Course Overview

About This Course

This qualification prepares you 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.. The job roles this qualification could lead to.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Adelaide

Level 1 29 King William St, ADELAIDE, SA 5000

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Student Information

Fees & Entry by Student Type

Tuition Fee

$3,900

Duration

Part Time*: 8 terms (approx. 2 year/s); * Part-time option only available for domestic students.

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

ACADEMIC - Successful completion of BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management; or BSB51415 Diploma of Project Management (or a superseded equivalent version).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.
ENGLISH - IELTS 6.0 or equivalent with minimum 5.0 in writing Successful completion of 8 weeks of General English at Intermediate level or equivalent (plus 80% attendance) at our sister school, English Unlimited, or 10 weeks at other approved providers.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Program Manager
Project Manager

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

ASQA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units4 units

BSBFIN601

Manage organisational finances

BSBHRM614

Contribute to strategic workforce planning

BSBPMG634

Facilitate stakeholder engagement

BSBLDR601

Lead and manage organisational change

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the Advanced Diploma of Program Management take to complete?

The course has a total duration of 52 weeks.

Is there a work component in this course?

Yes, the course includes a work component of 24 hours per week over 36 weeks, totalling 864 hours of work-based learning.

How much does the Advanced Diploma of Program Management cost?

The tuition fee is AUD $7,800, the non-tuition fee is AUD $600, making the estimated total course cost AUD $8,400.

Where can I study this course?

The course is offered across multiple Australian Pacific College campuses in New South Wales (Hickson Rd, Clarence St, Kent St, Sydney Rd), Queensland (Beach Rd, Albert St), South Australia (King William St), and Victoria (Queen St and William St, Melbourne).

What field of education does this course belong to?

The Advanced Diploma of Program Management falls under the broad field of Management and Commerce (08), specifically within the narrow field of Business and Management (0803) and the detailed field of Project Management (080315).

Application

How to Apply

Three simple steps to get enrolled

Step 01

Enquire

Click "Enquire Now" and tell us a little about yourself. It's free and takes 2 minutes.

Step 02

Submit Documents

Our team will guide you on exactly which documents to prepare and submit.

Step 03

Get Enrolled

Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!

Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $75,000 to $105,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $105,000 to $130,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $130,000 to $165,000 per year

Career Paths

Program ManagerSenior Project ManagerProgram DirectorPortfolio ManagerStrategic Program Lead

Key Skills

Program planning, execution, and delivery managementProgram risk identification, assessment, and mitigationStakeholder engagement and communication managementProgram governance frameworks and complianceBenefits realisation and management

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