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Your direct pathway to

Griffith University Brisbane
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Play your part in the world. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Queensland’s leading pathway provider. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Life on campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Brisbane – an idyllic student city . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Pathway to Griffith University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Your English language preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Mixed English and Academic Program (MEAP). . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Certificate IV in University Foundation Studies . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Diploma of Biosciences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Diploma of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Diploma of Criminology and Criminal Justice. . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Diploma of Engineering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Diploma of Graphic Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Diploma of Hotel Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Diploma of Information Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Associate Degree in Commerce and Business. . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Postgraduate Qualifying Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Your accommodation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Helping students achieve their goals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Meet your lecturers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Semester start dates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Admission requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Academic requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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Conditions of enrolment and fee refund policy. . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Application form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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Anna Bligh
Premier and Minister for the Arts
Queensland Government
Message from the Premier
of Queensland
The Queensland Government is
committed to ensuring Australians
and overseas students are given the
opportunity to fulfil their educational
potential and reap the benefits of
learning at world-class universities
and tertiary colleges in a safe and
secure environment. The Queensland
Institute of Business and Technology
(QIBT) plays an important role in
achieving this.
For 13 years, QIBT has aided the growth
of Queensland’s international education
sector, attracting students from around
the world who wish to take that first step
towards a successful future.
Queensland is a vibrant state where
multiculturalism is welcomed as an
important and valued part of our
society. Year-by-year we are transforming
Queensland into a knowledge-based
economy where creativity and innovation
drive our growth to promote prosperity
and quality of life for all Queenslanders.
Become part of a culturally diverse
community, learn in a relaxed and
welcoming environment and enjoy living
in Australia’s most progressive State.
Ian O’Connor
Vice Chancellor and President
Message from the Vice
Chancellor of Griffith University
Since we opened our doors in 1975,
Griffith University has come to be
regarded as one of the leading and most
influential universities of Australia and the
Asia-Pacific region. We offer a distinctive
learning experience that fosters global
perspectives in all students – from a
curriculum engaged with international
issues, to study exchanges abroad and
research collaborations with partner
universities around the world.
We see many students who have not
met traditional university academic
requirements thrive when given an
opportunity to study at university.
Located on Griffith University’s
Mt Gravatt campus, QIBT offers you
a range of study options. You will also
have access to computing, library and
recreational facilities to help prepare
you for the transition to tertiary study.
You can choose from the foundation
year, Diploma and Postgraduate
Qualifying programs, which the
university monitors and approves.
When you successfully complete the
foundation year, you qualify for entry to
a standard Bachelor degree program.
When you choose to study at QIBT,
you automatically become part of
the wider university community.
I wish you well with your studies at
QIBT and look forward to welcoming
you as a Griffith University student.
Heather Tinsley
College Director and Principal
Message from the College
Director and Principal of QIBT
QIBT has worked in partnership
with Griffith University since 1997,
offering a range of university-level
programs which prepare our students
for a smooth transition into further
degree studies at the university.
The location of the College on the
Griffith University campus, and the strong
partnership between the two institutions,
ensures our students are welcomed as
part of the university community from the
outset. The university-designed programs
are often taught by university lecturers,
and prepare our students for the demands
of higher education in Australia.
QIBT specialises in delivering the
learning process within a supportive
environment, with small class sizes
and additional contact hours to those
typically offered within a university.
This teaching model has resulted in
high success rates for our students.
We are proud of the rich cultural
mix within our student population,
with currently more than 60 different
nationalities represented at the college.
Student mentors and caring staff help
students settle into QIBT and for many,
life in Australia.
In choosing a QIBT program, you will be
following thousands of other students who
have graduated from the College with their
QIBT award and gone on to achieve further
success at Griffith University.
I look forward to welcoming you to the
College community and encourage you
to make QIBT the first step to achieving
your goals.
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 Play your part in the world
Griffith University’s global approach is preparing graduates for the workplace of the future. As a Griffith
graduate, you will have the versatility to be mobile across careers and countries. Ranked in the top 4%
of universities worldwide (Times HES-QS World Ranking), Griffith University’s global perspective is
preparing graduates for tomorrow’s international job market. With a focus on industry connections and
hands-on experience, Griffith students are already networked and connected before they graduate.
A global career choice
Griffith has designed an innovative
online program, ‘Career Smarter’, to help
you focus at the start of your studies
and build the skills and confidence you
need to succeed in the workplace. This
program has been developed exclusively
for Griffith students to give you the
edge in national and global employment
markets. To match your desired career
goals with our program offering, go to
www.griffith.edu.au/searchacareer.
Griffith graduates are successful leaders
in their fields around the world. Studying
at Griffith means that you can continue
to forge useful contacts internationally
in our ever-growing alumni community.
The Griffith University Industry Mentoring
Program aims to support the transition
of students into the workplace and to
involve industry professionals in a mutually
beneficial partnership. It matches
postgraduate students from a range of
disciplines with professionals in the same
career field. You will have the opportunity
to take part in professional development
activities, share research and expertise,
and engage in an assortment of social
activities. For more information go to
www.griffith.edu.au/development-alumni.
Griffith facts
• Five campuses (Nathan, Gold Coast,
Mt Gravatt, Logan, South Bank)
• 38 research centres
• 268 undergraduate programs
• 382 postgraduate programs
• 2,173 areas of research expertise
• 230 exchange partners
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Degrees that don’t just open
doors – they create them
As new discoveries are made and
our society changes, so too should
universities. At Griffith, an innovative
approach to research, training and
learning is creating a whole new
student experience.
A founding member of Innovative Research
Universities Australia (IRU-Australia),
Griffith has a reputation for identifying
new developments in industry, and
pioneering innovative degree programs
that cater for emerging career fields.
Griffith University was the first in Australia
to offer:
• International Business
• Microelectronic Engineering
• Asian Studies
• Multimedia
• Environmental Management
• An education alliance in Aviation.
Griffith fast facts
• Ranked 291st in the world by the
prestigious Times Higher Education –
QS World University Rankings in late
2009, leaping 34 places from 2008.
• Named top international educator,
winning the Education and Training
category at the 2009 Premier of
Queensland’s Export Awards.
• The Griffith Business School
joined the ranks of Harvard, Yale
and the London Business School
after being awarded a prestigious
international accreditation in 2009.
Griffith is only the fifth university in
Australia to receive accreditation
for all its business programs
by the Graduate Management
Association of Australia (GMAA).
• Received GMAA’s five star ranking for
MBA program for eight years running.
• In 2009, Griffith University won two
prestigious Australian Learning and
Teaching Council (ALTC) awards
which recognise the nation’s top
university teachers and most
outstanding programs and services.
 Griffith University is ranked the number one Australian
university destination for students from 28 countries.
Griffith has received the Graduate Management Association of Australia
(GMAA) five star rating for its MBA program for eight consecutive years.

The Griffith Business School is only the fifth university in Australia to receive accreditation
from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).

‘QIBT provided me with the knowledge of how to become

independent in a progressive manner throughout my Diploma
program, ensuring that by the end of it, I was fully equipped to
tackle the second year requirements at Griffith University. QIBT
not only prepared me to take on the commitments of a university
degree, but also made me feel welcome in Australia and played
an influential role in helping me get used to the culture.’
Lahiru Attygalle, Sri Lanka, QIBT Diploma of Information Technology
graduate, Bachelor of Information Technology Honours graduate,
recipient of the Griffith University medal

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 Queensland’s leading pathway provider
Since 1997, the Queensland Institute of Business and Technology (QIBT) and Griffith University
have worked together to help over 7,000 Australian and international students gain access to
tertiary studies, thus earning the reputation as Queensland’s leading university pathway provider.
QIBT exists to provide quality education
in a supportive learning environment
for a diverse body of domestic and
international students in order to ensure
the highest level of graduate outcomes.
The College’s educational philosophy of
quality teaching, outstanding facilities
and academic and welfare support
services can be attributed to its success.
Guaranteed entry to
Griffith University
When you successfully complete your
QIBT Diploma, you are guaranteed
entry into the second year of Griffith
University’s relevant Bachelor degree
program.* Many of these teachers are
involved in teaching the same or similar
courses at Griffith University.
QIBT facts
• Griffith University is ranked in the
top 4% of universities worldwide
• QIBT has been working in
partnership with Griffith University
for more than 13 years
• 74% of QIBT lecturers have a
postgraduate qualification – PhD
or Masters – in their discipline area
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Graduate from
Griffith University
Graduate with an internationally recognised
degree from a university ranked in the
top 4% of universities worldwide.
Study in the
Queensland capital
Brisbane is an ideal place to live and study.
It is Australia’s fastest-growing capital city
and is widely considered the country’s
most liveable city, offering a safe,
friendly and multicultural environment.
Campus location
QIBT is located on Griffith University’s
Mt Gravatt campus. QIBT students enjoy
full access to all of the university’s facilities
and services including libraries, computer
laboratories, sporting facilities, on-campus
accommodation and employment services.
Highly qualified lecturers
74% of QIBT lecturers have a
postgraduate qualification – either a PhD
or Masters in their discipline area.
Great value for money
QIBT tuition fees are very competitively
priced amongst Australian institutions,
giving an affordable education that
allows you to get a maximum return
on your investment.
*Entry into second year university is dependent on students successfully completing the Diploma program
and achieving all grade point average (GPA) entry requirements. Australian citizens and permanent residents
who successfully complete QIBT’s Diploma of Graphic Design must apply for the Bachelor of Design at Griffith
University via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) and meet the relevant entry criteria.
Small class sizes
There are a maximum of 50 students per
lecture and a maximum of 25 students per
tutorial/workshop, giving students more
individual and personalised attention.
Quality education
QIBT is registered as a Higher Education
Provider, is approved by the Australian
Government, and delivers programs in
compliance with:
• The Commonwealth Education Services
for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act.
• The Commonwealth Register
of Institutions and Courses for
Overseas Students (CRICOS).
• The Australian Council for Private
Education and Training (ACPET).
One visa for all your studies
QIBT provides you with one visa for the
entire duration of your studies, including
your English language program, QIBT
program and Griffith University program.
Easy guide to ESOS
Australia has a reputation as a safe,
progressive and dynamic place to study.
The Australian Government maintain this
reputation by providing quality education
and consumer protection specifically
developed for overseas students.
For more information go to
http://policy.qibt.qld.edu.au/main.php?
About QIBT/Legislation and Compliance/
Legislation and Compliance.
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 Brisbane An idyllic student city

‘At first, moving to Brisbane seemed to be a daunting task.

However, during my first few weeks of living in the city,
I soon realised that Brisbane was not scary after all.
The people are as friendly as they are diverse, and I found
that making friends wasn’t hard at all. It is also so easy
to get from one place to another without it costing you a
fortune. This is another reason why I love Brisbane so much.’
John Nicholson, South Africa, Diploma of Graphic Design student

Brisbane – an idyllic student city

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Located in Australia’s Sunshine
State, Brisbane is a diverse and
green city with an ideal climate.
Brisbane is Australia’s third largest city
and offers vast multiculturalism, a vibrant
social, cultural and recreational scene
and even a beach in the middle of the
central business district.
Climate
The weather in Brisbane is comfortable
and sub-tropical. Brisbane enjoys
an enviable climate of brilliant warm
summers and clear mild winters,
ensuring it is idyllic all year round.
Average temperatures range between
10 to 21 degrees in winter and
20 to 29 degrees in summer.
Cost of living
Living costs in Brisbane are considered
lower than in Australia’s other eastern
capital cities, the United Kingdom and
North America. In addition to your tuition
fees, you will need between A$13,000
and A$18,000 to meet your living
expenses each year.
Fast facts
Full Name: Brisbane
Area: 1,360 km 2
Population: 1,800,000
Time Zone: GMT/UTC +10
Languages: English (official)
although Australia is a multicultural
country, so it’s not unusual to walk
down a city street and hear people
Things to do
Activities
Festivals, markets, Story Bridge
Adventure Climb, amusement and theme
parks, surfing, bushwalking, zoos and
animal parks, snorkelling, abseiling,
hot air ballooning, kayaking, skydiving,
sailing, winery tours, scenic drives and
walks, dancing, football and golf.
Local attractions
Southbank Parklands – including the
Streets man-made beach, Queen Street
Mall, Sunnybank – known as the “real Darwin
Chinatown”, Botanic Gardens, Lone
Pine Koala Sanctuary, Suncorp Stadium,
Queensland Museum, Gallery of Modern
Art and the Fortitude Valley – the hub
for art, music, dance and youth culture. QIBT
Brisbane
Australia
Attractions in the surrounding areas
Travel one-hour south of Brisbane to Perth Adelaide
Sydney
the Gold Coast, famous for its beaches,
the Hinterland and theme parks such as Melbourne
Dreamworld and Movieworld, or one-hour
north to the Sunshine Coast, for its
heritage-listed beaches, rainforests,
islands – Fraser and Moreton and
Australia Zoo.
speaking Italian, Greek, Mandarin,
Vietnamese or Arabic as their first
language. Aboriginal languages are
also spoken
Currency: Australian Dollar (A$)
Electricity: 220–240V 50Hz
Australian-style plugs have two flat
angled blades and one vertical
grounding blade
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 Pathway to Griffith University
Pathways to a university degree Griffith University

