Graduate Diploma of Project Management (Swinburne Online delivered)

Overview

The Graduate Diploma of Project Management [Online delivery] equips professionals with the expertise to manage projects across a range of industries. Learn how change management, entrepreneurship, risk management, ethics and leadership are important elements of becoming an effective project manager. Graduates can go on to study a Master of Project Management.

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Why Swinburne?

Top 5% of the world’s higher education business schools

91.1% of graduates found employment within 4 months of finishing.

The median income for PG graduates one year out is $79.5K

Business graduate employers include Telstra, NAB, ANZ and IBM

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Qualifications

A recognised bachelor degree in a related discipline; or
A recognised bachelor degree in any discipline PLUS a minimum of two years equivalent full-time relevant professional experience*; or
A Graduate Certificate of Project Management **

*Relevant professional/managerial experience and evidence of academic capability will be determined by the Faculty PVC (or delegate) with reference to faculty-determined guiding principles. Applicants will be required to submit a curriculum vitae (CV) with their application.

Documents substantiating relevant experience are required, clearly detailing roles and duration, as well as evidence of formal and non-formal learning. Where relevant experience is used for the basis of admission, no further recognition for prior learning/credit can be granted on that basis.

**Students entering under this admission requirement will be given full credit for the units completed in the Graduate Certificate.

A recognised bachelor degree in a related discipline; or
A recognised bachelor degree in any discipline PLUS a minimum of two years equivalent full-time relevant professional experience*; or
A Graduate Certificate of Project Management **

**Students entering under this admission requirement will be given full credit for the units completed in the Graduate Certificate.

Admission requirements

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. See admission requirements for general information about the admission process.

English language requirements

Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65% or above
or equivalent measures available at English language requirements.

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Credit transfer

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

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Recognition of prior learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

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Finding your fit

At Swinburne, we recognise that not one size fits all. If this course doesn’t meet all your study criteria, check out these alternatives.

Graduate Certificate of Project Management

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Master of Project Management

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Graduate Certificate of Business Administration

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How credit points work

To qualify for the award of Graduate Diploma of Project Management students must complete eight (8) units of study comprising:

Core units

Elective units

Graduate diploma

Your units

Graduate diploma

Units of study	Unit code
Core units
Strategic Project Management Core unit, 12.5 credit points	INF70005
The Risk Management Spectrum Core unit, 12.5 credit points	PRM60003
Project Management for Innovative Outcomes Core unit, 12.5 credit points	PRM60002
Operations Management Core unit, 12.5 credit points	SCM60001

Elective units

Units of study	Unit code

Accounting Systems and Reporting Elective unit, 12.5 credit points	ACC60008
Economics Elective unit, 12.5 credit points	ECO80001
Opportunity Discovery Elective unit, 12.5 credit points	ENT60006
Corporate Financial Management Elective unit, 12.5 credit points	FIN80005
Designing for Change Elective unit	FST80008
Behaviour in Organisations Elective unit, 12.5 credit points	HRM60016
International Trade and Investment Elective unit	INB60003
Global Business Cultures: Advanced Theories and Practices Elective unit	INB60004
Corporations and Contract Law Elective unit, 12.5 credit points	LAW60003
Leading Innovation in the Workforce Elective unit	MGT60044
Business Strategy Elective unit, 12.5 credit points	MGT80002
Leadership for Innovation Elective unit, 12.5 credit points	MGT80005
Marketing Management Elective unit, 12.5 credit points	MKT60010

2025 fees

Yearly fee* ($AUD)

$33,600

Total fee* ($AUD)

$33,600

2025 fees

Yearly fee* ($AUD)

$46,560.00

Fees are estimates only

The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply for units studied in 2025 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester.

Fees are estimates only

The indicative course fees shown apply to international students for the relevant year, based on a standard study load per year. Fees are assessed according to actual study load each semester, with variations to study load resulting in tuition fee adjustments. These fees generally include the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) and are subject to annual review. Enrolled students will receive reasonable notice of any fee changes before payment is due.

How do I pay my fees?

FEE-HELP is a loan given to eligible full-fee paying higher education students to help pay part or all of their tuition fees. The Commonwealth Government pays the amount of the loan directly to Swinburne.

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International students need to pay tuition fees up-front by the relevant due date. You can find the due dates on your Statement of Account.

To pay your fees:

log in to My Finances
check your Australian bank account details are correct
check your Statement of Account to see how much you owe
pay using your preferred payment method.

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Eligibility for FEE-HELP

You’re eligible for a FEE-HELP loan if you are studying an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, or UniLink or OUA course at Swinburne, and you:

are an Australian citizen doing at least one unit of your course in Australia; or
hold a permanent humanitarian visa and will be living in Australia for the duration of your course; or
hold a New Zealand Special Category visa and meet the special eligibility requirements for New Zealand citizens
are undertaking bridging study for overseas trained professionals and will be living in Australia for the duration of this study
have not exceeded the new combined Help Loan limit.

The HELP limit is the maximum amount you can borrow from the government in your lifetime towards your education costs. It is fixed and cannot be topped up.

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Student services and amenities fee

This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.

The fee shown in the capped amount for 2025.

This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.

This amenities fee is included within your annual tuition fee listed above. The fee shown is the capped amount for 2025.

Please refer to the Student Services Amenities Fee page for more information.

SSAF fee* ($AUD)

$365

SSAF fee* ($AUD)

$365

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Scholarships

Scholarship applications for 2025 are open. Scholarships at Swinburne are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. We want you to reach your potential and achieve your life and career goals.

Our handy guide will assist you to gather documents for your application.

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When you apply for a Swinburne course, we automatically consider you for an international scholarship of up to 20 per cent off your course fees – no separate application required! Just apply for your Swinburne course of choice and when we review your course application, we will also assess you for an international scholarship.

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Apply through an agent

Most international students use an education agent to help them through the application process. Swinburne has agents all over the world that can help you with your application to study. Search for a Swinburne representative in your country. If your country is not listed, please contact us.

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Ready to take on a new challenge and reach your academic goals? If you already know which course you want to study and understand the entry requirements, what are you waiting for? Apply online!

Please note: This online course is not available to on-shore international students holding a student visa.

Course code

GD-PMS

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Start dates

Location

Last date to apply

Start dates

Teaching Period 2

Online

02-July-2025

07-July-2025

Teaching Period 3

Online

29-October-2025

03-November-2025

Start dates

Location

Start dates

Teaching Period 2

Online

07-July-2025

Teaching Period 3

Online

03-November-2025

Overview

Entry requirements

Study structure

Fees & Scholarships

How to apply

Overview

Are you in high school?

International student visa

Why Swinburne?

Study with Swinburne Online

Admission requirements

Need to undertake an English assessment for entry?

Graduate diploma

Elective units

2025 fees

Yearly fee* ($AUD)

Total fee* ($AUD)

2025 fees

Yearly fee* ($AUD)

Fees are estimates only

Fees are estimates only

SSAF fee* ($AUD)

SSAF fee* ($AUD)