Course

Masters Qualifying Program

Approved Abbreviation: MQP

Western Sydney University Course Code: 2811.1

CRICOS Code: 097009M

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 2018 or later.

In the Masters Qualifying Program (MQP) 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 further develop 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. To complete the Masters Qualifying Program students must achieve a competent outcome (satisfactory grade) in all modules. Students with prior learning in business or accounting and who have shown competency in all 10 modules will be eligible to enter the following Western Sydney University courses provided they also meet the English language proficiency criteria for admission to those programs: Masters courses in Business and Accounting with a 1.5 years (or longer) duration, and the Graduate Certificate in Business. Students with prior learning in other disciplines and who have shown competency in all 10 modules will be eligible to enter the Western Sydney University Masters courses in Business and Accounting with a 2 year 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 Masters Qualifying Program applicants must have:

an Associate Degree, or higher in any discipline; Or

a three year post-secondary qualification, or higher in any discipline; Or

a minimum of three years full-time equivalent managerial/professional work experience; Or

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

Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application.

Statement of Service

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 applicants who do not meet the University’s minimum English Language requirements for postgraduate courses and have an IELTS equivalent of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands will be eligible to study the Postgraduate Qualifying Program concurrently with the English Enhancement Program. Students who successfully complete the English Enhancement Program will also be eligible for a Certificate in English.

English Language Entry Requirements

Students who need to further develop their English language skills can complete one of the English language courses offered by Western Sydney University The College. Students who successfully complete English Academic Program 5 (EAP5) with The College do not need to take any further English language tests to gain entry to their study at Western Sydney University.

Western Sydney The College English Language Programs

Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.

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.

http://www.uac.edu.au/

https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/

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

Sydney City Campus

Click here for the recommended sequence at Sydney City Campus.

Online and Parramatta City Campus

Quarters 1 and 3

200932

Written Communication for Postgraduate Study

200933

Interpreting Financial Statements

200934

People and Culture