Master degree
Griffith University
QIBT

Bachelor degree # Postgraduate

Qualifying Program
University level

Year 3
QIBT

Associate Degree Year 2

Diploma Year 1

Year 12 Certificate IV
Pre-university level

or equivalent (Foundation Year)

Year 11
or equivalent

Secondary school

QIBT offers an alternative pathway to
Griffith University for international and
domestic students who may not qualify
for direct entry and seek a supportive
study environment.
We offer QIBT and Griffith University
Diploma programs in Biosciences,
Commerce, Criminology & Criminal
Justice, Engineering, Graphic Design,
Hotel Management and Information
Technology. Programs are predominantly
Griffith University first year degree
courses, and are moderated by
Griffith University lecturers. When you
successfully complete a QIBT Diploma
program, you are guaranteed entry into
the second year of the relevant Griffith
University degree program.* A full year’s
credit may also be available at many
other universities around Australia.
QIBT Diploma programs are equivalent
to the first year of the related Griffith
University degree program. 80 credit
points is equivalent to one year of
full-time study.
The Certificate IV in University Foundation
Studies and Postgraduate Qualifying
Program (PQP) are bridging programs
offered by QIBT. Moderated by Griffith
University, these programs enable
students to enter undergraduate or
postgraduate studies at Griffith.
We also offer the Associate Degree in
Commerce and Business, a two year
program for Diploma of Commerce
and Diploma of Hotel Management
graduates, leading to the third year of
the equivalent Griffith Bachelor.**

Certificate IV and Diploma – two and three semester plans

First semester Break Second semester Break Third semester Program duration
14 weeks 2 weeks 14 weeks 2 weeks 14 weeks
2 semester program (fast-track) 4 Certificate IV or – 4 Certificate IV or – – 8 months
Certificate IV or Diploma Diploma courses Diploma courses
3 semester program (standard-track) 3 Diploma courses – 3 Diploma courses – 2 Diploma courses 12 months
Diploma
70% transfer program^ 4 Certificate IV – 4 Diploma courses – 4 Diploma courses 12 months
Certificate IV courses
Mixed English and Academic English and – 3 or 4 Certificate IV – 3 or 4 Certificate IV 12 months
Program and (Certificate IV (1 Certificate IV or or Diploma courses or Diploma courses
or Diploma) Diploma course)

^Students who have completed Year 12 or equivalent may transfer from Certificate IV to Diploma after one semester if 70% grade average is achieved.
*Entry into second year university is dependent on students successfully completing the Diploma program and achieving all grade point average (GPA) entry requirements.
Australian citizens and permanent residents who successfully complete QIBT’s Diploma of Graphic Design must apply for the Bachelor of Design at Griffith University via the
Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) and meet the relevant entry criteria. Some Bachelor degree programs are more than three years duration.
Please note: QIBT Diploma programs are equivalent to the second year of the related Griffith University degree program. 80 credit points is equivalent to one year of full-time study.
**Students who successfully complete the Associate Degree in Commerce and Business must obtain the required GPA for entry into the Griffith Bachelor.
#Some Bachelor Degree programs are more than three years duration.

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‘I decided to study at QIBT because of its
reputation as the best institute to give
a direct pathway to university across
Queensland and Australia. I have always
found QIBT to be a very supportive and
encouraging environment, which has
given me the courage and confidence to
pursue my dreams. I believe that QIBT
is the best place to start your degree.
You will never regret your decision
if you choose to study at QIBT.’
Lu Myang Shawng (Justin), Myanmar, Diploma of
Hotel Management graduate, Bachelor of International
Tourism and Hotel Management student

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 Your English language preparation
If you do not meet the minimum English language requirement
for your program, you may be eligible for the Mixed English and
Academic Program (MEAP) or you may choose to enrol in an
intensive English language course at Griffith English Language
Institute to improve your English language proficiency.

Griffith English Language
Institute (GELI)
GELI provides international students
preparing to enter QIBT and Griffith
University with an opportunity to improve
their English language skills through
intensive English language programs
(ELICOS). GELI programs use Independent
Learning Centres, that are equipped with
state of the art CD and internet-based
learning resources. English language
programs are offered throughout the
year from January to December. Classes
include students from many countries,
and are taught by professional teachers
who take a personal interest in you
and your particular learning needs.
Students may study one of the
following programs:
1. General English (GE)
GE is available to students with all levels
of English. This program emphasises
the development of communication
skills in reading, writing, listening and
speaking. GE programs are offered
every five weeks in Brisbane and on
the Gold Coast.
2. English for Academic
Purposes (EAP)
This program is for students with a
high level of English proficiency who are
planning to enter academic programs at
QIBT and Griffith University. EAP focuses
on developing reading, writing,
listening, speaking and study skills
in an academic context. GELI’s EAP
program is offered in five week
modules throughout the year.
How long will you
need to study English?
If you want to study at QIBT, you must
meet the English and academic entry
requirements of your chosen program.
As a guide, 10 weeks of intensive English
may improve a student’s score by
approximately half an overall IELTS band.
How to apply
To apply for the MEAP, visit
www.qibt.qld.edu.au/meap. To apply
for an English language program, visit
www.griffith.edu.au/geli.

GELI start dates 2010/2011 (Brisbane)

Year Orientation Start dates Programs available
during these dates
2010 03 and 04 June 07 June GE and EAP
08 and 09 July 12 July GE and EAP
29 and 30 July 02 August GE and EAP
02 and 03 September 06 September GE and EAP
07 and 08 October 11 October GE, EAP and DEP
11 and 12 November 15 November GE, EAP and DEP
2011 04 January 04 January GE and EAP
03 February 07 February GE and EAP
10 March 14 March GE, EAP and DEP
14 April 18 April GE, EAP and DEP
19 May 23 May GE and EAP
23 June 27 June GE and EAP

Please note: Students must attend orientation. Late arrivals will not be permitted into the program.

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Mixed English and Academic Program (MEAP)
The Mixed English and Academic Program
(MEAP) has been designed specifically
for students whose English language
proficiency is below what they need to
undertake a full academic load (see page
29 for minimum entry requirements).
This program combines full-time English
language study delivered by Griffith
English Language Institute (GELI) on the
Mt Gravatt campus with one academic
course from the QIBT Certificate IV or
Diploma programs. The English language
program focuses on developing general
and academic English skills in reading,
writing, speaking and listening.
To advance to QIBT’s full academic
program, you will need to complete the
English language component with
a passing grade. Once you have
finished the MEAP, you will not need
to do another external English test
(for example, IELTS or TOEFL).

Mixed English and Academic Sample program structure MEAP and Diploma of Commerce
Program (MEAP) First semester (MEAP) Third semester #
Griffith University CRICOS Code 064826F
• English language component** • Employment Relations
First semester (MEAP)
• Introduction to Marketing • Management Concepts
• English language component**
Second semester #
• Economics for Managers
• One academic course
• Accounting Principles
(Diploma or Foundation)
• Business Information Systems
• Academic and Professional
Skills Development
• Business Statistics

Academic calendar for MEAP

Year Intake Orientation Start date Mid–semester break End date Program length
2010 June 17 and 18 June 21 June 09–13 August 09 October 15 weeks
October 14 and 15 October 18 October 27 December 2010–07 January 2011 10 February 2011 15 weeks
2011 February 17 and 18 February 21 February 25–29 April 10 June 15 weeks
June 16 and 17 June 20 June 15–19 August 07 October 15 weeks
October 13 and 14 October 17 October 26–30 December 03 February 2012 15 weeks
2012* February 16 and 17 February 20 February 09–13 April 09 June 15 weeks
June 14 and 15 June 18 June 13–17 August 06 October 15 weeks

*2012 dates are principal dates only.

**Delivered by GELI.
#
Students may choose to study three courses in the second semester and four courses in the third semester.
MEAP is not offered with the Diploma of Criminology and Criminal Justice or Postgraduate Qualifying Program.
MEAP is not offered with the Diploma of Graphic Design or Diploma of Biosciences in June.

‘I am going to study for over four years in Australia, so I must have very good
English and the MEAP helps me a lot with that. After MEAP, I will start the Diploma
of Hotel Management at QIBT. I think this is the best place to start my studies and
my new international life.’
Alan Bougaud, France, MEAP student

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 Certificate IV in University Foundation Studies
QIBT offers a university foundation program which provides a bridge between secondary school
and undergraduate studies. We have designed the Certificate IV in University Foundation Studies
to adequately prepare you for entry to university level programs in Commerce, Design, Information
Technology, Hotel Management, Engineering, Health, Science, Arts and Education fields.

Certificate IV in University
Certificate IV in University Elective courses
Foundation Studies Foundation Studies Choose courses from the
This program prepares students for entry CRICOS Code 064293G following list based on your
to the first year of a Griffith University discipline of study:
Bachelor degree. First semester
• Introduction to Computing • Accounting
When you successfully complete
the foundation program, you may • Communication Skills 1 • Advanced Mathematics
choose to start one of the QIBT Diploma • Elective course • Biology
programs. This will give you 80 credit
• Elective course • Chemistry
points for entry to the second year of
the relevant Bachelor degree program Second semester • Economics
at Griffith University. • Information Design
• Intercultural Studies
To move from the Certificate IV to a • Management
• Communication Skills 2
Griffith University Bachelor degree
you need to achieve a minimum grade • Elective course • Marketing
point average (GPA) of 4.5. This allows • Elective course • Mathematics
you to enter the majority of Griffith
• Physics
University’s Bachelor degree programs.
Please note: All elective courses are subject to
For programs in high demand, you may • Programming
availability. There may be particular courses required
need a higher GPA. for some disciplines of study. • Statistics
Pre-requisite: Portfolio and audition criteria as well as
For more information go to
closing dates apply to the Certificate IV for some fields
www.qibt.qld.edu.au/foundation. of study.

‘QIBT is a place surrounded by different people from all around the world. It is a great
opportunity not only to study in an environment that makes education more direct,
helpful to students and that is a direct pathway to Griffith University, but also a great
opportunity to know different cultures and learn from others to enrich yours.’
Erica Carrera, Ecuador, Certificate IV graduate, Diploma of Commerce student

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Diploma of Biosciences
Biosciences are all about the processes
and systems that create, sustain and
threaten life. It is one of the fastest
developing branches of science today,
with world issues such as BSE, GM food
and human gene research constantly in
the headlines.
QIBT, through its association with Griffith
University, teach a well-designed,
flexible and coherent degree pathway,
well-matched to the syllabus and clearly
informed by industry and research.
Students enrolled in this program
will attend classes delivered by QIBT on
both Griffith University’s Mt Gravatt and
Nathan campuses.
For more information go to
http://www.qibt.qld.edu.au/biosciences.

Diploma of Biosciences Second year entry to Griffith

CRICOS Code 070424G • Bachelor of Biomedical Science 80 credit points
First semester (Nathan)
• Human Biology: Human • Bachelor of Biomolecular Science (Advanced) 80 credit points
Organism or Mathematics 1A (Nathan)
• Cell Biology & Biological Systems • Bachelor of Forensic Science* 80 credit points
(Forensic Molecular Biology) (Nathan)
• Academic and Professional
Skills Development for • Bachelor of Science 80 credit points
Science and Technology (Majors: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology,
Chemistry, Microbiology, Clinical Science, Biological
• Chemistry A
Science, Forest and Horticultural Science) (Nathan)
Second semester
• Structural Biochemistry
• Chemistry B
Credit eligibility for other programs
• Bachelor of Science 50 credit points
• Functional Molecular Genetics
(Majors: Marine Biology, Applied Chemistry)
• Statistics (Gold Coast)

*Entry into the Bachelor of Forensic Science requires

a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0. Career opportunities for degree graduates
Please note: 80 credit points is equivalent to one year
of full-time study. Program structure is an indicative • Bioengineer • Health Professional
guide only.
Progression: Students must obtain a GPA of at least • Biologist • Laboratory or Pathology Assistant
3.75 in order to progress to their Bachelor Degree. • Cancer Researcher • Neuroscientist
Pre-requisite study: Year 12 Mathematics B (or equivalent).
Recommended study: Chemistry or Biological Science • Forensic Scientist • Veterinarian
(or equivalent).

