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Course snapshot

Domestic snapshot

  • Start Date

    March, July, October

  • Duration

    2 years full-time; 4 years part-time
    Depending on unit availabilities, previous study or work experience, students may be able to complete their degree in a shorter duration than indicated. 

  • Location

    Gold Coast

  • Placement

    Yes  Learn more

  • Course abbreviation

    MBA

  • Course code

    1207290

  • Credit points

    192

  • Equivalent units

    16

  • Scholarships

  • Indicative fee

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

International snapshot

  • Start Date

    February, June, October

  • Duration

    2 years full-time; 4 years part-time

  • Location

    Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

  • Placement

    Yes  Learn more

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

Overview

The internationally-recognised MBA develops business knowledge and practical skills to advance your career in today’s competitive global markets. You'll gain a broad understanding of contemporary management operations, as well as learning how to solve complex issues and manage the challenges of technology and finance, and other critical business factors.

Your professional expertise will be honed by completing practical assessment activities in leadership, problem solving and communication skills. In addition to core units, the course builds substantial expertise in an area through the completion of a research project.

You have the option of selecting either a specialisation, which includes an industry research project, or choosing two elective units from a wide range of subjects together with the industry research project. The industry research project is ideal for developing extensive knowledge of an issue related to your current workplace or to a career you wish to pursue.

The Master of Business Administration is also available via an online delivery mode, offering up to six intakes a year. Advanced standing may apply to students who have completed relevant undergraduate and postgraduate study. 

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“Learning more about how those things come together and the theory behind them is really important and will absolutely impact how I grow as a leader in the business.” 

The Southern Cross Model is a game-changer in higher education study.

Our students now engage in shorter, six-week unit structures designed around immersive and interactive learning experiences. The shorter unit structure gives students a greater sense of momentum as they achieve milestones quickly, resulting in increased student success rates, and course and teacher satisfaction. Lectures are a thing of the past - students will be engaged in active, interactive and discussion-based learning.

On-campus students experience a variety of teaching approaches including lectures, tutorials, online activities and video-linked or podcast virtual classes.

Our online study option is highly interactive and may include a combination of podcast or video-linked lectures, electronic study materials, workshops, online discussion forums and virtual classes.

The method of teaching and assessment may vary from unit to unit.

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Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes (GA).

Course Learning Outcome

GA1: Intellectual rigour

Demonstrate high level critical thinking, independent judgement and the ability to reflect on self and others in a complex business environment.

Design and coordinate systematic approaches to complex problem solving in a business context.

GA2: Creativity

Develop innovative solutions to complex business problems.

GA3: Ethical practice

Demonstrate a critical understanding of complex ethical and socially responsible business practices informed by a global perspective.

GA4: Knowledge of a discipline

Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of a body of knowledge in one or more discipline areas.

GA5: Lifelong learning

Demonstrate high level critical thinking, independent judgement and the ability to reflect on self and others in a complex business environment.

GA6: Communication and social skills

Apply expert communication and collaboration skills to inform and engage with a diverse range of stakeholders.

GA7: Cultural competence

Demonstrate a critical understanding of culturally appropriate business practices informed by a global perspective.

As part of this course, students may choose to undertake a 150-hour internship (equivalent to one unit) in either a paid or unpaid position. This practical experience, combined with theoretical understanding, enhances the learning experience for students. 
 
The pre-requisite unit, BUSN5002 Business Professional Practice, assists students to identify suitable roles and prepare an interview-standard job application. Access to a database of potential employers and positions and ongoing support from the dedicated Work Integrated Learning team is provided.

You will study four foundation units, eight core units and select either a specialisation, which includes an industry research project, or two elective units in addition to the industry research project. By studying a specialisation, you build substantial and specialised expertise to complement the general management focus of the core units.

Specialisations available:

  • Accounting
  • Managing and Leading People.

Location Teaching period
Gold CoastTerm  1, Term  3, Term  5
Location Teaching period Annual Fees CRICOS
Gold CoastTerm  1, Term  3, Term  5$31,920 ($3,990 per unit)079662J
MelbourneTerm  1, Term  3$36,320 ($4,540 per unit)080919A
PerthTerm  1, Term  3$36,320 ($4,540 per unit)080919A
SydneyTerm  1, Term  3$36,320 ($4,540 per unit)080919A

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.

