BSB60720
Advanced Diploma of Program Management
BSB60720 Advanced Diploma of Program Management
Advanced Diploma of Program Management is best suited for people who have experience in a project management role and are seeking to enhance their program management skills to further their career.
This course will provide students with a solid foundation in Program Management across a range of industry contexts. Individuals at this level use initiative and judgement to direct, plan and lead a range of program functions.
A program is defined as a set of interrelated projects, each of which has a Project Manager. A ‘program’ of projects refers to a number of related projects managed by the same person.
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Entry Requirements
have completed one of the following qualifications: BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management; or BSB51415 Diploma of Project Management (or a superseded equivalent version) or
have completed two years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience at a significant level within a project or program environment within an enterprise.
be at least 18 years of age
participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs. The course entry interview will also assess whether students can use digital technologies
have an IELTS* score of 5.5 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
o educated for 3 years in an English-speaking country; or
o successful completion of an English Placement Test at IELTS level 5.5.
*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 5.5.
Course Duration
104 weeks
Course Structure
CORE UNITS (5)
ELECTIVES UNITS (5)
BSBPMG630 - Enable program execution (Core)
BSBPMG634 - Facilitate stakeholder engagement (Core)
BSBPMG635 - Implement program governance (Core)
BSBPMG636 - Manage benefits (Core)
BSBPMG633 - Provide leadership for the program
BSBPMG637 - Engage in collaborative alliances
BSBSTR602 - Develop organisational strategies
BSBOPS601 - Develop and implement business plans
BSBLDR601 - Lead and manage organisational change
BSBSUS601 - Lead corporate social responsibility
BSBSTR601 - Manage innovation and continuous improvement
BSBCRT611 - Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving
Career Opportunities:
Program Manager, Senior Project Manager (industry specific), Program Leader, Program Coordinator and more..
Training Arrangement
Students are expected to attend classes for a total of 14 hours per week, along with an additional 6hours of structured online study. Furthermore, students are required to dedicate approximately 5 hours per week to additional study, which includes general reading and research for assessments.
Course Fees
Enrolment fee: $300 (non-refundable to be paid on application)
Material fees : $400
Course fees: Total cost is AUD $ 18,000
Non-Tuition fees: May apply and can be found in our International Student Handbook on our web site.
Assessment Method
Assessment will occur through a variety of methods including knowledge questions, projects and observations. Each assessment task is included in the training and assessment schedule, showing the weeks during which it is to be completed. Regarding where students complete their assessments, the following applies:
Knowledge questions are completed in class or as part of the online assessment sessions.
Projects and observations are completed in class.
Assessment tasks:
reflect real life work tasks
are required to be performed within industry standard timeframes as specified by assessors in relation to each task
are assessed using assessment criteria that relate to the quality of work expected by the industry
are performed to industry safety requirements as relevant
utilise authentic workplace documentation
require students to work with others as part of a team
require students to plan and prioritise competing work tasks
involve the use of standard, workplace equipment such as computers and software
ensure that students are required to consider workplace constraints such as time and budgets.
Course Credit
Student can apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning. If student is granted course credit, this will affect course fees as well as the duration of the course. College will advise student in writing of changes to fees or course duration as a result of the credit. Student will also be issued with a new Confirmation of Enrolment.
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