3+1 Pathway to Masters in Business

Program information

How does it work?

The 3+1 Pathway to Masters package enables you to commence a three-year bachelor's degree and secure a place in a one-year master’s qualification (usually two years), resulting in just four years of full-time study.

You will fast track your progression into your master’s qualification by substituting four selected courses or electives in your bachelor's degree to complete master’s-level courses.

If you are successful in gaining entry into one of our 3+1 Pathway to Masters packages, you must meet the GPA requirements at the end of your second year in the bachelor's degree in order to continue on in the master’s program.

What are the benefits?

• Reduce the overall duration of your studies by gaining a bachelor's degree and master’s qualification in just four years
• Increase your earning potential with a postgraduate level qualification
• Broaden your knowledge and skillset, and deepen your expertise in your field
• Expand your career opportunities and stand out from the crowd

What courses will I study?

You will complete set courses in your bachelor's degree and substitute four nominated undergraduate courses or electives for four selected postgraduate courses. These master’s courses can be found under What courses you’ll study in the Electives tab when viewing the relevant undergraduate bachelor's degree webpage.

You will then continue your study to complete the remaining master’s courses in one year. Once you’ve commenced your studies, the Business Student Hub will be in touch with your packaged study plan.

Am I eligible?

To be eligible for and to complete a 3+1 Pathway to Masters package, you must:

• Meet the entry requirements for the selected undergraduate program¹
• Achieve a minimum GPA of 4.0 at the end of the second year in your undergraduate program, and
• Be able to substitute the four nominated undergraduate courses/electives for the four selected postgraduate courses.

Current students in their first or second year may be eligible to transfer into a 3+1 Pathway to Masters package. The 3+1 Pathway to Masters may not be available to applicants who are entering the undergraduate program with more than 36 units of credit from prior studies (however the Bachelor of Business program does allow up to 54 units of credit).

Please contact the Business Student Hub to discuss your eligibility and find out more about which courses you can substitute. 

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What will I pay?

All courses you complete within the undergraduate program of your 3+1 Pathway to Masters package are Commonwealth Supported, so you can defer these payments via HECS-HELP. When you enter the Masters qualification, the full postgraduate coursework fees apply, however these can be partly or fully deferred via FEE-HELP. Further information on the fees can be found here.