Graduate Diploma in Project Management
Course details
| NZQF Level | 7 |
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About the course
The aim of the Graduate Diploma in Project Management is to provide students who already have a degree or extensive applicable experience/prior study, with advanced theoretical and applied knowledge in Project Management (equivalent to a second major subject).This programme develops strong practical and analytical capability across project management, risk management, innovation, and applied research. Learners build the skills required to assess risk, develop robust business cases, and plan and deliver projects in complex organisational environments. The programme also explores emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, and their impact on contemporary project practice. Throughout the programme, learners apply evidence-based decision-making, stakeholder engagement, leadership, and evaluation skills to real-world organisational projects and challenges.
About the provider
Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) provides quality tertiary education and training across a wide range of subjects and qualifications. From certificates to postgraduate studies, we offer NZQA programmes for students to learn at a level and pathway that suits them.
We are home to the Zero Fees Scheme and are the only tertiary provider in New Zealand to offer a no tuition cost education to domestic NZ students for every year of study, at all levels.
We offer SIT programmes at campuses in Invercargill, Queenstown, Gore, and online through SIT2LRN Distance Learning.
We also have a specialised faculty in rural education at Telford in Balclutha, South Otago.