Bachelor of Business (Project Management) *

Australian Institute of Higher Education

Australian Institute of Higher Education

CRICOS 03147A

International Students CRICOS 03147A Bachelor Degree Sydney, NSW Melbourne, VIC
Duration

3 years full-time

Campus

Level 3 & 4, 545 Kent Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Study Load

Full-time · 8 hours of classes per week on-campus; minimum 10–12 hours per week of self-directed study

Intakes

February | March | May | June | August | September | October | November | 2026 Semester 1 Block 4 (Jun 2026)

Course Overview

About This Course

The Bachelor of Business (Project Management) prepares graduates for roles such as project administrator, coordinator, or assistant manager across industries. Project management professionals are essential to optimising operations, leading teams, and delivering well-executed projects that achieve organisational goals. This course offers a solid foundation in project management, covering key areas such as communication, stakeholder management, principles of management, accounting, IT basics, business law, and statistical data analysis. These foundational units prepare students for advanced studies in project management, following the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) methodology. The program includes twelve specialisation units aligned with PMBOK's key domains, ensuring students gain practical and industry-relevant skills. Students can further personalise their learning by selecting four electives from a diverse range of units. Graduates develop the ability to manage projects, lead teams, and implement solutions that meet organisational needs. With a balance of academic rigor and practical application, this course equips students to excel in the dynamic field of project management.

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

Requirements
  • Entry requirements are available by clicking the 'Entry Requirements' link on the course page (specific thresholds not listed on this page)
  • Domestic students: Australian or New Zealand citizens, Australian permanent residents, or holders of a permanent Australian humanitarian visa are considered domestic students
  • International students: must complete the relevant International Application Form, including a Genuine Student (GS) Assessment Form if applying for a 500 Student visa
  • Advanced Standing (credit transfer) applications must be submitted no later than one week prior to the first census date after commencement of the course
  • Alternative/mature-age entry pathways: not specified on this page
  • English language requirements: not specified on this page
  • Specific ATAR, IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, or GPA thresholds: not listed on this page
International Students

Tuition fee

Course tuition fee over 3 years: $53,520 (2026). Fee per annum: $17,840 (2026). Fee per unit: $2,230 (2026). All fees in Australian dollars. Fees are subject to change without notice. Course fees are to be paid in full before enrolment/selection of subjects in any given semester.

Duration

3 years full-time

Intakes

February | March | May | June | August | September | October | November

Study mode

On-campus / Full-time

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities
Graduates may pursue the following career paths: Project Coordinator, Project Administrator, Assistant Project Manager, Operations Analyst, Project Support Specialist. Completion of this qualification also meets the academic requirement for admission to postgraduate courses within Australia and overseas (subject to additional institution/course specific requirements). Nested exit awards include a Diploma of Business (Project Management) after 1 year full-time and an Associate Degree of Business (Project Management) after 2 years full-time.

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units24 units
BBUS1000

Academic Skills for Success

Introduces students to academic skills required for academic studies, including time management, organisational skills, digital skills, referencing, critical thinking, academic writing, research and investigation techniques, and presentation skills.

BBUS1002

Foundations of Information Technology

Introduces students to the field of information technology, covering theoretical knowledge and practical application including the Internet, computer hardware, operating systems, software tools, networking, communication systems, database technology, and business information systems.

BBPM1001

Strategy, Structure and Culture

Provides a framework underpinned by strategy, structure and culture that drives project success, including processes, practices and decision-making. Explores pure project, matrix and mixed organisational structures.

BBMG1002

Principles of Management and Organisations

Provides an understanding of principles of management applied across organisations, covering theories of management, leadership, teamwork, planning, organising, motivating, and management strategies in personal and professional contexts.

BBMG1003

Business Communication and Stakeholder Management

Covers fundamentals of business communication with emphasis on theoretical knowledge and practical application in internal and external organisational communication contexts.

BBMG1006

Accounting for Managers

Covers key concepts in accounting and finance for non-specialist business students, including accounting fundamentals, planning, capital investment, and when to seek specialist advice.

BBPM1002

Project Scope and Quality Management

Covers major issues in detecting and solving projects that deviate from original objectives, differentiating stakeholder expectations, motivating project teams for quality outputs, and designing criteria to secure project performance.

BBPM1003

Schedule and Resources Management

Examines core project management knowledge areas of schedule and resources, including defining project activities, estimating durations, and developing schedules using Critical Path Method and PERT analysis.

BBPM2002

Leadership and Project Plan

Covers project leadership principles and concepts, tools and methods for creating a project management plan, and leadership theories in the context of project work.

BBPM2003

Project Team Building, Conflict and Negotiation

Covers steps involved in project team building, conflict prevention using psychology and negotiation techniques, and approaches for bargaining with internal and external stakeholders.

BACC2003

Business and Corporations Law

Introduces the legal framework applying to commercial activity and companies in Australia, including torts, contracts, consumer law, types of companies, incorporation, duties of directors, shareholders' remedies, and insolvency procedures.