‘When I finish at QIBT, I am planning to get into the Bachelor of Biomedical

Science and then MBBS to become a doctor and maybe after that surgery
school, it is my dream! My subjects are exactly the base for medicine and the
Academic Skills class is teaching me how to succeed in university in terms of
writing and way of studying.’
Mathilde Klein, New Caledonia, Diploma of Biosciences student

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 Diploma of Commerce
Acclaimed as one of the best places to study
business in Australia, the Griffith Business
School offers innovative programs in areas
such as international business, finance,
accounting, management and marketing.
Diploma of Commerce
CRICOS Code 026674K
First semester
• Accounting Principles or
Accounting for Decision Making
• Business Information Systems
• Introduction to Marketing
• Academic and Professional
Skills Development
Second semester
• Employment Relations
• Business Statistics
• Economics for Managers
• Management Concepts
‘At QIBT, I am not only studying
courses that are relevant to the
Griffith Business Law degree I
wish to undertake, but I am also
studying subjects that help me feel
more confident when referencing,
using citations and paraphrasing.’
Simone Feletti, Australia,
Diploma of Commerce student
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The Griffith Business School has joined the MBA program in the Good Universities
the ranks of Harvard, Yale and the London Guide for eight consecutive years.
Business School after being awarded a For more information go to
prestigious international accreditation in www.qibt.qld.edu.au/commerce.
2009, and has received a five star ranking for
Second year entry to Griffith
• Bachelor of Commerce 80 credit points
(Accounting, Finance, Economics)
(Nathan/Gold Coast/Logan)
• Bachelor of Business 80 credit points
(Choose one major and a second area of specialisation is optional:
Marketing; Employment Relations; Occupational Health and Safety; Sustainable
Enterprise; Management; Human Resource Management; Information Systems;
Logistics and Supply Chain Management.) (Nathan/Gold Coast)
• Bachelor of International Business* 80 credit points
(Nathan/Gold Coast)
Credit eligibility for other programs
• Bachelor of Business 70 credit points
(Real Estate and Property) (Nathan/Gold Coast)
• Bachelor of Business 60 credit points
(Sport Management) (Nathan/Gold Coast)
• Bachelor of Business 60 credit points
(International Tourism and Hotel Management)
(Nathan/Gold Coast)
• Bachelor of Business 60 credit points
(Event Management) (Nathan/Gold Coast)
• Bachelor of Communication 30 credit points
(Nathan/Gold Coast)
• Bachelor of Arts 50 credit points
(Nathan/Gold Coast/Logan)
*80 credit points is available to students who do not undertake a language major.
Please note: 80 credit points is equivalent to one year of full-time study. Program structure is an indicative guide only.
Progression: International students are required to obtain a grade point average (GPA) of at least 4.5 in the Diploma to
progress to the Degree. Domestic students are required to obtain a GPA of at least 3.75 in the Diploma to progress to
the degree.
Career opportunities for degree graduates
• Accountant • Human Resource Manager
• Advertising Executive • Industrial Relations Coordinator
• Auditor • International Businessman
• Business Manager • Marketer
• Commercial and Taxation Lawyer • Public Relations Manager
• Financial and Management • Stockbroker
Accountant
Diploma of Criminology and
Criminal Justice
Criminology involves the study of the
complex issues of crime and criminal
justice. Criminologists work in federal
and state justice agencies such as
research and statistics institutes,
police and courts. Correctional
authorities also employ criminologists
as researchers, assessors and policy
advisers whilst others are in private
practice providing consulting services for
law reform, justice, forensic psychology,
behavioural science, or crime statistics.
Griffith University was one of
the pioneers of the criminology
degree in Australia and provides
students with a pathway to a wide
range of career opportunities in the
criminal justice system.
Students enrolled in this program
will attend classes delivered by QIBT
and Griffith University on Griffith
University’s Mt Gravatt campus.
For more information go to
www.qibt.qld.edu.au/criminology.

Diploma of Criminology and Second year entry to Griffith

Criminal Justice • Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice 80 credit points
Griffith University CRICOS Code 058861J (Mt Gravatt)
First semester
• An Introduction to Crime
Career opportunities for degree graduates
• Crime and Society
• Criminal Justice Commissioner • Legal Aid Administrator
• Academic and Professional
Skills Development • Community Conference Convenor • Security Consultant

• Police Courts and Criminal Law • Community Corrections Officer • State or Federal Police Officer

Second semester • Customs Agent • Strategic Crime Assessor

• Law, Government and Policy • Detective

• Introduction to Criminal Justice

Please note: 80 credit points is equivalent to one year of full-time study. Program structure is an indicative
• Introduction to Forensic guide only.
Psychology Pre-requisite: Students must have an IELTS of 6.5. This program is not currently available to Australian
citizens and permanent residents, please check the QIBT website for updates.
• Doing Criminology

‘I want to study a Master of Criminology at Griffith University and QIBT

is helping me to finish my dream. The study structure of QIBT is similar
to Griffith University, and provides much support to the students, for example,
QIBT provides free English classes and assignment help.’
Chon Kit Tam (Martin), Macau, Diploma of Criminology and Criminal Justice student

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 Diploma of Engineering
Engineers are integral to today’s changing
world in many ways, from the planning,
design, management and construction
of civil engineering projects to designing
electronic circuits and systems essential
to our society, to developing strategies
and technologies for a sustainable future.
QIBT teaches a well-designed degree
pathway leading to a selection of
progressive and professionally
recognised Engineering degrees at Griffith
University. Griffith Engineering degree
students study in advanced facilities
and students have the opportunity to
participate in the Overseas Industrial
Experience Program involving 12
weeks work experience overseas.
Students enrolled in this program
will attend classes delivered by
QIBT on both Griffith University’s
Mt Gravatt and Nathan campuses.
For more information go to
www.qibt.qld.edu.au/engineering.

Diploma of Engineering Second year entry to Griffith

CRICOS Code 070423G • Bachelor of Engineering 80 credit points
First semester (Civil Engineering) (Gold Coast)
• Engineering Practice • Bachelor of Engineering 80 credit points
(Environmental Engineering) (Nathan)
• Physics 1A
• Bachelor of Engineering 80 credit points
• Mathematics 1A
(Electrical and Electronic Engineering) (Gold Coast)
• Academic and Professional
• Bachelor of Engineering 80 credit points
Skills Development for
(Sport and Biomedical Engineering) (Gold Coast)
Science and Technology
• Bachelor of Engineering 80 credit points
Second semester
(Mechatronic Engineering) (Gold Coast)
• Mathematics 1B
• Bachelor of Engineering Technology 80 credit points
• Statics and Materials (Environmental Engineering) (Nathan)
• Electric Circuits or Chemistry A • Bachelor of Engineering Technology 80 credit points
• Computing and Programming (Civil Engineering) (Gold Coast)
with MATLAB
Please note: 80 credit points is equivalent to one year of full-time study. Program structure is an indicative
guide only.
Pre-requisite study: Year 12 Mathematics B (or equivalent).
Recommended study: Physics (or equivalent).

Career opportunities for degree graduates

• Civil Engineer • Environmental Engineer
• Electrical Engineer • Sport and Biomedical Engineer
• Manufacturing Engineer • Mechatronic Engineer

‘QIBT’s Diploma courses offer multiple pathways into Griffith University,

giving you the opportunity to decide and discover your interests. Living in
Brisbane also gave me the opportunity to know the Australian culture and
to get involved with the friendly and easy going people.’
Yusuf Abdulla, Bahrain, Diploma of Engineering graduate

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Diploma of Graphic Design
Like many fields, design changes faster
and more frequently than a celebrity’s
wardrobe, especially when the computer
is your basic tool.
At QIBT and Griffith University’s
Queensland College of Art (QCA), you will
be immersed in the core fundamentals
of design – colour theory, typography
and drawing. You will work on creative
problem solving techniques, learn to
think spatially and verbally, work in
teams and individually, develop skills
in time management, communication,
resourcefulness, creativity, visual
appreciation and exploration.
For more information go to
www.qibt.qld.edu.au/design.

Diploma of Graphic Design Second year entry to Griffith

CRICOS Code 056514M • Bachelor of Design 80 credit points
First semester (Visual Communication Design) (South Bank)
• Drawing for Design
• Academic and Professional Skills Credit eligibility for other programs
• Digital Graphic Design • Bachelor of Design 80 credit points*
• Modernism and Post-Modernism (Interior Design) (South Bank)
Second semester • Bachelor of Design 80 credit points*
(Product Design) (South Bank)
• Reading the Visual
• Bachelor of Fine Art# 60 credit points
• Typographic Design I
(South Bank)
• Communication Design I
• Bachelor of Digital Media 80 credit points*
• Computer Visualisation (Choose a studio major in: Digital Design,
and Image Creation 3-Dimensional Design, ePhotojournalism,
Fine Art Practice, Graphic Design.) (Gold Coast)

Career opportunities for *To receive 80 credit points you must choose a specialisation or elective major in Visual Communication
degree graduates Design. Program length may be extended to up to one year. Interior Design and Product Design courses
may be taught in the summer semester to avoid the extension of the program length at QCA.
• Advertising Executive #
Students must submit a portfolio.
• Graphic Designer Please note: 80 credit points is equivalent to one year of full-time study. Program structure is an indicative
guide only.
• Marketer Recommended study: Art, Graphics, Technical Studies, Design (or equivalent).
Progression: International students are required to obtain a grade point average (GPA) of at least 4.0 in the
• Package Designer Diploma to progress to the degree. Australian citizens and permanent residents who successfully complete
• Print Designer QIBT’s Diploma of Graphic Design must apply for the Bachelor of Design at Griffith University via the
Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) and meet the relevant entry criteria.
• Interior Designer

‘QIBT was the first academic environment that I experienced in Australia. Studying
at QIBT helped me to figure out the Australian education system, understand the
academic environment and learn how to interact with teachers. The quality of the
teaching staff at QIBT is exactly the same as at Griffith University.’
Iman Ahmadi, Iran, Diploma of Graphic Design graduate, Bachelor of Animation student

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 Diploma of Hotel Management
The hospitality and tourism industries
contribute more than A$4 trillion in
gross global output, which translates into
millions of jobs worldwide. As the industry
moves from being skills-based to a more
knowledge-based industry, you need a
higher level of education to access the
top jobs. Managers now need to be fully
attuned to the culture, service and
competitive aspects of the sector.
Whilst studying the Diploma, you will learn
about the service industry in general, basic
hotel operations and basic management
and accounting skills. In addition to
quality classroom experiences with
lecturers, you will gain valuable training
and work experience in leading hotels
and restaurants – you may even obtain
paid employment during your studies.
For more information go to
www.qibt.qld.edu.au/hm.

Diploma of Hotel Management Second year entry to Griffith

CRICOS Code 052593F • Bachelor of Business 80 credit points
First semester (Hotel Management) (Nathan/Gold Coast)
• Introduction to Marketing • Bachelor of Business 80 credit points
(Sport Management) (Nathan/Gold Coast)
• Information Systems for
Service Industries • Bachelor of Business 80 credit points
(Event Management) (Nathan/Gold Coast)
• Academic and Professional
Skills Development • Bachelor of Business 80 credit points
(Tourism Management) (Nathan/Gold Coast)
• International Tourism
and Hotel Systems • Bachelor of Business 80 credit points
(International Tourism and Hotel Management)
Second semester (Nathan/Gold Coast)
• Management Concepts
• Rooms Division Management
Credit eligibility for other programs
• Accounting for Decision Making
• Bachelor of Business 70 credit points
• International Food and (Real Estate and Property) (Nathan/Gold Coast)
Beverage Management
• Bachelor of Business 70 credit points
Please note: Hotel Management (All other majors) (Nathan/Gold Coast)
students are required to complete
• Bachelor of Commerce 60 credit points
80 hours of relevant work experience.
(Accounting, Finance and Economics)
(Nathan/Gold Coast)
Please note: 80 credit points is equivalent to one year of
full-time study. Program structure is an indicative guide • Bachelor of International Business 80 credit points
only. Progression: International students are required to (Nathan/Gold Coast)
obtain a grade point average (GPA) of at least 4.5 in the
Diploma to progress to the Degree. Domestic students
are required to obtain a GPA of at least 3.75 in the
Diploma to progress to the degree. Career opportunities for degree graduates
• Air Host • Hotel, Resort and Restaurant
• Club and Recreational Manager
Facility Manager • Tourism, Event and Sport Manager

‘I see myself graduating with a Bachelor of Business then starting my own chain
of African restaurants globally.’
Hazel Manjoro, Zimbabwe, Diploma of Hotel Management student

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Diploma of Information Technology
Australians are leaders in software
and system development. Information
technology professionals contribute
to business growth and organisational
efficiency by monitoring and sustaining
technology within an organisation,
troubleshooting technical issues,
controlling information systems,
processing data and maintaining
IP addresses.
The QIBT Diploma of Information
Technology gives students a broad
understanding of all aspects of IT
leading to further studies in computing
science, information systems, computer
programming, systems design, database
administration, interactive web
development and software engineering.
For more information go to
www.qibt.qld.edu.au/it.

