Course Detail

The Graduate Diploma in Project Management (GradDipPM) is a formally accredited graduate award conforming to the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

The course is designed to broaden the knowledge and professional skills already gained in undergraduate studies and impart further specialisation in project management. Its focus is on development of leadership and specific expertise needed in taking a lead role in projects, programs and ventures in a specific branch of industry.

Course Outline

Core (5 Units)*		Secondary (1 Units)**		Elective (1 Units)
Code	Name of Unit	Code	Name of Unit	Code	Name of Unit
CPD1102	Professional Development and Ethics
SBM1101	Project Management Fundamentals 1 (Project/Program Strategic Intent, Business Case, Framework and Governance)	SBM1103	Project/Program Information and Communication Systems	SBM1105	Strategic Project, Portfolio and Program Management -or-
SBM1102	Project Management Fundamentals 2 (Project Human Resources, Communication and Integration Management)	SBM1104	Leadership and Change Management	SBM1106	Assessment and Development of Project-based Organisations -or-
SBM1201	Project Management Fundamentals 3 (Project scope, time and cost management)	SBM1203	Venture/Project Economics and Finance	SBM1205	Project Formulation and Business Planning -or-
SBM1202	Project Management Fundamentals 4 (Project/Program quality, risk and procurement management)	SBM1204	Project/Program Delivery Systems	SBM1206	Advanced Risk and Uncertainty Management

Note:

* Compulsory

** For those who wish to major in Strategic Management, the Secondary units are SBM1103 and SBM1104.

For those who wish to major in Quantitative Management, the Secondary units are SBM1203 and SBM1204.

Structure

The Course Structure for this degree is shown below. Click here to download the Course Prospectus.

Graduate Diploma in Project Management (GradDipPM) Entry requirements: recognised degree and English proficiency	Credit hours		Credit points
Semester 1
Focus: project management fundamentals, systems and processes
Career level: Project Engineers, Project Team Leaders
CPD1102 Professional Development and Ethics	7	3
SBM1101 Project Management Fundamentals 1	15	6
SBM1102 Project Management Fundamentals 2	15	6
SBM1103 Project and Program Information & Communication Systems	15	6

Semester 1 Total	52	21
Semester 2
Focus: Project/program delivery systems establishment and management
Career level: Assistant Managers, Project Line Managers
SBM1201 Project Management Fundamentals 3	15	6
SBM1202 Project Management Fundamentals 4	15	6
SBM1203 Venture/Project Economics and Finance	15	6
Semester 2 Total	45	18

GradDipPM Total Over 2 Semesters	97	39

Course Rules:

- GradDipPM candidates may exit the program with the Graduate Certificate in Project Management subject to completion of CPD1102, SBM1101, 1102, 1201 and 1202.
- Candidates may take an additional 2 elective units from the list of Project and Business Management Elective Units and SBM1300 Research Project to progress to Master of Project and Business Management (MBPM).

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 1 year of full time (2 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 3 years (6 semesters) and subject to other conditions as advised at the time of enrolment.

International

The CRICOS-registered duration is 1 year of full time studies (2 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 Project Management will count towards the Graduate Diploma requirements provided that the candidate does not exit the program (students may transfer their enrolments subject to conditions advised at the time of transfer).

Fees

Postgraduate Degree Courses	Online	On-Campus
Graduate Diploma in Project Management	AU$ 12,450	AU$ 15,600
Admission Fee	AU$ 100	AU$ 100
Applying for Recognition of Prior Learning	AU$ 150 per unit of study	AU$ 150 per unit of study
Overseas Student Health Cover	-	AU$ 429.00 per year*

* 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 Master of Business and Project Management (MBPM).

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

The College has defined the following 4 industry streams for students to select at the time of enrolment:

Accreditation

Government and Professional Accreditation

APIC is formally registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS). GradDipPM CRICOS Code: 066177G
APIC has been approved as a Project Management Institute Global Registered Education Provider. GradDipPM is approved as 195 professional development units (PDUs). Please refer to PMI for further information.

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 Graduate Certificate in Project Management will count towards the Graduate Diploma requirements provided that the candidate does not exit the program (students may transfer their enrolments subject to conditions advised at the time of transfer).

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.

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