Masters Qualifying Program

Deakin University's Masters Qualifying Program (MQP) will develop the core skills you need for success at selected postgraduate level courses at Deakin.

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Key facts

Duration

0.5 year full-time

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne) by Deakin College

Current Deakin Students

To access your official course details for the year you started your degree, please visit the handbook

Course information

The Deakin University Masters Qualifying Program (MQP) is a non-award program designed to provide a quality pathway to Deakin University's postgraduate programs in Business and Law.

Combining English language training and academic studies, the MQP is designed for students whose academic qualifications and/or English proficiency levels are marginally below the entry requirements for postgraduate programs at Deakin University.

The emphasis is on developing the skills necessary for success at postgraduate level. Students who complete the particular pathways within the MQP will meet the academic and English language requirements for entry into specified coursework postgraduate programs at Deakin University.

The MQP is taught by the Deakin College and Deakin University's English Language Institute (DUELI). Both institutions are co-located in a purpose-built building on Deakin University's Burwood (Melbourne) campus with state-of-the-art classroom facilities.

Course structure

To complete the Masters Qualifying Program (MQP), students must complete:

two discipline-based units (with an achieved pass grade)

and

two skill-based units (with an achieved Pass grade).

Students complete 4 credit points of study:

Academic and Intercultural Communication for Postgraduate Study^{^}

Academic Writing and Research Skills Development for Postgraduate Study^{^}

Plus 2 credit points of units from:

Accounting MPA701 ^*

Economics for Managers MPE781 ^*

Finance MPF753 ^*

Business Process Management MPM701 ^*

Foundation Skills in Data Analysis MIS770 ^*

^ Units delivered by DUELI located at the Burwood Melbourne Campus.

^* Discipline based post graduate level foundation units offered by the Deakin Business School.

Key information

Award granted

This is a non-award course.

Year

2020 course information

Deakin code

M068

CRICOS code?

091382E

Level

Postgraduate (Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma)

Approval status

This course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Courses Policy.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition

Not applicable.

Campuses by intake

Campus availability varies per trimester. This means that a course offered in Trimester 1 may not be offered in the same location for Trimester 2 or 3. Read more to learn where this course will be offered throughout the year.

Intake 1 - March

Start date: March
Available at:
- Burwood (Melbourne)

Intake 2 - June

Start date: June
Available at:
- Burwood (Melbourne)

Intake 3 - October

Start date: October
Available at:
- Burwood (Melbourne)

Mandatory student checks

N/A

Workload

As a student in the Faculty of Business and Law, you can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include classes, seminars, practicals and online interaction. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.

Participation requirements

This course does not include any compulsory placements or work-based training.

Entry requirements

Entry information

Minimum admission requirements for the MQP programs are outlined below. For specific academic standard requirements, and requirements for countries not listed, please refer to https://www.deakin.edu.au/future-students/international/apply-entry.php

Completion of three year post-secondary study qualification (equivalent to post-Year 12).

India/Pakistan - 3 year qualification post Standard/Class XII
China - 3 year qualification post Senior High School Certificate
Sri Lanka - 3 year qualification post A levels.

English language proficiency requirements:
An overall band score of 6 or better in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test (Academic module) with no individual band score less than 6; or equivalent. A full listing of the University’s undergraduate English language requirements is available at https://www.deakin.edu.au/international-students/getting-into-deakin/entry-requirements/english-language-requirements.

Please note that meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee selection, which is based on merit, likelihood of success and availability of places in the course.

For more information on the Admission Criteria and Selection (Higher Education Courses) Policy visit the Deakin Policy Library

Fees and scholarships

Fee information

Estimated tuition fee - full-fee paying place

The estimated fee for this course is not currently available, please contact Student Central for further information.
Learn more about fees and your options for paying.

International tuition fees for the Masters Qualifying Programs are charged on a per course basis. Rates will be set annually and enrolled students will be invoiced in the applicable study period

Scholarship options

No scholarships are currently available for this course.

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How to apply

Apply direct to Deakin

Applications must be made directly to the University through the Course and Scholarship Applicant Portal. For information on the application process and closing dates, see the Apply web page. Please note that closing dates may vary for individual courses.

Apply through Deakin

Deakin International office or Deakin representative

Fill out the application form and submit to a Deakin International office or take your application form to a Deakin representative for assistance

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Need more information on how to apply?

For information on the application process and closing dates, see the How to apply webpage.
If you’re still having problems, please contact Deakin International for assistance.

Entry pathways

Successful completion of this course allows you to meet the University's English language requirements for postgraduate study.
The following postgraduate courses are available for entry upon successful completion of the Business and Law MQP and meeting the course-specific entry requirements:

Frequently asked questions

Deakin runs on trimesters, what dates do they each start?

Find out more about our key dates

Am I eligible for a scholarship with this course?

Find our more about scholarships at Deakin

Can I claim recognition of prior learning (RPL) for this course?

Find out more about RPL

Where can I study with Deakin?

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Why choose Deakin

Career outcomes

The MQP program is a Masters qualifying program with all successful students articulating into a Faculty of Business and Law Master or Graduate Diploma program. This will then enable the student to complete a professional degree leading on to employment in a related business area.

Course learning outcomes

Deakin's graduate learning outcomes describe the knowledge and capabilities graduates can demonstrate at the completion of their course. These outcomes mean that regardless of the Deakin course you undertake, you can rest assured your degree will teach you the skills and professional attributes that employers value. They'll set you up to learn and work effectively in the future.

Graduate Learning Outcomes	Course Learning Outcomes
Discipline Specific knowledge and capabilities	Demonstrate your ability to understand and apply fundamental and technical knowledge in business to succeed in the faculty’s postgraduate programs.
Communication	Demonstrate written, oral and interpersonal communication skills essential for successful progression into the faculty’s postgraduate programs.
Digital Literacy	To develop enough digital literacy to find, uses and disseminate information to meet the expectations at the postgraduate level.
Critical thinking	Demonstrate your ability to think critically and analyse and form judgement to meet the expectations at the postgraduate level.
Problem Solving	To develop sufficient problem-solving skills to enable the student to successfully complete assessment at the postgraduate level in business and participate in group activities and class discussions.
Self-management	Demonstrate time management and study skills essential for undertaking postgraduate studies in business.
Teamwork	Demonstrate teamwork skills when working in small groups
Global Citizenship	Not explicitly addressed as a learning outcome.