Why Choose QIBT

WHY CHOOSE QIBT?

The Queensland Institute of Business and Technology (QIBT) provides a well-designed degree pathway leading to a selection of progressive and professionally recognised degrees at Griffith University. So with a slight change in pathway, students can still achieve their study and career goals.

As a QIBT student, you will also benefit from:
• the expertise of QIBT teachers, many of whom have either a master’s degree or PhD in their discipline area, and
also lecture at Griffith University.

• great value for money — QIBT tuition fees are competitively priced.

• full access to all Griffith University services and facilities on the Mount Gravatt and Gold Coast campuses, including libraries,
computer labs, sporting facilities, on-campus accommodation and employment services.

• small class sizes, typically with a maximum of 50 students in each lecture and 25 students in each tutorial or workshop, to ensure you receive individual attention from your teachers.

• a single visa for the duration of your studies, covering your QIBT program, your Griffith degree program and your
English language program (if applicable).

• Upon the successful completion of a Diploma, QIBT students are eligible for entry into second year of the equivalent bachelor degree at Griffith University, in Brisbane or the Gold Coast.

• A supportive learning environment, including small class sizes and extra tuition time, ensures students receive individual attention from their teachers (see page 10).

• Over 12,000 QIBT graduates have continued their studies at Griffith University, with an average pass rate of 90 percent.

• Starting salaries for Griffith University graduates are among the best in Australia (see program pages 14–21).
Read on to find out more about studying in Queensland, Australia.

About Pathway Education

ABOUT PATHWAY EDUCATION

An Undergraduate Pathway is a single course which is comprised of a series of stages (Stages 1-4) of study which on successful completion results in the award of a Bachelor's. A Postgraduate Pathway is a single course which is comprised of a series of stages of study (Stages 1 - 2) which on successful completion results in the award of a Master's Degree.

Foundation or Stage1

A pre degree programme for students who do not meet university entry requirements. Successful completion leads to progression to year 1 of a UK bachelor degree. The course includes both academic subjects as well as English Language.

In Australia the foundation is often known as – Otherwise also known as Certificate IV or Tertiary Access .The tertiary access is an accelerated program for more advanced students.

Diploma Year 1 - Stage 2 

Designed for students who fail to meet the entry requirements for direct entry, but who are still capable of studying at that level. Successful completion leads to the 2nd year of a UK bachelor degree programme. The course includes both academic subjects as well as English Language. Stages 3 and 4 comprise of the 2nd and 3rd year of an honours degree.

Graduate Diploma

A 2 term and accelerated 1 term programme is available for students who have a degree, but not one which is equivalent to a UK degree. Successful completion leads to direct entry to the master degree.

English Language - A presessional English Language programme is available for those who fail to meet the minimum English Language requirements. Please note visa regulations may differ in the cae of English Language entry.

Bachelor Degrees
Designed for students who have equivalnet to Australian Year 12 qualifications or who meet the minimum entry qualifications as outlined under entry requirements. Students who do not meet these requirements should follow the pathway entry.

Master Degrees

Designed for students who have equivalent to an Australian degree or who meet the minimum entry qualifications as outlined under entry requirements. Students who do not meet these requirements should follow the pathway entry.

Pathway Programmes

Undergraduate Pathways

Associate Degree in Commerce and Business

Certificate IV

Electives in:

Accounting
Advanced Mathematics
Biology
Chemistry
Economics
Information Design
Management
Marketing
Mathematics
Physics
Statistics

Diploma (Degree Year 1)

Biosciences
Commerce
Criminology and Criminal Justice
Engineering
Graphic Design
Health Care
Health Sciences
Hotel Management
Information Technology
Media and Communication

Postgraduate Pathway

Not Available

Entry Requirements

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

Certificate IV

Completion of Higher Secondary Certificate or Year 11 equivalent with average of 50%.

Tertiary Access Program

Completion of Higher Secondary Certificate or Year 11 equivalent with average of 60%. 

Diploma

Completion of Higher Secondary Certificate (10+2)/Intermediate with average of 50%

Postgraduate

- Honours Bachelor degree (3 years) awarded by a Section 1 institution
- Honours Bachelor degree (4 years) awarded by a Section 2 institution

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Certificate IV

IELTS 5.5 (with no band below 5.0)
TOEFL 525/46
GCE 'O' Level  C

Diploma

IELTS 5.5 (with no band below 5.0) (6.5/6.0 for Criminology, Criminal Justice and Health Care)

TOEFL 525/46 (575/79 (no score <21) for Criminology, Criminal Justic and Healthcare)

GCE 'O' Level  C

Assocaite Degree

IELTS 5.5 (with no band below 5.0)

TOEFL 525/46

Dates and Prices

Note: Some pathways may not be available throughout the year.

2015 Fees and charges