POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Overview
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The Postgraduate (Level 7) Diploma Project Management qualification is designed to meet the needs of senior managers responsible for projects and provide a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental topics needed to manage business projects within a complex and ever-changing environment.
This qualification will develop a deeper understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of project, programme and portfolio management and facilitate the essential skills and competences necessary to plan, monitor, control and deliver successful projects, programmes and portfolios.
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Entry requirements
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An honours degree in related subject or UK level 6 diploma or an equivalent overseas qualification
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Mature learners with management experience (learners must check with the delivery centre regarding this experience prior to registering for the programme)
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Learner must be 21 years old or older at the beginning of the course
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English requirements: If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country must provide evidence of English language competency.
Equivalences
The Postgraduate (Level 7) diplomas on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) are at the same level as master’s degrees. However, they are shorter (120 credits) and learners will have to proceed to the dissertation stage (60 credits) with university to achieve a full masters programme.
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Qualification structure
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The Postgraduate (Level 7) Diploma in Project Management qualification consists of 5 mandatory units for a combined total of 120 credits, 1200 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 480 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.
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Mandatory units
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Planning, Controlling and Leading a Project (30 credits)
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Procurement Risk and Contract Management (30 credits)
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Advanced Project and Logistics Management (20 credits)
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Operations and Information Management for Project Managers (20 credits)
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Advanced Research Methods (20 credits)
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Duration and delivery
The qualification is designed to be delivered over 6 months for full-time study, but it is also flexible in its delivery in order to accommodate part-time and distance learning. The qualification is delivered face-to-face, through lectures, tutorials, seminars, and distance/online learning