1 trimester (4 months)
Trimester 1, 2, 3
Brisbane City Campus
CRICOS 095623E
The Masters Qualifying Program provides students with an opportunity to upgrade their prior study to meet the academic and/or English language requirements for direct admission to a Griffith University Masters program.
The program aims to provide students with the knowledge, values and competencies required for successful completion of studies at postgraduate level in Australia. It comprises one trimester of full-time study.
Once students successfully complete all four courses and meet other relevant entry criteria, they can progress to a Griffith University Masters Program of Study.
Students may receive advanced standing of 10 credit points for completion of the Masters Qualifying Program in Managing Organisations OR Project Management for Postgraduate Students.
International Students | 2024 Tuition Fees: A$15,000
More details about fees and payment options. Non-Tuition Fees: Refer to Incidental Fees.
Griffith University Masters Pathways
Arts, Education and Law
Degree code | Program | Campus | Credit eligibility* |
---|---|---|---|
5663 | Master of Visual Arts | South Bank | 10 CP |
5720 | Master of Design | South Bank | N/A |
5736 | Master of Screen Production | South Bank | 10 CP |
Griffith Business School
Degree code | Program | Campus | Credit eligibility* |
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5632 | Master of Business | Gold Coast / Nathan | 10 CP |
5592 | Master of Finance | Nathan | 10 CP |
5724 | Master of Global Development | Nathan | 10 CP |
5748 | Master of Human Resource Management and Employment Relations | Gold Coast / Nathan | N/A |
5749 | Master of Human Resource Management and Employment Relations / Master of International Business | Nathan | N/A |
5311 | Master of International Business | Nathan | 10 CP |
5659 | Master of International Business / Master of International Relations | Nathan | 10 CP |
5631 | Master of International Relations | Nathan | 10 CP |
5709 | Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management | Gold Coast | 10 CP |
5629 | Master of Marketing | Gold Coast / Nathan | 10 CP |
5717 | Master of Marketing / Master of International Business | Nathan | 10 CP |
5716 | Master of Marketing / Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management | Gold Coast | 10 CP |
5683 | Master of Professional Accounting | Nathan | N/A |
Griffith Sciences
Degree code | Program | Campus | Credit eligibility* |
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5642 | Master of Civil Engineering | Gold Coast | 10 CP |
5682 | Master of Civil Engineering / Master of Engineering Project Management | Gold Coast | 10 CP |
5660 | Master of Engineering Project Management | Gold Coast | 10 CP |
5693 | Master of Engineering Project Management Advanced | Gold Coast | 10 CP |
5611 | Master of Environment | Nathan | 10 CP |
5593 | Master of Environmental Engineering | Nathan | 10 CP |
5648 | Master of Environmental Engineering & Pollution Control | Nathan | 10 CP |
5658 | Master of Information Systems and Information Technology Management | Nathan | 10 CP |
5612 | Master of Information Technology | Gold Coast / Nathan | 10 CP |
5728 | Master of Professional Engineering | Gold Coast / Nathan | 10 CP |
Griffith Health
Degree code | Program | Campus | Credit eligibility* |
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5627 | Master of Advanced Health Services Management | Southbank | 10 CP |
5725 | Master of Global Public Health | Gold Coast | 10 CP |
5586 | Master of Health Services Management | Southbank | 10 CP |
5263 | Master of Public Health | Gold Coast | 10 CP |
*You must pass all courses and achieve a GPA of 4.0 or above in the MQP to progress to your Masters degree.
Note: This structure is a sample only. Please refer to Current Program Structure and Course Outlines for your trimester of study.
Academic Communication for Postgraduate Students (9000EHR)
This course is an introduction to the academic conventions and practices of communicating at a postgraduate level. It focuses on conventions associated with accepted practice in researching and writing essays, reports and case studies as well as the presentation and delivery of academic material. There is a focus throughout on the use of methods, technologies and strategies to develop an academic voice integrated with other viewpoints for effective expression and communication at the postgraduate level. The course scaffolds students’ navigation through research and use of existing knowledge sources without incurring the risk of plagiarism.
Intercultural Issues for Postgraduate Students (9130IBA)
This course provides students with an opportunity to improve their academic and communication skills in an Australian university and societal context. The course focuses on the concept of cultural competence, emphasising communication across cultures to ensure students are equipped to respond appropriately in varied multicultural and social environments. The course aims to develop students’ personal awareness, allow them to gain insight into diverse cultural backgrounds, develop their skills in verbal, non-verbal, and written communication, and use of ‘inclusive language’ in everyday interactions, while they also identify and overcome barriers to effective intercultural communication.
Managing Organisations (9131IBA)
This course introduces students to the study of Management within organisations. An integrated view of both theory and practice will be examined pointing out applications of social science and implications for management action. An analysis in which organisational performance through a better understanding of effective management of people will also be studied investigating important issues such as an increased awareness of, and sensitivity to, personal skills and employability within a context of globalisation and the need for economic, socio-cultural and environmental sustainability.
Evidence-Based Decision Making (9132IBA)
This course offers you a basic introduction to postgraduate research to understand how evidence is used for decision making. By exploring scholarly literature you will become familiar with the objectives and importance of quality research, and the methods and processes involved in carrying it out. Understanding research and the processes involved in conducting, designing, reporting, interpreting and evaluating research is of paramount importance to success in postgraduate study. Research activities whether of a primary or secondary nature occupy a significant proportion of postgraduate students’ time and effort at university both within and beyond the classroom. Open engagement in this course will provide you with a fundamental understanding of research and ensure a solid grounding for future endeavours in postgraduate study. You will also develop skills in the interpretation and evaluation of research results through the application of critical thinking and analysis skills.