Career Outcomes

The MBA equips graduates for leadership roles across a broad spectrum of industries in the public and private sectors.

Graduates are well-suited to management roles in areas such as accounting, information and knowledge industries, human resources, health services and tourism and hotel management.

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

A 3-year Bachelor degree from any Australian university, or equivalent.

Language 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

CategoryScore
Overall Score6.5

Course requirements

To be eligible to receive the Master of Business Administration students must complete the equivalent of 16 units (192 credit points) comprising:

  • 13 core units (168 credit points), and 
  • 2 option units (24 credit points)

OR

  • 1 specialisation (192 credit points) in Accounting or Managing and Leading People.

Exit Awards

Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Diploma of Business after completing the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points), comprising 8 core units.

Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Business after completing the equivalent of 4 units (48 credit points), comprising 4 core units.

Other things to consider

Credit for Prior Learning, also referred to as ‘Advanced Standing’ or Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL), is the process of looking at your prior study and/or experience to assess if you can be awarded academic credit or gain entry to a course on the basis of your existing knowledge and skills.

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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.

Current Students should select their units by checking the Handbook for the year of their enrolment as these may be different.

View Student Handbook

Unit CodeUnit TitleAvailableCredit pointsNotes
Complete the following units to satisfy the requirements of the Award

First Year

BUSN5003Management Communication
Term1,3,5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
MelbourneN/A
Term1,3
Online
Term1,3
Term1,3
PerthN/A
Term1,3
SydneyN/A
Term1,3
STAT5001Business Analytics
Term1,3,5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Melbourne
Term1,3
Term1,3
Online
Term1,5
Term1,5
Perth
Term1,3
Term1,3
Sydney
Term1,3
Term1,3
Anti-requisitesECON5001 - Economics and Quantitative Analysis
MGMT5002Organisational Behaviour
Term2,4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term2,4
Term2,4
MelbourneN/A
Term2,4
Online
Term2,4
Term2,4
PerthN/A
Term2,4
SydneyN/A
Term2,4
Anti-requisitesMGMT5003 - Organisational Behaviour (Online)
ACCT5002Accounting for Managers
Summer Term
Term2,4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
MelbourneN/A
Term2,4
Online
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
PerthN/A
Term2,4
SydneyN/A
Term2,4
Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Business after completing the above four (4) units
BUSN6001Global Business
Term3
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term3
Term3
MelbourneN/A
Term3
Online
Term3
Term3
PerthN/A
Term3
SydneyN/A
Term3
PROJ5001Project Management
Term1,3
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term1,3
Term1,3
MelbourneN/A
Term1,3
Online
Term1
Term1
PerthN/A
Term1,3
SydneyN/A
Term1,3
MRKT6002Digital Marketing
Term1,4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term1,4
Term1,4
Melbourne
Term4
Term4
Online
Term1,4
Term1,4
Perth
Term4
Term4
Sydney
Term4
Term4
MGMT6002The Positive Leader
Term2,4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term2,4
Term2,4
MelbourneN/A
Term2,4
Online
Term2
Term2
PerthN/A
Term2,4
SydneyN/A
Term2,4
Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Diploma of Business after completing the above eight (8) units

