Application Process - How to Guide

Australian citizens are required to provide one of the following:

• Citizenship Certificate
• Birth Certificate
• Valid passport (showing passport ID number, place of birth, DOB, Expiry date, signature)

Australian Permanent Resident and visa holders are required to provide all the following:

• Valid passport (showing passport ID number, place of birth, DOB, Expiry date, signature), AND
• A copy of your current valid visa letter (if applicable).

If your name differs on your supporting documentation, please provide one of the following:

• Change of name certificate
• Marriage Certificate

If you have completed any tertiary studies, please 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). 

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.

Please note: If you have received Advance Standing for prior learning, please submit the academic transcripts that display the results where the Advance Standing was granted. 

CV/Resume

Your CV/Resume should include:

• Employment history including duration (month and year), tasks or duties and responsibilities for each role to date 
• Education  
• Achievements 
• Volunteer work/internships (if any)
• Awards/prizes/scholarships (if any)

Please note that evidence or an explanation is required for any gaps longer than six months in your CV/Resume.  

You may also include your LinkedIn profile and/or work reference letters, if applicable. 

IELTS (Academic), TOEFL (Internet based) or Pearson Test of English (Academic) scores are required for entry. Course specific requirements can be found under the application requirements section within the individual degree program page.

Please note:

• You can only submit English test results from one sitting within 24 months preceding the proposed date of commencement of enrolment.  
• The University does not accept the revised TOEFL Paper-delivered Test of ITP. 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 centre in one sitting. 
• The University will only accept approved English test results conducted in the student's country of citizenship, their last country of education, or their current country of residence or employment. 

If you've completed an undergraduate degree, or a graduate degree of at least two years duration, where the degree was taught and assessed entirely in English, you may satisfy the University’s English requirements. Applications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Credits (recognition of prior learning) may be considered based on professional qualifications or prior study of relevant subject(s) at a recognised academic institution, for part-time MBA core subjects and Online MBA core subjects. Time limitations as well a credit cap will apply according to school's policy. 
 
Please provide all of the following: 

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

GMAT/GRE

The GMAT or GRE is required for Full-time MBA applicants only. Applicants who hold an undergraduate degree awarded from an Australian/NZ universities, and do not wish to apply for scholarships, are not required to have a GMAT/GRE.

GMAT

The GMAT™ exam is a standardised exam specifically designed for admission to graduate business and management programs.

GRE

Featuring question types that closely reflect the kind of thinking you'll do in today's demanding graduate-level programs, the GRE General Test lets you show us that you are ready to succeed.

Personal Statements

Four personal statements of approximately 250-300 words, relating to your goals and how you can contribute to the program.

Personal Statement tip:

• We recommend starting the personal statement section early in the application process, as crafting and reviewing your statements may require some time and attention.

Referee Reports

Professional referees are required for most programs. Please provide contact details of your professional referees so we can contact them to complete a confidential report. Your referees should:

• Have known you for at least six months and is current within the last five years.
• Be a professional referee such as a manager, supervisor, client, or stakeholder. Reports from friends, relatives, or personal relationships will not be accepted.

Please note that in order to submit your application, completed referee reports must be received for this section if the program applies.

Referee tips:

• We recommend seeking permission from your referee ahead of time to ensure there aren’t any delays in your application.
• Reports typically take referees only 15 minutes to complete. We recommend addressing this step early in the application process to ensure your application progresses smoothly

Agent details

Master of Business Analytics applicants only may engage with official overseas representatives (education agents).

Applicants must provide the following:

• Education Agent Nomination and Authorisation form (to be complete by applicant)
• UoM SSVF Genuine Student Checklist (to be complete by agent)