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Graduate Certificate in Project Management

Graduate Certificate in Project Management

The Graduate Certificate in Project Management at the University of Newcastle provides you with specialised project management and leadership skills that are highly valued and in demand across industries including property development, construction, mining, utilities, information technology and business sectors. Learn project management methodologies and technologies from expert industry practitioners,…

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University of Newcastle

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Graduate Certificate in Project Management at the University of Newcastle provides you with specialised project management and leadership skills that are highly valued and in demand across industries including property development, construction, mining, utilities, information technology and business sectors.

Learn project management methodologies and technologies from expert industry practitioners, and then apply these skills to real-world and project-based coursework. We have worked with industry to ensure that the skills you learn will be immediately applicable in your career, increasing your value in the labour market.

This qualification is designed for professionals currently working or looking to manage successful projects. Our online accelerated program will equip you to excel in your current role or prepare to make the next step in your career.

What you will study

Learning from current industry practitioners and University academics across a range of disciplines, you will gain a well-rounded theoretical and practical understanding and application of project management.

You will complete core courses in:

  • Project management principles
  • Business project management

This program will train you to manage project timelines, budgets and risks, as well as manage people and teams. This program uses a case study approach to provide you with the skills to manage the full project lifecycle.

Majors

As part of your studies, you also have the opportunity to specialise with 20 units of directed courses, majoring in either:

  • Management
  • The built environment
  • Information technology

Career opportunities

Demand in Australia for quality project managers remains strong, and with job vacancies at record highs.

The Graduate Certificate of Project Management will prepare you for managerial positions in public, private and not-for profit organisations. Graduates may work in:

  • Property development
  • Construction
  • Mining
  • Utilities
  • Information technology
  • Business and events

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

University of Newcastle

The University of Newcastle, Australia is a world-class university. Excellence in teaching, research, and the student experience are our focus.

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University of Newcastle

The University of Newcastle is one of the world’s top 200 universities1, known for making a global impact and top 5 in the world for partnering for a more sustainable future2. 

We embrace technology and best practice to deliver the best possible student experience. Our mission is to help students become life-ready graduates. We do this through practical learning, innovative styles of teaching, internationally recognised study programs and world-class research. 

We are number one in Australia for industry collaboration3, our partnerships help our more than 39,000 students4 to be more employable and start on higher salaries than the Australian average5. 

1 QS World University Rankings 2023
2 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022  
3 Innovation Connections IC Report 2014 - 2020 
4 The University of Newcastle Data Warehouse 2021 
5 QILT Graduates Outcomes Survey 2018 - 2020 
 

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