Eligibility criteria
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master of International Business
- Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
- Graduate Diploma in International Business
- Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
- Graduate Certificate in International Business
- Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Business
MBA
Entrants to the program shall normally hold a university degree or equivalent professional qualifications and be able to demonstrate a minimum of two years' full-time work experience at professional/executive/project/managerial level. At the discretion of the Program Director, applicants who do not meet these entry requirements may be accepted.
The IGSB also reserves the right to request completion of the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) to a satisfactory level.
At the discretion of the Program Director, applicants who do not meet the normal entry requirements may be admitted on a provisional basis. Such applicants may not hold a recognised undergraduate degree but will normally have in excess of 10 years of full-time senior managerial/professional experience (or a minimum of six years of full-time managerial/professional work experience and a career path at senior level indicating outstanding management potential) OR will possess a three-year full-time post-secondary diploma or equivalent professional qualification with five years of full-time managerial/professional work experience. The number of such admissions will be limited and continuation in the program will depend on achieving a 65% (Credit) average over the first four courses of the program. Applicants who possess a Graduate Certificate in Business Administration but do not possess an undergraduate degree must have gained a 65% (Credit) average in their postgraduate studies to be eligible for admission to the MBA program.
In the English program, where English is not the applicant's first language OR where English proficiency cannot be demonstrated by prior studies, then an IELTS (academic) score of 6.5 with a minimum writing sub-score of 6.0 will be required for entry into the program. Alternative proof of proficiency in English (e.g. equivalent level of the University Entrance Certificate or TOEFL) may be accepted depending on the country of origin of the applicant.
In the Chinese program students will be expected to be proficient in Mandarin.
Master of International Business
Entrants to the program must have completed a recognised undergraduate degree or equivalent professional qualification as determined by the NOOSR guidelines.
Where English is not the applicant's first language OR where English proficiency cannot be demonstrated by prior studies, then an IELTS (academic) score of 6.5 with a minimum writing sub-score of 6.0 will be required for entry into the program. Alternative proof of proficiency in English (e.g. equivalent level of the University Entrance Certificate or TOEFL) may be accepted depending on the country of origin of the applicant.
Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
Entrants to the program shall normally hold a university degree or equivalent professional qualifications and be able to demonstrate a minimum of two years' full-time work experience at professional/executive/project/managerial level. At the discretion of the Program Director, applicants who do not meet these entry requirements may be accepted.
The IGSB also reserves the right to request completion of the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) to a satisfactory level.
In the English program, where English is not the applicant's first language OR where English proficiency cannot be demonstrated by prior studies, then an IELTS (academic) score of 6.5 with a minimum writing sub-score of 6.0 will be required for entry into the program. Alternative proof of proficiency in English (e.g. equivalent level of the University Entrance Certificate or TOEFL) may be accepted depending on the country of origin of the applicant.
In the Chinese program students will be expected to be proficient in Mandarin.
Graduate Diploma in International Business
Entrants to the program must have completed a recognised undergraduate degree or equivalent professional qualification as determined by the NOOSR guidelines.
Where English is not the applicant's first language OR where English proficiency cannot be demonstrated by prior studies, then an IELTS (academic) score of 6.5 with a minimum writing sub-score of 6.0 will be required for entry into the program. Alternative proof of proficiency in English (e.g. equivalent level of the University Entrance Certificate or TOEFL) may be accepted depending on the country of origin of the applicant.
Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
Entrants to the program shall normally hold a university degree or equivalent professional qualifications and be able to demonstrate a minimum of two years' full-time work experience at professional/executive/project/managerial level OR have a minimum of six years' relevant managerial/professional experience.
At the discretion of the Program Director, applicants who do not meet the normal entry requirements may be admitted on a provisional basis. Such applicants may not hold a recognised undergraduate degree or six years of relevant full-time managerial/professional experience, but will possess a three year full-time post-secondary diploma or equivalent professional qualification with five years of full-time managerial/professional work experience.
In all cases the IGSB also reserves the right to request completion of the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) to a satisfactory level.
In the English language program, where English is not the applicant's first language or English proficiency cannot be demonstrated by prior studies, then an IELTS (academic) score of 6.5 with a minimum writing sub-score of 6.0 will be required for entry into the program. Alternative proof of proficiency with English (e.g. equivalent level of the University Entrance Certificate or TOEFL) may be accepted depending on the country of origin of the applicant.
In the Chinese program students will be expected to be proficient in Mandarin.
Graduate Certificate in International Business
Entrants to the program must have completed a recognised undergraduate degree or equivalent professional qualification as determined by the NOOSR guidelines.
Where English is not the applicant's first language OR where English proficiency cannot be demonstrated by prior studies, then an IELTS (academic) score of 6.5 with a minimum writing sub-score of 6.0 will be required for entry into the program. Alternative proof of proficiency in English (e.g. equivalent level of the University Entrance Certificate or TOEFL) may be accepted depending on the country of origin of the applicant.
Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Business
Applicants seeking admission to the Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Business program shall normally hold:
1. A recognised University undergraduate degree or equivalent professional qualifications; OR
2. A minimum of five years full time relevant work experience, including significant experience in supervision and financial management and evidence of capacity to study at postgraduate level; OR
3. A Graduate Certificate in Business Administration with an average of at least Pass Level 1 (55%) from the International Graduate School of Business at the University of South Australia or an equivalent qualification from other Schools within the University of South Australia or from another recognised University; OR
4. A Graduate Diploma in Business Administration with an average of at least Pass 1 (55%) across at least 4 courses from the International Graduate School of Business at the University of South Australia or an equivalent qualification from other Schools within the University of South Australia or from another recognised University; OR
5. A recognised University Masters degree.
All applicants applying under criteria 2) are required to submit two referee reports and a detailed curriculum vitae outlining managerial and executive experience.
Where English is not the applicant's first language OR where English proficiency cannot be demonstrated by prior studies, then an IELTS (academic) score of 6.5 with a minimum writing sub-score of 6.0 will be required for entry into the program. Alternative proof of proficiency in English (e.g. equivalent level of the University Entrance Certificate or TOEFL) may be accepted depending on the country of origin of the applicant.