Edith Cowan University
Graduate Diploma of Project Management (Accelerated)
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
- Course Type: Graduate Diploma
Develop advanced project management skills to lead strategic projects and deliver organisational outcomes.
Course overview
Develop the knowledge and skills required to lead and deliver projects that drive meaningful change with ECU's online Graduate Diploma of Project Management. Building on core project management principles, the course explores advanced areas including agile methodologies, program management and cost management, helping you maximise the impact of strategic projects across a range of industries.
Delivered 100% online in an accelerated format, the six-unit qualification can be completed in as little as 12 months and provides a pathway to the Master of Project Management. Developed with input from industry professionals across areas including business, innovation, sustainability, policy and change management, the course combines flexible study with dedicated support from academics, Student Success Advisors and fellow students.
Key facts
31st August, 2026
26th October, 2026
What you will study
To complete the Graduate Diploma of Project Management (Accelerated), you must complete these units:
- Managing Project Scope and Stakeholders
- Project Scheduling and Control
- Project Risk and Quality
- Agile Projects
- Project Cost Management
- Program Management
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To gain entry to the online Graduate Diploma of Project Management, applicants must have one of the following:
- Bachelor's degree.
- Equivalent prior learning, including at least five years of relevant professional experience.
Alternatively, applicants may apply with a Graduate Certificate of Project Management, with equivalents considered.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Upon completing the online Graduate Diploma of Project Management, you will have the skills and knowledge to succeed in a variety of roles, including:
- Project Manager
- Project Director
- Program Manager
- Project Change Manager
- General Manager
- Agile project Manager
- Program Management Officer
Learning outcomes
Applied skills for real-world scenarios
- Learn to manage project scope and stakeholders, as well as scheduling, control, risk, quality, cost management, etc.
Global knowledge to meet industry demands
- Demonstrate your skills across a global body of project management knowledge and practice as you apply your learning.
Innovative solutions for contemporary issues
- Investigate contemporary project management issues as you learn how to drive organisational change and promote sustainable practices.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated first-year tuition fee in 2026: $31,080 (domestic full-fee paying place).
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 120 credit points (normally six 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.