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Masters Qualifying Program (MQP)

Raise your potential with the postgraduate pathway to a range of Curtin University Master’s degrees. This pathway is not currently available to Australian students.

Key Information

Duration

6 months (4 units studied over 1 semester)

Intake Dates

February, July

Campus Location

Curtin Bentley

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Course overview

Your pathway to postgraduate studies at Curtin University

(Available to International students only)

The Master Qualifying Program (MQP) is a one-semester non-award program designed for students who already have a tertiary qualification but who do not qualify for direct entry into a Master’s degree at Curtin University. The emphasis is on developing the skills necessary to succeed in postgraduate-level studies.

The MQP is made up of 4 (pre-postgraduate) units studied over 1 semester.

* Programs marked with provide a direct pathway without unit exemptions upon completing the MQP.

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Business and Law

This major equips students with advanced data analysis and AI skills, preparing them for roles in various industries. The curriculum includes hands-on projects, ethical considerations, and training on business intelligence tools to ensure graduates can effectively interpret and apply data insights.

This major offers in-depth knowledge of financial management and investment strategies. Students will learn about corporate finance, financial markets, and risk management, equipping them for careers in finance.

This major focuses on strategic human resource management. It covers talent acquisition, employee relations, and organizational development, preparing graduates to manage and develop a workforce effectively.

This major prepares students for careers in diplomacy, international business, and global organizations, addressing the increasing need for professionals who understand global dynamics. The program covers international trade, cross-cultural communication, and global market strategies.

This major focuses on advanced marketing strategies and consumer behavior. Students will learn about digital marketing, market research, and brand management, preparing them for dynamic marketing roles.

This major prepares students to manage and optimize supply chains in various industries. The curriculum covers logistics, procurement, and supply chain strategy, ensuring graduates can enhance efficiency and competitiveness.

This major focus on developing and implementing sustainable practices, aligning with the rising demand for environmental and social responsibility in businesses. Students will learn about sustainable development, corporate social responsibility, and environmental management.

This course equips individuals with the skills to become information systems and technology professionals or enhance their expertise in managing and applying these systems in a global business environment. It combines theory, research, and practice, covering information systems, IT, and computer security. Students can specialise in Information Security, Data Analytics and Visualisation, or Governance and Sustainability.

This major equips students with the skills to create and manage new ventures. It includes training in business planning, innovation management, and entrepreneurial finance, fostering a mindset for innovation and growth.

This major provides comprehensive training in accounting principles and practices. It covers financial reporting, auditing, and taxation, ensuring graduates are ready for professional accounting roles.

Health Sciences

This major prepares students for leadership roles in healthcare management. It covers healthcare policy, financial management, and organizational behavior, ensuring graduates can effectively manage healthcare organizations.

This major focuses on improving community health and well-being. Students will learn about epidemiology, health promotion, and public health policy, preparing them for roles in public health practice and research.

This major provides comprehensive training in human sexuality. It covers sexual health, therapy, and education, preparing graduates for professional roles in sexology and sexual health education.

Humanities

This major focuses on developing artistic skills and critical thinking. It includes studio practice, art theory, and professional development, preparing graduates for careers as professional artists.

This major provides advanced training in film and media production. Students will learn about screenwriting, directing, and editing, preparing them for creative roles in the screen arts industry.

This major address environmental challenges and climate change. Students will learn about sustainability, environmental policy, and climate science, preparing them for roles in environmental management and advocacy.

This major equips students with the skills to manage projects across various industries. The curriculum covers project planning, risk management, and leadership, ensuring graduates can deliver successful projects.

As global markets expand, skilled TESOL educators are in high demand. The Master of TESOL program enhances your teaching skills and English language awareness through practical and theoretical units. Graduates are equipped to work globally with cross-cultural and linguistic awareness.

Science and Engineering

This major provides advanced knowledge in computer science and software development. It covers programming, algorithms, and systems design, preparing graduates for technical roles in the computing industry.

This major focuses on data analysis and predictive modeling. Students will learn about statistical methods, machine learning, and data visualization, equipping them for roles in data science and analytics.

MQP

CRICOS Code 066028J

Students must complete 3 core units and 1 elective.

Academic Communication for Postgraduate Studies

The unit aims to develop the productive and receptive skills required for communicating at a postgraduate level. Practical in nature, it focuses on academic conventions related to the different modes of academic communication. The unit encompasses the use of strategies to develop the academic voice by honing on analytical and critical thinking skills. Through tasks that will enhance intrapersonal and interpersonal skills, this unit assists in the application of communication skills and knowledge in both the academic and professional contexts.

Intercultural Perspectives for Postgraduate Studies

This unit aims to provide intercultural perspectives within a cross-cultural context to develop post graduate communication, writing and research skills. Through the application of cross-cultural theory and multicultural frameworks, employability competencies such as interpersonal skills, cultural awareness and analytical skills will be explored. The unit facilitates how to effectively manage transitions between different cultural contexts through a process of self-awareness, peer review and reflection.

Research Skills for Postgraduate Studies

The unit aims to develop knowledge and skills for conducting research at a postgraduate level. This includes an introduction to the principles of human inquiry and a selection of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. Research design, methods, analysis, ethics and outcomes to advance critical and analytical thinking, information processing and evidence-based interpretation that build the foundational support for future research undertakings will be explored. The unit develops knowledge and skill in locating and evaluating evidence and information sources for research purposes.

Project Management for Postgraduates*

The unit explores a framework for project management, its context, tools and processes at a postgraduate level. Utilising the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) methodology, necessary skills and strategies to manage various types of projects efficiently, including creating a project plan, preparing relevant reports, and leading a successful team to strong project completion will be developed. Focus includes communication, reporting, collaborative and leadership skills. The unit delves into project lifecycle – initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & controlling and closure.

*This unit is required for entry into the Master of Commerce, Master of Project Management, Master of Public Administration, Master of Public Health and Master of Sexology (Professional).

Fundamentals of Analytical Programming#

This unit introduces fundamental concepts in programming and mathematics for postgraduate study in data science and related fields. The unit employs a unified outlook of programming and mathematics to solve problems. Students will be introduced to linear algebra, relevant notation, data analysis and statistical inference by engaging with modern programming languages and graphical environments.

#This unit is required for entry into the Master of Computing or the Master of Predictive Analytics.

Dedicated Academic Support

Academic Success Program

This unit is a dedicated two hours per week support at no additional cost. The unit aims to develop academic skills and language proficiency required to participate fully and succeed in MQP. It focuses on identifying and understanding the academic demands and conventions in completing assignments. This is accomplished by developing an awareness of discipline discourse for clarity and impact.

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