International Masters Qualifying Program
Completion of an Accelerated International Masters Qualifying Program (MQP) provides access to specific postgraduate programs at Charles Darwin University.
Overview
The course focuses on developing academic knowledge and skills, including acculturation to studying Business and IT in Australia, English for postgraduate studies and critical thinking. The course will help you achieve the CDU graduate quality outcomes and reflect the values of CDU.
Successful completion of this course at Danala city Campus allows you to gain direct entry to most postgraduate programs at CDU, across campuses in the Darwin region, including Casuarina, Waterfront, and Danala – Education and Community Precinct, as well as the Sydney campus.
- Duration: 4 - 5 months (full-time)
- Intake: March, July, November
- Location: Danala - Education and Community Precinct
- Credit points required: 40
- Course code: ZAMQP1
- CRICOS code: 0100444
Why study International Masters Qualifying Program (Accelerated)?
This course will develop advanced knowledge and skills in business communication, business ethics, organisational security and enterprise IT management.
It is designed to enable you to read, write, communicate and critically analyse higher level concepts and complex issues in a discipline specific context.
You will further develop skills in reflective, autonomous and collaborative practices to successfully engage in learning and assessment activities at postgraduate level.
Successful completion of this course allows you to gain direct entry to specific postgraduate programs at CDU. You will be studying with a proud multi-sector university that’s a leader in research and flexible study delivery.
- Benefit from smaller class sizes for more personalised attention
- Online learners receive the same support as their on-campus peers
- Enjoy inclusive, welcoming learning environments
- Utilise our deep connections with industry, businesses and communities in the Northern Territory, across Australia, and beyond
- CDU is the #1 Australian university for postgraduate full-time employment outcomes (Good Universities Guide 2022)
A candidate must successfully complete 4 units totalling 40 credit points (cp) over one semester as detailed below. All units are compulsory, are taught concurrently and are valued at 10 credit points each.
Students are expected to spend 12-13 hours per week on each unit over a 12-week teaching period. This includes lectures, tutorials, reading, independent and group study and contact with staff members. However, additional time will be needed depending on the entry level of a student’s English language skills.
Each unit is timetabled for five hours face to face classes per week: two hours of lectures, two hours of tutorials and one hour of guided pre-reading.
Subjects
Core Units (4 units): totalling 40 credit points as detailed below
- MQP005 Business Communication
- MQP006 Business Ethics
- MQP007 Enterprise IT Management
- MQP008 Organisational Security
International tuition fees
The annual tuition fee for full time study is AUD $14,455
These fees are subject to increases annually, effective at the start of each calendar year.
You can find a list of International fees and payments you can expect to pay as part of your studies in Australia.
2025 Pathway Scholarships
CDUIC International Scholarship of up to 30% tuition fee are available for all pathway programs.
Find out more about your eligibility
No application is required as applicants are automatically assessed after submitting their application to a course within the CDU International College. The scholarships are for all pathway applicants from all regions.
Students commencing in Semester 1
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 1 and enrolling in a standard load.
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit |
Students commencing in Semester 2
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 2 and enrolling in a standard load.
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit |
Students commencing in Semester 3 (Summer)
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in summer semester and enrolling in a standard load.
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit |
Admission criteria:
- Completion of a higher education program equivalent to AQF Level 6 advanced diploma or associate degree
English language requirements:
To gain entry into CDU International College, all applicants must satisfy the English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study. International applicants will be required to supply evidence of this at the time of application.
| IELTS Academic Module | A minimum overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 5.5. |
| Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) | A minimum overall score of 169, with no skill below 162. |
| Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency | A minimum overall grade of B2. |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module | A minimum overall score of 50 with no score lower than 42. |
| TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT) | A minimum overall score of 60 with a minimum score of 18 for reading, speaking and listening and a minimum score of 21 for writing. |
* All tests are valid for two years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU International College, unless otherwise specified.
* Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) English language requirements for student visa applications.
Academic entry requirements by country
A full list of academic entry requirements for our Accelerated International Masters Qualifying program can be found on our Entry Requirements page
Sample course progression
Accelerated Masters Qualifying Program (MQP) finishing in June articulate into Masters degrees starting in Year 1 – Semester 2 (July).
Accelerated Masters Qualifying Program (MQP) finishing in November or February articulate into Masters degrees starting in Year 2 – Semester 1 (March).
Postgraduate Entry Requirements from Accelerated MQP
Students must pass all units with a grade of 50% or higher to successfully complete the Accelerated International Masters Qualifying Program (MQP), and gain direct entry to the following postgraduate programs at Charles Darwin University. Please contact CDU International College if you have any questions about a pathway to a particular postgraduate program.
| Program | Duration Full Time | Intakes |
| Master of Professional Accounting | 1.5 years | Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July) |
| Master of Professional Accounting (Professional Practice) | 2 years | Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July) |
| Program | Duration Full Time | Intakes |
| Master of Arts | 2 years | Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July) |
| Program | Duration Full Time | Intakes |
| Master of Business Administration Sustainable Enterprise | 1.5 years | Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July) |
| Master of Business Administration Sustainable Leadership | 2 years | Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July) |
| Program | Duration Full Time | Intakes |
| Graduate Diploma of Emergency and Disaster Management | 1 year | Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July) |
| Master of Emergency and Disaster Management | 2 years | Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July) |
| Program | Duration Full Time | Intakes |
| Master of Data Science | 2 years | Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July) |
| Master of Engineering (Civil and Structural) | 2 years | Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July) |
| Master of Engineering (Electrical and Electronics) | 2 years | Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July) |
| Master of Engineering (Mechanical) | 2 years | Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July) |
| Master of Information Technology (Cyber Security) | 2 years | Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July) |
| Master of Information Technology (Information Systems and Data Science) | 2 years | Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July) |
| Master of Information Technology (Software Engineering) | 2 years | Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July) |
| Program | Duration Full Time | Intakes |
| Master of Environmental Management | 2 years | Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July) |
| Program | Duration Full Time | Intakes |
| Graduate Diploma of Health Research | 1 year | Semester 1 (March) |
| Master of Health Research | 1.5 years | Semester 1 (March) |
| Program | Duration Full Time | Intakes |
| Graduate Diploma of Indigenous Policy Development | 1 year | Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July) |
| Master of Public Policy | 2 years | Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July) |
| Program | Duration Full Time | Intakes |
| Master of Nursing Studies (International) | 1.5 years | Semester 1 (March) |
| Program | Duration Full Time | Intakes |
| Graduate Diploma of Public Health | 1 year | Semester 1 (March) |
| Master of Public Health | 1.5 years | Semester 1 (March) |
| Master of Public Health/ Master of Health Research | 2 years | Semester 1 (March) |
