Course

Postgraduate Qualifying Program

Approved Abbreviation: PQP

Western Sydney University Course Code: 2791.1

CRICOS Code: 089208D

Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year for this course is 2016 or later.

In the Postgraduate Qualifying Program (PQP) you will participate in an intensive program of learning to prepare you for study at postgraduate level. This non-award program comprises ten learning modules designed to ensure you have the skills, competencies and knowledge necessary to undertake postgraduate study in business. You will develop further your verbal and written communication skills in a range of contemporary business areas including finance, organisations, people and culture, and enterprise intelligence in a global business context. You will be required to demonstrate a sound appreciation of the ethical and professional practice in business enterprises, and you will demonstrate practical business communication skills by working individually as well as working in teams. Students who have shown competency in all 10 modules will be eligible to enter Masters courses in Business and Accounting with a 1.5 years (or longer) duration provided they also meet the English language proficiency criteria for admission to those programs.

Study Mode
Six months full-time or one year part-time.

Admission

To be admitted to the Postgraduate Qualifying Program applicants must have:

an Associate Degree, or higher, in a business discipline; OR

a three (3) year post-secondary qualification, or higher, in a business discipline; OR

a minimum of three (3) years full-time equivalent managerial/professional work experience; OR

submitted other evidence of qualifications that demonstrate potential to pursue graduate studies.

As a guide to international applicants the following additional information is provided regarding admission:

India/Pakistan - 3 year qualification post Standard/Class XII

China - 3 year qualification post Senior High School Certificate

International students must have also satisfied the English language requirements for admission to EAP5 (IELTS equivalent 6.0, with a minimum of 5.0 in all bands).

Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.

UAC

International applicants must apply directly to Western Sydney University via the International Office.

International students applying to The University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.

International Office

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.

Course Structure

Recommended Sequence

Quarters 1 and 3

200932

Written Communication for Postgraduate Study

200933

Interpreting Financial Statements

200934

People and Culture

200935

The Global Economy

200936