This document provides information about NorthTec's Graduate Diploma in Project Management program. The 1-year program provides skills in project management aligned with the Project Management Body of Knowledge. Coursework covers topics like project management, finance, operational management, and a major industry project. Graduates will be prepared for project management roles in industries like IT, engineering, and construction.

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2. Graduate Diploma in Project Management Level 7
The demand for qualified project managers has significantly increased in recent years.
This demand comes from many industries including information technology, construction,
engineering etc
This course is a management oriented course and is cross-disciplinary. It is for students who
wish to manage projects in the business, management, engineering, construction and the
information technology environments. The course will enable students to propose, plan and
control all aspects of a project from proposal to completion.
Students will learn scalable project management concepts, methodologies and tools
based on Project Management Institute’s best practice and confidently apply
their skills and knowledge to meet their professional and organizational goals.
The project management expertise you will gain on this programme aligns with the
Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK) ®, as defined by the Project
Management Institute, and is an internationally recognized standard.
The courses you will study will also prepare you to sit the Certified Associate
in Project Management (CAPM)® and the Project Management
Professional (PMP)® examinations.
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Graduate Diploma in Project Management - Level 7
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Level: 7 Duration: 1 year
Start Date: February and October 2015
Entry Requirements: English Proficiency – IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with no score less than 5.5/Equivalent as per NZQA guidelines
Academic: Any Graduate/Equivalent Practical Work Experience
Campus: Whangarei
Location: Raumanga Valley Campus, NorthTec
Cost: NZ $17,500
COURSE CONTENT
Code Title Credits Level
AMPL600 Project Management 15 6
AMIF603 Introduction to Finance 15 6
AMOM632 Operational Management 15 6
AMPM700 Advanced Project Management 15 7
AMTC700 Business Transformation & Change 15 7
AMIP700 Industry Project 45 7
PAY: Pay for project managers depends on the industry they work in.
• Project managers in the information communication and technology industry earn an average of $94,000 a year.
• Project managers in the construction industry earn $55,000 to $135,000 a year.
• Project managers in the engineering industry earn $65,000 to $125,000 a year.
Construction project manager and ICT project manager both appear on Immigration New Zealand’s long-term and/or immediate skill shortage lists, which
means the Government is actively encouraging skilled construction and ICT project managers from overseas to work in New Zealand.
TYPES OF EMPLOYERS: Main industries that employ project managers include:
• Information & Communications Technology • Business
• Engineering, Construction and Property • Government.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Project managers may do some or all of the following:
• meet project goals on time and to the required standard
• manage the project team to ensure group and individual performance criteria are met
• maintain an accurate and up-to-date project plan
• manage the project budget and resources
• communicate with stakeholders and ensure project team members develop a relationship with stakeholders
• ensure suppliers deliver the products and/or services requested
• ensure that all project documentation is kept up to date
• hire staff to work on projects.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Successful graduates will possess:
• knowledge of project management methodology
• skill in developing, piloting and implementing new business processes
• an understanding of the strategic direction, structure and issues affecting the organization they work for
• the ability to identify risks and issues that could affect the project, and put in place effective solutions. Source: www.careers.govt.nz
JOB TITLES: Career opportunities include roles such as:
Project Manager, Project Leader, Project Supervisor, Assistant Project Manager, etc
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INDUSTRY PROJECT
You will undertake a significant industry-based
project, enabling you to gain vital practical experience
in the real job market.
You will have approximately 4 hours of class time a
week for each course followed by approximately 10
hours of self-directed study.
Our lectures are supported by our e-learning
resources. This contains lecture presentations;
additional reading, discussion forums and other
resources which help reinforce your learning.
Contact Details:
E-mail: international@northtec.ac.nz or abhati@northtec.ac.nz
Telephone: +64 9 470 3775 or +91 98784 62330
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