Graduate Certificate in Project Management

If you already hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, the Graduate Certificate in Project Management provides a recognised qualification (similar to a subject minor) covering foundation skills in project management theory and practice.

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Campus
SIT Online
Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Level
7
Credits
60
Duration

17 weeks full-time

Up to two years part-time

Intakes are 17 weeks long

Dates
TBC
Fees
This programme qualifies for SIT Zero Fees. Terms and Conditions apply. Click here for more information.
Tuition Fees

Zero tuition fees

Direct Material Costs

$8.00 per credit (incl. GST)

International Fees

$100 per credit (incl. GST). See International.

Course Outline

If you already hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience/prior study, the Graduate Certificate in Project Management provides a recognised qualification (similar to a subject minor). 

This programme provides a comprehensive exploration of contemporary project management practice. Through courses focused on project delivery, business case development, innovation, and crisis management, learners build the capability to plan, justify, adapt, and lead projects in diverse organisational contexts. The programme supports the development of practical judgement, analytical skills, and effective stakeholder engagement for modern project environments.

Course Content

Please note that you will need to use a project management software as part of this course. This will not be provided by SIT. Examples of software include MS Project, TeamGantt, Monday.com, Clickup.

Compulsory papers – learners will need to complete all of the following:

MGT622 Fundamentals of Project Management (15 credits)

This course builds on foundational project management knowledge by exploring key principles, methodologies, and techniques for effective project delivery. Learners will evaluate project management approaches in organisational contexts, analyse constraints, stakeholder expectations, and risk management practices, and examine how stakeholder engagement, communication, and team leadership contribute to successful project outcomes across diverse project environments.

We recommend that students complete MGT622 Fundamentals of Project Management in their first intake of this course.

MGT733 Project Feasibility and Business Case Development (15 credits)

This course enables learners to assess project viability and develop strong business cases to justify investment and resource allocation. Learners will conduct feasibility studies incorporating financial, operational, and technical evaluations, develop business cases with cost-benefit analysis and return on investment (ROI) projections, and deliver persuasive project proposals that address and satisfy the needs of potential stakeholders.

MGT734 Emerging Trends in Project Management (15 credits)

This course equips learners with the ability to critically evaluate and strategically adapt to emerging trends and innovations in project management. Learners will critically evaluate the impact of emerging technologies on contemporary project management practices and methodologies, assess global trends and anticipate challenges in the evolving project management landscape, and integrate innovative approaches into project planning and execution.

MGT735 Crisis and Disaster Management in Projects (15 credits) 

This course equips learners with the skills to manage high-risk, crisis, and disaster-related projects, ensuring resilience and effective response strategies. Learners will assess potential crisis and disaster risks that may impact project delivery, develop contingency plans and disaster recovery strategies, and implement crisis communication and stakeholder management techniques.

»Please click the "Assessments" tab for more detailed information about assessment requirements.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Project Management will be equipped to contribute effectively to project-based work within a range of organisational contexts. They will have the capability to support the planning, justification, and delivery of projects by applying foundational project management principles, business case analysis, and risk-aware decision-making.

Graduates would be well suited to entry-level or transitional project roles, or to upskilling within an existing role where project responsibilities are increasing. They may work as part of project teams, supporting feasibility assessment, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and the application of emerging project management practices.

Application Criteria

All applicants must:

  1. have obtained at least an undergraduate degree in any discipline (provide degree evidence with your application)

OR

  1. be a mature student (aged at least 20 years) with at least three years’ relevant work experience and have successfully completed a minimum of 40 credits of study at Level 6 in any discipline (provide curriculum vitae detailing relevant work experience and evidence of academic achievements with your application).  

English Language Requirements

All applicants (international and domestic) need to provide evidence that they have the necessary English language proficiency required for the programme.

For domestic applicants, this can be demonstrated by the equivalence of: 

  • 10 NCEA literacy credits at Level 2 or above, made up of:
  • 5 credits in reading
  • 5 credits in writing

If unable to provide evidence of the above, applicants may be required to demonstrate capability using:

  • an approved proficiency test or an equivalent described in NZQA Rules
  • successful completion of Level 4 study in English

International applicants whose first language is not English, or who come from a country where the language of instruction in schools is not English, must provide evidence that they have the necessary English language proficiency required for the programme as outlined in the table for internationally recognised English proficiency outcomes for international students from one test taken in the preceding two years, or an equivalent described in NZQA Rules and on Delivery Site English Language Requirements for International Ākonga webpage.

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