Program Overview

Introduction to the Graduate Certificate in Project Management

The Graduate Certificate in Project Management provides industry professionals with an advanced course of study in project management that is current and relevant, preparing students for an industry certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Program Details

Award Names and Availability

The course includes the following awards: Graduate Certificate in Project Management (GradCertProjectMgt). Availability is subject to change, and it is recommended to verify prior to enrolment.

Duration and Admission

• The normal course duration for the Graduate Certificate in Project Management is:
  • Full-time: 0.5 years (1.0 sessions)
  • Part-time: 1.0 years (2.0 sessions)
• Admission criteria are based on the CSU Admission Policy. Applicants without a tertiary qualification may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate in Project Management on the basis of professional attainment and/or work experience.

Credit and Articulation

• Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate, students will then be eligible for admission to the Master of Project Management and receive credit for applicable subjects.
• The Master, Graduate Diploma, and Graduate Certificate make up an articulated set of courses, with credit given in each higher level course for the subjects completed in the lower level.

Graduation Requirements

To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 32 points.

Course Structure

The Graduate Certificate in Project Management consists of four (4) core subjects:

• HRM502 Human Resource Management
• MGI511 Project Management Fundamentals
• MGI521 Professional Communications
• MGT501 Management Theory and Practice

Enrolment Pattern

The enrolment pattern for the Graduate Certificate in Project Management is as follows:

• Session 1 intake:
  • Session 1: MGI511 Project Management Fundamentals, HRM502 Human Resource Management
  • Session 2: MGI521 Professional Communications, MGT501 Management Theory and Practice