The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is designed to provide experienced business professionals with flexible study options to enhance their knowledge and skills and their career prospects. The MBA has a practical and interdisciplinary focus with the themes of teamwork, sound and ethical decision making, and strategic planning being key features of the program. Graduates will be able to apply an advanced body of knowledge to the changing environments in which they work, or aspire to work, as leaders and managers. They will develop the cognitive, technical and creative skills to make effective business decisions in a global context and develop the leadership and team-building skills necessary to manage in dynamic 21st Century organisations. Graduates will also acquire research skills that will equip them to interpret and evaluate theoretical propositions and business-related data and maintain the currency of their knowledge.

The MBA is a nested program which builds on a foundation of business fundamental courses that comprise the Graduate Certificate. The Graduate Certificate and the Graduate Diploma are both exit and entry points in the MBA. The MBA culminates in a capstone research project where research skills are consolidated and applied.

Entry Requirements

A bachelor degree (AQF7) or above in any discipline from an Australian institution or a recognised equivalent qualification and three years of relevant work experience.

or

A Graduate Certificate of Business Administration from Torrens University Australia (or from another institution if deemed equivalent).

English Language Proficiency Requirements

IELTS 6.5, with no sub score less than 6.0
TOEFL 79
CAE 58
PTE 60

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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The Master of Education (Early Childhood) (MEd(EC)) is designed as an early childhood specialisation for four-year trained teachers, experienced professional educators, education administrators and policy makers, and others involved in early childhood learning and development. It is not designed to guarantee teacher registration or licensure in educational jurisdictions.

The MEd(EC) allows education professionals to deepen their knowledge in the specialised field of early childhood development and education, and gain the leadership skills required for career progression in their current or future roles, both within and outside the classroom. The program is designed to prepare teachers and professionals to focus on critical issues in early childhood education including education policy, assessment and evaluation, early childhood development, and assessment, diagnosis and intervention in early childhood education. Students have a choice between two specialisation paths for a more focused educational experience. They can select either the Managing and Leading specialisation which is focused on management and administration of early childhood programs, or the Facilitating Learning and Development specialisation which prepares students to address literacy and numeracy issues in the classroom. Graduates will also acquire research skills that will allow them to address critical issues in educational practice, policy and research.

Related Programs

Graduate Certificate of Education (if you don't have formal teaching qualifications)

Entry Requirements

Four years of formal teacher training from an Australian institution or a recognised equivalent qualification,

or

a bachelor degree (AQF7) or recognised equivalent qualification and a Graduate Certificate of Education from Torrens University Australia (or from another institution if deemed equivalent).

English Language Proficiency Requirements

IELTS 6.5 with no sub score less than 6.0
TOEFL 79
CAE 58
PRE 60

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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The Master of Education (Reading and Literacy) is designed as a specialisation for four-year trained teachers, experienced professional educators, education administrators and policy makers, and others involved in addressing reading and literacy issues relating to school students. The program is designed to prepare education professionals to focus on critical issues in reading literacy including diagnosis and intervention, and how to address reading literacy in a culturally and linguistically diverse classroom. This program is not designed to guarantee teacher registration or licensure in educational jurisdictions.

Entry Requirements

Four years of formal teacher training from an Australian institution or a recognised equivalent qualification

or

a bachelor degree (AQF7) or a recognised equivalent qualification and a Graduate Certificate of Education from Torrens University Australia (or from another institution if deemed equivalent).

English Language Proficiency Requirements

IELTS 6.5 with no sub score less than 6.0
TOEFL 79
CAE 58
PRE 60

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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The aim of the Master of Global Project Management (MGPM) is to equip graduates with the skills to manage complex projects from planning to completion and to achieve deliverables on-time and within budget. Effective project management skills are in demand in a wide variety of fields including IT, construction, manufacturing, healthcare, natural resources, education, commerce and research and development. This program has a particular emphasis on projects with a global dimension, including projects with international stakeholders and projects that source materials and services from, or do business with, another country.

Related Programs:

Graduate Diploma of Global Project Management

Graduate Certificate of Global Project Management

Entry Requirements

A bachelor degree (AQF7) or above in any discipline from an Australian institution or a recognised equivalent qualification and three years of relevant work experience

or

A Graduate Certificate of Global Project Management from Torrens University Australia (or from another institution if deemed equivalent).

English Language Proficiency Requirements

IELTS 6.5, with no sub score less than 6.0
TOEFL 79
CAE 58
PTE 60

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program is a research training program in a professional context which aims to develop the independent research skills of students under the supervision of academic experts. Graduates are expected to develop the necessary skills to design and conduct research projects, present and defend research findings, and undertake critical analysis on complex issues, making an original contribution to knowledge in their chosen discipline and deepening their knowledge of their professional discipline.

The PhD comprises one third coursework and two thirds research culminating in a thesis which will be examined by at least two independent assessors with expert knowledge in the research area. The coursework component includes studies in research methodology, undertaking a literature review, development of a research proposal, and the option of undertaking further advanced coursework in the discipline.

Torrens is currently offering online or on campus PhDs in two broad fields of study – Management and Commerce, and Education, and on-campus only in the broad field of study of Health.

Entry Requirements

A Masters degree either by research or by coursework with a substantial element of research work from an Australian institution or recognised equivalent qualification, or a relevant first or second class Honours degree from an Australian institution or recognised equivalent qualification

TUA may accept an applicant who does not meet these requirements if it is satisfied that the applicant’s experience in research demonstrates that they have the capacity to pursue the program successfully.

Acceptance into the TUA PhD program is contingent on the applicant’s proposed field of study and research being acceptable to the University and able to be appropriately supervised and resourced.

English Language Proficiency Requirements

IELTS 7.0 and band scores of 7.0 in writing and speaking and 6.5 in listening and reading PTE 73 in writing and speaking and 65 in listening and reading

TOEFL 94 with 27 in writing, 23 in speaking and 20 in listening and reading

CAE 67

PTE 73 in writing and speaking and 65 in listening and reading

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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