Masters Qualifying Program

2023 Deakin University Handbook

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Year	2023 course information
Award granted	This is a non-award course.
Campus	There are currently no intakes for this course.
Online	No
Duration	0.5 year full-time or part-time equivalent
CRICOS course code	091382E
Deakin course code	M068
Approval status	This course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Courses Policy.
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition	Not applicable.
PRECLUSIONS: Students who complete the two discipline-based postgraduate units and are successful in gaining entry into a postgraduate course, will be eligible for 2 preclusions. Note: credit is not awarded for preclusions. Students are required to replace precluded unit(s) with an equivalent number of credit points (unit/s) from elective units.
Final offering for this course was Trimester 1 2023.

Course sub-headings

Course overview

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.

Career opportunities

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.

Participation requirements

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

Mandatory student checks

N/A

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. Please see the course-specific entry requirements:

M701 Master of Business Administration
M742 Master of Professional Accounting
M703 Master of Business Administration (Healthcare Management)
M722 Master of Information Systems
M750 Master of Finance
M751 Master of Business Administration (International)
M748 Master of Business (Sport Management)
M755 Master of Commerce
M761 Master of Business Analytics
M601 Graduate Diploma of Business Administration
M696 Graduate Diploma of Professional Accounting

Fees and charges

Fees and charges vary depending on your course, the type of fee place you hold, your commencement year, the units you choose and your study load.

Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.

Use the Fee estimator to see course and unit fees applicable to your course and type of place. Further information regarding tuition fees, other fees and charges, invoice due dates, withdrawal dates, payment methods is available on our Current students fees website.

Course Learning Outcomes

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	Engage effectively in different environments and contexts reflecting social, sustainable, ethical, economic, and global perspectives in the field of commerce

Course rules

To complete the Masters Qualifying Program (MQP), students must complete two discipline-based units (with an achieved pass grade), two academic skill-based units (with an achieved pass grade) and the compulsory 0-credit point module, MAIQ010 Academic Integrity Module.