Advanced Diploma of Program Management
Course Overview
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply specialised knowledge and skills, together with experience in program management across a range of enterprise and industry contexts. The job roles that relate to this qualification include Program Manager.
Individuals in these roles are responsible for managing or directing a program to achieve organisational objectives. A program is defined as a set of interrelated projects, each of which has a project manager.
Individuals at this level use initiative and judgement to direct, plan, and lead a range of program functions, with accountability for personal and team outcomes within broad parameters. They use cognitive and communication skills to identify, analyse and synthesise information from a variety of sources and transfer their knowledge to others, and creative or conceptual skills to express ideas and perspectives or respond to complex problems.
Course Structure
To be awarded this qualification students must successfully complete the following units of competency:
Core Units:
- BSBPMG630 Enable program execution
- BSBPMG634 Facilitate stakeholder engagement
- BSBPMG635 Implement program governance
- BSBPMG636 Manage benefits
Electives:
- BSBFIN601 Manage organisational finances
- BSBLDR601 Lead and manage organisational change
- BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence
- BSBPMG632 Manage program risk
- BSBPMG633 Provide leadership for the program
- BSBSTR601 Manage innovation and continuous improvement
- BSBHRM614 Contribute strategic workforce planning
- BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age to Apply | Must be 18 years of age or older. |
| Academic Entry Requirements | Must provide proof of school studies which is equivalent to Australian Year 12 or other higher qualifications. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | Must provide valid academic IELTS* of at least 5.5 overall score or equivalent unless exempted or need to submit English Proficiency certificate from an approved ELICOS provider of intermediate level or above; or completion of substantial part of studies of at least an AQF Certificate IV qualification or higher within the last 2 years; or have successfully passed the Rockford College English Placement Test. For further details; please refer to the Department of Home Affairs (DOHA) website for Acceptable English and Exemptions. * Note that other English Language Test such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. |