Program Overview

Graduate Certificate of Project Management

Overview

Develop the ability to guide businesses towards success in times of change and uncertainty. Be equipped with the skills identified by the Center for Project Innovation as essential for managing projects and contributing to the prosperity, health, safety, and sustainability of tropical communities.

Fast Facts

• Location: JCU campuses or study centres where you can study this course. 'Online' means the course can be studied off-campus using a combination of online resources, printed material or other technologies. Some online courses include on-campus workshops and travel for professional placements.
  • Online
  • Townsville
  • Brisbane
• Commencing: The month(s) you can start the course. For courses offered at JCU Singapore and JCU Brisbane, see 'How to Apply'.
  • Online: January, May, September
  • Townsville: January, May, September
  • Brisbane: January, May, September
• Fees: Indicative, annual cost of your course. Some courses are supported by the Australian Government with the government paying some of your fees. This is the Commonwealth Supported fee. The tuition fee is the fee payable if Commonwealth Support does not apply. You can defer your fees if eligible with HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP. The Student Services & Amenities Fee is a required payment from most students.
  • $8,496.00+ (total estimated Commonwealth Supported Fee)
  • $16,084.00^ (total estimated tuition fee)
  • Plus Student Services and Amenities fee
  • Fee deferral and scholarships available if eligible
• Duration: The time it will take you to complete the course as a full-time student. Also specifies if the course is available part-time. This section will indicate if some online courses may have a longer duration due to their different delivery method.
  • 6 months full-time
• Entry Requirements: This is usually a score given to Year 12 students upon completion of their studies. Non-school leavers can have their qualifications and work experience assessed to obtain an equivalent score. The score displayed is the minimum adjusted ATAR/rank that was required for entry. Some subjects are required for entry into a course. Whereas assumed knowledge indicates a minimum level of knowledge.
  • Completion of an AQF level 7 bachelor degree; or equivalent

Course Detail

What to Expect

Learn how to harness your passion, resolve, and vision to deliver groundbreaking results for business, government, and the community. Develop vital skills in linear planning, leadership, and management, and risk assessment in complex projects. Be in high demand as a professional in a field equally important across disciplines, industry sectors, and government, both in Australia and internationally. Gain the skills and expertise to guide businesses towards success during uncertain times, contributing to the prosperity, health, safety, and sustainability of tropical communities.

Career Opportunities

Project management is a core capability across all organisational levels and industries, both in Australia and internationally. Businesses in every sector need to develop new strategies to navigate organisational change and successfully manage current and future projects. The changes brought by the COVID-19 pandemic also continue to impact businesses, making your ability to address risks and develop and manage sustainable projects more vital now than ever before.

As a graduate of the first degree in Australia to offer subjects emphasising the essential skills of strategy, risk, and asset management, you’ll be in high demand in many industry contexts. Your skills in planning, addressing risks, and systematic process strategies are highly sought after by employers in the public sector, construction, business, finance, health, engineering, defence, telecommunications, and information technology.

Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate of Project Management, you will be a Certified Project Officer (CPO) with the Center for Project Innovation and be recognised as a fundamental contributor to any project team.

Inherent Requirements

Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University’s learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information, please review the inherent requirements for the Graduate Certificate of Project Management.

Fees and Scholarships

• Estimated annual Commonwealth Supported fee: $AUD8,496.00
• Estimated annual tuition fee: $AUD16,084.00
• A variety of Scholarships are available to suit different student types.

Pathways to JCU

JCU offers multiple Pathways to University. If you do not meet the entry requirements for this course, consider exploring our available Pathways options.

How to Apply

Complete an online application through our Online Application Portal.