BBPM2006

Preventing Project Underperformance

Examines causes of project underperformance including people, systems and processes, and aims to create a positive environment to avoid problems encountered in typical projects, with focus on problem prevention commencing at project start-up.

BBMG2005

Statistical Data Analysis for Business

Facilitates a foundational understanding of statistical tools and techniques supporting business decision-making, including descriptive and inferential statistics and hands-on experience with Excel Solver.

BBPM2004

Risk Management in Project Management

Covers risk management strategy, identifying possible problems, monitoring risks throughout the project lifecycle, developing risk contingencies and mitigation plans, and designing systems to reduce negative risk and exploit positive ones.

BBPM2005

Managing Project Changes and Gold Plating

Covers the Change Management Process including initiating, approving and resolving project changes, and approaches for dealing with gold plating and scope creep.

BBPM2007

Negotiate Project Agreements

Develops analytical skills and practical understanding of negotiation techniques in projects, conflict resolution, and the influence of culture, personality, perceptions and communication on reaching agreements.

BBPM3001

Project Selection and Portfolio Management

Covers the importance of project selection and portfolio management, determining project priorities, reviewing performance, and terminating unsuccessful projects.

BBPM3002

Delivering Urgent Projects

Develops capability in planning to ensure urgency is the result of necessity rather than reactive culture, with a focus on maximising business value and differentiating between apparent and real problems.

BBPM3003

Plan and Manage Procurement

Advances knowledge in designing and implementing systems for contracting, administration and procurement management of projects, examining a range of project delivery models and contract types.

BBPM3007

Manage Project Artifacts

Covers principles, models and methods to ensure project artifacts are limited to those that add value, examining project artifacts from start-up to planning, execution and close-out.

BBPM3004

Plan and Manage Project Compliance

Provides a framework for pro-active compliance within projects, covering internal and external compliance requirements with the aim of reducing bureaucracy and resistance.

BBPM3005

Project Closure and Benefits Realisation

Covers principles, practices, tools and techniques to manage the closeout of projects, including Benefits Realisation Management (BRM) focused on attaining and sustaining benefits arising from closed projects.

BBPM3008a

Practical Industry Projects - PIP (Part A)

Capstone unit delivered in partnership with Practera, providing hands-on experience solving real-world business challenges for industry clients, working in groups of up to six guided by a client mentor and lecturer. Students must have completed 160 course credit points.

BBPM3008b

Practical Industry Projects - PIP (Part B)

Continuation of the Capstone Practical Industry Project. Pre-requisite: completion of BBPM3006a.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the tuition fees for the Bachelor of Business (Project Management)?

The total course tuition fee over 3 years is $51,000 (2024 fees) or $53,520 (2026 fees). The fee per annum is $17,000 (2024) or $17,840 (2026), and the fee per unit is $2,125 (2024) or $2,230 (2026). All fees are in Australian dollars and are subject to change without notice. Course fees are to be paid in full before enrolment in any given semester.

What are the course intake dates for the Bachelor of Business (Project Management)?

The course has intakes in February, March, May, June, August, September, October, and November each year. For 2026, a specific key date is Semester 1 Block 4, with classes starting on 1 June 2026, orientation on 27 May 2026, last date to enrol on 1 June 2026, and census date on 8 June 2026.

How many units do I need to complete, and how is the course structured?

You need to pass 24 units totalling 240 credit points (10 credit points per unit) to complete the degree. Units are divided into three levels: Level 1000 has 5 core units and 3 specialisation units; Level 2000 has 2 core units, 4 specialised units, and 2 elective units; Level 3000 has 5 specialised units, 1 elective unit, and 1 Capstone Practical Industry Project (PIP) delivered across 2 parts.

Are there any exit awards available if I don't complete the full degree?

Yes. The course offers nested qualifications: a Diploma of Business (Project Management) after 1 year full-time study, and an Associate Degree of Business (Project Management) after 2 years full-time study. Students who complete the full 3 years are awarded the Bachelor of Business (Project Management).

What is the Practical Industry Project (PIP) and when can I take it?

The Practical Industry Project (PIP) is the Capstone unit delivered in partnership with Practera. It provides hands-on experience solving real-world business challenges for industry clients. Students work in groups of up to six, guided by both a client mentor and a lecturer. Students must have completed 160 course credit points before commencing BBPM3008a (Part A). Upon completion, students receive a certification and digital badge for their CV and LinkedIn profile.

What campuses is this course available at, and what are the class hour requirements?

The Bachelor of Business (Project Management) is available at AIH's Sydney campus (Level 3 & 4, 545 Kent Street, Sydney NSW 2000) and Melbourne campus (Level 1, 20 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000). Full-time students typically have 8 hours of on-campus classes per week, plus a minimum of 10–12 hours of self-directed study per week for assignments, readings, projects, and preparation.

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