QLD - University of Southern Queensland

Doctor of Business Administration

Who it's designed for

Business professionals with sufficient theoretical and empirical understanding to enable them to resolve business challenges in both the private and public sectors

Where you can do it

Distance education, Distance education
Distance education option is available

Course Details

Level of Award Higher Degree by Coursework
Study Modes Available Full-time, Part-time, External

First offered 1998

Specialisations on Offer Business administration, Human resource management, Information systems, International business, Marketing, Project management

Completion Time 3 semesters for full-time 3.0 years for part-time

Costs

Are HECS places available? No
Tuition fees for Australian students paying full fees $18000
Tuition fees for international students $36050

Getting In

Entry Requirements and Selection Criteria Completed an MBA from a recognised institution; 5 years work experience including 2 years at managerial level; English proficiency; TOEFL score 550, IELTS 6.5

Intake of students: Semester
Closing Dates for Applications 31 May, 31 October for Australian students, Flexible for international student

Enrolment Inquiries: Job title Administration Officer - Students
+61 (07) 4631 1881
+61 (07) 4631 2811
Email johns@usq.edu.au

Graduate Certificate in Management

Who it's designed for

Those who want a flexible course that suits their work environment needs

Where you can do it

Distance education, Toowoomba
Distance education option is available

Course Details

Level of Award Graduate Certificate
Study Modes Available Full-time, Part-time, External

Specialisations on Offer Accounting, Environmental management, Finance, General management, Human resource management, Information systems, International business, Law, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Occupational health and safety, Project management

Assessment: Assignments and examinations

Completion Time 1 semesters for full-time1.0 years or 2 semesters for part-time
When are classes held: Intensive blocks, summer school, residential stays

Other Information Fees for international students are $4,200 for distance education option

Costs

Are HECS places available? No
Tuition fees for Australian students paying full fees $3480

Getting In

Entry Requirements and Selection Criteria Prior degree; 2 years work experience. English proficiency; TOEFL score of 550; IELTS score of 6.5
Higher courses for which this course provides credit: Graduate Diploma in Management; Master of Business Administration

Intake of students: Semester
Closing Dates for Applications 31 October, 31 May for Australian students, 2 January, 5 June, 16 October for international student

Open days 20 August

Enrolment Inquiries: Job title Administration Officer - Students
+61 (07) 4631 1881
+61 (07) 4631 2811
Email johns@usq.edu.au

Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Managment

Who it's designed for

Students who wish to explore in greater depth the issues and competencies relevant to them in the area of Human resource management

Where you can do it

Toowoomba, Distance education
Distance education option is available

Course Details

Level of Award Graduate Diploma
Study Modes Available Full-time, Part-time, External

First offered 1997

Specialisations on Offer Human resource management, Leadership

Completion Time 1.0 years or 2 semesters for full-time2.0 years or 4 semesters for part-time
Estimate of total study time required 1320 hours
When are classes held: Residential schools available

Costs

Are HECS places available? No
Tuition fees for Australian students paying full fees $6960
Tuition fees for international students $8400

Getting In

Entry Requirements and Selection Criteria Tertiary qualification of degree or equivalent level from a recognised institution; minimum three years work experience; English proficiency; TOEFL score 555, IELTS 6.5

Intake of students: Semester
Closing Dates for Applications 31 May, 31 October for Australian students, 2 January, 5 June for international student

Enrolment Inquiries: Job title Administration Officer - Students
+61 (07) 4631 1881
+61 (07) 4631 2811
Email johns@usq.edu.au

Graduate Diploma in Management

Who it's designed for

Those who want a flexible course that suits their work environment needs

Where you can do it

Distance education
Distance education option is available

Course Details

Level of Award Graduate Diploma
Study Modes Available Full-time, Part-time, External

First offered 1990

Specialisations on Offer Accounting, Environmental management, Finance, Human resource management, Information systems, International business, Law, Management, Marketing, Occupational health and safety, Project management

Assessment Assignments and examinations

Completion Time 1.0 years or 2 semesters for full-time2.0 years or 4 semesters for part-time
When are classes held: Residential stays. Semester three offered
Other Information Specialisations vary according to mode selected

Costs

Are HECS places available? No
Tuition fees for Australian students paying full fees $6960
Tuition fees for international students $8400

Getting In

Entry Requirements and Selection Criteria Prior degree; 3 years work experience; English proficiency; TOEFL score of 550; IELTS score of 6.5
Courses for which credit may be given Graduate Certificate in Management
Higher courses for which this course provides credit Master of Business Administration

Intake of students: Semester
Closing Dates for Applications 31 October, 31 May for Australian students, 2 January, 5 June, 16 October for international student

Open days 20 August

Enrolment Inquiries: Job title Administration Officer - Students
+61 (07) 4631 1881
+61 (07) 4631 2811
Email johns@usq.edu.au

