Academic Contact and Course Information
No more exams!
Say goodbye to exams!
During Trimester 1, 2024 APIC’s academic team were busy reviewing assessments and examinations with a key focus on aligning assessments to real-world applications and educational objectives.
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The outcome of the review was exams were replaced with alternative assessment methods that focus on practical skills and real-world applications.
We're here to support you every step of the way!
Academic Contacts
APIC’s Course Coordinators can help you with a range of enquiries, including: advanced standing, unit selection and course progression. They can also issue you with a study plan that will map your progress from enrolment to course completion. If you require further advice regarding your course, you may contact your Course Coordinator.
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Contact information for your Unit Coordinators, Lecturers and Tutors can be located in your Canvas Units.
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Course Coordinators:
Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) &
Bachelor of Business Information Systems (BBIS)
Dr Jahangir Alam
Master of Information Technology (MIT)
Associate Professor Oday Al-Jerew
Email: oday.jerew@apicollege.edu.au
Master of Project Management and Business (MPMB)
Dr Ahmad Kaleem
Academic Calendar
APIC's Academic Calendar is based on a trimester model, there are three (3) trimesters in one (1) academic year. Each Trimester is twelve (12) weeks in duration and there is a short break between trimesters (longer over the end of the year Christmas period).
12 weeks = 1 trimester
3 trimesters = 1 calendar year
The Academic Calendar provides key dates including the teaching weeks, examinations, enrolment, census and holiday periods.
Course Information
Important information about your course can be located on APIC’s website. You can also access your course related information by clicking the relevant course name below and gain an in-depth understanding about your course including the course structure which outlines the recommended order in which you should complete your units.
Membership Opportunities with Professional Industry Associations!
 Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM)
The following APIC courses are endorsed by the Australian Insitute of Project Managment:
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Bachelor of Business - Project Management Specialisation
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Graduate Certificate in Project Management
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Graduate Diploma of Project Management
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Master of Project Management and Business
Learn from project management professionals, develop your capabilities, receive industry updates and take advantage of networking opportunities. Join the AIPM™ today and set yourself up for success as a project professional.
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​Pathway to the AIPM RegPM™ Certification: Upon completion of a course listed on the AIPM Endorsed Course Directory students are eligible to apply for AIPM’s RegPM™ certification at Certified Practicing Project Practitioner (CPPP™) level.
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Australian Information Security Association (AISA)
All APIC IT students are now eligible for a complimentary AISA student membership!
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In September 2025, APIC was formally added in the list of Participating TAFEs and Universities on the Australian Information Security Association's (AISA) Student Membership webpage.
This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with industry professionals, access exclusive resources and participate in events that support academic growth within the IT discipline and career development in the cybersecurity field.
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More information about AISA can be found at ASIA's About Us web page.