Entry requirements

• 3-year bachelor degree in business, commerce or a related field from a recognised university
• Minimum GPA of 5.0 on a 7.0 point scale in undergradute degree, or a minimum 5.5 for the 2^nd and 3^rd years of the degree
• Applicants intending to undertake a dissertation in information systems must have prior studies in information systems or computing.
• On application, candidates must be able to provide an outline of the dissertation topic they intend to pursue

How to apply

Domestic research students (Australian and New Zealand) can apply directly to USQ.

Admission is dependent upon the Faculty's capacity to supervise the proposed projects. Prospective candidates should consult with the Associate Dean (Research) before preparing their project proposals. Research concentrations are updated periodically.

Closing dates

Applications may be submitted at any time, but it is ideal to allow a minimum of 20 working days between when you submit your application and the start of your requested semester.

 

International entry requirements

English language requirements

• IELTS: 6.5 (or better) (no component lower than 6.0)
• TOEFL (paper based): 570 (or better) (with minimum test of written English score of 5)
• TOEFL (electronic): 230 (or better) (with essay rating of at least 5)
• TOEFL (internet based): 90 (or better) (with 20 minimum in all bands)
• Pearson (PTE Academic): 58 (or better) (with no communicative score lower than 58)
• Singapore, Hong Kong, British 'O' Level English: 'C' or better
  

Pre-requisites

• 3-year bachelor-appropriate degree in business, commerce or a related field from a recognised university
• Minimum GPA of 5.0 on a 7.0 point scale in undergradute degree, or a minimum 5.5 for the 2^nd and 3^rd years of the degree
• Applicants intending to undertake a dissertation in information systems must have prior studies in information systems or computing.
• On application, candidates must be able to provide an outline of the dissertation topic they intend to pursue

International how to apply

Cricos code: 059566G

• Apply online directly to USQ

Admission is dependent upon the Faculty's capacity to supervise the proposed projects. Prospective candidates should consult with the Associate Dean (Research) before preparing their project proposals. Research concentrations are updated periodically.

Closing dates

• Semester 2, 2013 - applications close Monday 1 July 2013
• Semester 3, 2013 - applications close Monday 28 October 2013
• Semester 1, 2014 - applications close Monday 17 February 2014. 
  
  

International alternate pathways to university study

Pathway programs are also available if you don’t meet the English entry requirements mentioned above.