Course summary
Project management and leadership skills have now become essential for managers in many industries.
The Graduate Certificate in Project Leadership and Management introduces and develops a wide range of contemporary skills to be used by project team leaders and managers. Building on the foundations of responsible management, this course emphasises the dynamic interplay between ethical practice, leadership decision making and teamwork for successful project delivery.
Throughout the degree, you will learn the forms, roles, and diversity of project management and its uses in organisations. Relevant industry case-based scenarios will be used to develop your critical skills and techniques for managing processes and stakeholders to achieve positive project outcomes.
Domestic students have the option to study on campus or via distance delivery mode. Distance refers to learning activities that do not require you to attend campus, but instead allow you to join pre-scheduled virtual classes.
Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Project Leadership and Management, you may enrol in the Master of Project Management and will be eligible for credit for the four subjects completed within the graduate certificate.
If you meet the additional work experience requirements for the Master of Business Administration (MBA), you will be eligible for credit for three subjects completed within the graduate certificate. Progression into other master’s programs offered by Sydney Business School, UOW may also be possible with some credit.
Fee subsidised places available
UOW is offering Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) for all of our postgraduate coursework degrees in 2025. This means the Australian government will subsidise your tuition fees by up to 75%. To be eligible for this fee subsidy, you must meet the following criteria: Be a domestic student, i.e. an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident of Australia or a permanent Australian Humanitarian visa holder. LEARN MORE
Course information
Study area
Business
Campus
Wollongong, UOW Online Wollongong, Sydney
Course Code
3151
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Duration
1.3 years part-time equivalent
Delivery
Distance, Flexible
Cricos
UAC Code
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Admission, Key dates, and Fees
A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.
For any specific advice or questions regarding an application, please contact the Future Students Team.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- A recognised bachelor's or master’s degree, or
- A tertiary academic qualification with duration of at least 3 years full-time equivalent, plus 3 years' full-time equivalent managerial/professional work experience.
The Faculty will consider applicants with other tertiary qualifications, or those with at least 5 years of relevant full-time professional work experience.
CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING
Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Project Leadership and Management, you may enrol in the Master of Project Management and will be eligible for credit for the 4 subjects completed within the Graduate Certificate. If you meet the additional work experience requirements for the MBA, you will be eligible for credit for 3 subjects completed within the Graduate Certificate. Progression into other master’s programs offered by Sydney Business School may also be possible with some credit.
FEES
CAMPUS | DELIVERY METHOD | SESSION FEE* | COURSE FEE* |
|---|---|---|---|
UOW Online Wollongong | Distance | $8,172 (2025) | $16,344 (2025) |
Sydney, Wollongong | Flexible | $8,172 (2025) | $16,344 (2025) |
* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.
CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING
FEES
* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. The fees outlined in your Letter of Offer of Admission to the University are correct at the point of offer, but are indicative and subject to change without notice. The indicative total course tuition fee is an estimate, based on normal course length and progression and current course fees.
Admission Profile
INDICATIVE ENROLMENT
STUDENT PROFILE
This table shows the breakdown of the applicant background of the student group at UOW for this course. It provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and continued study beyond the census date at UOW in 2023.
Applicant background |
2023 intake |
2023 intake (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Higher education study Students who have studied a University course, or completed a bridging or enabling course. |
- |
- |
| Vocational education & training study Students who have undertaken vocational education or training since leaving school. |
- |
- |
| Work & life experience Students admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than higher education study, vocational education & training, or recent secondary education. |
- |
- |
|
Recent secondary education |
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| ATAR Only Students admitted only on the basis of ATAR including any applied adjustment factors. |
- |
- |
| ATAR plus additional criteria Students who were admitted on the basis of both ATAR and additional criteria (e.g. an audition or individual subject results). |
- |
- |
| Other criteria only (non-ATAR) These students were admitted on the basis of other criteria where ATAR was not a factor (e.g. UOW Early Admission). |
- |
- |
| International students All other students. |
- |
- |
| All students |
- |
- |
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (hidden to prevent calculation of other numbers less than 5)
ATAR PROFILE
This table relates to all students selected on the basis of ATAR alone or ATAR in combination with adjustment factors. For more information on adjustment factors commonly available to applicants, see ‘ATAR-based admission’.
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ATAR profile of ATAR-based offers in 2023 |
ATAR The unadjusted, raw ATARs for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR. | Selection Rank The ATARs of the same student group, including the impact of adjustment factors. |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
| Median rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (less than 5 ATAR-based offers made)
More Information
For more information about UOW admission pathways, see UOW Admission Information.
Key Dates
SESSION | CAMPUS | SESSION DETAILS |
|---|---|---|
2025 Trimester 1 | Wollongong, Sydney | Orientation is usually held in the week before the course commences, specific dates will be available at https://www.sydneybusinessschool.edu.au/student/getting-started/orientation/ Applications Close
*Complete applications (with all required documentation) received by this date will receive an outcome prior to the start of session. |
2025 Trimester 1 | UOW Online Wollongong | Orientation is usually held in the week before the course commences, specific dates will be available at https://www.sydneybusinessschool.edu.au/student/getting-started/orientation/ Applications Close
*Applications must be complete with all required documentation. |
Course Structure
(Current year structure - subject to change)
Course HandbookAccreditation & professional recognition
The University of Wollongong has been awarded with the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) accreditation. Being accredited by AACSB is public recognition that we are among the world’s top 6% of business schools – that our curriculum meets the highest standards, our students learn from the best business minds, and that our graduates have the highly sought-after skills, knowledge, and experience that today’s global employers are looking for.
Why choose this course
We offer three intakes per year, which are aligned with our trimesters, and many subjects are scheduled to fit in with your professional and lifestyle commitments. Some classes are offered on a weekly basis, some in the evening, while others run in intensive mode over the weekend to minimise time away from other responsibilities.
Our courses are continually developed, informed by research, recognised by industry and delivered using contemporary learning approaches, so you can gain the qualification you need to become a leader in your chosen field.
Our dedicated student support services are built around your individual needs. Our student advisors, academic staff and careers consultant are available each week for consultation. Study skills workshops are also run weekly to ensure your success. We provide a number of social and semi-formal events that give you the opportunity to network with your peers, members of the local business community and alumni.
As a Sydney Business School, UOW graduate you will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to make a positive impact in the world; no matter what path you take. The Faculty of Business at UOW is a signatory to the Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME), a global initiative of the United Nations. We champion responsible management education, research and thought leadership in the classroom using real world examples, so in the workplace you’re prepared to make business decisions that this world requires.
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