10 |
| Major subject (from your Construction, Information Technology, Engineering or Health major) or Generic subject | ||
| Credit Points | 30 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| Four Specialisation subjects (from your Construction, Information Technology, Engineering Major) or Generic subjects | ||
| Credit Points | 0 | |
| Total Credit Points | 60 | |
Students must have enrolled in and completed one Major (total of 60 credit points)
Mid-year intake
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring session | Credit Points | |
| BUSM 7082 | Risk Management and Decision Making | 10 |
| BUSM 7090 | Strategic Project Management | 10 |
| BLDG 7013 | Project Procurement Systems | 10 |
| Major subject (from your Construction, Information Technology, Engineering or Health major) or Generic subject | ||
| Credit Points | 30 | |
| Autumn session | ||
| BUSM 7064 | Managing Project Teams and Stakeholders | 10 |
| MGMT 7003 | Financial Management of Projects | 10 |
| BUSM 7097 | Time and Quality Management | 10 |
| Major subject (from your Construction, Information Technology, Engineering or Health major) or Generic subject | ||
| Credit Points | 30 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| Four Specialisation subjects (from your Construction, Information Technology, Engineering Major) or Generic subjects | ||
| Credit Points | 0 | |
| Total Credit Points | 60 | |
Students must have enrolled in and completed one Major (total of 60 credit points)
Equivalent Subjects
The subjects listed below count towards completion of this program for students who passed these subjects in 2021 or earlier.
BLDG 7009 Project Procurement Systems, replaced by BLDG 7013 Project Procurement Systems