Resources

FAQs

This section contains consolidated information about Chifley Postgraduate Qualifications.

  1. Who offers the APESMA MBA?
  2. When was the APESMA MBA established?
  3. Is the APESMA MBA accredited?
  4. What is distance learning?
  5. How many Graduates does the APESMA MBA have?
  6. What areas of business do students come from?
  7. Why do our students choose our MBA?
  8. Do lecturers monitor each unit?
  9. How do students access unit chairs?
  10. Does the APESMA MBA allow for specialisation?
  11. How long are the study periods?
  12. How long does the program take to complete?
  13. How much does each unit cost?
  14. What are the entry requirements?
  15. How many student intakes are there per-year?
  16. My undergraduate degree isn’t business related – does it matter?
  17. Can I enrol without an undergraduate degree?
  18. How many units are in each program?
  19. Are there any articulation pathways?
  1. back to topWho offers the APESMA MBA?
    The APESMA MBA is delivered by Chifley Business School, and awarded by the Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers, Australia (APESMA).

  2. back to topWhen was the APESMA MBA established?
    APESMA postgraduate programs were first offered in 1989 at Graduate Diploma level. The APESMA MBA was established in February 1992.

  3. back to topIs the APESMA MBA accredited?
    Yes. It is accredited by the Victorian State Government Department of Education and Training.

  4. back to topWhat is distance learning?
    Distance learning is a flexible and proven education method that is designed for professionals to fit their study alongside work and family commitments. Distance learning is the delivery mode for the APESMA MBA. Full course materials are sent to students, who may follow the course content at their own pace throughout the study period.

  5. back to topHow many Graduates does the APESMA MBA have?
    8,000 from over 50 countries and in excess of 500 organisations.

    Student Profiles
    Full time employed: 93%
    Management role: 81%
    Average age: 36 years
    Average years work experience: 12 years

  6. back to topWhat areas of business do students come from?
    Our students come from the following industries: Mining, Manufacturing, Engineering, Government, I.T, Consulting, Finance, Self-employment, Defence.

  7. back to topWhy do our students choose our MBA?
    In surveys, the reasons identified by our students for choosing the APESMA MBA are:
    • Flexibility of delivery mode
    • Ability to specialise in technology management
    • Affordability
    • Reputation of program within industry


  8. back to topDo lecturers monitor each unit?
    Yes. Unit Chairs, who commonly are the writers of the study guides, act as academic advisors for students throughout each unit. Our Unit Chairs have both strong industry and academic experience, and are leaders in their respective fields.

  9. back to topHow do students access Unit Chairs?
    Through Chifley Business School’s e-Community system. This online forum enables students to discuss course materials with other students in their respective units, and the Unit Chair.

  10. back to topDoes the APESMA MBA allow for specialisation?
    Yes. The APESMA MBA enables students to choose a technology management focus. The APESMA MBA (Technology Management) is especially popular for students from Engineering or I.T. backgrounds (for example), who wish to focus their management studies on their chosen fields.

    The technology management focus is also available at Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate level.

  11. back to topHow long are the study periods?
    Standard study period is 18-weeks plus exams, though existing students can utilise a 10-week study period option over summer in some circumstances.

  12. back to topHow long does the program take to complete?
    75% of students take one unit per study period. This relates to 4 years of part-time study. A full-time commitment (4 units) would allow students to complete the MBA in 18 months.

    Students have the flexibility to take as many as 4 units per study period to design their own level of commitment. Maximum time frame to complete the program is 10 years.

  13. back to topHow much does each unit cost?
    For an updated list of fees, please visit:
    http://www.mba-distance-learning.com/fees.asp

  14. back to topWhat are the entry requirements?
    A completed undergraduate degree. If that degree was not completed in English as the primary language, the following scores are applicable for entry:
    • TOEFL score of 577
    • Computer-based TOEFL score of 233, or
    • IELTS score of 6.5

  15. back to topHow many student intakes are there per-year?
    Two; one in December/January (study period 1), and one in May/June (study period 2).

  16. back to topMy undergraduate degree isn’t business related – does it matter?
    No. People move into management roles from many paths. A desire to succeed in your management role, and previous undergraduate qualification in any field, is sufficient for entry into this program.

  17. back to topCan I enrol without an undergraduate degree?
    Yes. You will need to apply through Special Entry, of which there is an intake for study period 1 and 2. Special Entry requires students to demonstrate, through management experience, suitability of the program and employer support, that they will be able to succeed in the APESMA MBA.

  18. back to topHow many units are in each program?
    APESMA MBA: 12 units
    Graduate Diploma of Management: 8 units
    Graduate Certificate of Management: 4 units

  19. back to topAre there any articulation pathways?
    Apart from the transition between the Graduate Certificate into the Graduate Diploma and ultimately into the MBA program, you may articulate into the APESMA MBA program through the following pathways:

    Chifley Professional Development Program into the MBA
    Completing any three Chifley Professional Development Programs with an assessment, entitles you credit to Unit 302 Employer-based Unit in the APESMA MBA program.

    Diploma of Business (Frontline Management) into the MBA
    Graduates of the Diploma of Business (Frontline Management) may also gain credit to Unit 302.

    Diploma of Business Frontline Management into the MBA

    If you have undergone significant work based training or education, we also offer the opportunity to gain credit for this via our employer-based unit (Unit 302).You cannot be granted 302 for education or training completed prior to enrolling.

    Diploma of Project Management into the MBA
    Graduates of the Diploma of Project Management may gain credit to
    Unit 303 Project Management. To be eligible for credit into any of the above-mentioned, you will need to fulfill minimum entry requirements. For more information, please contact 1300 CHIFLEY | 1300 244 353.

    Diploma of Project Management into the MBA