The Postgraduate Qualifying Program (PQP)
The Postgraduate Qualifying Program (PQP) is a pathway to postgraduate study.
Combining academic and English language subjects, the PQP will help you develop the core skills for success in postgraduate studies. On successful completion you can gain entry with credit to one of the following Master’s courses at the International College of Management, Sydney (ICMS):
- Master of International Business
- Master of Management
- Master of Management (Tourism and Hospitality)
- Master of Event Management
COURSE STRUCTURE
The PQP comprises 4 subjects arranged to advance your business knowledge and build verbal and written English skills necessary for a successful postgraduate learning experience. Through the inclusion of postgraduate level academic subjects, you can also gain credit toward an ICMS Master’s degree. So, when you progress, you’ll not just have had a taste of postgraduate management studies, you’ll have completed part of your Master’s degree!
This program is delivered at our beautiful Manly campus with the option of taking some academic subjects in the Sydney CBD.*
*Subject to availability and subject scheduling.
Duration:
1 semester full time (18 weeks)
Curriculum:
Level | Code | Subject | Prerequisite | Units | Contact Hours |
600 | MGT600 | Managing People and Organisations | Nil | 4 | 44 |
600 | MKT600 | Principles of Marketing | Nil | 4 | 44 |
NA | ENGAE600 | Academic English 6A | Nil | 0 | 120 |
NA | ENGAE650 | Academic English 6B | Nil | 0 | 120 |
Quick Facts
CRICOS Code | 094357D |
UAC Code | N/A |
Accreditation Status | Non Award |
AQF Level | N/A |
Campus | City Campus, Sydney | Esplanade Campus, Manly |
Duration | 18 weeks (or part time equivalent) |
Industry Training | N/A |
FEE-Help | N/A |
Study Mode | on campus |
Start | Feb, Jul, Sept |
CRICOS Course Code: 094357D
Exit:
Upon completion of the PQP and in order to progress to a Master degree course at ICMS, the following criteria must be met:
- Pass mark for academic subjects (minimum GPA 2.5)
- IELTS 6.5 overall (Speaking and Writing not less than IELTS 6.0) (or equivalent )
Entry Requirements
Academic: Completion of a three-year, higher education, post-secondary qualification.
English:IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
Download the brochure here.