Advanced Diploma of Program Management

• Be at least 18 years of age and have completed the equivalent of Year 11

• Have successfully completed the BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management qualification (or a superseded equivalent)

  or

  Have completed two years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience at a significant level within a project or program environment within an enterprise.

• Have an IELTS* score of 5.5 (test results must be no more than 2 years old) or able to demonstrate competence through documented evidence of the following:
  • Educated for 5 years in an English speaking country; or
  • Completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO; or
  • Successful completion of an English Placement Test through our partner college, Universal English College (UEC)
• Access to a laptop or tablet for home and classroom use with Microsoft Office software or equivalent

*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL may be accepted. 

Course fees do not include computer software or textbooks, which are to be purchased at the student’s own cost. Non-payment of course fees may result in cancellation of enrolment.

• Leadership and Management: Theory and Practice 7th Edition, Kris Cole
• Project Management Essentials 1st Edition, Therese Linton

Cengage Learning: www.cengage.com.au

Check the publisher’s website for current pricing

These textbooks may be purchased by students through Cengage Learning or any other bookshops or online providers that offer this publication.

Students must also supply their own laptop with Microsoft Office software e.g. Office 365 Personal that includes Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Publisher.

You will need to successfully complete four core [c] units and eight elective [e] units to get this advanced diploma.

• BSBSUS601 – Lead corporate social responsibility [e]
• BSBPMG633 – Provide leadership for the program [e]
• BSBCRT611 – Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving [e]
• BSBLDR601 – Lead and manage organisational change [e]
• BSBFIN601 – Manage organisational finances [e]
• BSBHRM614 – Contribute to strategic workforce planning [e]
• PSPMGT006 – Develop a business case [e]
• BSBPMG636 – Manage benefits [c]
• BSBPMG630 – Enable program execution [c]
• BSBSTR601 – Manage innovation and continuous improvement [e]
• BSBPMG634 – Facilitate stakeholder engagement [c]
• BSBPMG635 – Implement program governance [c]

A blended course which combines face to face and online learning and delivery.

At UEC Business, we teach you through a variety of ways, including lectures, workshops, individual feedback sessions and study support groups.

We also use case studies, presentations, reports, group tasks, direct observation, practical projects and more to assess your progress.

After graduating from the Advanced Diploma of Program Management, there are a number of career options open to you, including:

• Program Manager
• Senior Project Manager
• Senior Project Procurement Officer
• Program Leader
• Program Director

Have you completed any courses that are the same as the units offered by UEC Business? Then you may be eligible for Credit Transfer (CT) or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

RPL accounts for the skills and knowledge you have gained through work and life experiences, while CT recognises formal training you have already completed – and is only available for Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) awards.

You must apply during the application process and prior to commencement of study, otherwise your application will not be considered. Please get in touch to find out more.

Students who successfully complete this course will be issued with the AQF qualification (Australian Qualifications Framework) BSB60720 Advanced Diploma of Program Management.

Students who partially complete this course (a minimum of one unit of competency) will be issued with a Statement of Attainment from BSB60720 Advanced Diploma of Program management qualification for the unit/s of competency successfully completed.

UEC Business Advanced Diploma qualification will give students credit on courses at the following institutions in Australia:

• Southern Cross University
• Torrens University
• University of Wollongong

For more details visit Further Study Partners page.

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Please note study periods are usually 10 weeks, however due to Public Holidays, the length of study and holiday periods may vary. Please refer carefully to the dates above and refer to additional information provided in class for scheduled classes due to public holidays.