Advanced Diploma of Program Management

Diploma

Advanced Diploma of Program Management at the National Institute of Technology is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge required for diverse program management-related job roles in various industry sectors.

Key details

Degree Type

Diploma

Duration

52 weeks (including breaks) 4 Study Periods of 10 weeks each (excluding breaks)

Course Code

BSB60720, 113301C

Study Mode

In person

About this course

Course Overview

Advanced Diploma of Program Management at the National Institute of Technology

is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge required for diverse program management-related job roles in various industry sectors. The course covers the essential skills and knowledge required 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.

In this course, you will learn:

Initiatives and judgement to direct, plan, and lead a range of program functions
Accountability for personal and team outcomes within broad parameters.
Cognitive and communication skills to identify, analyse and synthesise information from a variety of sources and transfer their knowledge to others,
Creative or conceptual skills to express ideas and perspectives or respond to complex problems.

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements

Age:
- You must be 16 years or above at the time of application to study at NIT.

Academic
- To check the academic entry requirements, refer to the Academic Entry Requirements web page.

English Language Proficiency
- Overall IELTS band score of 5.5, with no band score less than 5.0; or
- An equivalent score in another English Language Proficiency Test acceptable by the National Institute of Technology; or
- An alternative English language proficiency evidence that is acceptable by the National Institute of Technology.
  Click here to check the English language proficiency tests and alternative English language proficiency evidence acceptable by the National Institute of Technology.

Study locations

Perth

Career pathways

Career Prospects

Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

Program Manager
Program Leader
Program Administrator

There is a strong demand for Program Management professionals in Australia. Organisations across Australia are reporting major skills gaps in the program management and administration areas. Program Management roles are typically advertised between $115k and $135k*.

* https://www.seek.com.au/career-advice/role/programme-manager/salary, a leading employment search platform in Australia. Accessed on 24 July 2023.

Course structure

12
Core
Units
12
Total
Units

Course Structure

To complete this course, a total of 12 units must be completed.

BSBPMG630 Enable program execution
BSBPMG634 Facilitate stakeholder engagement
BSBPMG635 Implement program governance
BSBPMG636 Manage benefits
BSBPMG632 Manage program risk
BSBPMG810 Prioritise projects and programs
BSBFIN601 Manage organisational finances
PSPMGT006 Develop a business case
BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence
BSBSUS601 Lead corporate social responsibility
BSBPMG633 Provide leadership for the program
BSBCRT611 Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving

Notes: Course structure, units and content are subject to change during the delivery period due to a change in legislative requirements or due to NIT's course review process.

The training and assessment of the units in this course are delivered holistically over the length of the full course. You will achieve competencies in each unit only when you have demonstrated satisfactory knowledge and skills in all the required assessment criteria linked to that unit.

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