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Student Handbook : Honours : Program Group : CB88

CB88 - Graduate Certificate in Project and Program Management

CB88 - Graduate Certificate in Project and Program Management

At a Glance

Information on where the program is available, duration, units of credit as well as contacts for further information.

Aims - Structure

An outline of the programs aims, objectives and outcomes, as well as information on the structure of the program.

Course Plans

A detailed list of courses and electives required to complete the program.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program will have enhanced opportunities for employment as project supervisors, project managers and project directors in a wide range of industries. The Project Management Institute estimates that one-fifth of the world's gross domestic product is spent on project and a huge demand exists globally for skilled project managers.

Project and Program Management

The Graduate Certificate in Project and Program Management is a specialist program for project managers in the resources and infrastructure industries.  It focuses on the application of project principles to reflect uncertainty and change in those industries.  The program develops the skills to meet project goals and as a result allows project managers to make decisions that achieve project targets and outcomes.  It adopts a systems approach to the application of project processes and highlights the integration of input and output systems with a project clients' needs.  The qualification consists of three courses and provides practicing project managers and directors with the technical skills to run projects in the most challenging resources and infrastructure environments.  Case studies and practical material are embedded within the program to illustrate how the concepts of project management meet industry demands.  Graduates will be able to demonstrate that they have a comprehensive understanding and the ability to run resource and infrastructure projects. Candidates with relevant project experience and who can demonstrate the capacity to work at a postgraduate level are eligible for admission to this program.

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