Key dates
- Semester 2 2012: Applications close Monday 18 June, 2012
- Semester commences: Monday 16 July, 2012
To apply for the MBT program you will require the following:
1. Application form
Applications to our MBT program can be made online. Apply online (application fee: AUD$50)
Applicants must complete all sections of the application form and submit specified documentation, as detailed below.
*Applications can only be paid for by credit card; bankcard, VISA or Mastercard.
2. Prior tertiary degree academic transcript
Applicants holding a prior degree must provide a certified copy of their full academic transcript. Documents not in English must be accompanied by certified English translations.
3. Your CV
As MBT participants are required to contribute to and benefit from course interaction based on their experience, applicants should have a minimum of four years relevant experience.
Applicants with less than four years experience, but who have relevant management/professional experience together with a tertiary degree, may be considered for entry to the program if they include a statement of support from their employer. All applicants should attach a copy of their curriculum vitae detailing their professional experience, including name of employer, dates of service, positions held and the nature of duties performed.
So that we can correctly assess your professional experience for entry into the program, at a minimum the CV you submit as part of your application should include the following:
- Personal details
- Your full name
- Contact information
- Address
- Phone numbers
- Email address
- Education:
- TAFE and RTO award attained and year completed
- University and other tertiary institutions
- Award attained and year conferred (a full certified transcript must be available)
- Relevant professional experience
This section of the CV is a chronological, step-by-step break down of your career by dates, with most recent position being listed first. You must include a detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position – please read the outline of what is considered relevant professional experience.
Part-time positions should be noted as such, this is particularly necessary if experience was obtained during periods of study at a tertiary institution. Any career gaps should be explained.
What is relevant experience?
All applicants are required to have a minimum of 4 years relevant or management/professional experience. Relevant experience includes being responsible for tasks that are non-routine, unstructured or semi-structured, or engaging in problem solving activities. It can include experience of managing a small team, being a team leader, managing a project, or being responsible for the management and allocation of resources (time, people, money, facilities management, equipment, assets).
4. Personal statement
Your Personal Statement should be 200 - 400 words (about half a page) and should describe your professional goals, your most significant achievements and why you wish to take the MBT.
5. Minimum language requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English, or who have not undertaken degree studies where the language of instruction is English, are required to demonstrate their English competency by undertaking a recognised English language ability test. The following minimum scores must have been achieved on one of the listed English Language tests within the last two years:
- IELTS (International English Language Testing Service): Academic Module - Overall minimum score of 6.5 and a minimum of 6 in each subtest (listening, reading, speaking, and writing)
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): Computer Based - Overall minimum score of 233 including a minimum Test of Written English (TWE) score of 5.0
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): Paper Based - Overall minimum score of 577 including a minimum TWE score of 5.0
- UEEC (UNSW Institute of Languages University English Entry Course): Overall minimum score of C+ (Grade point 7.0) with a minimum score of 20 in the writing component
- CULT (Combined Universities Language Test): Overall minimum score of 70 with a minimum score of 17 in each of the sub-tests of listening, reading, speaking, and writing
- CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English): Achieve a B grade minimum