Postgraduate Qualifying Program
YOUR KEY TO POSTGRADUATE SUCCESS
Designed for students who don’t quite meet the entry requirements for a master’s degree, Kaplan Business School's Postgraduate Qualifying Program will enable you to commence your postgraduate studies faster and with greater confidence at one of Australia’s highest-quality education providers.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Academic Entry Requirements: An Advanced Diploma, Associate Degree or equivalent.
English Entry Requirements: Academic IELTS Overall 5.5 (no individual band score below 5.0) or equivalent.
PATHWAY TO YOUR MASTER’S DEGREE
Please select an articulation pathway below for more details.
On admission into the Postgraduate Qualifying Program
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Postgraduate Qualifying Program
4 months / 5 subjects / 1 trimester
On successful completion of the Postgraduate Qualifying Program
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Graduate Certificate in Accounting
8 months / 4 subjects / 2 trimesters
On successful completion of the Graduate Certificate
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Master of Accounting
1 year, 4 months / 12 additional subjects / 4 trimesters
Master of Professional Accounting
1 year / 8 additional subjects / 3 trimesters
Possible career outcomes
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Accountant
Business risk manager
Auditor and assurance specialist
Financial analyst
Management consultant
Taxation specialist
On admission into the Postgraduate Qualifying Program
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Postgraduate Qualifying Program
4 months / 5 subjects / 1 trimester
On successful completion of the Postgraduate Qualifying Program
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Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
8 months / 4 subjects / 2 trimesters
On successful completion of the Graduate Certificate
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Master of Business Administration
1 year, 4 months / 8 additional subjects / 4 trimesters
Choose up to two MBA specialisations with no additional subjects!
Possible career outcomes
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Risk consultant / Project manager / Implementation manager
HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT
Nursing manager / Practice manager / Health care administrator
TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY LEADERSHIP
Tourism executive / Hotel general manager / Events consultant
DIGITAL MANAGEMENT
Marketing consultant / Information resources manager / Business analyst
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Start-up consultant / Venture capitalist / Business coach
INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Global director of strategy / Virtual leader / Change manager
WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP
Corporate leader / Diversity manager / Executive coach
On admission into the Postgraduate Qualifying Program
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Postgraduate Qualifying Program
4 months / 5 subjects / 1 trimester
On successful completion of the Postgraduate Qualifying Program
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Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics
8 months / 4 subjects / 2 trimesters
On successful completion of the Graduate Certificate
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Master of Business Analytics (Extension)
1 year, 4 months / 11 additional subjects / 4 trimesters
Master of Business Analytics
1 year / 8 additional subjects / 3 trimesters
Possible career outcomes
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Business analyst
Social media specialist
Corporate reporting supervisor
Reporting analyst
Business consultant
STRUCTURE
Course CRICOS code: 102708D
Typical Duration: 4 months / 1 trimester
Locations: Adelaide / Brisbane / Melbourne / Perth / Sydney / Online
Structure: 5 core subjects
Core Subjects:
- Academic English - PQP001*
- Study and Research Skills - PQP002
- Critical Thinking - PQP003
- Quantitative Studies - PQP004
- Intercultural Studies - PQP005*
BENEFITS
✔ Upgrade to a master’s degree without needing to complete a bachelor’s degree, saving you a significant amount of time and tuition fees.**
✔ Seamless transition from the completion of your Postgraduate Qualifying Program straight into postgraduate studies with the same provider, facilitated by Kaplan Business School academics at any of our campuses.
✔ Start your postgraduate studies with confidence by first acquiring important study skills and advanced English capabilities.
✔ Commence and complete your studies with the only independent provider shortlisted as a finalist in the International Education category at the 2020 AFR Higher Education Awards.
From an Advanced Diploma, Associate Degree or equivalent to your postgraduate studies:
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Finish your bachelor’s degree**
A minimum of 12 additional subjects over 5 trimesters (1 year, 8 months)
Tuition fee: $2,250 per subject
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OR
Postgraduate Qualifying Program
5 additional subjects over 1 trimester (4 months)
Tuition fee: $1,500 per subject
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COMMENCE YOUR POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
TUITION FEES
The tuition fees listed below are in Australian dollars and are based on the tuition fees for international students commencing in 2020. Tuition fees for domestic students, non-tuition fees and fees for additional services provided by Kaplan Business School can be found here.
| SUBJECT FEE | COURSE FEE | |
|---|---|---|
| Postgraduate Qualifying Program | $1,500 | $7,500 |
| Graduate Certificate in Accounting | $2,700 | $10,800 |
| Master of Professional Accounting | $2,700 | $32,400 |
| Master of Accounting | $2,700 | $43,200 |
| Graduate Certificate in Business Administration | $3,800 | $15,200 |
| Master of Business Administration | $3,800 | $45,600 |
| Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics | $2,700 | $10,800 |
| Master of Business Analytics | $2,700 | $32,400 |
| Master of Business Analytics (Extension) | $2,700 | $42,700 |
KEY DATES
TRIMESTER 3 (2020)
Orientation: 5 – 13 November
Start Date: 16 November
TRIMESTER 1 (2021)
Orientation: 11 – 19 March
Start Date: 22 March
TRIMESTER 2 (2021)
Orientation: 8 – 16 July
Start Date: 19 July
TRIMESTER 3 (2021)
Orientation: 4 – 12 November
Start Date: 15 November
* In exceptional circumstances, some students may be eligible for subject exemptions.
** If you hold an Advanced Diploma, Associate Degree or equivalent, you may be eligible for subject exemptions, thereby reducing your course duration and tuition fee. The information above is based on the typical study duration, maximum number of subject exemptions and 2020 international student tuition fee of a Bachelor of Business at Kaplan Business School. For more information, please refer to our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.