Diploma of Information Second year entry to Griffith

Technology • Bachelor of Information Technology 80 credit points
CRICOS Code 026675J (Majors: Computing and Intelligent Systems, Games
First semester Programming, Informatics, Information Systems,
Management and Marketing, Multimedia,
• Introduction to Computing
Networking and Security, Systems Development
Systems and Networks
and IT Services) (Nathan/Gold Coast)
• Programming I
• Introduction to Information
Systems Development Credit eligibility for other programs
• Academic and Professional • Bachelor of Information Technology/
Skills Development Bachelor of Multimedia 70 credit points
Second semester (Nathan/Gold Coast)

• Programming II • Bachelor of Multimedia 50 credit points

• Discrete Structures I
• Systems Analysis and Design
• Web Design and Development
(Nathan/Gold Coast)
Please note: 80 credit points is equivalent to one year of full-time study. Program structure is an indicative
guide only.
Pre-requisite: Mathematics A (or equivalent).

Career opportunities for degree graduates

• Communications Specialist • Software Engineer
• Database Designer • Systems Analyst
• Game Development • Systems Or Application Programmer

‘At QIBT, I most like the helpful and easily approachable staff. The learning
environment is really good; students can ask questions any time in the class if they
don’t understand anything. There are also easily accessible library and computer
labs available for students. When I finish at QIBT, I am planning to study a Bachelor
of Information Technology at Griffith University.’
Heena Kapadia, India, Diploma of Information Technology student

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 ‘I heard from a friend that QIBT had a
reputation for being a great starting
point for Australian and international
students. It is really interesting
meeting students from all over the
world. It is also great that QIBT is a
smaller college and I feel that it is
easier to talk to the tutors whenever I
am having problems with the course.’
Lauren James, Australia,
Associate Degree in Business

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Associate Degree in Commerce and Business
The QIBT Associate Degree in Commerce
and Business is a two year program leading
to the third year of the Griffith University
Bachelor degree. The Associate Degree
assists QIBT Diploma’s of Commerce and
Hotel Management international graduates
with a grade point average (GPA) of less
than 4.5 and domestic graduates with
a GPA of less than 3.75 by providing a
further year of study in QIBT’s supportive
environment. The Associate Degree is
equivalent to the first two years of the
Griffith University degree.
Graduates from the QIBT Associate
Degree can progress to the final year of
study in the related Griffith degree, with
credit for 16 courses (160 credit points)
towards the 24 course (240 credit points)
Griffith Bachelor degree. We offer
Associate Degree in Commerce
and Business
CRICOS code 070425F
First year
Consists of eight core
courses (80 credit points).
Core courses required depend
upon choice of specialisation.
Second year
Consists of eight core/specialisation/
elective courses (80 credit points).
Program structure depends upon
the choice of specialisation.
Please note: Students must obtain the required GPA
in order to progress to any Griffith Business School
Bachelor program.
Recognition of prior learning
(credit for previous studies)
Students wishing to apply for credit or recognition
of prior learning should send QIBT certified copies
of all previous studies (academic transcripts, award
certificates and course syllabus/outlines). Students
must submit an application to QIBT to be eligible
for assessment of prior learning (credit). For more
information visit the QIBT website or contact
QIBT Admissions.
different specialisations within the
Associate Degree for graduates from
both the Diploma Commerce and
Hotel Management.
The business world offers exciting and
rewarding careers for young people with
initiative, talent and drive. Options are
many and varied, from the vibrant and
challenging profession of accounting,
working in the global industry of finance,
managing people in today’s modern
business world or engaging in the rapidly
growing international tourism and hotel
management industries.
For more information go to
www.qibt.qld.edu.au/associatedegree.
Third year entry to Griffith
• Bachelor of Business 160 credit points
(Majors: International Tourism and Hotel Management,
Hotel Management, Management, Human Resource
Management) (Nathan/Gold Coast)
• Bachelor of Commerce 160 credit points
(Majors: Accounting and Finance) (Nathan/Gold Coast)
Specialisations
Accounting, Finance, Management, Human Resource Management,
International Tourism and Hotel Management, Hotel Management.
Details of the courses for year two of each specialisation can be accessed
from the QIBT website at http://www.qibt.qld.edu.au/associatedegree.
Career opportunities for degree graduates
Depending on your specialisation:
• Accountant • Hotel And Resort Manager
• Administration Manager • Human Resource Manager
• Air Host • International Businessman
• Auditor • Managerial Accountant
• Business Manager • Restaurant Manager/Owner
• Club and Recreational Facility • Taxation Officer
Management • Tourism and Event Manager
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 Postgraduate Qualifying Program
Griffith University CRICOS Code 024987J

QIBT in association with Griffith University provides international students with an alternative
pathway to postgraduate studies in Australia. We offer the PQP, a postgraduate qualifying program
in Business, Commerce and Information and Communication Technology. This preparation course
is for international students who want to study at the prestigious Griffith University graduate schools.
This program is only available to international students.

Why study the PQP at QIBT? Guaranteed entry to postgraduate

Fast track to success
We run the PQP over one semester, or
four months, with intakes in February,
July and October.
Receive one subject credit towards
your postgraduate studies
Some PQP students may receive one
course credit towards the Masters or
Graduate Certificate program. This not
only lightens your workload but also
saves you money.
More than just an English course
During your PQP, you will study a
mixture of academic courses including
academic writing, research methodology,
study and communication skills, and
intercultural issues. This will ensure
you are ready to meet the challenge
of Australian postgraduate studies.
study at Griffith University
If you successfully complete the
PQP at QIBT, you are guaranteed a
place to study the relevant Masters or
Graduate Certificate program at Griffith
University (subject to meeting academic
progression criteria). All PQP offers are
packaged with the relevant Masters or
Graduate Certificate program.
Preparing you for study in a
university environment
QIBT is located on the Mt Gravatt
campus at Griffith University.
The PQP is delivered and moderated
by excellent university lecturers.
Excellent progression rates to
Griffith University
Each year 85 to 90% of PQP students
successfully pass and progress to
postgraduate study. Small class sizes
and a supportive teaching environment
are the two main factors behind the very
high success rate of PQP students.

Pathway to a Griffith University Masters degree

Master Degree
or Graduate Certificate
(1 or 1.5 years)
Postgraduate Qualifying
Program
Bachelor Degree
and/or
3 or 4 year Diploma

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Postgraduate Qualifying Program (PQP)
Intake February, July and October
Campus Mt Gravatt
Entry requirements • Completion of a recognised undergraduate degree; or
• Completion of a four year Certificate of Graduation*; or
• Completion of a recognised three year Diploma*; and
• An IELTS of 6.0 (with no subscore below 5.5), TOEFL (paper) of 550, TOEFL (computer) of 213, TOEFL iBT overall
score of 79 with no individual score less than 19 or an ISLPR of 3 or successful completion of GELI DEP program.
Please note: Entry into some Master degree programs requires you to have undertaken relevant work experience.
Please see our website for academic entry requirements specific to your country.
Program structure • Academic Communication for Postgraduate Students (10CP)
• Intercultural Issues for Postgraduate Students (10CP)
• Introduction to Research (10CP)
• One Postgraduate course from Graduate Certificate or Masters (10CP).
Eligible Master Griffith Business School
degree programs
• Master of Business (Event Management) (International Tourism and Hospitality Management) (Sport Management)
• Master of International Business
• International Master of Business Administration (incorporating Honours and Work Integrated Learning)
• International Masters of Business Administration (incorporating Honours)
• Master of Commerce (Applied Finance) (Financial Planning) (Professional Accounting)#
• Master of Marketing
• Master of Human Resource Management.
School of Information and Communication Technology
• Master of Information Technology (Advanced) (Business) (Data Management)
(Enterprise Architecture) (eServices) (Networking and Security).
Progression requirements Upon successful completion of the PQP, students are required to gain a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5.
Credit eligibility Credit (10CP) will be awarded towards packaged Master degree programs for successful completion of the
postgraduate course.
Work experience Entry into some Master degree programs requires you to have undertaken relevant work experience. In these instances,
evidence of relevant work experience must be presented with your application for the PQP.

Academic calendar for Postgraduate Qualifying Program

Year Intake Orientation Start date Mid–semester break End date
2010 July 19 July 26 July 27 September to 01 October 20 November
October 18 October 25 October 27 to 31 December 05 February 2011
2011 February 21 February 28 February 25 to 29 April 24 June
July 18 July 25 July 26 to 30 September 18 November
October 17 October 24 October 26 to 30 December 04 February 2012
2012** February 20 February 27 February 09 to 13 April 22 June
July 16 July 23 July 24 to 28 September 16 November

**2012 dates are principal dates only.

*Qualification must be from a degree granting institution recognised by NOOSR.
#
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 Your accommodation
At QIBT, we can help you find the right accommodation. You can
choose to live on or off-campus, in homestay or with other students
in shared accommodation.
Mt Gravatt Residential College
(on-campus accommodation)
QIBT students may choose to live
at the Mt Gravatt Residential College on
Griffith’s Mt Gravatt campus. Students
live in fully catered single rooms with
shared amenities. QIBT classes are less
than five minutes walk from the college
and a free shuttle bus service provides
convenient transportation between the
Mt Gravatt and Nathan campuses.
Off-campus accommodation
With most off-campus accommodation,
you need to sign a three to six
month rental lease and pay a bond.
For more information:
Visit www.qibt.qld.edu.au/
accommodation.
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Share accommodation
In Australia, the most popular type
of accommodation for students is
share accommodation. ‘Sharing’ usually
involves a small number of people living
together in rental accommodation and
sharing facilities (kitchen, bathroom)
and household costs (security bond,
internet, electricity, gas, phone).
Share accommodation can be
difficult to arrange from overseas,
so we recommend you stay with a host
family through Homestay for at least
four weeks. You can then start to look
for share accommodation on notice
boards, websites, in local newspapers
and through word of mouth.
Homestay
Homestay is accommodation offered to
students by host families who live within
commuting distance to the campus.
This is a popular option for students
who need a safe and convenient place
to stay during their studies. Homestay
gives students a wonderful opportunity
to experience local culture first hand by
participating in the daily routine of the
host family’s life.
Host families take an active interest
in their students and help them settle
into their new environment. This smooth
transition makes it easier for students
to get started with formal study.
Homestay families are chosen very
carefully. Whether they are a family
with children, a couple or a single
person, your homestay experience
should be a rich and rewarding one.
The length of your homestay can vary
from a minimum of four weeks, to the
full length of your program. It can be
ideal for students who want to look for
permanent accommodation once
they get here, without having to worry
about meals, or signing a long term
lease. Without the financial and legal
risks, students can concentrate on their
primary focus, their study.
Students are welcomed as part of the
family and are given:
• a warm, caring and safe place to live
• a private, furnished bedroom
• guidance and support with language
• help and information about public
transport
• nutritious, wholesome meals.
Please note: If you are an international student under
18 years of age and are not under the care of a DIAC
approved carer, you will need to stay in homestay
accommodation until you are 18.
For more information contact
accommodation@qibt.qld.edu.au.

‘Living with a host family was one of the most

memorable parts of my experience abroad. My
host parents were so nice and helpful; I felt
like I was staying with my own family, so I just
called them “mum” and “dad” instead of their
names. Living with a host family imparted lots of
special insight into the culture and daily life of an
Australian and also rapidly improved my English.’
Xi Yuan (Ada), China, Diploma of Hotel Management graduate

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 Helping students achieve their goals
Hyo Sung Kim, Korea, IBM
QIBT: Diploma of IT | Griffith: Bachelor of IT
My education at QIBT and Griffith University enabled me to secure
employment with IBM. I never expected to be working for a multinational
computer technology and consulting corporation immediately after graduating
from university. IBM is providing me with opportunities to work as an IT
specialist throughout the world.

