FAQs - Degree Programs

Admissions requirements vary and can be found on each webpage via https://mbs.edu/degree-programs

All applicants must meet the University of Melbourne’s English language requirements.

If you come from a non-English-speaking background, you must provide evidence to meet these requirements. Accepted tests include the TOEFL Internet-based test, IELTS (Academic), Pearson Test of English. You can only submit results from one sitting within 24 months preceding the proposed date of commencement. The University also does not accept any online/at home versions of the tests listed above. English language proficiency tests must be taken at a test center conducted in the student's country of citizenship, their last country of education, or their current country of residence or employment.

For specific English language tests scores required for entry, please refer to the relevant program page or visit the Graduate English language requirements for more information.

The GMAT or GRE is only mandatory for applicants to the Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) program who do not hold an undergraduate degree from an Australian or New Zealand University.

If you hold an undergraduate degree from an Australian or New Zealand University and wish to be considered for an MBS scholarship, you will need to provide a GMAT or GRE score.

Understand how the test works

The academic level of these standardised tests is the equivalent to the 1st year of university study. The key to achieving a high score is to understand each section and the types of questions that are going to be asked.

Timing

Each section has a set amount of time in which all questions must be answered. A common mistake is that students run out of time. Ensure that you know exactly how much time you have to answer each question. The GMAT takes approximately 4 hours to complete.

Adaptive

Normally these test are completed on a computer and they are adaptive which means when a correct answer is given the next question will be harder and when a response is incorrect the next question will be easier.

Practice

The GMAT provides excellent online practice tests and tutorials to assist with preparation. We strongly advise that students download these resources and complete several practice tests in order to familiarise themselves with the test and to help target their study.

No, we do not charge an application fee.

If you have completed any tertiary studies, you will need to provide the following:

• Official academic transcripts and evidence of completion for all completed tertiary qualifications.
• Academic transcripts for any incomplete or attempted tertiary studies (if applicable).

Your academic transcripts must include:

• Your name and the name of the awarding institution.
• Each subject taken and the mark/grade received.
• An explanation of the grading schema.

If you have received Advance Standing (credit) for prior learning, you must also submit the academic transcripts showing the results for which Advance Standing was granted.

If your documents are not in English, you will need to provide certified translated copies. Translations completed by a NAATI-qualified translator are preferred.

Yes, credit (recognition of prior learning) may be considered based on your professional qualification(s) or prior study of relevant subject(s) at a recognised academic institution. You can apply for credits for core subjects from these programs: Part-time MBA and Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (both face-to-face and online), Master of Marketing and Graduate Diploma in Marketing. The eligible core subjects are:

• Business Strategy / Stategic Management
• Data Analysis / Data Analytics for Decision Making
  
• Finance
  
• Financial Accounting
• Managing People
• Managerial Economics
  
• Marketing
• Operations

No other subjects are eligible for credit. Time limitations as well a credit cap will apply according to school's policy.

To apply, please provide the following as part of your application for admission:

• Academic transcript/s (as per the Academic History section)
• Unit outline/Subject syllabus (for each subject) in the year it was completed

Most programs require professional referees. Your referees should:

• Have known you for at least six months and is current within the last five years.
• Be a professional contact such as a manager, supervisor, client, or stakeholder.

Your referees should be able to provide an informed and objective reference about your skills, experience, leadership potential and character. References from friends, relatives, or other personal relationships will not be accepted.

We strongly recommend that you start the application process as soon as possible. Each program has different closing dates, which and can be found via https://mbs.edu/degree-programs

Common titles of signatories that we accept are:

• University of Melbourne approved Overseas Representative
• Justice of the Peace
• Member of the Police Force
• Legally qualified medical practitioner
• Pharmacist
• Manager of a Bank, Building Society or Credit Union
• Marriage Celebrant (civil or religious)
• Barrister, solicitor or a clerk to a barrister or solicitor.

Please refer to the information on the Weighted Average Mark (WAM) page for instructions on how to calculate your WAM.