Graduate Diploma in Business Administration at Flinders University

Project management is recognised as a highly valued discipline in its own right. Organisations have come to rely on specialist project managers, with excellent practical skills and theoretical knowledge, to plan and deliver projects on time, within budget and to specifications. This degree uses A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK Guide) as a framework. It is the international industry-standard approach to project management that can be applied across different industries, businesses and government institutions. You will graduate with the skills and knowledge to apply project management methodology to specific professional field(s) of expertise; work in interdisciplinary project teams; and assume the role of project manager from inception to commissioning. You'll also have plenty of opportunities to network, exchange ideas and share experiences with practising project managers as well as other professionals. As part of this degree you will do a major integrated research project which could focus on a real issue in your workplace. This postgraduate degree is offered as part of a suite of four programs (graduate certificate, graduate diploma, a 1.5 year and 2 year master). Each qualification extends to the next, so you can easily transition to a master level qualification. At master level, you may choose to complete an additional six months of study to expand your academic knowledge and explore an area of interest within the project management field. Over the course of this degree you will learn the fundamentals of project management, including: establishing a project and preparing project plans to meet objectives and requirements using appropriate management tools for monitoring and control of projects understanding and using effective project management techniques throughout the life cycle of a project Your studies will also include courses such as: Managing Complexity in Projects Economic, Social and Environmental Analysis Portfolio and Program Management You will also complete a substantial Master Thesis.

A research degree is an advanced program of study allowing you to investigate a topic relevant to your field. Under the supervision of world-class researchers, you will learn and apply advanced research methodologies to produce new knowledge and provide solutions to some of the world's greatest challenges. Completing a research degree means becoming an expert in your field. It's your opportunity to take a topic that interests you, explore it in depth, tackle intellectual, creative and practical challenges, and communicate your findings. UniSA research is inspired by the challenges and opportunities of today. In the 2018 Australian Research Council Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) evaluation of Australian universities, all of our assessed research was rated at world class or above. We are vibrant, outward-facing and responsive. We partner with industry, government and communities to seek answers to questions that arise in the real world.

Over the course of this degree you will learn the fundamentals of project and contract management, which will include how to: establish a project and prepare project plans to meet objectives and requirements, use appropriate strategies to establish, mitigate risk and control the contract process, and understand and effectively manage contracts using strategic techniques such as control methods and negotiation. Your studies will also include courses such as: Principles of Project Management Contract Law and Management Strategic Procurement Commercial Contract Management (of construction/civil engineering contracts) Construction Claims and Dispute resolution