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Frequently Asked Questions for Students

Who is Australia for Study?

Australia for Study is an independent Australian organisation that has been established to assist students towards gaining their tertiary education in Australia. Australia for Study is not owned by any particular educational institution, but instead by remaining independent, it can seek out and develop innovative educational solutions for students who wish to gain Australian education qualifications.

What courses does Australia for Study offer for students?

Australia for Study currently offers a Diploma of Business Administration delivered by Accredited Online Training (AOT) which is a Registered Training Organisation and the leading provider of online education and training in Australia. This Diploma in Business Administration is delivered to students online.

How does an Online Diploma help the student to get an Australian University degree?

Australia for Study has built this unique educational pathway for students to help them get an Australian University degree. The way this works is –

1. First the student enrols for and successfully completes the Diploma in Business Administration.
2. Once the student has successfully completed the Diploma they are eligible to receive the following –
   • One year’s credit towards a Bachelor of Business degree at CQUniversity, a well known and reputed Australian University.
   • A guaranteed conditional offer of admission to the articulated degree course at CQUniversity. The conditions include: successful completion of the Online Diploma of Business Administration, a minimum IELTS score of 6.0, meeting Australian Visa conditions and other University criteria.
3. The students can take up the offer of admission to CQUniversity and enrol in the relevant degree course, saving one whole year off the course duration and go on to complete the degree.

This pathway is unique in Australian education and students are well advised to take full advantage of this offer.

What are the benefits for students?

The Online Diploma offers a number of advantages to students including the following –

• Enroll anytime. Students can start at any time of their choosing. There are no set start dates.
• Students can save up to AUS$17,000 on travel, visa, University and living expenses by studying from home in their own country, completing Year 1 of University at home.
• Students receive a guaranteed conditional offer from CQUniversity for admission to the degree course starting in year 2 of the linked courses.
• Students can study at their own pace and can finish the Online Diploma as quickly as they like, thereby saving even more time off their degree course.
• The study hours for the Online Diploma are totally flexible so the students can set their own schedule.
• Students can start diploma while still at high school so that they can accelerate their progress towards their degree.
• Students who successfully complete the Online Diploma of Business Administration will receive a 12 month articulation into the articulated CQUniversity degree, with credits given for the first year.

What are the requirements for a student to enroll in the Online Diploma of Business Administration?

Students will need certain minimum requirements to enrol for the Online Diploma of Business Administration. These include –

• Minimum IELTS score of 5.5
• Access to a computer, internet connection and Microsoft Office 97 or a more recent version
• Sufficient literacy, numeracy and computer skills to complete the course

What are the fees for the Online Diploma in Business Administration?

The fees for the Online Diploma in Business Administration are AUS$11,800 which is very reasonable when you consider what a student would have paid to travel to, live in and study in Australia for 12 months. These expenses are estimated as below –

	Australia for Study On-Line Course Diploma	First Year of University Course in Australia
Duration	Students set their own study pace and can finish this course in less than 12 months*	12 months
Equivalent to	1 year of Australian degree course	1 year of Australian degree course
Cost of Course	$11,800	$15,000
Cost of Travel to Australia	$0	$1,500
Cost of Living in Australia	$0	$12,000
Total Cost	$11,800	$28,500
* These on-line courses have a maximum completion time of 12 months. The student is given the opportunity to complete this course in much less time.
** Upon successful completion of the online course, students will be eligible for 12 months credit towards a Bachelor of Business degree at CQUniversity. Students who successfully complete the online Diploma course will also receive a conditional offer into the Bachelor of Business degree at CQUniversity.
Please note that the data in this comparison table are indicative only and could vary depending on specific circumstances, course choice and relate to Nationally recognised on-line courses which differ from general courses. All costs are in Australian Dollars.