“Having completed a degree in civil engineering and moving into project management consulting I have 15 years of practical project management experience managing construction projects. Deciding to do an MBA was a very long process of elimination which finally ended up with me choosing APIC for the specialised project management nature of the course.

MBA course has opened my eyes to the theoretical knowledge base behind the profession. The course is firmly bedded in the practicality of daily project management but teaches you how to apply the theory to increase your skill set and knowledge base. The focus on real life projects and required interaction with your team brings about a new and exciting way to further your knowledge and career. This is not just a paper qualification, it brings about a genuine increase in your skills that will enable you to make a positive impact on your work performance.”

Rob Stone, Project Manager, MBA Student

“I currently work as a project manager in the finance sector and have found the MBA PPM course at APIC to be very beneficial in my role. It has broadened my knowledge and developed my project management skill set; namely in my analytical, technical and managerial areas.

The course is competency based and is practical. This is important for me as I can apply the concepts at work.

It is exciting to see my professional development taking place.”

Sergio Pham

“APIC’s Graduate Diploma in Project Management course helped me to broaden the skills I already gained in civil undergraduate degree and enhance professional skills in the field of project management.  Besides that it contributed to my personal development. Before starting the program, I was well aware of the importance of some competency elements such as leadership, commitment and attitude while working as a team. However, I mostly worked individually in my previous courses, therefore this course was a great opportunity to improve and implement those skills as we had to work and prepare assignments as a team. In this course the learning method was different from my previous courses as APIC provides a real simulation of project management reality. What I really liked about this course is it prepares students for the professional environment and real world challenges.

Finally, I think that APIC’s Graduate Diploma in Project Management program is very useful for those who want to be a professional and work in a professional environment. I believe that I learnt a lot and enhanced my skills during the program and I will upgrade my professional career as a result of this course.”

Ugur Erdogan

 "By joining APIC's MBA course I was able to develop my project management skills and competence and deliver excellent business outcomes. Project-based learning allowed me to experience and apply the theories taught in the workshops and put them into practice, thus reinforcing my learning. I have gained the skills to proactively deliver better quality products and I have also improved communications with my clients in managing their expectations. As a qualified project manager/engineer I am now able to take up new challenges and extend my career choices."

Marcel Gan, B.Eng (Hons), MBA Student

“Project Management in government is finally gaining momentum in Australia. In 2008, as an MBA with formal project management qualifications and over twenty years of experience in government project management, I sought to validate my project management skills and knowledge as part of ongoing professional development.  After thorough investigation of the alternatives, I found the Asia Pacific International College (APIC). Its Competency Assessment Tool and Learning and Development Plan assisted me to methodically assess my knowledge and skills and to direct my professional development activities in the most efficient and effective manner. I joined the Project Management Institute (PMI) Queensland Chapter and obtained my Project Management Profession (PMP) credential. I gained qualifications in the Prince 2 methodology and I enrolled in selected APIC subjects to enhance my knowledge of modern tools and techniques.  The flexibility and richness of the APIC subjects are outstanding. The school’s program and its staff are student-centred, highly professional and the staff are passionate about project management as a profession. I highly recommend the school to those contemplating a project management based career, organisations seeking to improve their staff project management competence or to assess the health of their projects and programs and, those, like me, who are interested in professional development and lifelong learning.”

Carla Simpson, B Econ (Hons) UQ, Grad Dip Business (Project Management) USQ, MBA (USQ), PMP (PMI), Prince 2 and MSP Practitioner, OGC.

“Studying at APIC is somewhat different - it is studying and working together so you gain experience and knowledge at the same time. As you learn new knowledge areas, you will practise applying this knowledge in real situations.  

More importantly, the qualified lecturer Prof. Jaafari is a distinguished expert who can provide you with updated knowledge and explain the underlying principles of that knowledge.  

The whole APIC set-up is conducive to a better learning experience - the small class and groups, the competitive environment, the helpful staff. Studying there is unforgettable!”

Eng.Essam Almahmoud

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