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BSB60720 Advanced Diploma of Program Management

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BSB60720

 

This qualification prepares students to apply specialised knowledge and skills, together with experience in program management, across a range of contexts. It develops skills needed to direct, plan and lead a range of program functions, with accountability for personal and team outcomes.

Job roles

• Program Manager
• Project Manager

Course Structure

COURSE SUBJECTS

BSB60720 Advanced Diploma of Program Management
11 subjects
Course outline
  • Organisational Finances
  • Team Effectiveness
  • Strategic workforce planning
  • Manage Benefits
  • Initiate Programs
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Project Leadership
  • Program Risk
  • Alliances
  • Program Governance

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)/Credit Transfer

Students may be eligible to obtain credits for individual modules as a result of experience gained in employment in the relevant business fields or from previous training or education. A fee is payable for assessing your RPL status. Students may also be eligible for credit transfer for relevant units studied at an Australian Registered Training Organisation.

Please see College Policies for the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)/Credit Transfer Policy.

Mode of Delivery

Student visa holders: Full-time study delivered face-to-face with up to one third (⅓) online. 

Domestic students (and other visas): Full-time/part-time study options delivered face-to-face, online and/or blended.

Sample Timetable

Sample only - timetables can vary between campuses

MORNING  DAY 1  DAY 2   EVENING DAY 1 DAY 2
07:30 - 09:30  SET^  SET^   14:00 - 16:00  EYES*  ASM# Tutorial   
09:30 - 12:30      Lecture       Lecture   16:00 - 17:00  SET^  SET^
12:30 - 13:30     SET^ SET^   17:00 - 20:00  Lecture    Lecture
14:00 - 16:00     EYES*  ASM# Tutorial    20:00 - 22:00  SET^  SET^

NOTE:

  • Timetables may vary slightly from campus to campus.
    • Sydney City campuses offer both morning and evening timetable options.
    • Brisbane and Melbourne campuses offer day timetable option only.
    • Bondi and Manly campuses offer evening timetable option only.
  • Lectures may be mixed and each student will study a total of 20 timetabled hours per week for each 9 week term they are enrolled in.
  • EYES and ASM tutorials are available at the same time on other days.

*EYES = Enhance Your Employability Skills tutorial.

#ASM = Academic Support Material tutorial.

^SET = Subject Enhancing Tutorial

Assessment

All vocational courses are assessed through a combination of assessment types that may include examinations, essays, reports, group tasks, portfolios and/or presentations.

Entry Requirements

Academic

Successful completion of BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management or equivalent.

English Level Required*

Successful completion of 8 weeks of General English at Upper Intermediate level or equivalent (plus 80% attendance) at our sister school, English Unlimited, or 10 weeks at other approved providers.

Check your English level here

Students utilising VSL - Senior Secondary Certificate of Education, or a Certificate IV level course delivered in English, or competency at or above Exit Level 3 in the ACSF in both reading and numeracy using an approved English test.


APC Design School and APC Domestic Student Policies (Domestic students only)

 

Pathways - For Articulations To:


  • Torrens University Australia

    Torrens University Australia

    CRICOS Provider No: 03389E

    https://www.torrens.edu.au

    Torrens University Australia brings a fresh, modern, careers-focused and global perspective to higher education, with courses providing graduates with a globally oriented skill-set that will make them a valuable contribution to any employer.

    Pathway Course Number of Credits Approximate Length Credit
    Bachelor of Business 120 Credits Up to 1.5 years
    Bachelor of Business (Event Management) 100 Credits Up to 1.25 years
    Bachelor of Business (Marketing) 100 Credits Up to 1.25 years
    Bachelor of Business (Sports Management) 100 Credits Up to 1.25 years
  • University of Southern Queensland (USQ), Sydney campus

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    CRICOS Provider No: 02225M

    http://www.usq.edu.au

    USQ is a dynamic, young University that offers award programs at undergraduate and postgraduate level by on-campus, off-campus or online study. It intends to remain flexible to meet the needs of learners throughout Australia and internationally.

    Pathway Course Number of Credits Approximate Length Credit
    Bachelor of Business and Commerce 9 Credits Up to 1 year

Course Quick Facts

Campus Locations
Course Length

Full-time: 4 terms (approx. 1 year)

Part-time*: 8 terms (approx. 2 years)

*Part-time option only available for
domestic students.

Start Dates

2023
30 January
27 February *Midterm
24 April
22 May *Midterm
17 July
14 August *Midterm
09 October
06 November *Midterm

2024
29 January
26 February *Midterm
22 April
20 May *Midterm
15 July
12 August *Midterm
07 October
04 November *Midterm

NOTE: Course and campus availability subject to demand. 
One term = 12 weeks (9 weeks study & 3 weeks course break. 
Please note the Christmas/New Year break is 7 weeks).

