Course overview
In this course you will examine project management and its processes, including history, definitions, attributes, body of knowledge, objectives and success.
You’ll explore the characteristics and activities of the project life cycle, along with the functions of planning, organisation and control. You’ll consider cost and value management processes within a project environment, including methods and techniques of estimating, budgeting and controlling.
Time management is also a focus of this course, covering programming and scheduling, line of balance, time estimating, constraints, resources, control monitoring, analysis and reporting.
Your studies will be supported by an exploration of organisational development and the design of organisational structures, including perceptions, personality, motivation, leadership, group processes, performance appraisal, conflict and work redesign.
The structure of this course varies depending on which semester you commence your studies in. The course offers flexibility as units are delivered through evening classes and online.
When you successfully complete the course you may transfer to the graduate diploma and then subsequently enrol in the master degree.
Career outcomes
The future of project management
As methodologies such as Agile and Scrum are incorporated into general management, dictating the way work is managed, project management skills are increasingly sought across all industries.
The accelerating adoption of automation technologies is also creating demand for project managers to manage the outputs of these systems. In fact, the International Project Management Institute reports that by 2027, employers will need more than 87 million additional people in project-management orientated roles.
Employment industries
- Commerce
- Construction
- Education
- Engineering
- Health
- Information technology
- Law
- Marketing
- Mining
- Oil and gas
- Public relations
- Research and development.
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Entry requirements
A bachelor degree from a recognised tertiary institution or a minimum of five years' management experience.
Please note: Miri Sarawak available Trimester 1, 2 and 3.
Course-specific requirements
You’ll also need to meet any specific requirements to be eligible to apply for this course.
Additional information
Notes about this course
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Fees
2026 Domestic indicative fees
Domestic fee-paying first-year fee
$15,484*
Important information about fees
- *Fees are indicative only
- First year fees are based on a first-year full-time study load of 100 credit points. Your fees will vary depending on the units you choose.
- This indicative fee does not include other fees like administrative and incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks. Visit other fees and charges for more information.
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