Graduate Diploma of Project Management

AIH Higher Education

Course Overview

The Australian Institute of Higher Education (AIH) Graduate Diploma of Project Management is embedded in the Master of Project Management and has been designed as an exit qualification and an alternative pathway to further study in the Master level qualification.

The course is designed to meet the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) principles and standards. It equips students with the skills needed for paraprofessionals of executive and management roles in any business with proficient project management skills and further study at the postgraduate level.

The course is underpinned by business and leadership core units such as people, culture & agile leadership; communications and negotiations; and organisational change management, and as such, reflect the AIH's Graduate Attributes. The course also consists of specialised project management units to further enhance the in-depth knowledge and skills in project management principles; organisational context and roles in project management; project management tools and techniques; contracts management and ethics; project management tools and techniques and contracts management and ethics.

The course consists of one project-based unit, a minor industry project that will provide students with a hands-on practical learning experience. The project-based unit is designed to facilitate project-integrated learning in a simulated workplace and will test the students' ability to initiate a project as a minor industry project unit.

Within the Graduate Diploma of Project Management is a nested exit qualification Graduate Certificate of Project Management.

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate a thorough applied knowledge and skills of important concepts and practices to implement and manage projects with industry relevance.

Propose innovative project management solutions to complex business problems.

Analyse the effectiveness of project management based on a range of information sources and concepts in order to identify risks and opportunities in the business environment.

Demonstrate and apply the knowledge of concepts and practices, tools and skills to manage and implement projects ethically and sustainably.

Develop leadership, management and interpersonal skills required when working on a consulting or other projects independently and in teams.

Apply well-researched project management practices and systems for relevant stakeholders.

What you will achieve

Acquire an advanced command of project management principles.

Embrace a student-centric, adaptable learning approach.

Attain a sophisticated understanding at the postgraduate level.

Cultivate skills applicable across a spectrum of business administration functions.

Champion ethical conduct and uphold rigorous professional benchmarks.

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