Master of Business and Project Management (MBPM)

The Master of Business and Project Management (MBPM) is a formally accredited to the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
MBPM graduates will acquire knowledge of contemporary project, program and portfolio management as well as leadership and high level professional skills and attitude. The emphasis is on the enhancement of specific professional capabilities and knowledge, undertaken in a combination of coursework and research, and the acquisition of leadership and communication skills needed to lead complex project and program endeavours and deliver optimum results.
One of the most significant aspects of the course design and objectives is the emphasis placed on the development of strategic and business expertise associated with projects, programs and organisations. This emphasis is one of the differentiating aspects of the courses Asia Pacific International College offers in this field. Another unique aspect of the MBPM course is its integrated approach to management of projects, programs, portfolios and business ventures. MBPM candidates undertake research and fieldwork that immerse them in the application of latest concepts and techniques, and provide them with fresh perspectives, values and competencies to lead complex projects and endeavours.

Government and Professional Accreditation

• APIC courses are formally accredited and registered by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and included in the National Register of Higher Education Providers.
• APIC is formally registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS). MBPM CRICOS Code is 077591B
• MBPM degree is also endorsed by the Australian Institute of Project Management. Graduates completing the MBPM are eligible for certification as Certified Project Management Practitioner under the AIPM’s RegPM scheme.

Knowledge
Graduates of the Master of Business and Project Management will have:

• A broad and coherent knowledge of recent industry developments, and of professional practices, standards, and expectations in contemporary business and project management
• Demonstrated, current, knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to business and project management, and which can contribute to performance improvements, and the soft skills to be able to perform as an effective team member in contemporary organisations

Skills

Graduates of the Master of Business and Project Management will have:

• Demonstrated, advanced, cognitive skills to research, analyse and evaluate new information, concepts and evidence from a range of business, industry, and academic sources, to reflect critically on business practices, and to devise improvements in professional practice;
• Cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate analyse and synthesise complex information in business processes, logistics, finance, and strategy, or other types of problems. And, by using project management concepts and theories, be able to apply established project management theories to business practices and to present reasoned arguments and analyses of key business and technical data;
• Cognitive, technical and creative skills to evaluate complex concepts and ideas, with depth in some areas such as finance and information requirements, and to generate relevant complex ideas and abstract solutions;
• Communication and technical research skills to justify and interpret theoretical project management propositions, methodologies, and conclusions, and relay those professional decisions to both specialist and non-specialist team members; and
• Technical and communication skills to analyse, theorise about, evaluate, and implement developments, and which add to professional practice and/or scholarship within business, project management and related disciplines. And Communication skills to facilitate working effectively and to present clear and coherent information, and which contribute to an independent exposition of ideas and knowledge when working in a business/project team or when collaborating with colleagues around the world.

Application of knowledge and skills

Graduates of the Master of Business and Project Management will demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills:

• With creativity and initiative through the resolution of problems and by preparing for and adapting to new situations in professional practices such as planning and decision making, especially in relation to the understanding and addressing of business needs, financial importance and information requirements;
• With high level autonomy, responsibility and accountability for their own learning and professional practice and ethical standards, and in collaboration with others within a business or industry environment; and
• Through the planning and execution of a substantial research-based project or capstone experience, and the tracking of progress through disciplined project management skills and team management

To be eligible to graduate from the Master of Business and Project Management, students must successfully complete 12 units in total comprising eight core units: CPD1102; SBM1101; SBM1103; SBM1201; SBM1202; SBM1203; SBM1204; SBM1300; plus four elective units from the list above or other electives offered by the College at equivalent AQF level with permission from the Course Coordinator.

Course Rules:

• MBPM candidates may exit the program with the Graduate Certificate in Project Management subject to completion of CPD1102, SBM1101, SBM1107, SBM1201 and SBM1202.
• MBPM candidates may exit the program with the Graduate Diploma in Project Management subject to completion of CPD1102, SBM1101, SBM1107, SBM1103, SBM1201, SBM1202 and SBM1203.
• Candidates may be permitted to select other elective units of study from the approved list of Project or Business Management Elective Units in lieu of the above units subject to the Dean's approval and availability.

* SBM1302 Major Project (12 credit points) may be substituted for SBM1300 Research Project and SBM1301 Minor Project.

Please note: Not all units are offered in every trimester.

To be eligible to graduate from the Master of Business and Project Management, students must successfully complete 12 units in total comprising eight core units: CPD1102; SBM1101; SBM1103; SBM1201; SBM1202; SBM1203; SBM1204; SBM1300; plus four elective units from the list above or other electives offered by the College at equivalent AQF level with permission from the Course Coordinator.

Course Rules:

• MBPM candidates may exit the program with the Graduate Certificate in Project Management subject to completion of CPD1102, SBM1101, SBM1107, SBM1201 and SBM1202.
• MBPM candidates may exit the program with the Graduate Diploma in Project Management subject to completion of CPD1102, SBM1101, SBM1107, SBM1103, SBM1201, SBM1202 and SBM1203.
• Candidates may be permitted to select other elective units of study from the approved list of Project or Business Management Elective Units in lieu of the above units subject to the Dean's approval and availability.

* SBM1302 Major Project (12 credit points) may be substituted for SBM1300 Research Project and SBM1301 Minor Project.

Please note: Not all units are offered in every trimester.

Domestic and Offshore International students
The course may be studied in full-time and/or part time modes, allowing students complete flexibly. The normal full-time duration is 1.5 years (3 Trimester).

The number of units undertaken in each Trimester can be varied to suit individuals, subject to the total duration of candidature not exceeding 4.5 years (9 Trimester), and subject to any conditions as advised at the time of enrolment.

Onshore International students
The CRICOS-registered duration is 2 years of full-time study (4 Trimester). Please note the part-time mode is not available to holders of a student visa, who are not a citizen of Australia or New Zealand, or who are not an Australian permanent resident, or who are a temporary resident of Australia.

Delivery Method
All units of study are hosted on the College’s Online Learning System (OLS), and lectures are generally delivered face-to-face for campus-based students. All tutorials are also conducted under close academic supervision. Students have uninterrupted access to course information, library and other learning resources, and learn from a highly qualified faculty, many of whom have considerable industry experience. The OLS manages the whole process; it has a formalised structure, framework and processes, and regulates the entire delivery process in each trimester, providing 24-hour access to course information and learning resources.

Other learning resources include:

• Lecture notes and suggested readings.
• Sample assignments and case studies.
• E-Library.
• ProQuest Library.

APIC's e-Library hosts a collection of specialised papers and presentation slides often not found in the online databases, and includes a mix of academic and industry-focused studies in project, business and general management. The collection is always expanding as more resources are obtained.

APIC Admission policy

Academic Entry Requirements

English language entry requirements

All applicants from a non-English speaking background applying to any postgraduate course at APIC must satisfy the following additional English language requirements:

Applicants who do not meet APIC’s English proficiency requirements can be made a conditional offer with a requirement to complete an approved intensive English language course and meet the required standard prior to their commencing their APIC award course.