Key details
Duration
This short course should be completed over 4 weeks self-paced study.
Student Visa holders must study internally full time
Intake
Locations
Entry requirements
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Overview
This course provides an introduction to project management and its key elements. Students will learn to identify skills required to manage projects effectively and learn to develop a Technical Business Case.
This is an online course available to international and domestic postgraduate applicants applying for engineering or information technology postgraduate courses at CDU.
Students will be able to:
- demonstrate knowledge of the role of a project manager and best practices associated with working as part of a project team.
- identify components of a Technical Business Case and subsequently capable to develop a Technical Business Case.
- conduct a SWOT analysis for a project
- perform Quantitative Analysis (NPV, ROI, Payback and Weighted Score) methods in selecting a project.
Credit transfers and advanced standing
Skill recognition
Skills recognition is not applicable to this course. CDU's short courses are highly targeted courses designed to help you improve a specific skill. They will help you improve your career prospects, maintain currency in your field, or allow you to try out something completely new.
Pathways
VET to Higher Education Pathway Mapping for completed Awards in the same field or discipline.
Credit transfers and advanced standing
Skill recognition
Credit transfer, or advanced standing, is awarded based on previous relevant studies completed successfully within the past seven years.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process of advanced standing where credit is granted based upon the assessment of a student's prior formal, non-formal and informal learning (or a combination thereof) to determine the extent to which the student has achieved the required learning outcomes of a specified unit.
To apply for credit transfer or RPL, you must apply to study at CDU and submit the relevant supporting documents including:
- HE113 Application for Exemption Form (PDF, 216.84 KB)
- Official Academic Record (Academic transcript and award certificates)
- Unit outlines or syllabus matching time-frame of studies. Unit outlines must be specific to the teaching period in which the unit was undertaken and must include:
- aims/objectives
- learning outcomes
- assessment items
- resources required and institutional identifiers (web links are not accepted, these must be converted to PDF prior to submission)
Please make sure you submit all the required documents with your application to ensure processing time is reduced.
Fees
There are no fees associated with this course.
International VET Package

Why study at CDU?
Whether you learn on campus or online, you will be studying with a proud multi-sector university that’s a leader in research and flexible study delivery. CDU is innovative, industry-relevant and student-centred. Our students are at the heart of all that we do.
- Benefit from smaller class sizes for more personalised attention
- Online learners receive the same support as their on-campus peers
- Enjoy inclusive, welcoming learning environments
- Utilise our deep connections with industry, businesses and communities in the Northern Territory, across Australia, and beyond

Why study at CDU?
Whether you learn on campus or online, you will be studying with a proud multi-sector university that’s a leader in research and flexible study delivery. CDU is innovative, industry-relevant and student-centred. Our students are at the heart of all that we do.
- Benefit from smaller class sizes for more personalised attention
- Online learners receive the same support as their on-campus peers
- Enjoy inclusive, welcoming learning environments
- Utilise our deep connections with industry, businesses and communities in the Northern Territory, across Australia, and beyond
What will I study?
To complete the Project Management (Non-Award) short course students are required to complete the following unit online.
Course structure
Upon successful completion a Certificate of Achievement will be issued.
Code | Unit Title | Value |
ZSCENG001 | Project Management: Developing a Technical Business Case | 40 |
Total | 40 |
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
Applicants must have completed a bachelor degree and must have applied for an engineering or IT postgraduate course for commencement in the semester following this short course through CDU's International Office or one of the TACs.
Admission criteria
As part of the application process, it is important that you meet the minimum academic entry requirements. If you have any questions, please email the International team: international@cdu.edu.au. We look forward to helping you through the process of applying to study with us at CDU.
Programs | Entry requirements |
Certificate level programs | A qualification equivalent to Australian Year 10 |
Diploma and advanced diploma programs | A qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 |
Essential requirements
English language requirements
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The people-first approach to flexibility and supportive learning environment at CDU meant I could find a balance with study, work and family life.
Nikki
CDU student

CDU graduates have the best career and employment prospects. International students have ranked CDU 1st in Australia for learning and living experience
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CDU student

Course details
Accreditation
This is a non-award course and a Statement of Participation will be issued for units completed.
Location and study mode
Locations: Online
Additional information
Contact details
Email:Student.Central@cdu.edu.au. Phone: 1800 061 963 (free call). |
You make CDU
Together we are a positive force for change in our communities and the world.
You make CDU
Our students choose to study with us because we share the same vision – to make a positive change. Whatever your motivation is, we can guide you in the right direction.
You make CDU
Together we are a positive force for change in our communities and the world.
You make CDU
Our students choose to study with us because we share the same vision – to make a positive change. Whatever your motivation is, we can guide you in the right direction.
How to apply
How to apply direct to CDU
Applications to CDU must be submitted online.
You will need a valid email address to create your online account.
Once you have started the application you will have the option of saving your application and resuming it at a later date.
There is no application fee when you apply online.
Find a CDU agent partner to help you apply
Applicants may seek further information about international education in Australia from theAustralian Government Department of Education and Training or from our overseas / external representatives.
To help with the process, we've compile a list of authorised representatives.
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