Rejoice Murefu, Zimbabwe, Kumusha African Food and Gifts

QIBT: Certificate IV/Diploma of Hotel Management | Griffith: Bachelor of Business
in International Tourism and Hotel Management
When the Global Financial Crisis hit, crisis became opportunity when in 2009,
my partner and I decided to open an African food and gifts shop dedicated to
helping myself and other African students with stable employment. My studies
in management, communication skills and statistics at QIBT have really helped
to provide me with the needed background knowledge to open a shop.

Parag Shah, India, Fulton Hogan Pty Ltd

QIBT: PQP | Griffith: Master of Engineering in Engineering Management
My Indian experience, coupled with my Master of Engineering, helped me
to attain my current role as a Graduate Engineer. Before coming to Australia,
I researched all the universities and found that Griffith offered a program that
was very good at polishing and honing graduate engineers. The course also
gave me the skills to become a manager in the future.

Inoka Wijeguanaratne, Sri Lanka, Princess Alexandra Hospital

QIBT: Diploma of Commerce | Griffith: Bachelor of Nursing
When I moved to Australia, I was granted eligibility to study at Griffith
University straight away, however, I chose to begin my studies with QIBT so I
could learn how to succeed in Australia’s education system. At QIBT, I achieved
a GPA of 7 thanks to the support from the academic advisors, lectures and
tutors. With my internationally recognised qualification, I can work as a
Registered Nurse throughout the world.

Truc Le, Vietnam, Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers

QIBT: Diploma of Hotel Management
I started working for Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers in March 2005. I found
out that everything I had studied at QIBT was very relevant to my job. The
concepts of Hotel Management, reservation making processes and using
PMS have provided me with a solid foundation in my career.

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Meet your lecturers
Mr Jeremy Tan, MBus/B.A./GCArts/DipManEng
Lectures in Marketing
Teaching is my passion and QIBT gives me the opportunity to teach in a
multicultural environment comprising of students from many different
countries. This context allows a very rich interaction that hones social
communication and networking skills. It brings me great pleasure when
students graduate successfully from QIBT and when I have the opportunity
to teach them again at university.

Dr Tommy Soesmanto, PhD (Economics)/BBus (Hons)

Lectures in Economics and Business Statistics
Throughout my time at QIBT, I have found my teaching role very enjoyable.
It always gives me great pleasure whenever my past students inform me
of the usefulness of the knowledge and the skills that they developed
at QIBT in helping them to succeed in their later studies and careers.

Miss Anita Chard, MMark/GCBus/DipTEFL/B.A. Edu

Lectures in Marketing, Business Communications and Academic/Professional Skills
Now in my second year at QIBT, I love teaching within such a supportive,
multi-cultural education culture that follows a student-centred teaching
philosophy. Previous personal experiences; studying in Switzerland and working
in Japan allow me to understand and support QIBT students who study in a
second language. My current practical experiences as a Marketing Coordinator
for our family business, means I bring real-life experience into the classroom.

Mr Mark Brennand, BIT/DipIT/CertIV TAA

Lectures in Information Technology – Programming
I studied as a mature aged student at QIBT in 2002, and then completed my
Bachelor degree at Griffith University. My experience in the industry allows
me to apply real-life business scenarios in the classroom. The personalised
learning environment at QIBT means I get to know all of my students in a
relaxed and friendly setting.

Mrs Roxanne Iwinski, MDigitalDes/CertC.A/CertMktgBCom

Teaches Digital Graphic and Print Design
I have been self-employed in the Print Design industry since 1989 and
my teaching roles within Queensland College of Arts (QCA)/Griffith
University have been wide and varied. Working with QIBT since 2005
has enabled me to extend my teaching skills into the international forum.
I have great respect for students studying abroad, who face both education
and cultural hurdles everyday.

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 Semester start dates
Academic calendar for:
• Certificate IV in University Foundation Studies
• Diplomas of Biosciences*, Commerce, Engineering, Graphic Design*, Hotel Management and
Information Technology
• Associate Degree in Commerce and Business
Year Intake Orientation Start date Mid–semester break End date
2010 June 21–25 June 28 June 09–13 August 09 October
October 18–22 October 25 October 27–31 December 05 February 2011
2011 February 21–25 February 28 February 25–29 April 11 June
June 20–24 June 27 June 15–19 August 08 October
October 17–21 October 24 October 26–30 December 04 February 2012
2012** February 20–24 February 27 February 09–13 April 09 June
June 18–22 June 25 June 13–17 August 06 October

Academic calendar for:

• Diploma of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Year  Intake  Orientation Start date Mid-semester break  End date

2011 February 21–25 February 28 February 25–29 April 11 June

2012** February 20–24 February 27 February 09–13 April 09 June

Academic calendar for: *There is no October intake for the Diploma of

Graphic Design or Biosciences. Please note: All
• Postgraduate Qualifying Program (PQP) – see page 23 dates are subject to change without notice.
Visit www.qibt.qld.edu.au for current information.
• Mixed English Academic Program (MEAP) – see page 11 **2012 dates are principal dates only.

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Admission requirements
General
Entry into Diploma programs generally
requires the successful completion
of Year 12 or equivalent. Entry into the
Certificate IV program generally
requires the successful completion
of Year 11 or equivalent. Specific
academic requirements are listed on
page 30. If you have completed Year 12
or equivalent but your results do not
qualify you for entry into a Diploma
program, you will be offered entry to
the Certificate IV program. You may
then transfer to Diploma level after one
semester, subject to achieving a
grade average of 70% in four courses.
Mature age entry
Mature age students (21 years of
age and over) may be admitted into a
program without meeting the formal
academic requirements on the basis of
relevant work experience and/or other
acceptable qualifications.
English language requirements
The language of instruction at QIBT
is English. International students
must demonstrate a suitable level
of English language proficiency before
being admitted into a program. This can
be done by obtaining one of the results
shown in the table below.
International students who do not
meet the English language requirements
may be eligible for entry to the Mixed
English and Academic program (MEAP)
or undertake English Language Intensive
Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS)
at the Griffith English Language Institute
(GELI). English study options are listed
in detail on page 10.

English language entry requirements

Program MEAP Certificate IV, Diploma Diploma of Criminology Postgraduate
(Certificate IV or or Associate Degree and Criminal Justice Qualifying Program
Diploma) (excluding Criminology
and Criminal Justice)
IELTS (Academic) 5.0 (with no subscore 5.5 (with no subscore 6.5 (with no subscore 6.0 (with no subscore
below 4.5)* below 5.0) below 6.0) below 5.5)
TOEFL Paper/Computer/ 500/173/61* 525/195/69 575/231/88 550/213/79 with no
iBT individual score less
than 19
ISLPR 2* 2+ 3+ 3
GCE ‘O’ Level English N/A C6 N/A N/A
SPM English N/A B4 N/A N/A
HKCEE English N/A Level 3 N/A N/A
HKALE N/A D N/A N/A
ETS Indonesia N/A ETS Level 2 Grade A N/A N/A
ETS Level 3 Grade A or B
5.0 (with no subscore 5.5 (with no subscore
Navitas English Test (NET) N/A N/A
below 4.5) below 5.0)

Please note: English language levels may vary according to Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) regulations.
Students who apply to transfer to QIBT from another institution after completing only one semester of study, from a two (or more) semester program, with an IELTS entry
requirement of 5.0, will be required to provide evidence of an IELTS test result of 5.5 overall (with no sub-score below 5.0) or equivalent. Students may elect to take the
Navitas English Test to demonstrate their level of English proficiency.
*Test result must not be older than 12 months from date of program commencement.

