APM courses

APM provides its students with a range of higher education and vocational qualifications to suit their chosen career path. Each has been specifically designed to produce work ready graduates. There are important differences between the courses – you will need to decide which qualification is best suited to your requirements.

HIGHER EDUCATION

The Bachelor Degrees offered by APM are university recognised higher education courses. The emphasis is on a knowledge and skill based approach to learning. All lecturers are industry experts as well as experienced educators and the internship placement and career development are major components of your course. To be eligible for the degrees, students should have completed year 12 with an ATAR of 63.40 or UAI of 60.00 or above (or equivalent). Entry to the degree courses requires a phone or face-to-face interview.

Bachelor Degrees – full-time study

Offering 3 trimesters per annum and 4 subjects per trimester, this timetable allows students to complete their Bachelor Degree in as little as 2 years.

 

Bachelor Degrees – part-time study

APM also caters to those who may not be able to commit to full-time study. Undertaking your Bachelor Degree as a part-time student means that you can graduate in 4 years. This reduced study load allows you to balance your work and family requirements.

 

Bachelor Degrees – online study

Study anywhere, anytime at a workload to suit your lifestyle. APM also offers a number of their Degrees via flexible and online learning. Teaching and learning take place online rather than in a classroom, allowing you complete flexibility to study when and where you want. The courses are specifically designed to fit your lifestyle – with a balance of supported and independent study and high quality materials.

Advanced Diploma and Diploma qualifications – online study

The flexible and online learning program at APM also enables students to graduate with either a Higher Education Diploma or Advanced Diploma. The Diploma includes eight business subjects which provide students will the requisite knowledge for entry and supervisory positions. Completion of sixteen subjects, including your area of specialisation, allows students to graduate with an Advanced Diploma and the skills required for a middle management role or to run your own business.

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

APM also offers vocational Advanced Diploma and Diploma qualifications. These programs focus on skill based learning with more hours dedicated to applied, practical, ‘hands-on’ tasks. Entry into these courses is typically based on an interview and/or your previous work experience. They are face-to-face courses.

Diploma - full-time study

For those who can commit to full-time study, APM offers students the chance to obtain their Diploma in 20 weeks and their Advanced Diploma in an additional 20 weeks. Full-time Diploma students enjoy face-to-face lectures and workshops. Utilising the latest in teaching technology, students acquire the skills and knowledge required for entry level employment.

Advanced Diploma - full-time study

As a full-time student, you will commit to a full study load that consists of face-to-face lectures throughout the week plus the internship program that sees you working within the industry also. The Advanced Diploma is a highly sought after qualification, that provides students with academic knowledge combined with an industry internship/work experience component.

Diploma qualification - part-time study

For those who are after a study path to gain a promotion or move into a different career, APM’s part-time Diploma may be for you. As you may already be in the workforce, part-time study allows for you to attend face-to-face lectures at night, with the occasional Saturday workshop.