Entry requirements To be eligible for entry, you'll need:
- the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration from UQ, or
- the Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership from UQ, or
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, and
- 4 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience (see below).
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
International applicants must have completed the
Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) with a minimum score of 550.
- the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration from UQ, or
- the Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership from UQ, or
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, and
- 4 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience (see below).
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
International applicants must have completed the
Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) with a minimum score of 550.
Relevant work experience
Relevant work experience should typically be post-graduation, and include 2 years in a dedicated supervisory/management role (of people or projects).
GPA equivalent
Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.
Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we'll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.
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English language requirements
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
OET is not accepted.
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.
Learn how to meet the English language requirements
Student visas
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).
There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.
Learn more about student visas
Additional application information
The following supporting documentation is required for all applications. Please ensure that you have included ALL required documentation when you submit your application:
- Official transcripts of previous studies.
- Evidence of work experience including details of management experience (of people or projects) in the form of a CV. Please ensure that your CV includes your full work history, and outlines the major activities you undertake on a daily basis.
- Two written references that are work related. Your referees need to substantiate the nature of your work and the managerial duties you currently perform. They should verify details including but not limited to: managing a team of people, managing client accounts, the managerial components of any major projects you have been directly responsible for, and/or financial delegations for which you are directly responsible. All references should be dated, signed and preferably on company letterhead. All references must be to the satisfaction of the MBA Director.
- Evidence of residency status.
- Permanent residents will be required to sit an IELTS and/or GMAT test as deemed necessary by the School for admission purposes.
Applicants may be required to pass a qualifying examination in one or all of the following before enrolment is approved: basic computing, written communication, basic mathematics, and statistics.
Additional application information
The following supporting documentation is required for all applications. Please ensure that you have included ALL required documentation when you submit your application:
- Official transcripts of previous studies.
- Evidence of work experience including details of management experience (or people or projects) in the form of a CV. Please ensure that your CV includes your full work history, and outlines the major activities you undertake on a daily basis.
- Two written references that are work related. Your referees need to substantiate the nature of your work and the managerial duties you currently perform. They should verify details including but not limited to: managing a team of people, managing client accounts, the managerial components of any major projects you have been directly responsible for, and/or financial delegations for which you are directly responsible. All references should be dated, signed and preferably on company letterhead. All references must be to the satisfaction of the MBA Director.
Applicants may be required to pass a qualifying examination in one or all of the following before enrolment is approved: basic computing, written communication, basic mathematics, and statistics.