Program Overview

Graduate Certificate in Project Management

The Graduate Certificate in Project Management (GradCertPM) is a flexible, fully online qualification that equips students with the knowledge and technical skills to work as project managers in a wide range of industries. This course is ideal for professionals in roles where project work is common, but who haven’t yet had the opportunity to gain formal training in this area.

Program Details

• Points and Duration: 60 points, 4 months (full-time) or 9-12 months (part-time)
• Locations: Online
• Area of Study: Waikato Management School
• Start Dates: February (Trimester A), July (Trimester B), and November (Trimester C)

Required Papers

• PRMGT300 Business Operations in Project Management: This paper covers important concepts and issues related to the management of operations in the context of project management.
• PRMGT301 Fundamentals of Project Management: This paper introduces fundamental project management theory and supports development of students’ skill-based project management competencies.
• PRMGT302 Agile Project Management: This paper addresses advanced practical project management issues relating to systems, processes, and personnel.
• PRMGT303 Applied Project Management: This is the capstone paper for the Graduate Certificate and Minor in Project Management, taking a case-based approach to apply learnings from other project management papers.

Entry Requirements

• Domestic Students: To enrol in the GradCertPM, students need to have completed a bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification) in any subject, with at least a B-minus grade average across the 300-level papers.
• International Students: Similar requirements apply, with consideration for academic merit and relevant experience.

Fees and Scholarships

• Estimated Fees: $4,103 (60 Points) per year for domestic students.
• Scholarships: Available, with details found through the Scholarship finder.

Graduate Outcomes

Graduates will be able to:

• Engage real-world problems in a theoretically informed and questioning manner.
• Be skilled and persistent at accessing information through a variety of media and evaluating its relevance to a situation or topic.
• Synthesise knowledge from academic disciplines and practice to achieve a broad perspective on the multitude of factors impacting an organisation.
• Demonstrate creative problem-solving skills, including the ability to observe, diagnose, think critically, and apply a systems or holistic approach to a problem.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the project management environment and the specific skills and competencies expected of a project management professional.

Practical Skills

Students will develop a wide range of skills and personal attributes, including:

• A comprehensive understanding of the project management environment
• Applied understanding of project management tools and techniques
• Ability to observe, diagnose, think critically and creatively
• Ability to identify new opportunities to add value to an organisation's performance
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills
• Ability to successfully manage relationships with senior leadership, key stakeholders, and project team members.

Why Study at Waikato?

• Study Fully Online: The GradCertPM is delivered completely online, giving students the freedom to study from anywhere.
• Become Industry Certified: Students have the option to sit an exam with the Project Management Institute of New Zealand (PMI) and become a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM).
• Top 1% Globally: Waikato Management School is in the top 1% of business schools globally, thanks to its prestigious Triple Crown Accreditation (EQUIS, AMBA, and AACSB).