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 Academic requirements
Country Certificate IV
(Pathway to Diploma
to Bachelor Degree)
Australia Year 11 with 50% average
Bangladesh Higher Secondary Certificate
with a GPA of 2.0 or Year 11
with 70% average
Brunei, GCE ‘O’ Levels with passes
Singapore in 3 academic subjects
China Senior Middle 3 with 60%
average or Senior Middle 2
with 70% average
Fiji Form 6 School Leaving
Certificate with overall
score of 230
Hong Kong Form 5 (HKCEE) with E
in 3 academic subjects
India All Senior India Secondary
School Certificate with
50% average or Year 11
with 50% average in 4
academic subjects
Indonesia SMU 2 with 6.0 average
Japan Kotogakko 2 with 2.8 average
Kenya Kenyan Certificate of
Secondary Education with
D average or GCE ‘O’ Levels
Korea Senior High School
Leaving Certificate
Year 2 with D average
in 4 academic subjects
Libya Thanawiya amma with 60%
in 4 academic subjects
or American High School
Diploma with 60% average
Macau Form 5 (HKCEE) with 3 ‘E’
(HKSAR/PRC) or Senior Middle 3 with
60% average or Senior
Middle 2 with 70% average
Malaysia SPM with passes in
3 academic subjects
Middle East Thanawiya amma with 60%
(Bahrain, in 4 academic subjects
Kuwait, Oman, or American High School
Saudi Arabia, Diploma with 60% average
United Arab
Emirates)
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Certificate IV
(Pathway to
Bachelor Degree)
Year 11 with 60% average
Higher Secondary Certificate
with a GPA between 3.0
and 3.49
GCE ‘O’ Levels with passes
in 5 academic subjects
Senior Middle 3 with
70% average
Form 6 School Leaving
Certificate with overall
score of 260
Form 5 (HKCEE) with E
in 4 academic subjects
All India Senior Secondary
School Certificate with
50% average in 4
academic subjects
SMU 2 or 3 with
6.5 average
Kotogakko 2 or 3 with
2.8 to 3.0 average
Kenyan Certificate of
Secondary Education
with C+ average
Senior High School
Leaving Certificate
Year 2 with D average
in 4 academic subjects
General Secondary
Education Certificate
or American High School
Diploma with 80% in
4 academic subjects
Form 5 (HKCEE) with
4 ‘E’ or Senior Middle
3 with 70% average
SPM with passes in
4 academic subjects
General Secondary
Education Certificate or
American High School
Diploma with 80% in
4 academic subjects
Diploma
Acceptable Year 12 grades
Higher Secondary Certificate
with a GPA between 3.0
and 3.49
GCE ‘A’ Levels with passes
in 2 academic subjects
Senior Middle 3
with 70% average in
4 academic subjects
Form 7 with B in English
and Maths and passes
in all other subjects with
an overall score of 240
Form 7 (HKALE) with 1 ‘A’
Level and 2 ‘AS’ Level passes
All India Senior Secondary
School Certificate with
50% average in 4
academic subjects
SMU 3 or National
Examination with 7.0 average
in 4 academic subjects
Kotogakko 3 with 2.8
to 3.0 average
Kenyan Certificate of
Secondary Education (Form
6) with C average or 2
passes in GCE ‘A’ Levels
Senior High School Leaving
Certificate Year 3 with
C average or ‘Mi’ average
in 4 academic subjects
General Secondary
Education Certificate or
American High School
Diploma with 80% average
in 4 academic subjects. Entry
requirements for scholarship
students may differ
Form 7 (HKALE) with
1 ‘A’ Level and 2 ‘AS’
Levels or Senior Middle 3
with 70% average in
4 academic subjects
STPM with passes in
2 academic subjects or
B grades in 4 academic
subjects in Senior Middle 3
or UEC with 2 B’s and 2 C’s
General Secondary Education
Certificate or American
High School Diploma with
80% average in 4 academic
subjects. Entry requirements
for scholarship students
may differ
Associate Degree
(first year entry)
Acceptable Year 12 grades
Higher Secondary Certificate
with a GPA between 3.0
and 3.49
GCE ‘A’ Levels with passes
in 2 academic subjects
Senior Middle 3
with 70% average in
4 academic subjects
Form 7 with B in English
and Maths and passes
in all other subjects with
an overall score of 240
Form 7 (HKALE) with 1 ‘A’
Level and 2 ‘AS’ Level passes
All India Senior Secondary
School Certificate with
50% average in 4
academic subjects
SMU 3 or National
Examination with 7.0 average
in 4 academic subjects
Kotogakko 3 with 2.8
to 3.0 average
Kenyan Certificate of
Secondary Education (Form
6) with C average or 2
passes in GCE ‘A’ Levels
Senior High School Leaving
Certificate Year 3 with
C average or ‘Mi’ average
in 4 academic subjects
General Secondary
Education Certificate or
American High School
Diploma with 80% average
in 4 academic subjects. Entry
requirements for scholarship
students may differ
Form 7 (HKALE) with
1 ‘A’ Level and 2 ‘AS’
Levels or Senior Middle 3
with 70% average in
4 academic subjects
STPM with passes in
2 academic subjects or
B grades in 4 academic
subjects in Senior Middle 3
or UEC with 2 B’s and 2 C’s
General Secondary Education
Certificate or American
High School Diploma with
80% average in 4 academic
subjects. Entry requirements
for scholarship students
may differ
Postgraduate
Qualifying Program
N/A
Contact QIBT
Admissions Office
Contact QIBT
Admissions Office
Successful completion of a
3 year full-time Certificate
of Graduation or Graduation
Diploma from a degree
granting institution (without
evidence that a Bachelor
degree was awarded)
Contact QIBT
Admissions Office
Contact QIBT
Admissions Office
Successful completion of
a 3 year full-time Bachelor
degree (awarded in the
3rd class or division)
Contact QIBT
Admissions Office
Contact QIBT
Admissions Office
Contact QIBT
Admissions Office
Successful completion of a
Bachelor degree (Haksa) with
a minimum GPA of 52.50%
or above (where 60% is the
minimum Passing grade)
Successful completion of a
Bachelor degree from a Higher
Technical and Vocational
Institution or Private University
(assessments are made
on a case-by-case basis)
Contact QIBT
Admissions Office
Contact QIBT
Admissions Office
Contact QIBT
Admissions Office
Country Certificate IV
(Pathway to Diploma
to Bachelor Degree)
Nepal Must have completed
Higher Secondary
Certificate/Proficiency
Certificate/Intermediate
Certificate with an
average of 50%, third
division/pass class
Pakistan Year 11 of the Intermediate/
Higher Secondary School
Certificate or equivalent
with 50% average in
academic subjects
Papua New Senior High School Year 11
Guinea with 50% average
Russia Certificate of Secondary
Education Grade 11 with
3.0 average
South Africa Year 11 or equivalent
Sri Lanka GCE ‘O’ Levels with a pass
in 3 academic subjects
Sweden Assessed on an
individual basis
Taiwan Senior High School Year 2
70% with B average
Tanzania, GCE ‘O’ Levels with passes in
Zambia, 3 academic subjects or GCSE
Uganda,
Zimbabwe
Thailand Matayom 5 with 2.5 average
Turkey Successful completion of
Devlet Lise Diplomasi or
Devlet Meslek Diplomasi
or Year 11 or equivalent
United GCSE or equivalent
Kingdom
United States Grade 11 or equivalent
of America
Vietnam Year 11 with 6.0 average
in 4 academic subjects
Please note: GPA stands for Grade Point Average. The minimum required GPAs for entry to the Postgraduate Qualifying Program (PQP) are comparable to 3.5 on a 7.0
scale, where 4 is a pass.
For countries not listed, please contact the QIBT Admissions Officer by emailing admissions@qibt.qld.edu.au or phoning +61 7 3735 6900.
For more information, visit www.qibt.qld.edu.au.
Certificate IV
(Pathway to
Bachelor Degree)
Must have successfully
completed Higher
Secondary Certificate/
Proficiency Certificate/
Intermediate Certificate
with a grade average of 50%,
second division/merit class
Intermediate/Higher
Secondary School
Certificate or equivalent
with 50% average in
academic subjects
Senior High School Year
12 with 60% average
Certificate of Secondary
Education Grade 11 with
3.0 average
Senior Certificate with
50% average
GCE ‘O’ Levels with a pass
in 5 academic subjects
Assessed on an
individual basis
Senior High School Year 3
with 60% average
GCE ‘O’ Levels with passes
in 5 academic subjects
Matayom 5 or 6 with
2.5 average (academic
stream) or 3.0 average
(vocational stream)
Devlet Lise Diplomasi with
a GPA of 2.0
GCE ‘O’ Levels with Grade
4 in 5 subjects
High School Diploma SATV +
SATM, SATI with composite
score of 600 + 2.0
Year 12 with 7.0 average
in 4 academic subjects
Diploma
Must have successfully
completed Higher
Secondary Certificate/
Proficiency Certificate/
Intermediate Certificate
with a grade average of 50%,
second division/merit class
Intermediate/Higher
Secondary School
Certificate or equivalent
with 50% average in
academic subjects
Higher School Certificate
with 70% average
Certificate of Secondary
Education Grade 11 with
4.0 average
Year 12 or equivalent
GCE ‘A’ Levels with a pass
in 3 academic subjects
Slutbetyg with 90% passing
grade (G) and G in English
Senior High School Year 3
with 70% average
GCE ‘A’ Levels with passes in 2 GCE ‘A’ Levels with passes in 2 Contact QIBT
academic subjects at ‘A’ Level academic subjects at ‘A’ Level Admissions Office
Matayom 6 with 2.0 average
Devlet Lise Diplomasi with a
GPA of 4.0 or completion of
International Baccalaureate
‘A’ Levels with D average
Grade 12 or equivalent with
SAT score 1400
Year 12 with 5.5 average
in 4 academic subjects
Associate Degree
(first year entry)
Must have successfully Contact QIBT
completed Higher Admissions Office
Secondary Certificate/
Proficiency Certificate/
Intermediate Certificate
with a grade average of 50%,
second division/merit class
Intermediate/Higher
Secondary School Certificate
or equivalent with 50%
average in academic subjects
Higher School Certificate
with 70% average
Certificate of Secondary
Education Grade 11 with
4.0 average
Year 12 or equivalent
GCE ‘A’ Levels with a pass
in 3 academic subjects
Slutbetyg with 90% passing
grade (G) and G in English
Senior High School Year 3
with 70% average
Matayom 6 with 2.0 average
Devlet Lise Diplomasi with a
GPA of 4.0 or completion of
International Baccalaureate
‘A’ Levels with D average
Grade 12 or equivalent with
SAT score 1400
Year 12 with 5.5 average
in 4 academic subjects
Postgraduate
Qualifying Program
Contact QIBT
Admissions Office
Contact QIBT
Admissions Office
Successful completion of a
Bachelor degree (Bakalavr)
with a minimum GPA of
52.50% or above (where 60% is
the minimum Passing grade)
Contact QIBT
Admissions Office
Successful completion of
a Bachelor degree with a
minimum GPA of 35% or
above (where 40% is the
minimum Passing grade)
Contact QIBT
Admissions Office
Successful completion of
a Bachelor degree with a
minimum GPA of 52.50%
(where 60% is a Pass)
Successful completion of
a Bachelor degree with a
minimum GPA of 1.75 (on a 4
point scale, where 2 is a Pass)
Successful completion of a
Bachelor degree (Licenciate
Diploma or Lisans Diplomasi)
with a minimum GPA of
43.75% or above (where 50% is
the minimum Passing grade)
Successful completion of
a Bachelor degree with a
minimum GPA of 32.50%
or above (where 35% is the
minimum Passing grade)
Contact QIBT
Admissions Office
Successful completion of
a Bachelor degree (Bang
Tot nghiep Dai Hoc) with
a minimum GPA of 4.37
or above (where 5 is the
minimum Passing grade)
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 Your investment
Fees and charges 2011
Duration International student Australian citizens/
Total program fees permanent residents
Total program fees
English language program
Mixed English and Academic Program (MEAP) 1 semester A$3,570 N/A
(English component only) (+1 academic course)
Pre-university level program
Certificate IV in University Foundation Studies 2 or 3 semesters A$15,650 A$9,900
University level programs
Diploma of Biosciences 2 or 3 semesters A$21,250 A$17,800
Diploma of Commerce 2 or 3 semesters A$16,950 A$13,600
Diploma of Criminology and Criminal Justice 2 semesters A$17,600 N/A
Diploma of Engineering 2 or 3 semesters A$21,250 A $17,800
Diploma of Graphic Design 2 or 3 semesters A$19,820 A$16,260
Diploma of Hotel Management 2 or 3 semesters A$16,950 A$13,600
Diploma of Information Technology 2 or 3 semesters A$17,650 A$14,400
Associate Degree in Commerce and Business – first year entry 4 or 6 semesters A$33,900 A$27,200
Associate Degree in Commerce and Business – second year entry 2 or 3 semesters A$16,950 A$13,600
Postgraduate level programs
Postgraduate Qualifying Program 1 semester A$7,840 N/A
Other fees and charges
Airport reception* – A$95 A$95
Homestay application* – A$200 A$200
Homestay (3 meals per day) Per week A$235 A$235
Mt Gravatt College application* – A$55 A$55
Mt Gravatt College (3 meals per day + internet access) Per week A$277 A$277
Overseas Student Health Cover* 12 months A$390 N/A

Please note: Fees and charges are quoted in Australian dollars and exclude GST (except for those marked*). Fees and charges are subject to change without notice.
*Price includes GST. Fees and charges paid by EFTPOS or credit card attract a 1.5% processing fee.

FEE-HELP – Australian Government loan scheme

QIBT can offer FEE-HELP to eligible For more information about
students. This is a government loan FEE-HELP, contact QIBT, or go to
designed to help full-fee paying the Australian Government website
Australian citizens pay all or part of their www.goingtouni.gov.au and refer
tuition fees. Over your lifetime, you can to the ‘Fees, loans and scholarships’
use FEE-HELP to pay a maximum of menu section.
A$85,062 in tuition fees.
Please note: FEE-HELP is only available for Diploma programs.

