This is an exit-only degree for students enrolled in the Master of Project Management.
Graduate Diploma in Project Management
Overview
Subjects, careers and fees
Note
Transfer is for students enrolled in the Master of Project Management (C04006).
This course targets both emerging and seasoned project managers aiming to advance their expertise and career prospects. Choose this course for a comprehensive understanding of project management principles, tailored to fit various professional backgrounds.
You will acquire a robust set of skills, including strategic planning, risk management, and leadership, essential for effective project delivery. The course employs a blend of theoretical and practical learning, facilitated through lectures, workshops, and real-world case studies, ensuring you can apply your knowledge directly to your professional role.
You are not able to enrol directly in this course and should instead refer to the Graduate Certificate in Project Management, the Master of Project Management or the Master of Property Development and Project Management in order to join the UTS Postgraduate Project Management Program.
The Graduate Diploma in Project Management is an ‘exit’ option that enables appropriate recognition for students who have completed two-thirds of the Master of Project Management course, but are unable to complete the full course. This means that you are not able to enrol directly in this course and should refer to the Graduate Certificate in Project Management or the Master of Project Management if you are looking to enrol in a project management course.
Prospective students are not able to enrol directly in the Graduate Diploma in Project Management and should instead refer to the Graduate Certificate in Project Management, the Master of Project Management or the Master of Property Development and Project Management in order to join the UTS Postgraduate Project Management Program.
The Graduate Diploma in Project Management is an ‘exit’ option that enables appropriate recognition for students who have completed two-thirds of the Master of Project Management course, but are unable to complete the full course. Students in the Master of Project Management may apply for an internal course transfer to complete with a Graduate Diploma.
Course aims
The course aims align with the aims for the Graduate Certificate in Project Management and the Master of Project Management. Please refer to the entries for those courses.
Study plan
To view the study plan please visit the UTS Handbook.Course fees
For relevant fee information, please choose from the following:
Local student
In most cases, UTS offers domestic students entry to postgraduate courses on a fee paying basis.
Tuition fees are charged:
- based on the particular course in which you are enrolled
- based on the number of credit points in which you are enrolled
- at the rates set for the current year and revised annually
Fees for future year(s) published in the online calculator, whilst unlikely to change, are estimates only. UTS makes every effort to provide up to date future year(s) fee estimates and to limit any changes, however, UTS reserves the right to vary fees for future year(s) at any time.
Tuition fees can be found in the online calculator.
A small number of postgraduate courses offer government subsidised Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). Find out whether there are CSPs available in this course by visiting our postgraduate fees page.
In addition to tuition fees, students are required to pay a Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). The purchase of textbooks and other course materials may also result in additional costs.
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International student
Tuition fees for international postgraduate coursework students can be found using fees search.
Tuition fees must be paid in advance each session and are subject to annual increase. Fees for future year(s) published in fees search, whilst unlikely to change, are estimates only. UTS makes every effort to provide up to date future year(s) fee estimates and to limit any changes, however, UTS reserves the right to vary fees for future year(s) at any time.
For this course, the cost per credit point for 2025 is $838. The total credit points are 48.
All international students should familiarise themselves with the following documents:
- Protocol on refund of fees for international students - contains the refund of fees information for international students.
- Tuition Protection Service - designed to ensure that students receive the tuition they have paid for
In addition to tuition fees, students may be required to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). Textbooks and other course materials will also result in additional costs.
UTS Alumni save 10%: alumni.uts.edu.au/advantage
For further information on costs related to your study at UTS, visit the international students' fees information page.
Careers
Career options align with those outlined for the Graduate Certificate in Project Management and the Master of Project Management.
Course structure
To view the course structure please visit the UTS Handbook.Additional information
Course duration
The course can be completed on a one-year, full-time basis.
On campus - WeeklyInherent requirements
Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential for successfully completing a course at UTS. You can find the inherent requirements for your course via the inherent requirements directory.
Recognition of prior learning
Applicants with a four-year degree in a related field of study may be given up to 24 credit points of exemptions.
UTS: Handbook
See the Graduate Diploma in Project Management in the UTS: Handbook for comprehensive course details.
Information for international students
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Course experience
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How to apply
Requirements and selection criteria
Domestic students
How to apply
This is an exit-only course. Current UTS students wishing to transfer may submit an Course Transfer - Graduating application. To confirm eligibility check with the UTS Student Centre.
Intake
Spring Session 2025
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International students
How to apply
This is an exit-only course. Current UTS students wishing to transfer may submit an Course Transfer - Graduating application. To confirm eligibility check with the UTS Student Centre.
Intake
Spring Session 2025
