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Postgraduate Qualifying Program

Miscellaneous - Non-Award

Course snapshot

International snapshot

Please note, some locations may not have all intake periods available. See the full availability details for further information.

Overview

The Postgraduate Qualifying Program (PQP) prepares International students for postgraduate study in business and tourism. It assists students to develop the skills necessary for success at the postgraduate level.

The course combines study in English for Academic Purposes at the postgraduate level with two units that are core to postgraduate study in business and tourism. It is designed for international students whose academic qualifications and/or English proficiency levels are slightly below Southern Cross University's entry requirements for postgraduate degrees.

English for Academic Purposes plus business units. Topics could include accounting, finance, economics, business law, statistics, marketing, management, ethics and sustainability.

Location Teaching period Annual Fees CRICOS
Gold Coast Session 3 $10,130 ($2,533 per unit) 091557J

Tuition fees are in Australian dollars, and are subject to change, including annual increases over the duration of a course. Annual tuition fee is based on completing 8 units per year. In addition, students are required to pay OSHC for the duration of their visa in advance. Non-tuition fee covers textbooks, stationery and excursions.

Requirements

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.

Course requirements

  1. To meet the requirements of this course a student must complete four (4) units (48 credit points) comprising:
    1. all units in Part A; and
    2. all units in Part B

Entry requirements

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows

Language requirements

  1. To meet the requirements of this course a student must complete four (4) units (48 credit points) comprising:
    1. all units in Part A; and
    2. all units in Part B

Course structure

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes

Part A
ENG10001 General English Introductory
ENG10002 English for Academic Purposes Introductory

Part B
MNG82001 Organisational Behaviour Introductory
MKT00720 Marketing Intermediate