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1 year full-time
Level 3 & 4, 545 Kent Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Full-time · 8 hours of classes per week on-campus, plus minimum 10–12 hours per week for self-directed study
February | May | August | October | 2026 Semester 1 Block 4 (Start of Classes: 1 Jun 2026)
Course Overview
Eligibility
Tuition fee
Course tuition fee over 1 year: $17,000 (2024) / $17,840 (2026). Fee per unit: $2,125 (2024) / $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
1 year full time
Intakes
February | May | August | October
Study mode
On-campus / Full-time
Entry requirements
Career & Study Pathways
Course Content
Academic Skills for Success
Introduces students to academic skills required for academic studies. Develops academic communication and study skills including time management and organisational skills, digital skills, referencing, critical thinking, academic writing, research and investigation techniques and presentation skills.
Foundations of Information Technology
Introduces students to the field of information technology, providing theoretical knowledge and practical application of basic aspects of IT and their relevance to 21st century business operations. Covers the Internet, computer hardware, operating systems, software tools, networking, communication systems, database technology, and business information systems.
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, governance, stakeholders, and organisational culture.
Principles of Management and Organisations
Provides students with an understanding of principles of management applied across organisations. Covers theories of management, inquiry-based skills, leadership and management practices, working in a diverse global workplace, teams and teamwork, planning, controlling, organising, leading, and motivating.
Business Communication and Stakeholder Management
Provides fundamentals of business communication with emphasis on theoretical knowledge and application. Covers internal and external communication strategies, analytical models, class discussions, self-assessments, and experiential learning.
Accounting for Managers
Designed for business students not specialising in finance or accounting. Covers accounting fundamentals, accounting for common items, planning, capital investment, and the 'what, why, so what, what next?' question sequence. Develops financial literacy for general business managers.
Project Scope and Quality Management
Provides expertise to recognise major issues in projects that deviate from original objectives. Covers scope management, quality management, stakeholder expectations, project team motivation, and criteria/processes to secure project performance. Addresses scope creep and unnecessary quality costs.
Schedule and Resources Management
Examines core project management knowledge areas of schedule and resources. Covers identifying and defining project activities, estimating duration, developing and controlling project schedules using Critical Path Method and PERT analysis, and identifying, acquiring, and managing project resources.
Common Questions
The total course tuition fee for 2024 is $17,000 over 1 year, with a fee of $2,125 per unit. For 2026, fees increase to $17,840 in total, or $2,230 per unit. All fees are in Australian dollars and are subject to change without notice. Course fees are to be paid in full before enrolment or selection of subjects in any given semester.
The course has four intakes per year: February, May, August, and October. For 2026, Semester 1 Block 4 classes commence on 1 June 2026, with the last date to enrol also being 1 June 2026 and the census date on 8 June 2026. Orientation for that block is scheduled for 27 May 2026.
To complete the Diploma of Business (Project Management), you need to pass 8 units worth a total of 80 credit points (10 credit points per unit). This consists of 5 core units (Academic Skills for Success, Foundations of Information Technology, Principles of Management and Organisations, Business Communication and Stakeholder Management, and Accounting for Managers) and 3 specialisation units (Strategy, Structure and Culture; Project Scope and Quality Management; and Schedule and Resources Management).
Completion of the Diploma of Business (Project Management) provides advanced standing into the Associate Degree of Business (Project Management) and the Bachelor of Business (Project Management) at AIH. The diploma is embedded in both of these qualifications and is designed to serve as both an exit qualification and a pathway into the bachelor degree.
Full-time students will have approximately 8 hours of on-campus classes each week. In addition, students are expected to set aside a minimum of 10–12 hours per week in their own time to complete assignments, readings, projects, and prepare for quizzes and presentations. Assessment types include reports, project documentation, case studies, presentations, essays, assignments, quizzes, and team-based projects.
The CRICOS code for the Diploma of Business (Project Management) is 112654H. The course is currently offered at AIH's Sydney campus located at Level 3 & 4, 545 Kent Street, Sydney NSW 2000. A Melbourne campus at Level 1, 20 Queen Street is listed as 'coming soon'. AIH's CRICOS Provider Code is 03147A and TEQSA Provider ID is PRV12013.
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