APM College of Business and Communication

OVERVIEW

For over 20 years, APM College of Business and Communication has been helping people start and progress their careers in the exciting fields of Marketing, Public Relations, Event Management, Advertising, Sports Marketing, Entertainment Marketing and Journalism. Flexible on-campus and online study options are available.

APM College is a recognised Higher Education and Vocational Education Provider that offers you more than just an education. APM’s Degree, Advanced Diploma and Diploma qualifications have been specifically designed to offer you accelerated but realistic pathways into full-time work or further study. With industry practitioners as lecturers and an on-going commitment to work experience, completing an APM course will position you as a highly qualified and sought after graduate. You will have a real competitive advantage when entering the workforce and will feel well equipped to tackle professional life after study.

Become an APM student and you’ll experience an interactive, energetic and friendly learning environment. You’ll mix with industry professionals, supportive staff and like-minded students from Australia and overseas. And we offer full-time and part-time on-campus study options as well as our extremely popular online learning program. You can design a study program that suits your needs.

When you study at APM, we go out of our way to provide you with the complete student experience. Whether it’s lecturers, career advice, special events, internship programs or employment services, you’ll benefit from an amazing support network. We are as passionate about your success as you are!

Some of the reasons students choose APM include:

• Flexible qualifications with full-time and part-time on-campus as well as online study options are available.
• Our lecturers are experts in the fields you want to enter and bring real-life lessons and case studies to the classroom on a daily basis. There is no endless cramming from textbooks and learning of theories and other useless information that you will never use.
• Our industry placement and internship programs are unique. We have hundreds of companies ready to give you practical experience while you study – and we work with you to find a company and industry you are keen to get experience in. It’s this work experience which makes you hot property in the employment market.
• With the help of our fast-track programs, you can now get a university-equivalent degree faster. All subjects are relevant to your career path and everything you study is there for a reason. There are no filler subjects!
• APM courses are nationally recognised and have been developed and designed in consultation with industry professionals and peak industry associations. This means you get a qualification that is industry-endorsed, are able to make vital contacts and links, and learn what’s really relevant for your career.
• We put a cap on class sizes, so you get ample one-on-one time with lecturers, and don’t just feel like a number.
• Career advice and job placement support. APM has some great resources to help you achieve your career goals, like resume writing, interview skills, job hunting strategies and much more.
• You can study now and pay later with the Australian Government’s FEE-HELP and VET FEE-HELP loan schemes. Repayments commence via the tax system once your income rises above the minimum threshold. It’s the private college equivalent to the university HECS scheme.
  
  
  

LOCATIONS/CAMPUSES

North Sydney campus

Level 10, Northpoint,  171 Pacific Highway, North Sydney NSW Australia 2060
Level 5, 213 Miller Street, North Sydney NSW Australia 2060

The APM Northpoint campus is a fantastic, fun and interactive place to study. Situated in the heart of North Sydney’s central business district, the campus is spread out over three floors at 171 Pacific Highway with access to additional classrooms at 213 Miller Street – which allows you to mix with fellow students from APM and our partner colleges.

If you feel like a break, head to the student chill-out area. Or if it’s information you need, check out the Resource Centre, where you’ll find updated volumes, a free catalogue with UNILINC membership and an electronic database access to leading online journals. It’s packed full of books, magazines, publications, CDs and DVDs. Additionally, our Resource Centre includes the latest Apple iMac computers and you can access our wireless network everywhere on campus. Printing and copying is also available.

The Think: Auditorium is one of North Sydney’s largest lecture theatres, designed to seat 200 people with breakout and foyer areas. Guest lectures by industry experts are held in the auditorium regularly throughout the year.

Hungry? William Blue Dining is a 70-seat student-run restaurant right on campus. There’s also an extensive food court below the College, plus numerous cafes and restaurants just outside. Campus facilities are open from 8am to 9pm Monday to Thursday, 8am to 6pm Friday, and 10am to 4pm Saturdays. Classes are scheduled anytime from 8:00am to 10:00pm Monday to Saturday.
 
Brisbane campus

Unit 2, 10 Costin Street, Fortitude Valley QLD Australia 4006

The APM Brisbane campus is situated in the cultural and business epicentre that is Fortitude Valley. Just minutes from the heart of Brisbane, the campus provides an excellent learning and work environment.

The modern campus was completely refurbished in October 2008 and now includes state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities as well as spacious student break out areas, student common rooms with FOXTEL, and outdoor alfresco deck areas.

APM students also have access to a range of support services including learning labs with the latest audio-visual technology as well as spacious break-out zones for group work. On campus is a learning resource centre with access to an expanding physical collection of books and journals. In addition students have access to the Group’s extensive online library, including the GALE collections. The resource centre has the latest release computing and IT facilities, complete with iMacs and PCs with the latest software as well as hi-tech multimedia data projectors for interactive learning.


COURSES

APM offers both on-campus and online study options.

Students can study face-to-face at either our North Sydney or Brisbane campuses. This traditional face-to-face study method offers a high level of motivation and personal interaction preferred by some students. On-campus learning encourages interaction between students and lecturers.

APM also offers students the opportunity to study some of its nationally accredited programs via a flexible and online program meaning teaching and learning take place online rather than in a classroom. This allows for complete flexibility to study when and where you want. This study option meets the needs of students who regularly travel or live outside of the capital cities.

Courses available for study include:

• Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
  CRICOS course code: 062178E (Higher Education)
• Bachelor of Business (Event Management)
  CRICOS course code: 064818F (Higher Education)
• Bachelor of Business (Public Relations)
  CRICOS course code: 062179D (Higher Education)
• Bachelor of Business (Advertising)
  CRICOS course code: 062177F (Higher Education)
• Bachelor of Communication (Journalism)
  CRICOS course code: 065400B (Higher Education)
• BSB60507 Advanced Diploma of Marketing
  CRICOS course code: 067436G (Vocational Education)
• BSB51207 Diploma of Marketing
  CRICOS course code: 067435G (Vocational Education)

APM have designed specific event management, public relations, advertising, sports marketing and entertainment marketing workshops within our Advanced Diploma and Diploma qualifications which allow students to develop additional skills and training in their specific area of interest.

For more information please contact a Courses and Careers Advisor on 1300 880 610 (Sydney campus), 1300 66 11 11 (Brisbane campus), email enquiries@apm.edu.au or visit www.apm.edu.au.


ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Higher Education: school leavers require a minimum ATAR of 63.40 or UAI of 60.00 or equivalent. Other prospective students can also apply and will be individually assessed. Entry to the Higher Education courses including degrees and nested exit qualifications may require a phone or face-to-face interview. Contact a Course and Careers Advisor for more information.

Vocational Education: entry into Vocational Education courses may include an interview and is based on an ability to demonstrate a willingness and ability to learn, accept feedback and commit to a course of study. As part of the interview process you may be asked to complete a short written task, which helps us assess your strengths and capacity to succeed in your chosen course. Entry is not based on UAI.


FOR MORE INFORMATION

Sydney campus:

171 Pacific Highway
North Sydney NSW Australia
T: 1300 880 610 (free call)
E: enquiries@apm.edu.au
W: www.apm.edu.au


Brisbane campus:

The Gantry, 10 Costin Street
Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006
T: 1300 661 111 (free call)
E: enquiries@apm.edu.au
W: www.apm.edu.au