Graduate Diploma in Business at Curtin University

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

Project management is a highly regarded discipline, with demand increasing for individuals with project management skills in the Australian workforce1. Many industries rely on specialist project and program professionals with excellent practical skills and essential knowledge to plan and deliver projects on time, within budget, objectives, specifications, and outcomes that ultimately deliver value to their organisation and stakeholders. This Graduate Diploma will equip you with advanced knowledge, tools and techniques in project management to manage complex projects and apply them across a broad range of industries. This degree utilises the Standard for Project Management and A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) as a learning framework as well as relevant other industry standards in the field that are widely recognised and applied across different industries, businesses and government institutions. This postgraduate qualification is offered as part of a suite of four programs (Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master(s)). Each qualification extends to the next, so you can easily transition to a master level qualification. Throughout this program, you will learn advanced knowledge in project management, its widely applicable tools and techniques, and attain a versatile range of skill sets that you can apply to any complex project. Our lecturers and facilitators come from both academia and industry. They are project management experts and practising industry professionals with extensive knowledge and experience. You'll get unconventional teaching and industry-relevant materials that support learning and upskilling needs.

Cyber security is one of the fastest growing sectors in Australia and around the world with rapid technological advancement and the evolving threat environment increasing demand that is set to see around 17,000 news jobs needed by 20261. The Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (Cyber Security) aims to develop cyber security professionals with advanced knowledge in cyber security governance, risk and compliance (GRC). To ensure you graduate job-ready, significant consultation with industry has taken place to establish both the technical and non-technical expertise demanded by employers. In recent years, calls for cyber security professionals with a strong working-knowledge of GRC in complex organisational environments has significantly increased. As such, this program will build your professional proficiency, as well your ability to examine and implement a range of technology-based cyber security defences to address emerging threats and attacks. This program is suitable for students from any background / discipline, as well as information technology professionals seeking to gain specialist skills. You will develop technical expertise in information technology (IT); technical proficiency in cyber security; and, an understanding of GRC as it applies to information technology and cyber security.