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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 accounting, business, tourism and hospitality, information technology and engineering. 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, tourism, accounting, information technology and engineering. 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.

Students who successfully complete the PQP meet the academic and English language entry requirements for the following on-campus postgraduate courses at Southern Cross University: Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Professional Accounting (MPA), Master of International Tourism and Hotel Management (MITHM), Master of Information Technology or the Master of Engineering Management, Master of Business Administration (MEM/MBA). Students who successfully complete the PQP also receive two units of advanced standing towards these courses.

English for Academic Purposes (EAP) 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 1, Session 2, Session 3 $10,730 ($2,683 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.

Entry requirements

Applicants will need to have completed a full-time, three-year, higher education sector, post-secondary (post-Year 12) study qualification.

Applicants for admission to candidature to the Postgraduate Qualifying Program must have an assessable entry qualification from a country where English is the main language and where the medium of instruction for that qualification was English, or have completed an IETLS Academic Test (or present comparable test scores*) with:

  • a minimum overall score of 6.0 and a minimum score of 5.5 in each subtest (or comparable test scores*) for the 15 weeks English Language Program concurrent with academic units

* Comparable scores include SCU College Placement Test scores, CPE, CAE and TOEFL PBT (see scu.edu.au/englishskills).

Course requirements

  1. To meet the requirements of this course a student must complete three (3) units comprising:
    1. All units in Part A; and
    2. One unit from Part B

Course structure

Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.

Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Level of learning Notes
In this program, Part A English for Academic Purposes (EAP) classes are held every weekday, Monday to Friday throughout the session. Part B award units are in the same session, typically after the EAP classes. At Lismore campus, EAP classes are typically from 9:00am to 2:00pm with self-study from 2:00pm to 3:00pm. At Gold Coast campus EAP classes are typically from 8:30am to 1:15am, or 1:30pm to 6:15pm followed by an hour of self-study. These scheduled timings are subject to availability.

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes

Part A
EDU72100 Postgraduate Preparation Intermediate
MNG81001 Management Communication Introductory

Part B
Choose one (1) unit from the following:

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
MKT00720 Marketing Intermediate
MNG82001 Organisational Behaviour Introductory

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
MNG00785 Project Management Introductory