Postgraduate Qualifying Program
Information valid for students commencing in 2017.
Postgraduate Qualifying Program [Business]
Course code | 13015 |
Division | Tropical Environments and Societies |
Course Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Qualifications as determined to be within 12 credit points of successful completion of an equivalent relevant AQF level 7 business degree. |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 2 – Schedule II of the 番茄社区 Admissions Policy. |
Additional selection requirements | Entry is available to international students only. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 12 credit points as per course structure |
Additional course rules | Concurrent enrolment with postgraduate level subjects is not permitted. |
Course learning outcomes | In the context of a 番茄社区 graduate on successful completion of the Postgraduate Qualifying Program (Business) graduates will be able to:
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Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
BU1105:03 Contemporary Business Communications
PLUS
OPTIONS
Select one of the following options:
Option A (General Stream)
Select this option if the destination degree is the Master of Business Administration, the Master of Economics, or the Master of International Tourism and Hospitality
Select 9 credit points of subjects from the following list
BX2077:03 Project Management
BX2174:03 Research and Decision Making for Business
BX2061:03 Business Negotiation
BX2051:03 Managing People
BX2195:03 Hospitality Cultures and People
BX3194:03 Destination Management and Planning
Option B (Professional Accounting Stream)
Select this option if the destination degree is the Master of Professional Accounting or the Master of Professional Accounting – Master of Business Administration
BX2019:03 Business Information Systems
PLUS
Select 6 credit points from the following list
BX2077:03 Project Management
BX2174:03 Research and Decision Making for Business
BX2061:03 Business Negotiation
BX2051:03 Managing People
BX2195:03 Hospitality Cultures and People
BX3194:03 Destination Management and Planning
Option C (Information Technology Stream)
Select this option if the destination degree is the Master of Information Technology or the Master of Information Technology – Master of Business Administration
Select 3 credit points of level 2 CP, BU, or BX subjects as approved by the Course Coordinator.
PLUS
Select 6 credit points of level 3 CP, BU, or BX subjects as approved by Course Coordinator
Campus
Course available at | Notes |
Brisbane | |
Cairns | |
Singapore | |
Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 6 months full-time |
Maximum time to complete | 0.5 years |
Maximum leave of absence | Nil |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Professional accreditation Requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | A student who has failed a single subject towards the award in their final teaching period and who gained 40% or more of the marks for that subject may be granted a supplementary examination in that subject. However if that subject is required for accreditation, then the criteria specified by that accreditation will apply. |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Not applicable |
Maximum allowed | Nil |
Currency | Not applicable |
Expiry | Not applicable |
Other restrictions | Not applicable |
Award Details
Award title | Not applicable – this is a non-award course |
Approved abbreviation | Not applicable (this is a Non Award course) |
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Students completing this course do not receive a testamur |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Successful completion of this course may qualify a student for entry into a Postgraduate (Award) Coursework Program in the Division of Tropical Environments and Societies as follows: - Master of Business Administration - Master of Economics - Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management - Master of Information Technology - Master of Professional Accounting - Master of Information Technology – Master of Business Administration - Master of Professional Accounting – Master of Business Administration - Other postgraduate courses as approved by the Deputy-Vice-Chancellor Subjects from the Postgraduate Qualifying Program – Business may not be used for advanced standing towards a subsequent postgraduate course. |