Program Overview
The Diploma of Project Management at Victoria University equips students with the skills and knowledge to effectively manage complex projects. Through a combination of core and elective units, students develop competencies in project scope, time, quality, cost, human resources, risk, and integration. The program prepares graduates for careers as Project Managers, Project Team Members, and Project Steering Committee Members.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The Diploma of Project Management (BSB50820) offered at Victoria University imparts the technical, organizational, and interpersonal skills required for managing complex projects. This qualification prepares individuals to plan, organize, and evaluate projects, as well as manage the human resources and risks involved, to achieve specific outcomes.
Objectives:
The program aims to equip students with:
- A sound knowledge base in project management principles and practices
- The ability to apply specialized, technical, and managerial competencies to initiate, plan, execute, and evaluate projects effectively
- Skills in managing project scope, time, quality, cost, human resources, information and communication, risk, and integration
- Proficiency in facilitating continuous improvement, managing personal work priorities, and pursuing professional development
- Leadership and management abilities for enhancing team effectiveness and workplace relationships
Outline:
Course Structure:
The program consists of 12 units of competency:
Core Units:
- Manage project scope (BSBPMG530)
- Manage project time (BSBPMG531)
- Manage project quality (BSBPMG532)
- Manage project cost (BSBPMG533)
- Manage project human resources (BSBPMG534)
- Manage project information and communication (BSBPMG535)
- Manage project risk (BSBPMG536)
- Manage project integration (BSBPMG540)
Elective Units:
- Manage personal and professional development (BSBPEF501)
- Manage project stakeholder engagement (BSBPMG538)
- Facilitate continuous improvement (BSBSTR502)
- Manage team effectiveness (BSBTWK502)
Assessment:
Assessment Methods:
The program employs various assessment methods to evaluate student learning, including:
- Assignments
- Projects
- Presentations
- Case studies
- Examinations
Assessment Criteria:
Assessments are based on criteria that measure:
- Knowledge and understanding of project management concepts and principles
- Ability to apply project management skills and techniques in practical settings
- Effectiveness in managing projects and achieving project objectives
- Communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities
Teaching:
Teaching Methods:
The program is delivered through a combination of teaching methods, including:
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Workshops
- Group discussions
- Online learning modules
Faculty:
The program is taught by experienced industry professionals and academic staff who possess extensive knowledge and expertise in project management.
Careers:
Career Paths:
Graduates of the Diploma of Project Management are well-positioned for a range of careers in project management, including:
- Project Manager
- Project Team Member
- Project Steering Committee Member
For more than 100 years, Victoria University (VU) has offered accessible education to students in Melbourne’s west and beyond. Victoria University aims to continue creating positive outcomes for education, industry and our community into the future.
Services
Housing services
Victoria University is pleased to offer guaranteed accommodation to new and continuing full-time domestic and international students. This offer is in partnership with UniLodge, our accommodation provider.
UniLodge Victoria University offers modern purpose-built student accommodation apartments in Footscray with excellent facilities and a community environment – all within a short walking distance to classes!
Library services
Our online resources are available 24 hours a day from wherever you are. You can also visit any of our seven campus libraries for help with your information needs, access to a PC or a quiet place to study.
Student Life
Campus life
Victoria University has campuses across Melbourne's CBD and western suburbs. International students can also choose to study at VU Sydney, VU India or partner institutions overseas.
Our flagship campus is located in Footscray - study with us in Melbourne's western cultural and creative epicentre.
- City Flinders
- City Flinders Lane
- City King
- City Queen
- Footscray Nicholson
- Footscray Park
- St Albans
- Sunshine
- Werribee
- VU at MetroWest (Footscray)
- VU Sydney
Sports facilities
There are plenty of options for staff and students wanting to join a sporting club and play in local competitions.
Joining a Victoria University sport club helps keep you fit while doing something you love. You will also get to meet new people and maybe do some travelling too.
Student clubs
VU organises a range of activities on- and off-campus, including:
- Orientation Parties
- Annual Ball
- Mental Health training (subsidised)
- Be a Better Human Festival
- De-stress Festival
- Queernival