Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management

Rules:

• This qualification can be completed in a year and students are required to register all seven (7) modules in semester 1. The co-requisites are for student who intend to complete qualification in one year. However, students are allowed to complete this qualification in two years as follows: Four modules in year 1 - PGM4811, PGM4813, PGM4815 and PGM4816 Three modules in year 2 - PGM4812, PGM4814 and PGM4817 Students should note that during the course of their studies they would be required to have access to a computer, printer and the internet.

Purpose statement:

• The purpose of the qualification is to empower learners with the necessary competencies (knowledge, skills, values and attitudes) to analyse, synthesise and apply relevant information within project environments. Relevant information refers to the conceptual mapping of key theoretical project management frameworks and the application of these to a range of project management scenarios, taking into consideration social, cultural, environmental and economic factors. The ability to design, develop and implement comprehensive project management plans, which meet or exceed stakeholder expectations, will form the focus of this qualification. Learners will be able to critically analyse organisational contexts, governance, ethical, legal and regulatory requirements and risk management when applying fundamental project management principles in a real-life situation. Furthermore, learners will be able to communicate effectively to specialist and non-specialist stakeholders utilising a variety of professional oral and written forms in order to justify and interpret theories, methodologies, recommendations and professional decisions. Integrating professional standards into practice, along with incorporating continuing professional development in accordance with leading PM professional voluntary organisations, forms a pivotal component of this qualification. The qualification is benchmarked against: The Association for Project Management (APM), the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM), the Project Management Institute (PMI), the International Project Management Association (IPMA) and the International Association of Project and Program Management (IAPPM) protocols and standards. This qualification also provides an opportunity for participants to integrate knowledge from various modules by working on a final project in which they will come to appreciate the project value creation process and in which they will face practical challenges at a project coal face.

How to choose your modules
Each Unisa qualification is structured in such a way that you need to pass a certain number of NQF level credits within a certain amount of time in order to graduate.

• Co-requisite: Module A is a co-requisite for Module B. You want to register for Module B, but have not yet passed Module A. You must then register for both Modules A and B simultaneously. You may NOT cancel your registration for Module A unless Module B is also cancelled.
• Pre-requisite: If Module A is a pre-requisite for Module B, you must pass Module A before you may register for Module B.
• You may not register for more than the allowed maximum number of credits / modules per academic year and / or semester: 60 credits per semester or 120 credits per academic year.
• The maximum number of credits do not include supplementary and / or aegrotat examinations from a previous semester. Modules taken for non-degree / non-diploma purposes also count towards the maximum number of credits allowed.

Curriculum for this qualification

• While you are deciding on the modules for which you will be registering, write down the module names and codes so that you have something to refer to when completing your registration.

Module (Please click on the module to see further information)

• PGM4811 - Managing Project Execution and Control
• PGM4812 - Managing Project Stakeholders
• PGM4813 - Managing Project Cost and Finance
• PGM4814 - Managing Project Risk
• PGM4815 - Managing Project Procurement and Contracts
• PGM4816 - Managing Project Leadership
• PGM4817 - Integrated Project Management Practice

Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation

• Co-requisite:PGM4812, PGM4813, PGM4814. PGM4815, PGM4816, PGM4817
• Co-requisite:PGM4811, PGM4813, PGM4814. PGM4815, PGM4816, PGM4817
• Co-requisite:PGM4811, PGM4812, PGM4814. PGM4815, PGM4816, PGM4817
• Co-requisite:PGM4811, PGM4812, PGM4813. PGM4815, PGM4816, PGM4817
• Co-requisite:PGM4811, PGM4812, PGM4813. PGM4814, PGM4816, PGM4817
• Co-requisite:PGM4811, PGM4812, PGM4813. PGM4814, PGM4815, PGM4817
• Co-requisite:PGM4811, PGM4812, PGM4813, PGM4814. PGM4815, PGM4816