Program Overview

University Program Information

The university offers a range of programs, including undergraduate and honors qualifications, postgraduate diplomas, master's and doctoral degrees, and short learning programs.

Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management

The Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management is a qualification that empowers learners with the necessary competencies to analyze, synthesize, and apply relevant information within project environments. The qualification can be completed in one or two years, with students required to register for seven modules in the first semester for the one-year option.

• Qualification Code: 90146
• NQF Level: 8
• Total Credits: 120
• SAQA ID: Not specified
• APS/AS: 60

Rules and Requirements

Students are required to have access to a computer, printer, and the internet during their studies. The qualification is benchmarked against leading project management professional organizations, including the Association for Project Management (APM), the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM), the Project Management Institute (PMI), the International Project Management Association (IPMA), and the International Association of Project and Program Management (IAPPM).

Curriculum

The curriculum for this qualification includes the following modules:

• PGM4811 - Managing Project Execution and Control
• PGM4812 - Managing Project Stakeholders
• PGM4813 - Managing Project Cost and Finance
• PGM4814 - Managing Project Risk
• PGM4815 - Managing Project Procurement and Contracts
• PGM4816 - Managing Project Leadership
• PGM4817 - Integrated Project Management Practice

Registration and Admission

Applicants may only register if they have received an offer of placement from the university and have accepted the offer online. Re-registering students may register for the next academic year once the registration period opens.

Choosing Modules

Students must choose their modules carefully, taking into account the co-requisite and pre-requisite requirements for each module. The maximum number of credits that can be registered for per academic year or semester is 120 credits per academic year or 60 credits per semester.

Examination Timetable and Transitional Arrangements

The examination timetable and transitional arrangements are not specified in the provided information.

Research Areas

The university has various research areas, including project management, and offers research support and resources to students.

Colleges and Qualifications

The university has several colleges, including the College of Accounting Sciences, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, College of Economic and Management Sciences, College of Education, College of Human Sciences, College of Law, and College of Science, Engineering and Technology. Each college offers various qualifications, including undergraduate and honors qualifications, postgraduate diplomas, master's and doctoral degrees, and short learning programs.