Graduate Diploma in Project Management Online

What you will study

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

Core courses

• Project Management Body of Knowledge
• Project Administration

Elective courses

Choose two of the following:

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

Leadership specialisation core courses

In addition to the core courses, you will need to complete these four courses:

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

Entry requirements

General admission requirements

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

• 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

Your previous studies can be acknowledged as credit towards your postgraduate studies, provided that they meet the relevant course requirements.

If you receive an offer of enrolment and you’ve undertaken prior learning, you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning. The procedure is governed by the university's Recognition of Prior Learning policy. Contact the university for more details.

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 fee per course in 2026: $5,130 (domestic full-fee paying place)

Indicative total program fee in 2026: $42,000 (domestic full-fee paying place)

All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of eight courses.

Student fees may vary in accordance with:

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

You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.

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 program.