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Navitas bursary
bursary and
and scholarships
scholarships
Navitas bursary
Navitas offers financial support in the
form of family bursaries. A bursary
applies where two or more students
from the same family study with
a Navitas member institution.
The first family member can be studying
with a Navitas member institution at the
same time as other family members or
may have previously studied with any
Navitas member institution. For the
purpose of this bursary, a family member is
defined as a husband, wife, brother, sister,
mother, father, son, daughter or stepchild.
The bursary is granted to the second and
subsequent family members who study
with a Navitas member institution. The
bursary is equivalent to 10% of the tuition
fee for one program only (ie. High School,
Certificate IV, Foundation, Diploma,
Bachelor degree or Master degree with
a Navitas member institution) and is
credited to the eligible student’s tuition
fee account each semester (the amount
being relevant to the number of units
undertaken in that semester). The bursary
does not apply to additional units or
repeat units that may also be undertaken.
Please note:
1. The Navitas bursary is not applicable to English
language programs or any component of an
English language program offered by Navitas
member institutions. Please contact the relevant
Navitas member institution for more information.
2. The Navitas bursary applies to students
studying at ACN, CIC, Curtin Sydney, Curtin
Singapore, CRIC, Eynesbury, FIC, HIBT, ICM, ICP,
ICWS, LIBT, Macquarie City Campus, MIBT, MIBT
Indonesia, PDIC, PIBT, QIBT, SAIBT, SIBT, Navitas at
UMass Boston, Navitas at UMass Lowell, Navitas
at UMass Dartmouth and Navitas at WKU only.
3. A completed application must be submitted to
the Navitas institution together with supporting
documents, such as birth certificate, or family
card. Application form can be obtained from the
Navitas institution where the student has enrolled.
Navitas academic
merit scholarships
Navitas is committed to helping students
achieve their career goals by offering
scholarships to outstanding students.
The scholarship applies to 50% of the
tuition fee for a Navitas Diploma^
program at a Navitas college or one
academic semester of undergraduate
studies at ACN, Curtin Sydney, Curtin
Singapore or Macquarie City Campus.
To be considered for the Navitas academic
merit scholarship, students must:
1. Have achieved a minimum average
of 70% in their high school final year
grades. Students who have completed
further studies, must have achieved
a minimum average of 70% in the
last 12 months of their most recent
studies to be eligible. Non-academic
subjects including physical education,
religion and languages are not
included in the assessment; and
2. Have achieved a minimum
English language proficiency of
IELTS 5.5 or equivalent; and
3. Have a Letter of Offer from a Navitas
college or Navitas operated university
campus (must hold an UNCONDITIONAL
OFFER by the application deadline); and
4. Be a new applicant (i.e. students who
are currently studying with a Navitas
member institution are not eligible).
Please note:
1. 2 x 50% scholarships are offered at all
Navitas colleges each semester.
2. Additional factors such as educational disadvantage,
membership of a specific equity group and/or
significantly adverse personal circumstances may
be taken into account where the committee must
differentiate between equally qualified applicants.
3. Students who are eligible to apply for a Navitas
academic merit scholarship will be sent the
scholarship application form with their Letter of Offer.
^ Diploma program may also be known or
registered as 1st Year Degree Programme
University Transfer Program Stage II, or
University Pathway Program Stage II
by some Navitas member institutions.
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 Supporting you while you study
Overseas Student Health
Cover (OSHC)
OSHC ensures international students
have adequate healthcare arrangements
during their stay in Australia. Worldcare
is QIBT’s preferred provider of OSHC.
The services they provide include
emergency medical advice and
assistance, ambulance services,
hospital accommodation, legal
advice and help replacing travel
documents or passports. It is also
a requirement of the Department
of Immigration and Citizenship
(DIAC) that international students
subscribe to overseas health cover.
We encourage you to subscribe to
OSHC for a minimum of one year
and to maintain your cover for the
length of your study in Australia.
Airport reception
A QIBT representative is available to
welcome you when you arrive at the airport
and transfer you to your accommodation.
This service must be booked in advance.
For more information go to
http://www.qibt.qld.edu.au/index.php/
student-life/airport-reception.html.
Orientation
Orientation should give you all the
information you need to settle in at
QIBT as quickly as possible. Attendance
is compulsory, and will help you:
• select and enrol in courses
• create a timetable
• access program information
• meet QIBT staff
• get your student ID card and textbooks
• find your way around the campus
and library.
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Personal support
A free and confidential welfare and
counselling service is available to all
QIBT students. The Welfare Advisor
can meet with you to discuss any
problems or concerns you may have.
If anything is preventing you from
enjoying your academic, social or
personal life, then seeing the QIBT
Welfare Advisor is often a very good
place to start resolving these issues.
Learning support
At QIBT, we understand that the
move to university can be difficult,
so we have support services in
place to help. These include:
• lecturer consultations
• help with assignments
• a free Language Development Program
to improve your skills in English
grammar, reading, writing,
speaking and listening
• workshops on time management,
researching, academic writing, and
exam preparation
• Peer Assisted Learning (PAL),
where high achieving students can
provide academic and cultural support.
Academic Advisors are available to help
with any study-related enquiries you may
have. If you start to find things difficult,
we encourage you to access these
support services as soon as possible.
Disability support
QIBT is committed to providing equal
opportunities for students with disabilities.
We strongly advise you to provide full
details of any disabilities or special needs
in your application. When you arrive at
QIBT, you can meet with the Academic
Advisor to discuss how we can make your
time here more successful.
Student Liaison Committee
The Student Liaison Committee (SLC)
gives staff and students an opportunity
to get together to discuss issues
which affect them. Both academic and
administrative staff sit on the committee,
alongside students from each of the
programs. Many SLC initiatives have
already improved the quality of life for
many students, and participation is
greatly encouraged as a way for you to
gain valuable meeting and speaking skills.
Student activities
Taking part in a range of extra-curricular
activities is an important part of student
life. At QIBT, we actively encourage you
to enjoy time away from your studies
and having fun by participating in
extra-curricular activities. As well as
helping you make new friends, it can
also broaden your outlook and skills.
Griffith University Campus Life organises
various events and activities throughout
the semester, including social sport
matches, free movie nights and lunchtime
events such as table tennis competitions.
Transition to Griffith University
Each semester, QIBT organises
information sessions for students
progressing from their Diploma program
to Griffith University. These sessions
are presented by Griffith staff to provide
you with information about admission,
programs and transition. Every year,
we hold a graduation ceremony for
students who successfully complete their
foundation and degree programs at QIBT.
‘What I like best about QIBT is the friendly atmosphere, timetables that are
suited specifically to me and the incredible lecturers and tutors. I would like
to continue my second year of study at QIBT as well.’
Zlata Lysenko, Ukraine, Diploma of Hotel Management student
Campus security
24-hour security is provided on all
Griffith University campuses. Security
can arrange an escort to take you to your
vehicle or on-campus accommodation,
particularly on weekends or after dark.
Telephones for contacting security
are located around the campus.
Work opportunities
If you were granted a student visa
on or after 26 April 2008, you will
also receive permission to work with
your visa grant. If you were granted a
visa before 26 April 2008, you need to
contact www.immi.gov.au. If you hold
a student visa, you can begin work
once you have started your course.
You can then work up to 20 hours a
week while your course is in session.
As a QIBT student, you have access
to the Griffith University Careers
and Employment Service, who
can help you find employment.
Student Mentor Program
During orientation, we will place you
with a friendly student mentor who
will help you adjust to study and life
in Australia. Your mentor will maintain
regular contact with you and help with
any questions or concerns you may have.
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 Policies and procedures
To comply with legislative requirements, QIBT has a number of
policies and procedures in place. We have outlined these in the
Policy Library on the QIBT website at http://policy.qibt.qld.edu.au.
Here you can see our policies on subjects such as privacy, academic
integrity, academic probation and exclusion, care arrangements for
students under 18 years of age and examination processes.

Privacy act Exemptions/Recognition

QIBT is bound by the Privacy Act (1998),
which regulates the way private sector
organisations can collect, use and
disclose personal information.
Code of conduct
QIBT plays an important role in the lives
of students. All students studying at QIBT
have the right to be treated with respect
and courtesy by QIBT staff and fellow
students in an environment free from
harassment and conducive to learning.
We expect you to abide by our
student Code of Conduct by accepting
responsibility for your behaviour and
conducting yourself in a professional
manner at all times, treating fellow
students and staff with respect,
honesty and courtesy.
Grievance procedures,
appeals or complaints
QIBT has policies and procedures
for dealing with student complaints,
grievances and appeals in a constructive
and timely manner. Independent
dispute resolution is available if
you feel that a grievance has not
been resolved satisfactorily.
of prior learning (RPL)
We may give credit exemption to
students who have completed an
equivalent course of study at another
recognised educational institution or
university. You can apply for exemption
when you submit your application,
or within the first week of semester.
Access and equity
QIBT is committed to equal opportunity
for all students to ensure that no
student who has met the specified
academic and English language entry
requirements is denied access to a
program and that no student, once
enrolled in a course, is disadvantaged.
All QIBT staff, both academic and
administrative, are responsible for
ensuring that any students with
disabilities are treated with dignity
and courtesy, and given every opportunity
to reach their full educational potential.
Academic performance
QIBT’s Program Progression Policy
and Academic Integrity Policy outline
the required standards for academic
performance at QIBT.

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How to apply
Application procedure
1. International students are to
complete the application form
on pages 39 and 40.
 ustralian and New Zealand citizens
A Student Health Cover charge (if
and permanent residents should
apply through the Queensland
Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC).
For further information visit
www.qtac.edu.au or telephone
QIBT on (07) 3735 6900.
2. Attach certified copies of all
academic qualifications including
school reports and official
examination certificates plus
English language test results and
relevant employment documents.
Please ensure that your current
name is added to copies obtained
under a former name and that
certified translations accompany
documents that are not in English.
Copies can be certified by:
• the official records department
of the institution that originally
issued the documents
• a Justice of the Peace or
Notary Public
• an authorised QIBT representative
• an Australian Diplomatic Mission
or Australian Education Centre.
3. Send your application to QIBT or
one of our representative offices.
4. If your application is successful,
you will be sent Letters of Offer
for QIBT and Griffith University
explaining the programs you have
been offered, the fees payable and
the program commencement date.
5. In order to accept the offer of a
place, it will be necessary to pay
the fees and charges due. These will
include partial program fees (usually
one semester), plus the Overseas
applicable). Payment of the amount
due should be made in Australian
dollars to Queensland Institute of
Business and Technology by bank
cheque or international bank draft.
Payment may also be made by credit
card (Bankcard, Visa and Mastercard
only), direct deposit or telegraphic
transfer to the following account:
Bank: of the program. This timeframe may
Westpac
Branch:
St George’s Terrace
Address:
109 St George’s Terrace
Perth, WA 6000 Australia
BSB:
036 000
Account number: application are:
847636
Account name:
Queensland Institute of Business
and Technology
Swift code: have been paid
WPACAU2S
6. We do not accept payments in
cash at the QIBT office. If you pay
by direct deposit or telegraphic
transfer, you must provide QIBT
with proof of payment (such as a
receipt). Please quote your student
number on the telegraphic transfer
or direct deposit. You may also pay
by EFTPOS at the QIBT office.
 pecial payment options are
S
also available for Australian
students. Please contact QIBT
for more information.
7. On receipt of payment, your place
at QIBT will be confirmed in writing.
International students will receive an
electronic Confirmation of Enrolment
(eCOE) form which you must present
to an Australian Diplomatic Mission
in your home country when applying
for a student visa. Residents of
certain countries may need to obtain
a Pre-Visa Assessment from the
Australian Diplomatic Mission before
making payment to QIBT. Sufficient
time for the issue of a student visa
(usually around six weeks) should be
allowed before the commencement
vary from country to country.
How to apply for a student visa
Prospective international students,
intending to study in Australia, must
obtain a student visa from an Australian
Diplomatic Mission in their home
country before embarking for Australia.
The main requirements for student visa
• a Letter of Offer from QIBT
• an electronic Confirmation of
Enrolment (eCOE) form from QIBT
after the respective fees and charges
• a medical check-up as required by
regulation
• proof of financial support as required
by regulation.
QIBT’s local representatives are
glad to assist you with your student
visa application.
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 Conditions of enrolment and
fee refund policy
Conditions of enrolment
1. The student is expected to attend all classes,
undertake all assessment and examinations during
a program, and abide by the rules and regulations
of QIBT that are in force at any time.
2. The contract between the applicant and QIBT
is governed by the laws of the Commonwealth
of Australia and the State of Queensland.
3. QIBT may, by written notice, vary the conditions
of enrolment as may be necessary to comply with
any law, regulation or amendment thereof, of the
Commonwealth of Australia or the State
of Queensland.
4. In the event of circumstances requiring urgent
medical care and where it is not possible to contact
the parent/guardian, QIBT is authorised as a matter of
urgency to seek and provide appropriate medical care.
5. International students must meet the minimum
English language requirements for entry to the
program. English proficiency will be tested and if
the test reveals insufficient English language skills the
student will be required to include a bridging English
course in the first semester of study, or to enrol in
ELICOS prior to the commencement of studies –
all at the sole discretion of QIBT.
6. Students who are granted Permanent Residency
prior to the Census Date for a semester will be
charged as a domestic student for that semester
providing they submit documentary evidence of
their change of visa status. Students who are
granted Permanent Residency after the census date,
will be enrolled in the following semester as a domestic
student providing they submit documentary evidence
of their change of visa status.
Fee refund policy
Overview
Once an applicant accepts a place offered by QIBT and
pays fees, or submits a request for FEE-HELP, a binding
contract is created between the student and QIBT.
A student may cancel their enrolment in a course or
program at any point in time. Depending on the timing
of that request, a student may be subject to a cancellation
charge as outlined in the tables following. For the purposes
of this policy, cancellation charges for withdrawal from a
program will be based on semester fees which are defined
as one full-time semester of study in any program at QIBT
(40 credit points).
Notification of withdrawal from a program must be
made in writing to QIBT via submission of the appropriate
paperwork and should be done so in consultation with
QIBT. Notification of withdrawal from a course must be
made in writing to QIBT via submission of a Change of
Enrolment form and should be done so in conjunction
with the Program Coordinator.
QIBT defines a course as a single subject of study which
is completed in one semester. A program is comprised
of a number of courses which make up a qualification
(eg. Diploma or Certificate).
No refunds are given for tuition fees unless the student
has completed, cancelled or withdrawn from their program.
Any overpayment of fees will remain credited towards
a student’s account and applied against charges in a
subsequent semester.
Timing of refunds
A student who believes they are entitled to a refund
of fees must complete a Request for Refund Form.
Where a student is entitled to a refund of fees under
this policy, the refund will be paid within four (4) weeks
of receiving the Request for Refund Form. Refunds will be
paid in Australian dollars, unless payment in that currency
is impracticable. Refunds will be paid to the person who
enters into the contract with QIBT (normally the student),
unless the person gives a written direction to QIBT to pay
the refund to another person.
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International students and all a course(s) after the end of week four of the semester,
certificate students cancellation charges will be calculated as shown in the
table below.
For the purposes of calculating cancellation charges
relating to this section of the policy, an international A domestic student who withdraws from a program
student is defined as one who is not an Australian or prior to the census date for that semester will not be
New Zealand citizen or the holder of a permanent liable for tuition fees for that course(s) or, if applicable,
residency visa. Any student undertaking certificate level will not incur a FEE-HELP debt. The census date for each
programs is also subject to these cancellation charges. semester is the end of week four of the semester. They will
incur a cancellation charge of A$500 which, if applicable,
Where a student’s visa renewal is rejected due to a breach is not covered by FEE-HELP. Where a student requests
in visa conditions, subsequent to them commencing withdrawal from a program after the end of week four of
studies at QIBT, the student must withdraw from QIBT the semester, cancellation charges will be calculated as
and the cancellation fee will be calculated as shown shown in the following table:
in the table following.
Notification period Cancellation fee
A student who fails to meet the entry requirements for their
program and who is therefore forced to withdraw from the Withdrawal from single course(s)
program will be charged an administration fee of A$500. Weeks 1–4 No penalty
After Week 4 100% of course fee
An international or certificate student who withdraws
from a course(s) prior to the census date for that Withdrawal from program
semester will not be liable for tuition fees for that course(s).
The census date for each semester is the end of week four Weeks 1–4 A$500
of the semester. Where a student requests withdrawal 100% of semester
from a course(s) after the end of week four of the semester, Weeks 5–14
program fees
cancellation charges will be calculated as shown in the
following table.
Exceptional circumstances
An international or certificate student who withdraws A student whose cancellation of enrolment was due to
from a program prior to the commencement of classes, exceptional circumstances can request that cancellation
or after the commencement of classes will be subject charges be waived or reduced, and if applicable, request
to cancellation charges calculated as outlined in the a remission of their FEE-HELP debt. Requests should
following table: outline the reasons for the withdrawal and include
documentary evidence such as medical certificates
Notification period Cancellation fee
to support the request. Requests must be made in writing
Visa refusal (proof A$200 within 12 months of the date of the withdrawal request or
of refusal necessary, the conclusion of the semester in which the course(s)
for example, letter of was undertaken.
visa rejection from
Australian embassy) Other conditions
QIBT reserves the right to withdraw a program or course(s)
Notification received prior to commencement of from offer at its discretion. If a student is unable to enrol in
classes in any semester: a similar program or course(s) at QIBT and the enrolment is
Notification period Cancellation charge cancelled, all fees will be refunded.
Withdrawal from program In the event of default by QIBT as the provider,
the provisions of the Education Services for Overseas
More than 10 weeks A$500
Students (ESOS) Act 2000, Education Services for
More than 4 weeks 30% of semester fees (plus Overseas Students (ESOS) Regulations 2001 and the
and up to 10 weeks A$500 administration fee) Higher Education Support Act (HESA) 2003 will apply.
4 weeks or less 60% of semester fees (plus Students who dispute QIBT’s decision regarding a
A$500 administration fee) refund can lodge an appeal under the Student Fees
Grievance Policy to have the decision reviewed.
Notification received after commencement of This does not circumscribe the student’s right to
classes in any semester: pursue other legal remedies or take further action
under Australia’s consumer protection laws.
Notification period Cancellation charge
All refunds are paid in Australian dollars. Where it is
Withdrawal from single course(s) necessary for QIBT to convert the refund into a currency
Weeks 1–4 No penalty other than Australian dollars in order for the for payment to
be made, it will be converted using the exchange rate on
Weeks 5–14 100% of semester fees the date the payment is made. QIBT will not be responsible
Withdrawal from program for fluctuations in exchange rates.
Weeks 1–4 70% of semester fees (plus A student whose enrolment is terminated by QIBT during
A$500 administration fee) the course of a semester as a result of seriously breaching
Weeks 5–14 100% of course fee QIBT rules will not be entitled to any refund of fees with
respect to that semester.
Please note: An academic penalty is applied for withdrawal
after Week 10. A “Withdrawal with Failure” grade will be A student whose enrolment is terminated at the end
applied to the course(s). of a semester will be charged a cancellation fee of A$500.
A student who fails to re-enrol in a semester by the
Domestic Diploma students last day to enrol will be deemed to have withdrawn from
For the purposes of calculating cancellation charges their program. Cancellation charges will be applied
relating to this section of the policy, a domestic Diploma effective of that date.
student is defined as one who is an Australian or New
Zealand citizen or the holder of a permanent residency The fee refund policy is current at time of printing.
visa and must be undertaking a Diploma level program. To view the most up to date version please visit
http://policy.qibt.qld.edu.au/main.php?Students/
A domestic student who withdraws from a course(s) Fees/Refund Policy.
prior to the census date for that semester will not be
liable for tuition fees for that course(s) or, if applicable,
will not incur a FEE-HELP debt for that semester. The
census date for each semester is the end of week four of
the semester. Where a student requests withdrawal from
 Application form
in association with

