Postgraduate Qualifying Program
Information valid for students commencing in 2020.
Postgraduate Qualifying Program [Business]
Handbook year | 2020 |
Course code | 13015 |
Course type | Non-award (non-AQF course) |
Division | Tropical Environments and Societies |
Course Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Applicants must hold or demonstrate one (1) of the following pre-requisite requirements:
* from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) ** Relevant management or professional experience: This must include some responsibility for management, leadership, or supervision in a business environment. Applicants will have to demonstrate experience relating to organisational behaviour, business, strategy, marketing, economics, communication and people management. |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 1 – 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 Business Communication
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 List 1
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 Accounting Information Systems
PLUS
Select 6 credit points from List 1
List 1
BX2077:03 Project Management
BX2174:03 Evidence Based Business Decision-Making
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. |
Credit
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 are not able to be used for credit towards a subsequent postgraduate course. |