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Graduate Diploma of Information Technology Project Management

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1 Year/s Hawthorn (Semester 1, Semester 2) A$23,700 (total for 2012) 
*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

The Graduate Diploma of Information Technology Project Management aims to develop versatile IT project managers with competencies and expertise in the major domains of IT project management.

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This program has been designed in consultation with industry to meet an expected growth in demand for qualified IT project managers you will develop an appreciation of factors contributing to the overall management of IT projects.
 
Key areas covered in the program include project productivity and success, portfolios in organisations, IT business strategy and alignment, managing IT-driven change, relationship/alliance building, management of multiple vendors, managing IS risk and complexity, and understanding the value of IS/IT investments in organisations.
 
The Graduate Diploma of Information Technology Project Management is part of a nested suite of programs, which includes the Graduate Certificate of Information Technology Project Management and the Master of Information Technology Project Management .
 
Some units in the Graduate Diploma of Information Technology Project Management are also available online via Open Universities Australia. Students wishing to study the Master of Information Technology Project Management entirely online should apply via Open Universities Australia. A full course structure and unit listing for the online program is available on the Open Universities Australia website.

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The objectives of this program are: 
  • To deliver high quality industry-relevant education to prospective IT project managers
  • To develop an appreciation of factors contributing to IT project productivity and success, and
  • To develop the knowledge and skill sets required to underpin the practice of IT project management with a sound conceptual understanding of the key issues involved

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The Graduate Diploma of Information Technology Project Management consists of eight units of study (100 credit points) to be completed over a one-year period of full-time study or two-years part-time study*. There are different entry points depending upon previous academic studies and work experience.

Total student contact hours for a full-time student, including lectures, classes, tutorials and laboratory sessions, will normally be between nine and 12 hours per week during the academic semesters.

Upon successful completion of the Graduate Diploma of Information Technology Project Management, students may proceed directly into the Master of Information Technology Project Management .

The program is available in both full-time and part-time* (5.30pm to 9.30pm) modes. Part-time mode includes the possibility of studying one unit of study at a time. Evening classes are available in most units of study. Entry is possible in both Semester 1 and Semester 2.

Please note: Some units of study are subject to quotas and minimum enrolment requirements. Not all units of study are available every semester, and changes in program structure occur from time to time.

*International student visa holders are required to study full-time.

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The Graduate Diploma of Information Technology Project Management consists of eight units of study as follows:
 
Advanced Financial Information Systems (HBC746N) or HBC606 Accounting Principles**
 
The Graduate Certificate of Information Technology Project Management consists of four units of study as follows:
 
 
** Only one of HBC746N or HBC606 is allowed. Students with no background knowledge or study in accounting should study HBC606 Accounting Principles and students with some background accounting knowledge should study HBC746N Advanced Financial Information Systems.

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Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help internationalise your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two semesters during your degree. Swinburne's Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Your studies whilst on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Education Abroad website.

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The Graduate Diploma of Information Technology Project Management is an advanced-level program that aims to equip students with the relevant knowledge, skills, and capabilities to effectively manage all aspects of IT project management.

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Apply for this course by following the step-by-step process on our How to Apply page.

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Swinburne College English for Academic Purposes Advanced level certificate at the undergraduate level (EAP 5: UG-65% ); OR, Obtaining a minimum IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0; OR, a TOEFL (Paper-based) minimum score of 550 (with Test of Written English (TWE) score of 5); OR, a TOEFL (Computer-based) minimum score of 213 (with Written Writing score of 5); OR, a TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum score of 80 with no band less than 20.

 

Refer to the English Language Requirements website for further information.

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Students with a recognised bachelor degree in information systems or information technology or other discipline are eligible to complete the course within one to two years, depending on the number of exemptions they receive. Students with a recognised degree in a non-IT discipline will study a two-year program.

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