Second Year

ACCT6004Finance
Term1,4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term1,4
Term1,4
MelbourneN/A
Term1,4
Online
Term1
Term1
PerthN/A
Term1,4
SydneyN/A
Term1,4
General MBA Unit
Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
ACCT5001Business Accounting
ACCT6001Company and Financial Reporting
ACCT6005Taxation Law and Practice
ISYS5004Accounting Information Systems and Processes
LEGL5001Legal Studies
HRMT6003Human Resource Management
HRMT6004International and Comparative Human Resource Management
BUSN5002Business Professional Development
BUSN6007Business Internship
ACCT6003Professional Auditing
BUSN6004Managing Information Systems
Term2,5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term2,5
Term2,5
MelbourneN/A
Term2,5
Online
Term2,5
Term2,5
PerthN/A
Term2,5
SydneyN/A
Term2,5
Anti-requisitesBUSN6009 - Managing Information Systems (Online)
ACCT6015Corporate Governance
Term2,5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term2,5
Term2,5
MelbourneN/A
Term2,5
Online
Term2,5
Term2,5
PerthN/A
Term2,5
SydneyN/A
Term2,5
BUSN6005Strategy and Case Analysis
Term3
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term3
Term3
MelbourneN/A
Term3
PerthN/A
Term3
SydneyN/A
Term3
General MBA Unit
Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
ACCT5001Business Accounting
ACCT6001Company and Financial Reporting
ACCT6005Taxation Law and Practice
ISYS5004Accounting Information Systems and Processes
LEGL5001Legal Studies
HRMT6003Human Resource Management
HRMT6004International and Comparative Human Resource Management
BUSN5002Business Professional Development
BUSN6007Business Internship
ACCT6003Professional Auditing
BUSN7003Industry Research Project
Dual Term2,4
24 Note 1
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Dual Term4
Dual Term4
MelbourneN/A
Dual Term2,4
Online
Dual Term2,4
Dual Term2,4
PerthN/A
Dual Term2,4
SydneyN/A
Dual Term2,4
Pre-requisites72 credit points from masters level (AQF 9)

Unit CodeUnit TitleAvailableCredit pointsNotes
Complete the following units to satisfy the requirements of the Award

First Year

BUSN5003Management Communication
Term1,3,5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
MelbourneN/A
Term1,3
Online
Term1,3
Term1,3
PerthN/A
Term1,3
SydneyN/A
Term1,3
STAT5001Business Analytics
Term1,3,5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Melbourne
Term1,3
Term1,3
Online
Term1,5
Term1,5
Perth
Term1,3
Term1,3
Sydney
Term1,3
Term1,3
Anti-requisitesECON5001 - Economics and Quantitative Analysis
MGMT5002Organisational Behaviour
Term2,4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term2,4
Term2,4
MelbourneN/A
Term2,4
Online
Term2,4
Term2,4
PerthN/A
Term2,4
SydneyN/A
Term2,4
Anti-requisitesMGMT5003 - Organisational Behaviour (Online)
ACCT5002Accounting for Managers
Summer Term
Term2,4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
MelbourneN/A
Term2,4
Online
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
PerthN/A
Term2,4
SydneyN/A
Term2,4
Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Business after completing the above four (4) units
BUSN6001Global Business
Term3
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term3
Term3
MelbourneN/A
Term3
Online
Term3
Term3
PerthN/A
Term3
SydneyN/A
Term3
PROJ5001Project Management
Term1,3
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term1,3
Term1,3
MelbourneN/A
Term1,3
Online
Term1
Term1
PerthN/A
Term1,3
SydneyN/A
Term1,3
MRKT6002Digital Marketing
Term1,4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term1,4
Term1,4
Melbourne
Term4
Term4
Online
Term1,4
Term1,4
Perth
Term4
Term4
Sydney
Term4
Term4
MGMT6002The Positive Leader
Term2,4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term2,4
Term2,4
MelbourneN/A
Term2,4
Online
Term2
Term2
PerthN/A
Term2,4
SydneyN/A
Term2,4
Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Diploma of Business after completing the above eight (8) units

Second Year

ACCT6004Finance
Term1,4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term1,4
Term1,4
MelbourneN/A
Term1,4
Online
Term1
Term1
PerthN/A
Term1,4
SydneyN/A
Term1,4
Accounting Specialisation Unit
Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
ACCT5001Business Accounting
ACCT6001Company and Financial Reporting
ACCT6003Professional Auditing
ACCT6005Taxation Law and Practice
ISYS5004Accounting Information Systems and Processes
LEGL5001Legal Studies
BUSN6004Managing Information Systems
Term2,5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term2,5
Term2,5
MelbourneN/A
Term2,5
Online
Term2,5
Term2,5
PerthN/A
Term2,5
SydneyN/A
Term2,5
Anti-requisitesBUSN6009 - Managing Information Systems (Online)
ACCT6015Corporate Governance
Term2,5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term2,5
Term2,5
MelbourneN/A
Term2,5
Online
Term2,5
Term2,5
PerthN/A
Term2,5
SydneyN/A
Term2,5
BUSN6005Strategy and Case Analysis
Term3
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term3
Term3
MelbourneN/A
Term3
PerthN/A
Term3
SydneyN/A
Term3
Accounting Specialisation Unit
Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
ACCT5001Business Accounting
ACCT6001Company and Financial Reporting
ACCT6003Professional Auditing
ACCT6005Taxation Law and Practice
ISYS5004Accounting Information Systems and Processes
LEGL5001Legal Studies
BUSN7003Industry Research Project
Dual Term2,4
24 Note 1
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Dual Term4
Dual Term4
MelbourneN/A
Dual Term2,4
Online
Dual Term2,4
Dual Term2,4
PerthN/A
Dual Term2,4
SydneyN/A
Dual Term2,4
Pre-requisites72 credit points from masters level (AQF 9)

