FAQ
- MBA Programs
- English Language Requirements
- Advanced Standing
- Deferring
- Articulation
- Study Workload
- Class Sizes
- Class Times
- FEE-HELP
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Students should possess a first degree from a recognised university or other tertiary institution and a minimum of 5 years' relevant professional/management work experience. Students may also enter the MBA program via successful completion of the Postgraduate Diploma and/or Master of Management.
Alternatively, candidates may be eligible for a limited number of positions in the MGSM MBA program if they possess an undergraduate degree, having achieved a high academic standard and a minimum of two years relevant professional/management work experience. These candidates should have achieved a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.3 out of 4.0 (or equivalent).
The MBA contains 16 units (10 core and 6 elective) and can be completed in 1 year full-time or 2-3 years part-time.
Master of Management (MMGT)
Students should possess a first degree from a recognised university or other tertiary institution and a minimum of 3 to 5 years' relevant professional/management work experience. Students may also enter the Master of Management program via successful completion of the Postgraduate Diploma.
The Master of Management contain 10 units ( 6 core and 4 elective) and can be completed in 9 months full-time or 18 months part-time.
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
Students should possess a first degree from a recognised university or other tertiary institution and a minimum of 3 years' relevant professional/management work experience OR for those without a first degree, a minimum of 5 years' relevant/professsional work experience, supported by evidence of professional attainment. Students may also enter the Postgraduate Diploma program via successful completion of the Postgraduate Certificate.
The Postgraduate Diploma contains 6 units (3 core and 3 elective) and can be completed in 6-9 months full-time and 12 months part-time.
Postgraduate Certificate (PGC)
Students should possess a first degree from a recognised university or other tertiary institution and a minimum of 3 years' relevant professional/management work experience OR for those without a first degree, a minimum of 5 years' relevant professional/management work experience, supported by evidence of professional attainment.
The Postgraduate Certificate contains 3 units and can be completed in 6-9 months part-time.
Single Unit
Students should possess a first degree from a recognised university or other tertiary institution and a minimum of 3 years' relevant professional/management work experience OR for those without a first degree, a minimum of 5 years' relevant professional/management work experience, supported by evidence of professional attainment.
A single unit is 1 MBA unit and can be completed in 1 term.
Applicants who are relying on qualifications gained in countries where English is not the first spoken language may be required to demonstrate proficiency in English.
English language tests recognised by MGSM are International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
Applicants should arrange their own test and gain at least the following scores:
| Test* | Required Score |
| IELTS | 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each band) |
| TOEFL - paper | 580 overall: 53 in Listening 51 in Structure/Writing 52 in Reading 5.0 TWE |
| TOEFL - computer | 237 overall: 19 in Listening 19 in Structure/Writing 19 in Reading 5.0 TWE |
| TOEFL - internet | 92 overall 18 in Listening 22 in Structure/Writing 17 in Reading 23 in Speaking |
* MGSM reserves the right, in addition to the above, to administer further testing
For further information regarding English language tests contact the National Centre for English Language Teaching and Research (NCELTR) click here , call +61 2 9850 7667 or email to els-nceltr@mq.edu.au.
Applicants who have previously undertaken studies in management, or a related field, at other tertiary institutions may be eligible for advanced standing. There are two forms of advanced standing - with credit and with substitution. Only CORE UNITS of the MGSM MBA are eligible for advanced standing. Advanced Standing is not granted for elective units. Advanced Standing is also not granted for studies completed more than 10 years ago.
Advanced Standing with Credit
Applicants who have successfully completed one or more units at a postgraduate level in a recognised tertiary institution, where the program of studies is considered substantially equivalent in content to a core unit of the MGSM MBA program, may be granted credit on the recommendation of an MGSM Discipline Convenor and/or the Director of Adacemic Programs.
The maximum advanced standing granted for completed postgraduate studies is up to 25% of the equivalent MGSM program.
This equates to:
- Maximum of one unit towards a Postgraduate Diploma program
- Maximum of two units towards a Master of Management program
- Maximum of four units towards an MBA program
- The maximum advanced standing granted for partially completed postgraduate studies is up to 50% of the equivalent MGSM program.
Advanced Standing is not granted for elective units.
Advanced Standing with Substitution
Applicants who have successfully completed units at undergraduate studies level at a recognised tertiary institution, with a major in a subject area that equates to a core unit of the MGSM MBA, may be eligible to substitute that core unit with an elective unit, as approved by a Discipline Convenor and/or the Director, Academic Programs.
Advanced Standing Assessment and Notification
Academic staff assess applications for Advanced Standing on a case-by-case basis. The granting of Advanced Standing is not guaranteed and the following factors are relevant to the decision:
- The reputation of the institution and the quality of program undertaken;
- Unit content;
- Assessment methods e.g. group work, individual work, exams, etc;
- Hours of total student workload (including face-to-face hours); and
- The final grade achieved in the unit
For further information, please contact the Advanced Standing Coordinator either by phone:
+61 2 9850 7829 or email: sscadvice@mgsm.edu.au.
It is possible to defer your enrolment for one intake, after which you will have to re-submit your application in full.
The unique nature of MGSM's suite of postgraduate programs allows students to select a point at which to commence study that best suits their individual needs and requirements at any given point in time. Each program can act as a stand-alone qualification or can be used to gain credit towards another program in the portfolio if desired.
After successfully completing one program, MGSM graduates who meet the relevant entry requirements (e.g. years of experience) and maintain a consistently high level of achievement can apply to enter the next stage in the progression path (articulate) and receive full credit for units already completed while still retaining their original MGSM degree.
MGSM students who graduate with their current degree may articulate into a higher program within a period of twelve months following graduation. Full credit will be granted for all completed units, subject to satisfying the higher program's course requirements. An articulation application form must be submitted to Student Service Centre.
Graduates of MGSM programs who wish to progress into a higher program after a period of twelve months must apply for entry to the program as a Returning Student. A Returning Student application form must be submitted to the Domestic Programs Office. Advanced standing will be granted for all units successfully completed in the original program for a period of ten years.
Each course unit involves 40 hours of formal lectures or 4 hours per week. Students can expect an additional workload of approximately 80 -120 hours or 8 -12 hours per week, which will be spent preparing for lectures, examinations, undertaking assignments, presentations, research, studying and group work, etc.
Core units will contain up to 50 students and elective units will contain up to 45 students.
Morning: 9.00am - 1.00pm (Mon-Fri)
Evening : 6.00pm - 10.00pm (Mon-Fri)
Blocks: 9.00am - 5.00pm (over 5 days)
FEE-HELP is a government assisted loan scheme that assists eligible students to pay their tuition fees. FEE-HELP can cover all or part of a students tuition fees, up to a lifetime limit of AUD80,000.00. The Government pays the amount directly to the student's higher education provider and students repay their loan through the tax system.
For further information, please visit www.goingtouni.gov.au or call 1800 020 108.
