Victoria University
Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Project Management
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Prepare for a rewarding role managing IT projects or learn new skills for your current project-management position.
Course overview
Project management has become vital to the success of modern IT projects. This course will introduce you to the fundamentals of project management with specific application to IT projects. The Graduate Certificate in IT Project Management is based firmly on the international standard Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®)and specifically addresses contemporary issues in managing IT projects.
Key facts
Sydney
What you will study
To attain the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Project Management, students will be required to complete 48 credit points of core units. Each unit is worth 12 credit points.
Core units
- Fundamentals of Project Management
- Project Governance
- Networking Systems
- Database Analysis and Design
Entry requirements
To be considered for postgraduate study, you will need to have specific academic qualifications, as outlined below. Victoria University also considers non-academic research and work experience for research candidates.
Admission criteria
Applicants must have one of the following:
- Completion of an Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a similar discipline.
- Applicants with a minimum of five (5) years of approved work experience will be considered for admission to this course.
Special entry programs
If you are from a disadvantaged or underrepresented social, economic or cultural background, you may be eligible for one of the university's special admission programs. These programs are designed to help you access education more easily.
Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have completed a study with another university or institution, you may be eligible to receive credit for skills and past study. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of key theoretical project management frameworks and processes and apply them to a range of project management scenarios.
- Develop an understanding of projects, the roles and responsibilities of a project manager, recommendations and professional decisions and communicate with specialist and non-specialist stakeholders.
- Conceptually map the most recent developments in IT theory and IT applications and justify their utility in various contexts.
- Critically apply information technology knowledge and skills to new and uncertain situations in professional practice, exhibiting a high level of personal autonomy and accountability.
Career outcomes
Graduates will finish this course prepared for a variety of project management roles in the ever-growing Information Technology sector.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Fee per unit in 2026: $4,313 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Indicative full fee in 2026: $17,250 per semester (domestic full-fee paying place)
Full-fee courses are not government subsidised. You will pay the total cost of each unit.
A student’s fee may vary depending on:
- 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.
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.