Unit CodeUnit TitleAvailableCredit pointsNotes
Complete the following units to satisfy the requirements of the Award

First Year

BUSN5003Management Communication
Term1,3,5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
MelbourneN/A
Term1,3
Online
Term1,3
Term1,3
PerthN/A
Term1,3
SydneyN/A
Term1,3
STAT5001Business Analytics
Term1,3,5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Melbourne
Term1,3
Term1,3
Online
Term1,5
Term1,5
Perth
Term1,3
Term1,3
Sydney
Term1,3
Term1,3
Anti-requisitesECON5001 - Economics and Quantitative Analysis
MGMT5002Organisational Behaviour
Term2,4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term2,4
Term2,4
MelbourneN/A
Term2,4
Online
Term2,4
Term2,4
PerthN/A
Term2,4
SydneyN/A
Term2,4
Anti-requisitesMGMT5003 - Organisational Behaviour (Online)
ACCT5002Accounting for Managers
Summer Term
Term2,4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
MelbourneN/A
Term2,4
Online
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
PerthN/A
Term2,4
SydneyN/A
Term2,4
Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Business after completing the above four (4) units
BUSN6001Global Business
Term3
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term3
Term3
MelbourneN/A
Term3
Online
Term3
Term3
PerthN/A
Term3
SydneyN/A
Term3
PROJ5001Project Management
Term1,3
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term1,3
Term1,3
MelbourneN/A
Term1,3
Online
Term1
Term1
PerthN/A
Term1,3
SydneyN/A
Term1,3
MRKT6002Digital Marketing
Term1,4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term1,4
Term1,4
Melbourne
Term4
Term4
Online
Term1,4
Term1,4
Perth
Term4
Term4
Sydney
Term4
Term4
MGMT6002The Positive Leader
Term2,4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term2,4
Term2,4
MelbourneN/A
Term2,4
Online
Term2
Term2
PerthN/A
Term2,4
SydneyN/A
Term2,4
Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Diploma of Business after completing the above eight (8) units

Second Year

BUSN7003Industry Research Project
Dual Term2,4
24 Note 1
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Dual Term4
Dual Term4
MelbourneN/A
Dual Term2,4
Online
Dual Term2,4
Dual Term2,4
PerthN/A
Dual Term2,4
SydneyN/A
Dual Term2,4
Pre-requisites72 credit points from masters level (AQF 9)
Managing and Leading People Specialisation Unit
Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
HRMT6003Human Resource Management
HRMT6004International and Comparative Human Resource Management
BUSN6004Managing Information Systems
Term2,5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term2,5
Term2,5
MelbourneN/A
Term2,5
Online
Term2,5
Term2,5
PerthN/A
Term2,5
SydneyN/A
Term2,5
Anti-requisitesBUSN6009 - Managing Information Systems (Online)
BUSN6005Strategy and Case Analysis
Term3
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term3
Term3
MelbourneN/A
Term3
PerthN/A
Term3
SydneyN/A
Term3
ACCT6004Finance
Term1,4
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term1,4
Term1,4
MelbourneN/A
Term1,4
Online
Term1
Term1
PerthN/A
Term1,4
SydneyN/A
Term1,4
ACCT6015Corporate Governance
Term2,5
12
LocationDomesticInternational
Gold Coast
Term2,5
Term2,5
MelbourneN/A
Term2,5
Online
Term2,5
Term2,5
PerthN/A
Term2,5
SydneyN/A
Term2,5
Managing and Leading People Specialisation Unit
Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
HRMT6003Human Resource Management
HRMT6004International and Comparative Human Resource Management


