James Cook University
Graduate Certificate in Project Management
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationDevelop the ability to guide businesses towards success in times of change and uncertainty. Be equipped with the skills identified by the Project Management Institute (PMI®) as essential for managing projects and contributing to the prosperity, health, safety and sustainability of tropical communities. As a graduate of the first degree in Australia to emphasise skill development in strategy, risk and asset management, you will have a competitive edge as a professional who can reach groundbreaking results and will be highly sought after by employers.
Delivery mode
James Cook University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Locations
- City Arcade, 383 Flinders Street, Townsville
- 349 Queen Street, Brisbane
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Academic Admission requirements (Band 6)
Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Bachelor degree; or
- Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.
English Language requirements (Band 4)
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
- Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page;
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
Course fees
$15,318
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Career opportunities
The Graduate Certificate in Project Management will prepare you for the following roles.
Project Coordinator
Project Coordinators are a critical member of the project team, keeping everyone focused on their targets, deadlines, and budget constraints. They...
Project Scheduler
A Project Scheduler coordinates the timelines and resources for projects to ensure they are completed on time and within budget. You might work in...
Project Manager
Project Managers oversee projects and are responsible for ensuring a project meets all its objectives, milestones, deliverables, and compliance res...
Program Manager
Program Managers oversee multiple projects, directing cross-project teams and project managers to ensure the organisation’s goals and strategies ar...
About James Cook University
As Australia’s only university established to focus on the issues of Northern Australia and the Tropics worldwide, JCU is dedicated to helping the world’s tropical regions to prosper.
Ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide we are focused on addressing the critical challenges facing the tropics, in areas as diverse as Medicine, Dentistry, Marine Science, Nursing, Arts and Society.
Inspired by a research-rich environment, the significance of our endeavours is recognised globally by the most credible world university rankings providers. Our strong performance is assessed on quality, relevance and impact.
JCU was awarded 5 Stars for teaching and employability in the QS Stars Rankings for 2021 and 5 Stars for full-time employment, graduate starting salary and student teacher ratio by the Good Universities Guide for 2023.
Career-focused courses provide an exceptional student experience, led by industry professionals who are passionate about sharing their expertise, because experience has no substitute.
