Course summary
The Postgraduate Qualifying Program (PQP) develops study skills at the postgraduate level. It is designed for international students whose academic qualifications 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.
Study streams | Start |
---|---|
Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
November |
Master of Engineering Management/ |
November |
Master of Information Technology (MIT) | November |
International snapshot
Duration | Location | Session |
---|---|---|
15wks F | Gold Coast | 3 |
Melbourne | 1, 2, 3 | |
Perth | 1, 2, 3 | |
Sydney | 1, 2, 3 |
Postgraduate preparation and management communication plus a core unit from either the business, tourism, hospitality and accounting stream or from the information technology and engineering management stream.
Study streams | Start |
---|---|
Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
November |
Master of Engineering Management/ |
November |
Master of Information Technology (MIT) | November |
Assessment may be in the form of essays, reports, audio or video presentations, online quizzes, case analyses, and examinations.
On-campus students experience a variety of teaching approaches including face-to-face lectures and tutorials. Some units offer online activities, classes, pre-recorded and/or live lectures. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.
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.