CQUniversity

Graduate Diploma of Project Management

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 12 months
  • Course Type: Graduate Diploma

Advance your project management capabilities through on-campus study, building expertise across the full project lifecycle using recognised international standards and practical case studies.

Course overview

The Graduate Diploma of Project Management from CQUniversity is a postgraduate qualification designed to strengthen project management knowledge and capabilities across the full project lifecycle. Delivered on campus over one year full-time or two years part-time, the course combines recognised project management frameworks with practical case studies to support professional capability development.

You will study key aspects of project management including project initiation, planning, procurement, contract management, execution, portfolio and program management, while developing capabilities in stakeholder engagement, communication, negotiation and team leadership. Practical case studies allow you to explore how project management principles can be applied across different industries and professional contexts.

On successful completion, you will graduate with the Graduate Diploma of Project Management. The qualification supports career progression in project management across a range of industries and provides a pathway to the Master of Project Management.

Key facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Course Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
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Can be studied part time
12 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $8,325
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The estimated per-unit fee is calculated using the annual average first-year fee. It is based on a full-time study load of 24 credit points (four units) per semester or 48 credit points (eight units) per year.
Campus
Brisbane
Melbourne
Sydney
Intake
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Units
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You may be required to complete 0 credit point units throughout your course. The university will confirm this as part of your enrolment.
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Fees
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What you will study

To earn the Graduate Diploma of Project Management, you must complete seven core units and one elective unit.

Core units
  • Project Management Concepts
  • Initiating and Planning Projects
  • Leading Lean Projects
  • Executing and Closing Projects
  • Contract and Procurement Management
  • Program and Portfolio Management Information Systems

Students can select one unit from the two units listed below. Students who intend to continue their studies in the Master of Project Management are highly encouraged to take the Research Proposal unit which is a core unit in the master's course in order to enrol smoothly in the second year of the program.

  • Research Proposal
  • Effective Business Communications
Electives

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

To gain entry to this course, students must have one of the following criteria:

  • A bachelor's degree in any discipline from an Australian university, college, or equivalent.
  • A CQUniversity Graduate Certificate in Project Management or equivalent.

English language requirements

Please feel free to contact the university for more information about English language requirements for international students.

Recognition of Prior Learning

You may be able to get credit for your course based on prior formal, non-formal or informal learning. To apply, you will need to provide supporting documentation outlined by the university. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

Employment can be found in many industries, such as:

  • Engineering
  • Business
  • IT
  • Construction
  • Health
  • Government
  • Mining
  • Transportation

The course will boost your career advancement prospects and provide a competitive advantage over others without this qualification.

Learning outcomes

  • Explain the project management principles and their application throughout the life cycle.
  • Formulate innovative solutions and processes to project management problems.
  • Develop and update project management documentation tailored to the project and organisational context.
  • Apply appropriate decision-making processes for unfamiliar project contexts to improve outcomes.
  • Apply contemporary project management knowledge and skills to projects with varied complexities.
  • Employ appropriate soft skills in managing activities, engaging stakeholders and leading project teams.
  • Manage ethical issues within a project context and evaluate actions and performance to ensure continuous improvement.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Estimated first-year tuition fee in 2026: $33,300 (domestic full-fee paying place)

All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 48 credit points (normally eight units) per year.

A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:

  • The number of units studied per term.
  • The choice of major or specialisation.
  • Choice of units.
  • Credit from previous study or work experience.
  • Eligibility for government-funded loans.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.