BSB60720 Advanced Diploma of Program Management

Advanced Diploma of Program Management is best suited for people who have experience in a project management role and are seeking to enhance their program management skills to further their career.

This course will provide students with a solid foundation in Program Management across a range of industry contexts. Individuals at this level use initiative and judgement to direct, plan and lead a range of program functions.

A program is defined as a set of interrelated projects, each of which has a Project Manager. A ‘program’ of projects refers to a number of related projects managed by the same person.

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Entry Requirements

• have completed a BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management; or BSB51415 Diploma of Project Management (or a superseded equivalent version) or Have completed two years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience at a significant level within a project or program environment within an enterprise.

• be at least 18 years

• have an IELTS* score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old).

• English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence like,educated for 3 years in an English-speaking country; or successful completion of an English Placement Test at IELTS level 6.0.

  *Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide the results so that we can confirm they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.

Course Duration

101weeks

Course Structure

CORE UNITS (5)

ELECTIVES UNITS (5)

• BSBPMG630 - Enable program execution (Core)

• BSBPMG634 - Facilitate stakeholder engagement (Core)

• BSBPMG635 - Implement program governance (Core)

• BSBPMG636 - Manage benefits (Core)

• BSBFIN601 - Manage organisational finances

• BSBPMG631 - Manage program delivery

• BSBPMG632 - Manage program risk

• BSBPMG633 - Provide leadership for the program

• BSBPMG637 - Engage in collaborative alliances

• BSBINS601 - Manage knowledge and information

• BSBXCM501 - Lead communication in the workplace

• BSBSUS511 - Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability
  

Career Opportunities:
Program Manager, Senior Project Manager (industry specific), Program Leader, Program Coordinator and more..

Training Arrangement

Students are expected to attend classes for a total of 14 hours per week, along with an additional 6hours of structured online study. Furthermore, students are required to dedicate approximately 5 hours per week to additional study, which includes general reading and research for assessments.

Course Fees

Enrolment fee: $300 (non-refundable to be paid on application)

Material fees : $400

Course fees: Total cost is AUD $ 18,000

Non-Tuition fees: May apply and can be found in our International Student Handbook on our web site.

Assessment Method

Assessment is structured throughout the course. If students are unable to achieve competency, additional support is provided through mentoring and access to re-assessment as outlined in our policies and procedures. Western Star Academy will assist students to find a work placement. However, students may also organise their own work placements. Student work placement will be discussed in detail once student starts course.Assessment requires achievement across all tasks to demonstrate competence and includes:

• Direct Observation: Students may be observed in simulated off-the-job situations that closely resemble real workplace scenarios.

• Product-Based Methods: Assessment includes reports, displays, work samples, role plays, and presentations created by students.

• Portfolio: Students compile written documents, photographs, videos, or logbooks to showcase their learning and progress.

• Questioning: Assessment involves written or oral questioning, as well as conducting interviews and surveys to evaluate student knowledge and understanding.

Course Credit

Student can apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning. If student is granted course credit, this will affect course fees as well as the duration of the course. College will advise student in writing of changes to fees or course duration as a result of the credit. Student will also be issued with a new Confirmation of Enrolment.
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