Course Overview

About This Course

The Creative Business Management suite of degrees equips students with the skills, knowledge, and strategic thinking needed to navigate and lead in the evolving workforce. This program fosters a deep understanding of creative purpose, technological advancements, future-thinking, and entrepreneurial strategies, preparing students to develop sustainable and impactful creative careers.

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

Requirements

Direct Entry (Domestic & International): You may be considered for direct entry to the course if you have successfully completed a recognised bachelor's degree or higher in a related field of study within the last 10 years.
Experience-Based Entry (Domestic & International): You may be considered for experience-based entry to a course based on a combination of your educational achievements and the skills you have developed through professional, work and/or life experience, creative practice, and/or non-accredited learning.
English Proficiency (International applicants only): APAC's English proficiency requirements of IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Genuine Student Requirement (International applicants only): APAC's Genuine Student (GS) requirement must be satisfied.
Required Documents for Direct Entry: Your curricular vita (CV) on the provided template; a certified copy of your academic transcript/s and award certificate/s for your Bachelor qualification or higher in a related field; a certified copy of your identity documents (e.g. Passport or Birth Certificate); a 200–300 word entry statement.
Required Documents for Experience-Based Entry: A certified copy of your Australian Year 12 Statement of Results or equivalent; a certified copy of your identity documents; a 200–300 word entry statement; a curricular vita (CV) on the provided template; evidence of creative and/or professional practice on the provided template.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Creative Producer, Project Manager, Cultural Program Coordinator, Events and Festival Manager, Digital Marketing Manager, Community Arts and Cultural Development Practitioner, Social Enterprise Project Lead, Cultural Innovation Strategist

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units8 units

CBM401

Introduction to Creativity

CBM402

Creative Futures

CBM403

Creative Technologies

CBM404

Events, Marketing and Entrepreneurship

CBM501

Creative Project Design and Management

CBM502

Critical Cultural Perspectives

CBM503

Research and Evaluation

CBM504

Community Arts and Cultural Events

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the fees for the Graduate Diploma in Creative Business Management?

The program fee is $20,000 AUD per year for domestic students and $24,000 AUD per year for international students. FEE-HELP is available for eligible Australian citizens.

When can I apply and what are the intake dates?

Applications are open anytime. The program has two intakes per year: Semester 1 beginning in May and Semester 2 beginning in August.

What entry pathways are available if I don't have a bachelor's degree in a related field?

APAC offers an experience-based entry pathway where you may be considered based on a combination of your educational achievements and the skills you have developed through professional, work and/or life experience, creative practice, and/or non-accredited learning.

What English language requirements must international applicants meet?

International applicants must satisfy APAC's English proficiency requirements of an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no band score below 6.0, or an equivalent qualification.

What career outcomes can I expect after completing this qualification?

Graduates may pursue roles such as Creative Producer, Project Manager, Cultural Program Coordinator, Events and Festival Manager, Digital Marketing Manager, Community Arts and Cultural Development Practitioner, Social Enterprise Project Lead, and Cultural Innovation Strategist.

Application

How to Apply

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