Graduate Diploma in Project Management Online

What you will study

To earn the Graduate Diploma in Project Management Online, you must successfully complete eight courses from the following.

Core units

• Project Management Body of Knowledge
• Project Administration

Leadership specialisation core cunits

• Project Change Management
• Environmental Social Governance (ESG) for Projects
• Digital Transformation in AI
• Strategic Leadership

Elective units

Select two courses from the following:

• Project Risk Management
• The Business of Managing Projects
• Project Schedule and Budget Control

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

To be eligible for this program, you must have one of the following:

• A bachelor’s degree or a higher-level qualification in a cognate discipline.
• A Graduate Certificate in Project Management.

Project Management cognate disciplines may include Management, Business, Commerce, Engineering, Information Technology, Construction Management, Architecture, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Science, Social Sciences, Health Administration, Policy and Public Administration, Leadership and Organisational Development, Finance and Accounting, Environmental Studies and Security and Risk Management and other related fields.

English language requirements

Depending on your educational background and citizenship, you may need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency to study at UNSW. The university requires a minimum level of English language competency for enrolment. English language skills are essential for webinar comprehension and the completion of coursework, assignments and examinations. If English is not your first language, you will need to provide proof of your English proficiency before receiving an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:

• English language tests and university English courses
• Prior study in the medium of English
• Other qualifications
• English waivers

Contact the university or visit its website for more information.

Recognition of Prior Learning

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help reduce the number of units you need to study to finish your course. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

UNSW Online’s Graduate Diploma in Project Management equips you with in-demand skills in leadership, risk management, digital transformation and environmental, social and governance (ESG), preparing you for a range of rewarding career opportunities. As a graduate, you’ll be ready to advance your career and pursue roles such as:

• Project Manager
• IT Project Manager
• Change Manager
• Program Coordinator
• Digital Transformation Manager
• Construction Project Manager
• Risk Management Specialist
• Operations Manager
• Agile Project Manager
• Business Analyst

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative annual fee in 2026: $42,000  (Full-fee paying place)

Indicative annual fees are based on your first year of study.

A student’s annual fee may vary by:

• The number of units studied.
• 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.