Description

Our MBA is designed to reflect and address the present day management challenges. It is designed to educate a new class of managers who can transform the state of thinking and practice in today’s technology-based organisations. The objective is to prepare individuals for the challenges of leadership and management of business, projects, programs and complex systems. The emphasis is on the acquisition of high level expertise and perspectives beyond the normative learning.

MBA graduates will demonstrate a command of contemporary business and project management literature, theory and practice. They will display high level professional skills and attitude. A distinguishing character of the MBA program is its dual focus on both business (general) management and project/program management in an integrated manner. The dual focus enables the student to acquire a systemic view of how businesses are organised while at the same time learning how projects are conceptualised, developed, planned and executed within enterprises and different industries.

Another distinguishing character is the focus on entrepreneurship and international business. Thus, the MBA aims to develop managers with vastly expanded knowledge and expertise in both business (general) management and project management. Within this paradigm goals are defined that embrace sustainability and social responsibility at both corporate and project/program level.

In summary, the MBA (PPM) promotes unique models of management that infuse the concepts of sustainability in management decisions and processes reflecting the dynamic and complex nature of today’s projects, programs and enterprises. The enterprise model we apply in the MBA program installs the triple bottom line as the enterprise’s goals. Our approach makes sustainability a dimension of learning in all learning activities and projects pursued by our students.

Students who were enrolled prior to December 2010 should click here to see the course outline.

Structure

The Course Structure for this degree is shown below. Click here to download the Course Prospectus.The Master of Business Administration (Project and Program Management) is awarded after completing 12 course units (72 credit points) as shown below. This course can be completed in 4 semesters, full time. The number of units undertaken in each semester can be varied to suit individuals, subject to the total duration of candidature not exceeding 4 years (8 semesters) and subject to other conditions as advised at the time of enrolment.

Most credit points gained as part of the Graduate Certificate/ Diploma or MBPM or Master of Business Management (MBM) will count towards the MBA (PPM) provided that the candidate does not exit the program (students may transfer their enrolments subject to conditions advised at the time of transfer).

*Students may take an elective unit from the list of Project Management Electives and one unit from the list of Business Management Electives subject to the approval of the program director or the Dean. Students who wish to study in one of the 4 industry streams need to select the electives that maximise their core knowledge to and skills in their chosen industry stream. SBM1300 Research Project or SBM1301 Minor Project (6 credit points) may be substituted for an elective unit in Semester 4. Alternatively SBM1302 Major Project may be substituted for 2 elective units in Semester 4.

Duration

Australian

The course may be delivered in full time and/or part time modes allowing students complete flexibility in the management of their study. The normal duration is 2 years of full time studies (4 semesters). However, the number of units undertaken in each semester can be varied to suit individuals, subject to the total duration of candidature not exceeding 4 years (8 semesters) and subject to other conditions as advised at the time of enrolment.

International

The CRICOS-registered duration is 2 years of full time studies (4 semesters). Please note the part time mode is not available to international students on a student visa.

Offshore

APIC’s Offshore programs make it possible for you to undertake all or part of your Postgraduate courses outside of Australia. Programs can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis. Offshore students study the same learning program with the same quality education and use the same APIC materials as students undertaking the course on-campus in Australia. You will also undertake the same examinations and are assessed against the same levels of performance.

Students may choose to apply with APIC directly and study via the APIC online learning system. Alternatively, you can join the program offered by an APIC partner education institution in your preferred country, and study in the local campus.

Delivery Method

Each unit of study typically comprises a 4-day intensive workshop followed by project studies that involve completion of 4 major team assignments (whose scope vary depending on the unit under consideration). The assignments are conducted on real life projects/programs and or organisations where feasible. Students receive expert support during their project studies. The final assessment (viva) for each unit of study takes place upon completion of the project studies. The whole process is facilitated through mentoring and state-of-the-art frameworks, systems and tools.

All credit points gained as part of the Graduate Certificate in Business Management, the Graduate Diploma in Business Management or the Master of Business Management will count towards the MBA (Project and Program Management) provided that the candidate does not exit the program (students may transfer their enrolments subject to conditions advised at the time of transfer).

Entry Requirements

1. Qualification Requirement

The admission process assesses a student´s ability to enrol in and successfully complete the course of their choice in the permitted time. Suitability of applicants to study a particular course is to a large extent determined by the admission rules and academic requirements.

Entry into any of the award courses the College offers is open to all applicants who possess a relevant Bachelor degree and or a Graduate degree from a recognised institution either in Australia and or overseas.

Those who have not completed a formal degree may be admitted into the program provided that they have at least completed a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in a recognised institution or hold an equivalent qualification and have relevant industry experience. Eligibility for admission through the flexible entry will be determined on a case by case basis (a charge may apply for assessing certain cases).

All credit points gained as part of the Master of Business and Project Management or Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate in Project Management can count towards the MBA (PPM) degree requirements.

2. English Level Requirement

For admission into one of the award courses APIC requires as a minimum one of the following English qualifications:

• Academic IELTS: Overall band score of 6.5 or better with no band below 6.0;
• TOEFL: 577 or better plus Test of Written English (TWE) at 4.5+;
• CBT (Computer-based TOEFL): 233 with an Essay Rating of 4.5;
• IBT (Internet-based TOEFL): Overall score of 90 with a writing section minimum of 21;
• Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: Grades A or B;
• CULT (Combined Universities Language Test): 75 or better with a minimum of 17.5 in each skill.

The qualification must be less than 2 years old. The exception is when a student has completed an academic course at an English speaking institution or can otherwise demonstrate the required minimum English proficiency.

Those who do not meet the English requirements can be referred to English language centres to complete intensive courses in English prior to commencing their award courses at APIC. The length of these English courses varies, typically from 4 to 20 weeks. Upon completion of the respective course the Student must sit for and obtain an acceptable English qualification of the type listed above or otherwise demonstrate evidence of meeting the English proficiency requirement as specified.

Fees

* Premium quoted is for Medibank OSHC Student Cover for a single person for one year. For details of other levels of cover, please Contact Us.

Note:

• Fees are subject to change without notice and are quoted for Sydney Campus-based courses.
• Fees cover only tuition, access to APIC´s learning systems and tools, and assessment activities. Textbooks are additional.
• Higher charges may apply if workshops are held in other cities/countries.
• For Postgraduate degree courses, fees are payable in advance for the units of study enrolled in a given semester.
• Admission Fee applicable to Degree Courses only and is non-refundable

Scholarships

The Asia Pacific International College is offering a number of Scholarships to International students from selected countries leading to the degree of MBA (Project and Program Management).

The objective of the Scholarships is to provide opportunities to talented students to train in the field of project and program management.

For further details see the scholarships section

Refund Policy

APIC´s refund policy covers a range of situations, please follow the link for details. Refund Policy

Majors

Students may select their elective units of study to major in one of the following specialisations subject to availability:

Accreditation

Government and Professional Accreditation

• Accreditation of courses by New South Wales Department of Education and Training (DET).

• APIC is formally registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS). MBA (PPM) CRICOS Code: 066179E

• APIC has been approved as a Project Management Institute Registered Education Provider. MBA (PPM) is approved as 315 professional development units (PDUs). Please refer to http://www.pmi.org/CareerDevelopment/Pages/AboutPMIsCredentials.aspx for further information.

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