Graduate Certificate in Applied Project Management (GC.AProjMan) Graduate Diploma in Applied Project Management (GD.AProjMan)

Program Outline

The organisations of today have complex infrastructure and technology-based projects which bring about significant social, environmental and economic impacts. As such, these organisations need the skills to manage multiple projects to achieve organisational goals; they need to understand the context of projects and follow a clear project model.

Studies in project management focus on achieving goals. Graduates in project management are sought after by employers. The courses include a strong focus on processes and tools required to achieve outcomes and industry-specific case studies, class discussions and assignments based on real projects, including the participant’s own workplace projects.

Project management programs guide you through the leading-edge project management concepts, with a strong emphasis on holistic and systems-based project management methods, combined with the practical application of concepts, techniques and tools. There is flexibility to select options from entrepreneurship and commercialisation. 

Program Features

The Graduate Certificate in Applied Project Management and Graduate Diploma in Applied Project Management awarded by The University of Adelaide will provide aspiring leaders with the following advantages:

• A world-class faculty from The University of Adelaide renowned for research and teaching excellence
• A full-fledged degree from one of the best universities in Australia, while staying or working in Singapore
• It involves a high degree of direct contact with the academic staff
• Opportunity to network with a diverse group of experienced and talented participants, industry leaders, experienced academic staff and consultants
• A modern, dynamic learning environment with the latest facilities
• Located in Singapore, one of the finance and business hubs of Asia

Professional Accreditation

• The University of Adelaide is a Registered Education Provider (R.E.P).
• An R.E.P is an organisation approved by PMI to issue Professional Development Units (PDU) for its training courses.
• From July 2008 onwards, project management courses are registered with Professional Engineer's Board (PEB) Singapore.
• Professional Development Units (PDU) will be issued by PEB upon completion of course(s).
• The PEB Singapore is a statutory board in the Ministry of National Development.

  

Graduation and Degree

Postgraduates who successfully complete the Graduate Certificate of in Applied Project Management or Graduate Diploma in Applied Project Management Program will be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Applied Project Management or Graduate Diploma in Applied Project Management degree by the University of Adelaide. The degree and transcript will be the same as that awarded to on-campus postgraduates.

Students may participate in the University of Adelaide's graduation ceremony on campus or at Ngee Ann-Adelaide Education Centre.

Teaching and Courses

Teaching is provided by core academic staff from Entrpreneurship, Commercialisation and Innovation Centre of The University of Adelaide, by staff from other departments within the University and by experienced management educators drawn from high quality management schools.

The program is based on the international PMBOK standard. All core courses are designed so they may be taken fully in distance mode.

Courses

Admission Criteria

Graduate Certificate in Applied Project Management 

• Undergraduate degree with 5 years work experience, or
• 7 years work experience supported by a portfolio of evidence

Graduate Diploma in Applied Project Management

• Undergraduate degree, with 5 years work experience, or
• 7 years work experience supported by a portfolio of evidence, or
• Graduate Certificate in Project Management, or
• Graduate Certificate in Applied Project Management

Career Opportunities

This program provides the knowledge for graduates to develop their own companies based on their background and interests, enabling graduates to move from technical fields into management positions. Many careers in project management exist in areas such as IT, defence, mining, manufacturing and construction. Further careers are available in defence, management of climate change and mining. 

Graduate Attributes

• Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of project management at advanced levels, which are internationally recognised—this is achieved through use of the PMBOK model, which originates from the Project Management Institute of the USA.
• The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner—the course notes are structured to achieve this.
• The ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and
  cooperatively, to current and future problems—again course notes are structured to achieve this and the Business and Project Creation Courses and 12 Unit Project in Project Management aim at innovation.
• Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication—
  professionally recognised skills are an objective of the program; groupwork is an integral
  component.
• A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies—course remains contemporary through regular review.
• A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity
  throughout life—self-leaning is a requirement of many courses.
• A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a
  leadership role in the community—leadership is a separate course and leadership is emphasised in many other courses.
•  An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues and their importance in the exercise of
  professional skills and responsibilities—ethics and social responsibility are addressed in Applied Project Management I, Business and Contract Legal Studies, Applied Project Management II, Mine Management and Safety and Socio-Environmental Aspects of Mining.
• Ability to do research appropriate for an applied research project.

Program Duration and Delivery

Timetable

Master of Applied Project Management    2012     Trimester 1 - 3

Fees and Payment methods:

• The above fees are subjected to 7% GST.
• Application fee of S$200*(subjected to prevailing GST)  upon application submission, which will be fully refunded if unsuccessful meeting the entry requirements
• Course fees are charged on the basis of the number of courses taken in a given trimester and are due 2 weeks prior to the start of the trimester
• Course fees cover course notes and examination fee 
• All fees quoted are in Singapore dollars. NAA reserves the right to change the course fee without prior notice

We accept the following methods of payments

• Cash
• NETS
  Subject to your daily withdrawal limit
• Cheque
  Payable to: Ngee Ann-Adelaide Education Centre Pte Ltd
• Internet Banking
  United Overseas Bank - Current Account
  A/C 920-350-093-5
  Branch code: 320
  Bank code: 7375
  Account Name : Ngee Ann-Adelaide Education Centre Pte Ltd

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How to Apply

• For candidates from a non-English speaking background or those whose education was not in English. TOEFL (overall score of 575 or better) or IELTS results (overall band score of 6.5 or better) is required.

• Applications cannot be considered unless all the relevant information is supplied.

Enquiry

For further information, please contact:

Joey Kang   Tel: 6738 2910   Email: joeykang@naa.edu.sg