Note 1:

Double-weighted unit

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes

Core Units

BUSN5003Management Communication
STAT5001Business Analytics
MGMT5002Organisational Behaviour
ACCT5002Accounting for Managers
Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Business after completing the above four (4) units
BUSN6001Global Business
PROJ5001Project Management
MRKT6002Digital Marketing
MGMT6002The Positive Leader
Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Diploma of Business after completing the above eight (8) units
ACCT6004Finance
BUSN6004Managing Information Systems
BUSN6005Strategy and Case Analysis
ACCT6015Corporate Governance
BUSN7003Industry Research Project
Select one (1) of the options below to complete EITHER a General MBA OR a Specialisation.

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
If opting not to complete a Specialisation, select two (2) of the following units:
ACCT5001Business Accounting
ACCT6001Company and Financial Reporting
ACCT6005Taxation Law and Practice
ISYS5004Accounting Information Systems and Processes
LEGL5001Legal Studies
HRMT6003Human Resource Management
HRMT6004International and Comparative Human Resource Management
BUSN5002Business Professional Development
BUSN6007Business Internship
ACCT6003Professional Auditing

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
Select two (2) of the following units:
ACCT5001Business Accounting
ACCT6001Company and Financial Reporting
ACCT6003Professional Auditing
ACCT6005Taxation Law and Practice
ISYS5004Accounting Information Systems and Processes
LEGL5001Legal Studies

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
HRMT6003Human Resource Management
HRMT6004International and Comparative Human Resource Management

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Fees and Scholarships

Domestic students

You are a domestic student if you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident, New Zealand citizen, or Australian humanitarian visa holder. Your course will either be a Commonwealth Supported Place or a full fee-paying place. This is noted in the course snapshot.

Commonwealth Supported Places:

In a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP), the Government pays some of your fees and you pay the rest as the Student Contribution Amount (SCA).

SCA is calculated per unit, not per course. Eligible students can defer the SCA through a HECS-HELP loan.

Full Fee-Paying Places:

A full fee-paying place is where you pay the full (unsubsidised) tuition fee for your course. Eligible students can defer the payment of their tuition fees through the FEE-HELP scheme (including employer-reserved places for The Hotel School courses).

Also known as SSAF, the Student Services and Amenities Fee is a compulsory fee for most students used to provide important services and amenities to students both on and off campus. It’s charged per unit, based on the unit’s credit point value. Eligible domestic students have the option of deferring this fee through the SA-HELP loan scheme. More about SSAF

Depending on your course, your costs could also include computer equipment and software, books, stationery, field trips, uniforms or other course-specific expenses such as art materials, musical equipment or travel for practicums, internships, vaccinations or industry experience.

Scholarships vary in amount, from a few hundred to several thousand dollars each year. Eligibility isn't limited to top-performing students or those facing financial challenges; there are opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds and with different accomplishments. This ensures that education remains accessible to all, changing lives and helping individuals achieve their goals for a brighter future.

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Fees and Scholarships

International Students

If you're an international student, you can find the annual course cost in Australian dollars (AUD$) on our International Courses and Fees page or on the web page for your course under fees.

Also known as SSAF, the Student Services and Amenities Fee is a compulsory fee for most students used to provide important services and amenities to students both on and off campus. It’s charged per unit, based on the unit’s credit point value. Eligible domestic students have the option of deferring this fee through the SA-HELP loan scheme. More about SSAF

Depending on your course, your costs could also include computer equipment and software, books, stationery, field trips, uniforms or other course-specific expenses such as art materials, musical equipment or travel for practicums, internships, vaccinations or industry experience.

Southern Cross University offers a range of scholarships designed to support you while you study, available for a variety of backgrounds and achievements. Scholarships range from a few hundred dollars a year to several thousand dollars a year. Southern Cross has also introduced Access25, a new initiative for 2025 to delivering a quality education combined with a straightforward tuition model, ensuring every international student has equal access.

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