Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management– MANCOSA
Develop an advanced understanding of concepts, approaches and tools relevant to the respective field with a top-quality project management course.
1 Year
NQF Level 8
120 credits
Supported distance learning
Flexible & 100% Online
About The Project Management (Postgraduate Diploma)
Within the context of internationalisation, 21st-century organisations have developed a completely new way of doing business that has overturned the rigid, hierarchical, and divided system of labour in years past. This new model hinges on projects: distinct activities grouped together with the aim of attaining a specified goal – whether it’s a new software package, a marketing strategy, or a new brand of toothpaste. Initiating, planning, executing, and evaluating every project requires specialised knowledge and expert project management skills. A project management expert can quickly adapt, organise and troubleshoot, meaning that he or she adds tremendous value to any organisation.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management (PGDPM) from MANCOSA is a 1-year specialised programme that enables students to develop an advanced understanding of concepts, approaches and tools relevant to the field of project management. Project management impacts directly on the growth and advancement of most modern organisations and is a much-sought-after qualification – both as an area of specialisation and as a complementary qualification to any career.
- Tremendous value to any organisation.
- Develop an advanced understanding of the field of project management.
- Enhances the capacity of managers.
Who Should Attend ?
Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management (PGDPM)
- Individuals who are involved in project management and can manage people towards the accomplishment of common goals.
- Aspirant project managers whose positions require them to plan and complete projects within optimal time and budget constraints.
Entry Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent NQF level 7 qualification
Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management (PGDPM)
- Project Manager
- Project Management Consultant
- Project Coordinator
- Operations Manager
- Projects Specialist
Assessments
Four modules are assessed per semester. All the four modules are assessed in the formative assessment format.
Programme Structure
Duration: 1 year
Semester 1
- Managing Project Risk
- Advanced Project Management
- Project Scope and Scheduling
- Project Resource and Procurement Management
Semester 2
- Project Stakeholder and Communication Management
- Project Financial Management
- Project Quality Management
- Project Applied Technology
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the programme, the student should be able to:
- Demonstrate a systematic and comprehensive understanding of the core principles related to managing projects
- Analyse problems and propose strategies to address complex project management challenges by drawing on the project management body of knowledge
- Engage in high-level and successful communication with project stakeholders and the wider project network
- Utilise project management software to solve work-based problems effectively
- Demonstrate the ability to engage in self-directed learning within the field of project management
Student Support
The Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management (PGDPM) is delivered through online learning and digital support.
The guide includes:
- Compulsory readings
- Self-study activities
- Tutorial Letters
- Assessment Exercises
In addition, students have access to:
- Online Journals
- Past examination papers
- Supplementary learning materials available
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