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In response to COVID-19, the University of Sydney has reviewed the availability of courses to be delivered remotely for students commencing their studies in Semester 1, 2021.
This course will be available to study remotely for students commencing in Semester 1, 2021. Please note that some units of study that are not essential to completing the degree may not be available to be studied remotely.
Note: The University intends to offer as many units of study as possible in a remote as well as face-to-face learning method of delivery in Semester 1, 2021 and subject to ongoing border closures and public health orders impacting attendance on campus, in Semester 2, 2021. However, some units of study and courses require students to study in-person at the relevant University of Sydney campus/es and host locations for placements and will not be available remotely.
About this course
The Graduate Certificate in Project Management will provide you with a sound platform for a career in project management. It will complement your on-the-job training and equip you with the fundamental methodologies, modelling and analytical skills for the design and implementation of projects across a wide range of fields such as infrastructure, mining, manufacturing, IT, finance, law and various types of consultancy projects.
You may be eligible to apply if you do not hold a bachelor's degree but have relevant professional experience. The Graduate Certificate in Project Management offers you the flexibility to study on campus or online, or a combination of both. You can study full time over one semester or part time over one year. The graduate certificate will provide you with a foundation for the more intensive theoretical and practical work in the graduate diploma.
This course does not have a specialisation or major.
For academic requirements check the ‘Admission requirements’ section on this page.
You can apply online via the application portal. When you are ready to apply, select the ‘Apply’ button on this course page. Visit the How to apply page for other important information.
Semester 1 - 11 February of the commencing year
Semester 2 - 15 July of the commencing year
We strongly encourage applicants to apply as early as possible, offers are made on a rolling basis and places are limited. Separate scholarship deadlines apply - check the scholarships website for details.
Semester 1 (March) and Semester 2 (August)
You can apply online via the application portal. When you are ready to apply, select the ‘Apply’ button on this course page. Visit the How to apply page for other important information.
Semester 1 - 31 January of the commencing year
Semester 2 - 30 June of the commencing year
We strongly encourage international applicants to apply as early as possible to allow time for visa and travel arrangements. Separate scholarship deadlines may apply - check the scholarships website for details.
Semester 1 (March) and Semester 2 (August)
To be eligible for admission, an applicant is required to have:
For qualifications awarded outside Australia, equivalencies and entry requirements are determined based on the country, institution and qualification.
The Graduate Certificate in Project Management can offer those without a recognised bachelor degree a pathway into the Graduate Diploma in Project Management and then possible progression to the master's program. Maintaining a credit average in the Graduate Certificate will allow you to upgrade your award to the Graduate Diploma.
