Graduate Diploma in Project Management

About the course

The Graduate Diploma in Project Management builds practical skills to plan, deliver and control projects across a range of industries. You’ll develop capability in project scope, time, cost and risk management, stakeholder communication and governance, supported by industry-relevant tools and frameworks. Designed for graduates seeking to move into project roles or strengthen management practice, this graduate diploma provides a focused postgraduate pathway in project management.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles supporting or leading projects in business, property, construction, government and community organisations. Typical opportunities include project manager, assistant project manager, project coordinator, contract administrator/manager and construction project roles, depending on prior experience and industry background. The qualification strengthens employability by developing core delivery, planning and stakeholder management capabilities expected in project management practice at graduate diploma level.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)