Apply with work experience Your professional experience can serve as an alternative to undergraduate qualifications for entry to our postgraduate courses. Available programmes All our postgraduate courses are eligible for application by work experience. To apply, you must: Have 5+ years of relevant professional experience Demonstrate your readiness for postgraduate study. Apply now Supporting documents to apply. As part of your work experience application, you’ll submit: Your resume 5-6 pages of your work history and relevant roles. Testimonials Two professional testimonials from qualified colleagues. Statement of experience 1000-2000 words (course dependent). The assessment process We’ll assess your application within five working days based on your professional competency (equivalent to AQF Level 7). The outcome of your application may be either direct admission or a recommendation for an alternative pathway. Ready to apply? Think postgraduate study has to be rigid, expensive, or conventional? Think Again. Apply now Course-specific requirements Understand eligibility and get your documents ready to submit your application. Master of Business Administration (Executive) Experience requirements 5 years total, with 3+ years in management or leadership roles Experience in strategic thinking, business impact, and leadership Eligible background: Business operations, entrepreneurship, public sector, not-for-profit. Assessment focus Knowledge and understanding (25%): Business principles understanding, organisational awareness Skills application (35%): Problem-solving, decision-making, communication effectiveness Leadership and management (40%): People/project management, strategic thinking, business responsibility. Testimonial details Ensure your testimonials are dated within 3 months of your application, and cover: Referee’s relationship to you, length of time working together Your key responsibilities and achievements, evidence of your capabilities Assessment of your business acumen and recommendation for postgraduate study. Master of Business Administration (Educational Leadership) Experience requirements 5 years total, with 3+ years in leadership or coordination roles Experience in school improvement, strategic leadership, and educational outcomes Eligible background: Head of department, curriculum coordination, SENCO, school business manager. Assessment focus Knowledge and understanding (25%): Understanding educational principles, policies, and organisational environments Skills application (35%): Problem-solving and decision-making in educational contexts, stakeholder communication, educational technology literacy Leadership and management (40%): Managing educational teams, projects, or processes; strategic thinking about outcomes; responsibility for budgets, resources, or results. Testimonial details Ensure your testimonials cover: Referee’s relationship to you, length of time working together – ideally from a headteacher, principal, or senior educational leader Your key responsibilities and achievements, evidence of your capabilities Assessment of your experience in educational environments and challenges A recommendation of your readiness for postgraduate study. Master of Cyber Security Experience requirements 5 years of relevant ICT professional experience (not necessarily cyber security) Technical skills comparable to someone with a Bachelor’s degree in IT, computing, or similar field Evidence of growth in your technical career and development in ICT environments Eligible background: Systems, network or database administration, software development, technical support, IT project management, business analysis, web development, cloud computing, and DevOps. Assessment focus Knowledge and skills (40%): ICT principles, tools and technologies, systems understanding Professional application (35%): ICT problem-solving, technical implementation, troubleshooting Industry awareness and standards (25%): IT industry practices, technology trends, business applications Plus: You’ll need to complete a technical skills self-assessment. Testimonial details Ensure your testimonials cover: Referee’s relationship to you, length of time working together – ideally from a line manager or senior colleague Your key responsibilities and achievements, evidence of your capabilities Assessment of your technical responsibilities, skills, specific technologies, tools and systems you use Evidence and examples of your technical problem-solving and project contributions A recommendation of your readiness for postgraduate study.
