CRICOS Code: 097010G

This program applies to students who commenced in 2019 or later.

In the Masters Qualifying Program (MQP) with Concurrent English you will participate in an intensive program of learning to prepare you for study at postgraduate level. This non-award program comprises four subjects designed to ensure you have the skills, competencies and knowledge necessary to undertake postgraduate study in business along with the English Enhancement Program. The English Enhancement Program enables students to hone their language skills, in academic writing, reading, listening and speaking, to a high level and prepares them for study in a university environment. Students who successfully pass this program, delivered in conjunction with the MQP program, satisfy the English entry requirements to Western Sydney University. In the MQP program, you will further develop your skills in a range of contemporary business areas including finance and accounting, marketing, management and verbal and written communication skills. You will be required to demonstrate a sound appreciation of the ethical and professional practice in business enterprises, and you will demonstrate practical business communication skills. To complete the Masters Qualifying Program students must pass all four subjects.

Study Mode

Six months full-time or one year part-time.

Program Advice

Dr Laurel Jackson
 

Prospective students should visit the following websites for general enquiries about this program.

Enquire about this program| Local Admission | International Admission |

Location

Location

Campus	Attendance	Mode	Advice
Parramatta City Campus-Macquarie Street	Full Time	Internal	See above
Parramatta City Campus-Macquarie Street	Part Time	Internal	See above
Sydney City Campus	Full Time	Internal	Daniel Townsend
Sydney City Campus	Part Time	Internal	Daniel Townsend

Admission

For entry in to the MQP component of this program, applicants must have achieved one of the following:

• an Associate Degree, or higher in any discipline; Or
• a three (3) year post-secondary qualification, or higher in any discipline; Or
• a minimum of three (3) years full-time equivalent managerial/professional work experience; Or
• submitted other evidence of qualifications that demonstrate potential to pursue graduate studies.

Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application. 

Statement of Service form

As a guide to international applicants the following additional information is provided regarding admission:

• India/Pakistan - 3 year qualification post Standard/Class XII
• China - 3 year qualification post Senior High School Certificate

International applicants who do not meet the University’s minimum English Language requirements for postgraduate programs and have an IELTS equivalent of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands will be eligible to study the Masters Qualifying Program concurrently with the English Enhancement Program.

English Language Entry Requirements

For entry in to the EEP (English Enhancement Program) component of this program, applicants must have achieved one of the following:

• IELTS 6 with 5.5 in all areas
• TOEFL PBT 540/ IBT 75
• Pearson PTE 54
• The College English Entrance Test 70%+
• Pass in The College EAP 4 program

Students who successfully complete the English Enhancement Program will also be eligible for a Certificate in English.

Students who need to further develop their English language skills can complete one of the English language programs offered by Western Sydney University The College. Students who successfully complete English Academic Program 5 (EAP5) with The College do not need to take any further English language tests to gain entry to their study at Western Sydney University.

Western Sydney The College English Language Programs

Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas may be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or directly through the Western Portal. Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.

http://www.uac.edu.au/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.

http://www.uac.edu.au/

All other International applicants must apply directly to the University via the International Office.  

International students applying to the University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.

International Office

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.

Recommmended Sequence

Sydney City Campus

Click here for the recommended sequence at Sydney City Campus.

Parramatta City Campus

Subject List

Subject	Title	Credit Points
Quarters 1 and 3
BUSM 0027	Management Fundamentals	10
BUSM 0028	Communications for Business	10
Quarters 2 and 4
ACCT 0003	Fundamentals of Finance and Accounting	10
MKTG 0001	Marketing Skills	10
Total Credit Points		40

In addition to the above, students are required to complete the following 10 credit point subject which is taught over two quarters and includes eight hours of face-to-face classroom time per week:

Subject List

Subject	Title	Credit Points
LANG 0020	English Enhancement (two quarters)	10