The University is one of the top 50 UNiversities of the world and the course is one of their premium coursework. It has a good mix of theortical learning and case study based learning which is imporatnt to understand and apply business constructs learnt. Besides, Brisbane is a very student friendly city , with low cost of living and discounts on travel, movies and eateries and it also offers lot of options to travel and explore. Besides the people are very warm and friendly. The city is vibrant and has warm to temperate climate 300 + days of the year.
Course Curriculum :
The course is aligned to the latest industry curriculum. It offers good mix of studies and since there are only 4 courses per term, you have ample time to study and work part time and take up internship to apply the concepts learnt. I took up 4 internships during the 2 year period to augment my studies. I also worked part time to have some side income.There were also some industry courses which lets you work in a firm of your choice and detail your experiences through a reflective journal.
Exams :
IELTS scores (6.5 average across all sections). That is the only requirement laid down by the University. To be on the safer side , try to score average of 7 on all the sections.
Placement :
The program provides ample opportunities for placements. There is career and placement services , which helps you with resume writing, cv ddevelopment etc. There are career fairs held twice a year with many multinationals visting to rope in the best talents across all courses and specializations.
Internship :
I had taken up internships with a couple of firms. Alpha digital(a digital marketing company) and also took up univesity of queensland's research project. The salary offered is about 25-27$ per hr minus taxes if applicable.
Fees :
36 Lakhs INR for 2 year course with 16 business. units.
Scholarship :
No. But Scholarship options are available. I did not apply for one.
Faculty :
Faculty to student ratio was 1:40. The staff were very knowledgeable and approachable and a breeze to interact with. I distictly remember professor Samira Nazar, an ex Googler who took courses like Business communication and Business and Global Economy. She was a very distinguished staff with a lot of industry experience and a passion for academia.
Campus Life :
The campus is lush and virbrant and a paradise for the students. All round the year there are multiple events which keep up the student morale. There are 100+ student led clubs and societies. I was part of a student club and a student society and held crucial roles there. This definitely shaped up. The beauty of the campus is beyond words and there are a lot of places to hang out with friends, many libraries and study rooms and a vast repository of books if you want to spend time on learning and development. There are multiple cafes with cuisines catering to all tastes and there are vending machines peppered throughout the campus to help tame your hunger pangs. There is an entrepreneruship development centre as well if you have a business idea that you want to work on , validate and take to the world. The events and ceremonies are grand and draws thousands of students from near and far. The campus is truly a place to be at.
Hostel :
You have host of options. There are many student accomodations throughout Brisbane city and suburbs. There is on campus hostel as well. Hostels on capus are a bit pricy but wiil have you covered in terms of food, white goods and living costs. If you want to save up on rent you can look up realestate.com.au, which offeres plethora of options. You can visit the premises and choose the best one as per your needs and convenience. The University has a student services department which operates from 8 am to 5pm. You can go seek their help the moment you land in Brisbane and they will be very warm and welcoming and happy to help.