Please print in BLOCK LETTERS

Please read carefully and return the completed application to QIBT. Please print in block capitals and in clear English. Sections shaded with green
must be completed. Full academic transcripts (certificates), proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, etc) are necessary to accompany your
application. An updated CV is optional. Your application will not be processed if these details are not completed.

Personal details Employment history

Please state your name as it appears on your passport. If you believe you have relevant employment experience,
please attach details.
Title: Mr Ms Other Gender: Male Female
Family name: Accommodation
Given names: Do you want QIBT to arrange accommodation for you? Yes No
Preferred name: If yes, what type of accommodation? Homestay On-campus
Date of birth: / / (day/month/year) If yes, please contact accommodation@qibt.qld.edu.au or visit our
website to download the application forms.
Passport number:
Airport reception
Contact details
Do you require airport pick-up? Yes No
Address in Australia (if known):
If yes, please contact accommodation@qibt.qld.edu.au or visit our
website to download the application forms.

Request for learning support

Address overseas (must be applicant’s address – not agent’s address): Is there anything that may affect your learning (for example impairments
to your mobility, sight, hearing, reading or writing)? Yes No
If yes, please indicate your needs on a separate sheet of paper and
attach to this application.

Home Telephone: International students only

English proficiency
Mobile telephone (please include country code):
IELTS (Academic) or TOEFL score:
Email (must be applicant’s email – not agents’s email): Other:
Are you currently enrolled in an ELICOS school? Yes No
If yes, name of school:
Country of birth:
Citizenship: Current level of English:

Are you a citizen or permanent resident of Australia? Yes No Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
If yes, please provide evidence of citizenship or residency (eg. a certified QIBT will provide all international students with an OSHC Worldcare policy.
copy of your birth certificate, passport, citizenship certificate or visa). Unless
verification is supplied, you will be classified as an international student. If you DO NOT wish to use this policy, please provide the details of
your alternate provider:
Have you previously applied to QIBT? Yes No OSHC provider name:
If yes, please quote your QIBT student ID:
Your membership number:
Education details
Secondary education – highest level achieved
Sponsored students only
Name of qualification (eg. Year 12, HKALE or ‘A’ Levels):
Name of organisation sponsoring you:

School attended:
Type of sponsorship (ie. tuition fees and/or living expenses):

Completed: Yes No
Country/State:
Language of instruction: Disclaimer
I grant QIBT permission to provide my parent(s) or guardian(s), when
Tertiary and further education requested, with any information pertaining to my application to study,
Name of qualification: ongoing academic progress, results and attendance. Yes No

Institution attended:

Completed: Yes No
Please attach certified copies of all academic transcripts or mark sheets.
Are you currently enrolled in another institution? Yes No
If yes, please provide a “letter of release”.
Name of institution:
 Program selection
Please complete the relevant section for each program you wish to undertake, including the Griffith degree program, major and campus.
You must also specify the year and month you wish to commence at QIBT.
English language
Mixed English and Academic Program (MEAP) Year: February June October
Pre-university level
Certificate IV in University Foundation Studies (the Griffith University foundation program) Year: February June October
University level
Diploma of Biosciences Year: February June –
Diploma of Commerce Year: February June October
Diploma of Criminology and Criminal Justice Year: February – –
Diploma of Engineering Year: February June October
Diploma of Graphic Design Year: February June
Diploma of Hotel Management Year: February June October
Diploma of Information Technology Year: February June October
Associate Degree in Commerce and Business Year: February June October
Postgraduate
Postgraduate Qualifying Program (PQP) Year: February June October

Griffith University
(This section must be completed, including desired major/specialisation, where relevant.)

Program: (eg. Bachelor of Commerce)

Campus: (eg. Nathan)

Recognition of prior learning (credit for previous studies)

Students wishing to apply for credit or recognition of prior learning, should send QIBT certified copies of all previous studies (academic transcripts,
award certificates and course syllabus/outlines). Students must submit an application to QIBT to be eligible for assessment of prior learning (credit).
For more information, please visit the QIBT website or contact QIBT Admissions.
(Complete this section to apply for credit for previous studies – attach copies of your academic record and request for credit application.)
Course previously studied Equivalent QIBT course

Attach another sheet if more space is required. Please do not send original documents. Academic transcripts, award certificates and English
language test results must be certified photocopies of original documents.

Application checklist Policy at http://policy.qibt.qld.edu.au/ and Griffith University’s Privacy

Check that you have:
Completed all sections of the Application form
Read Conditions of Enrolment and Fee Refund Policy on page 38
Check that you have attached:
Certified copies of your academic qualifications
Evidence of your English language ability if required
A copy of your passport, visa or birth certificate if required
Any relevant employment documentation if required
Declaration
I declare that the information I have supplied on this form is, to the best
of my understanding and belief, complete and correct. I understand that
the giving of false or incomplete information may lead to the refusal of
my application or cancellation of enrolment. I have read and understand
the published course information in the brochure or website and I have
sufficient information about QIBT and Griffith University to apply. I give
QIBT and Griffith University permission to obtain official records from
an educational institution attended by me. I understand that QIBT and
Griffith University collects, stores and uses personal information only for
the purposes of administering prospective, current and graduate student
admissions, enrolment and education. I understand that information
collected is confidential and will only be disclosed to third parties under
the following circumstances: to enable QIBT’s service providers to assist
with my application; and to meet government, legal or other regulatory
authority requirements. For further information, consult QIBT’s Privacy
Plan at www.griffith.edu.au/ua/aa/vc/pp/. I understand that if I have
applied through an approved QIBT and/or Griffith University agent,
all correspondence relating to my application will be forwarded to
that agent. I understand that fees may rise. I accept liability for
payment of all fees as explained in this brochure, and I agree to abide by
the policies of QIBT which are current at the time of my studies at QIBT.
I have also read the section in the QIBT brochure relating to costs of
living and I understand that living expenses in Australia may be higher
than in my own country and I confirm that I am able to meet these costs.
I understand that by signing this application form, I may be sent a Letter
of Offer for QIBT and Griffith University programs. I understand that
QIBT may, by written notice, vary its conditions as may be necessary
to comply with any law, regulation or amendment thereof, of the
Commonwealth of Australia or the State of Queensland.
Applicant’s signature:
Date: / / (day/month/year)
If you are under 18 years of age, your parent or guardian must also sign
this application form.
Parent’s/Guardian’s signature:
Date: / / (day/month/year)

Postal address for applications Representative’s stamp

Admissions Office
Queensland Institute of Business and Technology
Griffith University Telephone +61 7 3735 6900
Mt Gravatt Campus Fax +61 7 3735 6901
176 Messines Ridge Rd Email qibt@navitas.com
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Sydney • Curtin Singapore (The Singapore Campus of Curtin University
of Technology)

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• ACBT (Australian College of Business and Technology)

Australian College of Business and Technology (ACBT) and Melbourne Institute of Business and Technology Indonesia (MIBT-I) are affiliated organisations and are not owned by Navitas Limited.
NAVITAS USA: These schools are authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students. UPP I or UPP II are not available to students from the People’s Republic of China, for any campus
of University of Massachusetts.
CRICOS Provider Codes: La Trobe University 02218K (NSW); Curtin International College 02042G; Curtin University of Technology 00301J; The Sydney Campus of Curtin University of Technology 02637B; Educational
Enterprises Australia Pty Ltd 00561M; Melbourne Institute of Business and Technology 01590J; Deakin University 00113B; Perth Institute of Business and Technology 01312J; Edith Cowan University 00279B; Queensland
Institute of Business and Technology 01737F; Griffith University 00233E; South Australian Institute of Business and Technology 02193C; University of South Australia 00121B; Sydney Institute of Business and Technology
01576G; Macquarie University 00002J; Australian College of English 00289M (NSW), 02252G (WA), 00711B (QLD); ACL 00031D (NSW), 02783C (NT); Centre for English Language in the University of South Australia
02193C; Hawthorn-Melbourne 02931G; Australian College of Applied Psychology 01328A (NSW), 02565B (QLD), 02829E (VIC); Navitas College of Public Safety 01945J.
ICM CCRA BN: 81210 5146; FIC CCRA BN: 81210 5146; CRIC CN: 06407773; ICP CN: CN06770123; ICWS CN: 6412162; HIBT CN: 5163612; LIBT CN: 5171106.
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Queensland Institute of Business and Technology
Griffith University, Mt Gravatt Campus
International Building M14
176 Messines Ridge Road
Mt Gravatt QLD 4122 Australia
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RTO National Code 5300
QIBT CRICOS Provider Code 01737F
Griffith University CRICOS Provider Code 00233E
The information contained in this brochure is correct at the time of publication,
however, Queensland Institute of Business and Technology (QIBT) reserves the
right to alter, amend or delete details at any time without notice. Printed August 2010.

Selected photographs in this publication are

Copyright © Paul Foley/Lightmoods 2010

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