Graduate Diploma of Project Management

About the course

The Graduate Diploma of Project Management develops practical project leadership capability through coursework aligned with recognised international project management standards, guidelines and frameworks. You will analyse and apply core principles across a range of project domains using relevant, practice-based case studies. This postgraduate qualification supports progression into professional project roles across industries in the business and management discipline.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue project management and project support roles across diverse sectors where projects drive change and delivery. Opportunities may include project manager, project coordinator, project officer, program support, or project controls roles in industries such as engineering, construction, IT, health, government, mining and transport. This graduate diploma can strengthen advancement into management-oriented project roles within business and commerce contexts. Preparing graduates for senior management, consulting, entrepreneurship, and organisational leadership roles.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)