MBA SALES and REGISTRATION PROCESS
Qn1: What is The Chifley MBA@IBBM
Ans: MBA: Masters of Business Administration.
• It is an Australian accredited Masters Qualification
Qn2: What are the steps to getting an MBA Ans: It is a three step process for 12 Units
1. Graduate Certificate in Management – when you complete specific 4 Units(401,201,101,102)
2. Graduate Diploma in Management – when you complete specific 8 Units(Above +403,305,430,202)
3. Masters in Business Administration – when you complete 12 Units
Qn3: How long does it take? Ans: It takes 6 weeks per Unit.
To complete 12 Units, it will take you 18 months of study.
Qn4: When can I start and finish MBA? Ans: The earliest Start is Jan2014
The earliest you will finish is by August 2015 and Graduate in Dec 2015.
Qn5: When can I join? Is it only in January?
Ans: You can join at the start of any 6 week unit, 7 times in the year as per the calendar.
You don’t necessarily have to start in January. Start when you are ready. You can take 1units and take a break for the next. Continue when ready. You have 10 years to finish it.
Qn6: How much does it cost?
Ans: Registration costs K5000. Thereafter for every unit you take, you pay K3000 per unit. Qn7: Are there any discounts?
Ans: IBBM Members get 15% discount.
If you pay the full 12 units in 1 payment, you get 15% discount.
Qn8: Is there any fee help?
Ans: Yes, you can apply for a loan at Nationwide Micro-‐bank. Qn9: Am I Eligible to apply for MBA?
Ans: Yes, if you are:
1. A University Graduate – Direct Entry 2. IBBM Diploma Holder
3. Any other Diploma or Advanced Diploma holder – subject to Chifley approval.
4. As an independent learner (without any qualifications, subject to Chifley approval – start with 2 units first)
5. As a professional Learner (without any qualifications, subject to Chifley approval – start with2 units first
6. For Non English speaking countries-‐ TOEFL score of 577 (or a score of 233 in the
computer-‐based TOEFL) or IELTS score of 6.5 or Letter from the institute stating the course was delivered in English.
7. Recommended: three years business/management experience
Qn10: How is the MBA Accredited?
Ans: Chifley Business School is accredited with
Tertiary Education and Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA), Australia’s federal government authority for higher education.
Chifley is also a member of the Graduate Management Association of Australia (GMAA); a leading authority for MBA rankings in Australia, and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (ACCSB).
Qn11: How do I Apply? Ans:
1. Complete the Application form
2. Attach your certificates and TOEFL results
3. Chifley Business School will assess your application, when approved.. 4. Pay your fees at IBBM.
Qn12: What are the 12 Units? Ans:
The 12 Units are
1. 401-‐Marketing
2. 201-‐Economic Decision Making
3. 101-‐Financial Management (Exempt for Graduates of Diploma in Banking) 4. 102-‐Management Perspectives
5. 403-‐Managing Information Systems. 6. 305-‐Operations Management 7. 430-‐Leadership 8. 202-‐Business Law 9. 402-‐People Management 10. 306-‐Strategic Management 11. 303-‐Project Management
12. 407-‐International Business Strategy
Ans:
Yes, Upto 2 Units Exempt.
1. For Diploma in Banking (done in last 3 years) – you will get credit for Unit 101-‐ Financial Management
2. For Diploma in Business/Management (done in last 3 years) – you will get credit for Unit 302-‐ Employer Based Unit.
Qn14: Can I leave the course in between?
Ans: Yes, you can complete the required 4 Units and obtain Graduate Certificate and leave
. or you can complete the required 8 Units and obtain Graduate Diploma and leave.
Qn15: Will my fees be refunded if I leave?
Ans: Yes, your course fees will be refunded if you choose to leave upto 8 days after to the start of
the unit. (The Monday after the start of the unit is the final day to withdraw and receive a refund). The Registration fees will not be refunded.
Qn16: How will the course be delivered?
Ans: The course will be delivered by a mix of online, 3 x workshops,1 x assignment , 1 x exam.
Week0-‐Monday –Last date of enrollment application. Week0-‐Monday –Chifley send approved candidates list. Week1-‐Monday -‐Get access to E-‐Communities.
Week1-‐Friday –Workshop1 @IBBM
Week2-‐Monday – Census-‐ Last date of fee refund for absenteeism or drop outs.
Week3-‐Friday – Workshop2 @IBBM Week4-‐Monday – Assignment due. Week5-‐ Friday – Workshop3 @IBBM
Week6-‐Thursday –Exam Paper released at 10 am AEST Week6-‐Friday –Exam Paper to be submitted at 10 am AEST.
Qn17: Who is the Faculty?
Ans: All material for the workshops will be Chifley material. IBBM will facilitate workshops for
each unit will be done by an industry expert faculty who is/has
• Chifley Adjunct faculty • Industry experience in PNG • Post Graduate qualifications
Qn18: Can I re-‐sit in the exam if I fail the unit?
Ans: If a student final grade falls into the 45-‐49% bracket they are able to appeal their result, but
there is no automatic re-‐sit function.
Qn19: How many credits are required to complete each CBS award?
Ans: Credit points: Each CBS unit is worth 8 credit points. To achieve a relevant qualification you
will need to complete the following
Unit
Formula
Total Required
Masters 12 units x 8 credit points 96
Graduate Diploma 8 units x 8 credit points 64
Graduate Certificate 4 units x 8 credit points 32
Qn20: What is the student support availble from CBS?
Ans: Support is available via our Online Learning Platform Ecommunities as well as through
workshops
