A postgraduate diploma certifies the completion of additional concentrated courses in a student’s area of study and can usually be achieved in one to two years. Students have the opportunity to gain necessary skills and experience to build on their careers.
What is a postgraduate diploma in project management? These programs are designed for students to develop an understanding of how to apply management concepts and technologies to existing and potential professions. Many courses may focus on office management, quality control, quantitative methodologies, financial management, resource management, managerial accounting, information systems, visual technology, human resource principles, project leadership and a variety of languages. Programs may also feature opportunities to network with senior managers in professional sectors such as the hospitality industry to gain practical knowledge and experience.
Students have the opportunity to find rewarding careers in a variety of areas upon graduation. Many relevant jobs are available in the hospitality, financial and business sectors. Graduates may utilize their skills in entry level and senior positions such as hotel managers, project managers, assistant project managers, human resource managers, communication directors, executive officers, program coordinators, health services directors, marketing directors and quality control managers. Others may work as social event planners, project schedulers and business consultants.
