Detail

The Master of Business and Project Management (MBPM) is a formally accredited graduate award conforming to the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

MBPM graduates will acquire knowledge of contemporary project management as well as high level professional skills and attitude. The emphasis is on the enhancement of specific professional skills and knowledge, undertaken in a combination of coursework and research, and the acquisition of competencies needed to perform in a complex environment/project/program.

One of the most significant aspects of the course design and objectives is the emphasis placed on development of strategic and business expertise associated with projects, programs and organisations. This emphasis is one of the differentiating aspects of the courses Asia Pacific International College offers in this field.

Course Outline

Note:

* Compulsory

** For those who wish to major in Strategic Management, the Secondary units are SBM1103 and SBM1104, and the Elective units are SBM1105 and SBM1106

For those who wish to major in Quantitative Management, the Secondary units are SBM1203 and SBM1204, and the Elective units are SBM1205 and SBM1206

Structure

The Course Structure for this degree is shown below. Click here to download the Course Prospectus. Master of Business and Project Management (MBPM) is awarded after completing 10 course units (57 credit points) as shown.

Course Rules:

• SBM1301 Minor Project (6 credit points) may be substituted for a single unit in Semester 3. Alternatively SBM1302 Major Project (12 credit points) may be substituted for 2 elective units in Semester 3. SBM1301 and SBM1302 are mutually exclusive.
• MBPM candidates may exit the program with the Graduate Certificate in Project Management subject to completion of CPD1102, SBM1101, 1102, 1201 and 1202.
• MBPM candidates may exit the program with the Graduate Diploma in Project Management subject to completion of CPD1102, SBM1101, 1102, 1103, 1201, 1202 and 1203.
• Candidates may take a maximum of 2 elective units from the list of Project and Business Management Elective Units in lieu of two units in the above program subject to the approval of the Program Director or the Dean and subject to availability.

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 1/2 years of full time studies (3 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 1 1/2 years of full time studies (3 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 or Graduate Diploma will count towards the Master of Business and Project Management 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

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). MBPM CRICOS Code: 066178F
• APIC has been approved as a Project Management Institute Global Registered Education Provider. MBPM is approved as 255 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 or Graduate Diploma will count towards the Master of Business and Project Management 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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