Advanced Diploma of Program Management
Course Overview
BSB60720 Advanced Diploma of Program Management
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 Entry Requirements
- Have completed one of the following qualifications: BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management; or BSB51415 Diploma of Project Management (or a superseded equivalent version).
- Have completed two years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience at a significant level within a project or program environment within an enterprise.
- Have demonstrated an IELTS level at score of least 5.5 or equivalent (test results must be no more than 2 years old) or demonstration of successful completion of at least General English at Upper Intermediate or English for Academic Purposes Upper Intermediate level.
- Have a suitable level of language, literacy and numeracy to complete course requirements with or without additional support that Britts College Pty Ltd. is able to provide.
- Have successfully completed Australian year 12 or equivalent.
- Are at least at age of 18 on the date of course commencement.
- All the students commencing this course are required to complete an LLN Test on the orientation day to assist Britts College Pty Ltd. to identify student’s needs for additional support during their study with Britts College Pty Ltd.
Course Pathways
Once students have successfully completed BSB60720 Advanced Diploma of Program Management, they can apply for various roles across project management positions such as Project Director, Project Manager, Project Management Section Leader that have responsibility for managing or directing a program to achieve organisational objectives.
The further study pathways available to students who undertake this qualification include:
- Graduate Diploma (AQF level8) courses
- Other Advanced Diplomas or Degree programs in related fields, subject to meeting entry requirements of the intended qualification.
Course Structure
A total of 12 Units (4 Core and 8 electives) must be completed and deemed competent to achieve the qualification BSB60720 Advanced Diploma of Program Management. Participants who achieve competency in any unit/s will receive a Statement of Attainment (provided USI is verified) for that unit/s without completing all 12 units in the qualification. Students completing all the required units of competency will attain full qualification.
| Code | Title | Core/Elective |
|---|---|---|
| BSBPMG630 | Enable program execution | Core |
| BSBPMG634 | Facilitate stakeholder engagement | Core |
| BSBPMG635 | Implement program governance | Core |
| BSBPMG636 | Manage benefits | Core |
| BSBPMG631 | Manage program delivery | Elective |
| BSBPMG632 | Manage program risk | Elective |
| BSBFIN601 | Manage organisational finances | Elective |
| BSBLDR601 | Lead and manage organisational change | Elective |
| BSBSUS601 | Lead corporate social responsibility | Elective |
| BSBCRT611 | Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving | Elective |
| BSBSTR601 | Manage innovation and continuous improvement | Elective |
| BSBPEF502 | Develop and use emotional intelligence | Elective |
Note: Course structure, units and content are subject to change during the delivery period due to a change in legislative requirements or due to Britts College course review process.
More Information
This course involves a number of learning and assessment methods. Typically, the learning methods may include presentations and discussions, demonstrations, individual and group activities, skills practice, role plays, case studies, simulated scenarios, and research activities.
Assessment methods generally include practical observation of tasks, written or oral questioning, case studies, role plays, reports, research projects, presentations, etc.
You may be eligible for Credit Transfer if you are able to demonstrate that you have achieved competency in the same or equivalent unit/s in a Nationally Recognised Training from any Registered Training Organisation.
If you think that you have already gained the skills and experience for a unit or entire qualification, you can apply for RPL to get recognised as competent for parts or a whole nationally recognised qualification. Not everyone will get credited for their skills and knowledge.
Successful applicants will need to demonstrate a reasonable amount of experience in the area their course covers. Contact us to know more about our RPL process.
