Postgraduate Qualifying Program
Testimonials
Aleksandra Shcherbakova
Master of Management
“I have met some truly impressive talents and kind personalities among our lecturers."
Angelica Balajadia
Master of Management
“I have found my people here, I have networked here. I am open to doors opening and so many doors are opening already."
Wiranpatchara (Sandy) Wongchanapai
Master of International Business
"Whilst studying at ICMS, I was able to have a strong work/study life balance".
Cameron Colvin
Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
"My work experience boosted my confidence and allowed me to apply theoretical knowledge in practical settings."
Taylor McLeod
Bachelor of Business (Sports Management)
“The small, intimate environment in my lectures makes me feel like I am being heard and that I am getting the most out of my studies."
Julie Williams
Bachelor of Business (Fashion and Global Brand Management)
"I chose ICMS because they have provided me with the opportunity to kickstart my career through their many industry partners".
Keegan Du Preez
Bachelor of Business Management (Accounting)
"ICMS is realistic. They understand the realistic expectations of various markets. It’s not just textbook knowledge, especially compared to every other competitor".
Michaela Mayes
Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
"ICMS' Work Integrated Learning gave me the ability to gain real life experience before I even graduated".
Alana Williams
Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
“I worked full time whilst studying, with ICMS allowing for such a great work to study ratio and balance, where I was flexibly allowed to do both.”
Juliette Wilson
Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
"I think the biggest thing is that you get a personalised experience, and you’ll be treated like a person, not a number".
Calum McKnight
Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
“Very quickly, ICMS gave me a circle of friends who are pretty driven – but who also like to have fun – and when I see where they are now it’s pretty exciting and it drives me further.”
Ewan Metcalfe
Bachelor of Business (Sports Management)
"Through being at this college and the geographical location, it always reminded me to stay grounded, keep working hard to further improve my life and stay happy".
The Postgraduate Qualifying Program (PQP) is a pathway to postgraduate study.
Combining postgraduate academic and English language subjects, the PQP will help you develop the core skills for success in postgraduate study. You start with the PQP, offered through the Aspire Institute and, upon successful completion, you may gain entry with credit to one of the following Graduate Certificates courses and Master’s degrees at ICMS:
- Graduate Certificate of Business
- Graduate Certificate in Event Management
- Graduate Certificate of Business (Tourism and Hospitality Marketing)
- Graduate Certificate of Business Administration
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Business Administration (Business Analytics)
- Master of Business Administration (Innovation and Entrepreneurship)
- Master of Business Administration (Digital Transformation)
- Master of International Business
- Master of Management
- Master of Management (Tourism and Hospitality)
Credit may also be granted for the Masters of Event Management, assessed on a case by case basis.
You will do four (4) subjects, including English language development. When you progress you’ll not just have had a taste of postgraduate management studies, you’ll have completed two subjects of your Master’s degree.
| Postgraduate Qualifying Program Course Structure | |
| Subject | Credit Points |
| Academic English | n/a |
| Academic English | n/a |
| MKT601 Contemporary Marketing | 4 |
| MGT604 Managing in the Global Context | 4 |
Quick facts
| CRICOS code: | 094357D |
| UAC code: | N/A |
| Campus: | City Campus, Sydney | Northern Beaches Campus, Manly |
| Duration: | 22 or 11 weeks (or part time equivalent) |
| Industry Training: | n/a |
| FEE-Help: | n/a |
| Study Mode: | on campus / online |
| Start: | Main Intakes: February, May, August | Mid-Term Intakes: March, June, October & December |
Entry requirements
To be eligible for the Postgraduate Qualifying Program students need to have:
- Successfully completed a three-year higher education, qualification or overseas equivalent
- English: IELTS 6.0 or equivalent