Master of Indigenous Business Leadership : Entry requirements

Graduate Coursework

Course code: MC-IBL

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Duration

1.5 years full time / 3 years part time

Mode (Location)

Mixed Attendance Mode (Parkville)

Intake

February, May, July, November
Key dates

Fees

AUD $37,984 (2026 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available
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Entry schemes

Access Melbourne is available
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How to apply

Entry requirements

Domestic student Change

You're considered a domestic student if you're an Australian or New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or have a permanent humanitarian visa. This applies even if you're studying abroad or have dual Australian citizenship.

Admission criteria

In order to be considered for entry, you must:

Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) in a cognate (relevant) discipline, or equivalent.

Cognate (relevant) disciplines include: Business/commerce or related discipline

Or
Have completed a bachelor honours degree (AQF8) or equivalent in any discipline.

Or
Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) or equivalent in any discipline.

And
Have completed at least 50 credit points, or equivalent, of graduate study (AQF8 or above) in any discipline.

Or
Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) or equivalent in any discipline.

And
Have two years of documented relevant experience.

Or
Have six years of documented relevant experience

And

Establish Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander eligibility

Relevant experience is measured in full-time years but may be completed within a part-time equivalent timeframe.

Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards.

English language requirements

All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:

English language test score requirements
If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:
IELTS
6.5
with writing 6.0; speaking 6.0; reading 6.0; listening 6.0
TOEFL
81
with writing 19; speaking 19; reading 16; listening 16
PEARSON
64
with writing 60; speaking 60; reading 60; listening 60
CAMBRIDGE
169
with writing 170; speaking 179; reading 163; listening 163
LANGUAGECERT ACADEMIC
67
with writing 64; speaking 70; reading 60; listening 57
MET
58
with writing 57; speaking 48; reading 55; listening 56
*Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE); LanguageCert Academic; Michigan English Test. If a test displays N/A, it is not accepted for this course.

About selection

As part of your application, you must also:

Provide a curriculum vitae (CV) detailing relevant education, work experience, skills and achievements, if relevant

Missing information or documents may result in your application being deemed ineligible.

When assessing (and where relevant, ranking) applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

Prior academic performance
Relevance of previous study, if relevant
Relevant prior (research and/or professional) experience, if relevant

The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Selection and Admission Policy.

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

Additional information

If you have any questions about this course, including the eligibility requirements and/or application process, please contact our Academic Programs team at buseco-Indigenousstudy@unimelb.edu.au.

Graduate Access Melbourne (GAM)

We encourage domestic students to explore eligibility for Graduate Access Melbourne (GAM). GAM offers an opportunity for admission to this course even if your tertiary marks are below the standard entry requirements. GAM applicants may also be considered for financial bursaries and Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) where available.

GAM categories include coming from a rural area, being an Indigenous Australian, experiencing financial hardship or personal difficulties, having refugee status, or living with a disability or medical condition. In assessing applications, we look to balance opportunity and your capacity to succeed.

Advanced Standing

Prior studies may be credited towards your degree and potentially reduce the duration of your course. This is known as Advanced Standing (also known as credit or recognition of prior learning).

Students who have successfully completed the Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Business Leadership may be eligible for 50 points of advanced standing.

For additional, in-depth details on entry requirements and admissions for this course, refer to the University Handbook.

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