Diploma of
Project Management
Diploma of Project Management
National Course Code: BSB50820
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply project management skills and knowledge in a variety of contexts, across a number of industry sectors. The job roles that relate to this qualification may include Project Manager and Project Team Leader.
Individuals in these roles have project leadership and management roles and are responsible for achieving project objectives. They possess a sound theoretical knowledge base and use a range of specialised, technical, and managerial competencies to initiate, plan, execute, and evaluate their own work and/or the work of others.
Diploma of Project Management
National Course Code: BSB50820
CRICOS Course Code: 104084D
Course Duration: 52 Weeks (including 8 weeks holiday break)
Delivery Location: Level 9 190 Queen St, MELBOURNE, Victoria 3000
Delivery Mode: Face to face (Classroom based)
Study Load: 20 hours per week in the classroom
International Student Fees
Total Course Fee: AUD 9,900
Tuition Fee: AUD 8,900
Material Fee: AUD 750
Application Fee: AUD 250 [Non-Refundable]
Pathways & Accreditation
This course is government-accredited and has national recognition.
The qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 6
Course Outcome:
The further study pathways available to students who undertake this qualification include:
- Other Diploma or Advanced Diploma or Bachelor programs in related fields.
Employment Pathway:
Once students have successfully completed BSB50820 – Diploma of Project Management, they can apply for various roles across management positions that have responsibility for the work of other staff and lead teams. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- Contract, program, and project administrators
- ICT project manager
- Change management leader
- Project Manager
Course Structure:
A total of 12 Units (8 Core and 4 electives) must be completed and deemed competent to achieve the qualification BSB50820 – Diploma of Project Management. The course units are indicated in the table below.Â
| Code | Title | Core/ Elective |
|---|---|---|
| BSBPMG530 | Manage project scope | Core |
| BSBPMG531 | Manage project time | Core |
| BSBPMG532 | Manage project quality | Core |
| BSBPMG533 | Manage project cost | Core |
| BSBPMG534 | Manage project human resources | Core |
| BSBPMG535 | Manage project information and communication | Core |
| BSBPMG536 | Manage project risk | Core |
| BSBPMG540 | Manage project integration | Core |
| BSBCMM511 | Communicate with influence | Elective |
| BSBCRT511 | Develop critical thinking in others | Elective |
| BSBOPS501 | Manage business resources | Elective |
| BSBTWK502 | Manage team effectiveness | Elective |
QUALIFICATION
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.
Assessment Methodology
Assessment methods used for this qualification are varied and will provide a range of ways for individuals to demonstrate that they have met the required outcomes. Assessment methods may include:
- Written questions
- Projects
- Presentations
- Report writing
- Role plays/observations
At the beginning of each unit, your trainer and assessor will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)/Credit Transfer (CT)
Melbourne College of Business and Technology (MCBT) will offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT) to all prospective students through the enrolment process. MCBT has documented policies and procedures for these processes and students are provided details of how to apply for RPL or Credit Transfer through the enrolment process. For further details, please refer to RPL and Credit Transfer Policy and Procedure.
Entry Requirements International Students
Admission to the Institute is based on academic merit.
- Have completed a Diploma or Advanced Diploma from the BSB Training Package (current or superseded equivalent versions) or
- Have two years of equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience in an operational or leadership role in an enterprise.
- Have successfully students must have successfully completed year 12 or secondary studies in their home country equivalent to an Australian Year 12.
International students must have a good command of written and spoken English.
- Have demonstrated an IELTS level of at least 5.5 or equivalent or the successful completion of at least General English 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 Melbourne College of Business and Technology is able to provide.
Please Note: All the students commencing this course are required to complete the LLN test on the orientation day to assist Melbourne College of Business and Technology in identifying students’ needs for additional support during their study with Melbourne College of Business and Technology.
You do not need to provide evidence of an English test score with your visa application if one of the following applies:
- you are a citizen and hold a passport from the UK, USA, Canada, NZ, or the Republic of Ireland
- you are an applicant who is a Foreign Affairs or, Defence sponsored student or a Secondary Exchange student (AASES)
- you are enrolled in a principal course of study that is a registered school course, a standalone English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS), a course registered to be delivered in a language other than English, or a registered post-graduate research course
- you have completed at least 5 years study in English in one or more of the following countries: Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland in the 2 years before applying for the student visa, you completed, in Australia and the English language, either the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or a substantial component of a course leading to a qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework at the Certificate IV or higher level, while you held a student visa.