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Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Brisbane
15 Boronia Rd, Brisbane, QLD 4009
Student Information
Provider's Published Fee
Duration
Intakes
Study Mode
Eligibility
Entry requirements
A bachelor degree in any discipline from an Australian university or college, or equivalent;
or a CQUniversity Graduate Certificate in Project Management, or equivalent.
If you are an International student please visit International students English requirements for further information.
Recommended study: N/A
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
VETASSESS / AIPM
Course Content
Project Management Concepts
Core unit
Initiating and Planning Projects
Core unit
Leading Lean Projects
Core unit
Executing and Closing Projects
Core unit
Contract and Procurement Management
Core unit
Portfolio and Program Management
Core unit
Research Proposal
Core unit
Effective Business Communications
Core unit
Business Ethics and Sustainability
Elective — Elective
Critical Thinking and Managerial Decision-Making
Elective — Elective
Think Big
Elective — Elective
Management and Business Context
Elective — Elective
Sustainability in Projects
Elective — Elective
Managerial Finance
Elective — Elective
Common Questions
Yes, the CV81 Graduate Diploma of Project Management course is internationally accredited by the Project Management Institute Global Accreditation Centre for Project Management Education Programs (GAC). Students and graduates are entitled to benefits and resources from the PMI.
You must complete eight units (48 credits), consisting of seven core units and one elective unit chosen from a list of options including Business Ethics and Sustainability, Critical Thinking and Managerial Decision-Making, Think Big, Management and Business Context, Sustainability in Projects, and Managerial Finance.
Yes, the Graduate Diploma of Project Management offers a seamless pathway to the Master of Project Management. If you intend to continue your studies with the Master of Project Management, CQUniversity recommends choosing Research Proposal (PPMP20015) as your elective, as it is a core unit in the master's course.
The indicative first-year fee for a Full Fee Paying (FFP) place is $33,300 (2026 Indicative). This is the approximate cost of enrolling for one full-time academic year and should be used as a guide only, as actual fees may vary depending on the units selected and study load.
Yes, this course does permit you to defer your offer and commence at a later date. You can learn more about the offer process on the CQUniversity website.
Application
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Step 01
Enquire
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Step 02
Submit Documents
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Step 03
Get Enrolled
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