Program start date | Application deadline |
2024-04-29 | - |
Program Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Project Management equips students with essential skills for project management careers. Through workshop-style classes and access to The Learning Hub, students gain practical knowledge and industry connections. The program covers core concepts and offers elective units to specialize in specific areas, preparing graduates for senior roles in various industries.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Graduate Certificate in Project Management is designed to provide students with the fundamental skills necessary for a successful career in project management. The program covers the latest project management methods, trends, and best practices, and is taught by experienced project managers with strong industry connections. The program is designed to meet the needs of current or potential project managers in various industries.
Outline:
- The program consists of 24 credit points of Project Management Core units and 24 credit points of Elective units.
- The Project Management Core units include:
- Fundamentals of Project Management
- Project Planning and Control
- Project Governance
- Project Management and People
- The Elective units may include:
- Work and Organization Systems
- Project Program and Portfolio Management
- Project Management Practice
- Project Management and Information Technology
- Project Procurement Management
- Project Stakeholder Management
- Project Risk Management
- Project Investment Analysis
Teaching:
Students will learn through workshop-style classes, which allow them to develop strong connections with their peers and practical skills for their career. The program also provides access to The Learning Hub, which offers mentoring and study sessions, digital learning modules, and 24/7 support services to polish assignments before submission.
Careers:
Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Project Management may find work managing projects or as a key player in a project team. The program prepares students for more senior roles in project management, and project managers are employed across various industries, including administration, business, construction, engineering, health services, information technology, the public sector, and science.
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
Entry Requirements:
- Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a similar discipline OR
- Applicants with a minimum of five (5) years of approved work experience will be considered for admission to this course.