Provider: The Australian Graduate School of Business, University of Southern Queensland
University of Southern Queensland
Toowoomba QLD 4350
+61 (07) 4631 1180
+61 (07) 4636 1172
Email barnett@usq.edu.au

Head of school Dean

Master of Business

Who it's designed for

Those in middle and upper positions in public and private enterprise who wish to deepen their understanding of business principles

Where you can do it

Distance education, Toowoomba
Distance education option is available

Course Details

Level of Award Higher Degree by Research
Study Modes Available Full-time, Part-time, External

First offered 1985

Specialisations on Offer Business, Human resource management, Information systems, International business, Marketing, Project management

Assessment: Assignments, thesis, examinations

Completion Time 4 semesters for full-time8 semesters for part-time
Estimate of total study time required 165 hours
When are classes held Residential stays

Other Information This course provides coursework grounding in 8 specialisations and research methods leading to a thesis in an area of the students' choosing. Fees for international students are $16,800 for distance education option

Costs

Are HECS places available? Yes
Tuition fees for Australian students paying full fees $7040
Tuition fees for international students $20000

Getting In

Entry Requirements and Selection Criteria Prior degree; English proficiency; academic record; TOEFL score of 550; IELTS score of 6.5

Intake of students: Yearly
Closing Dates for Applications 31 October for Australian students, 2 January, 5 June, 16 October for international student

Open days 20 August

Enrolment Inquiries: Job title Administration Officer - Students
+61 (07) 4631 1881
+61 (07) 4631 2811
Email johns@usq.edu.au

Provider: The Australian Graduate School of Business, University of Southern Queensland
University of Southern Queensland
Toowoomba QLD 4350
+61 (07) 4631 1180
+61 (07) 4636 1172
Email barnett@usq.edu.au

Head of school Dean

Master of Business Administration

Who it's designed for

Designed for graduates who have practical experience in business or government and who have already proven their potential for further advancement to greater managerial responsibility

Where you can do it

Malaysia, Internet, Distance education, Singapore, EEA
Distance education option is available

Course Details

Level of Award Higher Degree by Coursework
Study Modes Available Full-time, Part-time, External

First offered 1990

Specialisations on Offer Business administration, Environmental management, Human resource management, Information systems, International business, Leadership, Marketing, Occupational health and safety, Project management

Number of units 8 compulsory; 4 elective

Compulsory units Accounting for managers, Decision support tools, Economics for managers, Information systems for managers, Law and business, Management and organisational behaviour, Marketing management, Strategic management

Assessment Assignments, examinations
Thesis required? No
Work placement required? No
Must be employed while studying? No
Major project required? No
Works-based project required? No

Completion Time 3 semesters for full-time3.0 years for part-time
Estimate of total study time required 1980 hours
When are classes held: Residential stays. Semester three offered. In some circumstances the MBA is delivered over 4 terms.

Other Information The MBA is run by distance education only. Therefore the class size does not impact on the service quality.

Costs

Are HECS places available? No
Tuition fees for Australian students paying full fees $10440
Tuition fees for international students $12600

Getting In

Entry Requirements and Selection Criteria GMAT not required; prior degree; 3 years of work experience; English proficiency; TOEFL score of 550; IELTS score of 6.5
Prior degree required: Yes
Courses for which credit may be given Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma in Management
Higher courses for which this course provides credit: Doctor of Business Administration
Is management experience required? Yes, 2 years

Intake of students: Semester
Closing Dates for Applications 31 May, 31 October for Australian students, 2 January, 5 June, 16 October for international student

Open days 16 August

Program Director Dr Meredith Lawley

Provider: The Australian Graduate School of Business, University of Southern
Queensland University of Southern Queensland
Toowoomba QLD 4350
+61 (07) 4631 1180
+61 (07) 4636 1172
Email barnett@usq.edu.au

Head of school Dean

Master of Management

Where you can do it

Distance education
Distance education option is available

Course Details

Level of Award Higher Degree by Research
Study Modes Available Full-time, Part-time, External

First offered 1998

Specialisations on Offer Accounting, Environmental management, Finance, Human resource management, Information systems, International business, Law, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Occupational health and safety, Project management

Completion Time 3 semesters for full-time3.0 years for part-time

Costs

Are HECS places available? No
Tuition fees for Australian students paying full fees $10440
Tuition fees for international students $13600

Getting In

Entry Requirements and Selection Criteria Tertiary business degree from recognised institution; 2 years work experience; English proficiency; TOEFL score 550, IELTS 6.5

Intake of students: Semester
Closing Dates for Applications 31 May, 31 October for Australian students, 2 January, 5 June for international student

Enrolment Inquiries: Job title Administration Officer - Students
+61 (07) 4631 1881
+61 (07) 4631 2811
Email johns@usq.edu.au

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