This course builds on the curriculum of the graduate certificate to include topics in project quality, risk and procurement management and managerial effectiveness. You’ll explore the application of quality management to projects, including planning, assurance, certification, audits, and control, training, benchmarking and best practice. You will identify types of risks and learn risk analysis techniques. The function of contracting and procurement, and the acquisition process and contract administration are also examined. You will also develop the skills effective managers use in order to carry out the people oriented tasks of management. Upon successful completion of the graduate certificate, you may transfer to this graduate diploma and then subsequently enrol in the master degree. Why study Graduate Diploma in Project Management The Australian Government expects the need for project managers to grow very strongly over the next five years, matching the rise in demand over the past decade. Opportunities for people with project management qualifications is increasing in fields such as construction, law, education, health, commerce, information technology, marketing, public relations, and research and development. (Source: joboutlook.gov.au, March 2013) Curtin's project management courses offer a broad approach to project management, making them applicable to a wide range of industries. Curtin's teaching staff have an extensive range of professional experience in the project management field. The course is delivered by people who can offer practical relevance to student learning. Professional recognition This course is accredited by the International Project Management Institute (PMI) and endorsed by the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM). Career information Employment industries can include: Commerce Construction Education Engineering Health Information technology Law Marketing Mining Oil and gas Public relations Research and development.