*Starting day moved to Tuesday as Monday is a public holiday

Fees

Tuition fees

$6,000 ($1,500 per term*)
*Fees calculated per subject

Application fee: $150 for international students

Domestic students
VET Student Loans
(Australian Pacific College - RTO Code: 90396)


Non-Tuition fees

Schedule of Administrative (Non-Tuition) Fees

Meet some of our teachers

Hasnain Zaheer

HasnainVET Trainer, Project Management/Human Resources/Leadership & Management/Marketing (at APC since 2013)

My philosophy to teaching, learning and career is that success in today's world increasingly depends upon your openness, flexibility and agility in learning continuously. We learn from a range of sources including in the workplaces, from the media and our networks and not just from books and courses. So, I would like for my students to learn how to learn beyond the formal courses they are enrolled in or the assessments they need to do. Rather, they need to conduct lifelong learning and reflection on work, education and experiences to grow in their vocation. My role is to facilitate the development of this attitude and orientation of continuous learning in my students.

Industry Experience
  • Trainer and assessor across marketing, management, HR, project management at APC 2013 onwards
  • Unit convenor of masters unit - Social Media Management at MQ 2016 onwards
  • Marker at Pearson for the subject Global Strategy & Leadership (GSL) of CPA exams 2014 onwards
  • Business owner - Simplogy, Sydney based boutique digital strategy and marketing firm 2009-2014
  • Head of Content Solutions, Yahoo!, Australia 2004-2007
  • Other experience comprise co-founder of start-up knowledgecareer.com acquired in less than one year (2000), product management of e-learning and corporate innovation (2001-2003), graduate trainee to senior executive at India's largest stock exchange - National Stock Exchange (1995-99)
Qualifications
  • Master of Research (MQ) 2015
  • Master of Management (MGSM) 2012
  • Certified Practicing Marketer (CPM AMI) 2013
  • Cert. IV in Training and Assessments (TAA) 2013
  • Foundations in Learning and Teaching (FiLT MQ) 2016
FORTE Henry

HenryProject Management trainer (at APC since 2014)

Industry Experience
  • More than 30 years working in various organisations including NBNCo, Ericsson and Nokia in Business Planning/Strategy, Project Management, Finance, HR, Marketing, Accounting, Leadership.
Qualifications
  • Diploma In Technology (1976)
  • Diploma in Administration (1991)
  • Bachelor of Engineering (1980)
Jahangir

JahangirVET Trainer, Management/Accounting/Business/Project Management (at APC since 2016)

A keen passion of mine is learning and motivating other people. As a trainer, my main objective is to stimulate learning interests and heighten critical thinking ability among students. By training at APC, engaging with students from over 90 nationalities, I have an exciting chance to enjoy creative freedom and a very high quality of delivering classes. APC maintains its international reputation through high educational standards, which in turn broadens job prospects for our students. 

Industry Experience
  • Assistant Operations Manager, One stop Property & Accounting Solutions (since 2016)
  • VET Trainer
  • Assistant Accountant
  • Small business owner
  • Retail industry Experience as Assistant Sales manager
Qualifications
  • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment with LLN (TAE40110), HBA, North Sydney, Australia
  • Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced), University of Western Sydney, Australia
  • Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Business Management, Glyndwr University, London, UK
  • Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management (RPL), FMEDGE Facility Management Training, Australia
  • Advanced Diploma of Accounting FNS60215, Australian Education and Learning Institute
  • Higher National Diploma in Business, Guildhall College, EDEXCEL, London, UK
Omar Aboulahaf

OmarVET Assistant Academic Coordinator Project Management (at APC since 2016)

Omar's passion for training comes from his dedication and commitment to providing a motivational, supportive and engaging learning environment. Omar is proficient at tailoring meetings, workshops and education sessions to incorporate participants’ individual interests as well as capturing their attention, engagement and imagination.

Industry Experience
  • Specialist in Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management
  • Property Programmer at the City of Parramatta Council
  • Provides advice and recommendations on projects with financial and non-financial Return on Investment.
Qualifications
  • Master of Project Management (University of Sydney)
  • Advanced Diploma of Leadership & Management (Australian College of Management & Commerce)
  • Member of Project Management Institute (PMI)
  • Asset Management Institute (AMI)
  • Facilities Management Australia (FMA)
  • Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA)
Rekha

RekhaVET Trainer, Project Management/Human Resources/Leadership & Management (at APC since 2016)

I am very committed to providing a learning environment that is both exciting and rigorous, and use a variety of methods to encourage discussion and interaction on the topics that a course offers.  I also recognise that I have expertise and real life experiences to share with the students from which they may benefit.

Passion for training comes from my love for the content that I present and challenges experienced as a trainer. Seeing students succeed in their education and developing the necessary skills they need for their future, and preparing them for that, is what drives me. I thoroughly enjoy teaching and making a difference in student’s lives. It is an honour to be in this role.

 

Industry Experience
  • Vocational Trainer and Assessor: from 2010 to current
  • Director & Business Manager (Ayurveda Naturo Care) : from 2010 to current
Qualifications
  • Advanced Diploma of Business
  • Diploma of Project Management
  • Certificate IV in Human Resources
  • Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)
  • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

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