Graduate Diploma - Project Management - Information Technology (GD194IT) (093312C)

The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology Graduate Diploma in Project Management (Information Technology) is designed to enable students to work as a highly skilled project manager within the information technology sector. The program has a strong emphasis on leadership and management including project scoping, scheduling, procurement, entrepreneurship, client relationships, financial and technology management and research. A blend of lectures and seminars with industry case studies and work relevant projects allows students to combine theory and practice in a real work environment. The program develops both students' generic and discipline specific capabilities through the expansion of knowledge and ideas that align with the current and emerging expectations of employers and industry.

As a graduate of this program students will be able to: • Analyze, synthesize and apply complex project management theory to address industry issues, and implement new directions in project management • Professionally communicate their ideas and strategy, justifying decision making to diverse project management and organizational stakeholders • Employ their knowledge of project management theory and recent industry developments to identify problems and formulate solutions that respond to the diverse needs of project stakeholders • Work autonomously and/or utilize effective team work skills to plan and develop specialized project management strategy appropriate to range of organizational contexts and projects • Critically examine and reflect on their work to question accepted interpretations, decision making and professional practice • Apply appropriate research methods, tools and technical skills to plan, implement and evaluate projects that contribute to the profession and the field of knowledge in the discipline

Please note that applicants from some countries will be required to pay a non-refundable application fee. The fee will go towards the tuition deposit for any students who enroll.