australia s accelerated mba

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1 introducing australia s accelerated mba via skills recognition

2 Are you a professional with managerial experience? Put yourself in the Executive Chair If you re a professional with enough ambition, drive and managerial experience to move into an executive role, then converting your experience through Skills Recognition & Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) might be the perfect way to save time, money and effort achieving a Master of Business Administration. Get Qualified Australia has partnered with Australian Institute of Management (AIM), Australia s preeminent body for management and leadership, to offer you an accelerated and achievable pathway to the MBA dream. what is skills recognition and rpl? Skills Recognition is an assessment pathway that allows you to achieve a Nationally Recognised Qualification using your existing skills, knowledge and experience in weeks, as based on the government-endorsed process of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

3 IS australia s accelerated MBA RIGHT FOR YOU? Choosing to fast track your MBA is ideal if you ve always wanted to do your MBA but have been unable to complete it due to: Family Commitments Work commitments Business travel Heavy workload associated with MBA MBA related expenses DID YOU KNOW? In Australia, MBA enrolments have increased by 42% within the last two years, fueled by Online & Fast Track study modes. If the above scenario sounds like you, then accelerating your MBA through Skills Recognition and RPL might be the perfect solution to completing your degree in the fastest, most cost-effective way possible.

4 Thank you! Your level of service is reminiscent of two words for me: methodically delivered. And this is coming from someone that has over twenty years experience in the service industry. Many thanks. Hamid Olyayani, GQA Client: November 2014

5 AUSTRALIA S accelerated MBA GET QUALIFIED AUSTRALIA & AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT how it works The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) experience + Postgraduate Qualification = MBA Credit Exemptions AQF Level LEVEL 10 LEVEL 9 LEVEL 8 LEVEL 7 LEVEL 6 LEVEL 5 LEVEL 4 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 1 Qualifications Doctoral degree Masters degree (extended) Masters degree (coursework) Masters degree (research) Graduate diploma Graduate certificate Bachelor honours degree Bachelor degree Associate degree Advanced diploma Diploma Certificate IV Certificate III Certificate II Certificate I

6 AUSTRALIA S accelerated MBA GET QUALIFIED AUSTRALIA & AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT your student journey By completing skills recognition for a Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership with Get Qualified Australia, you can receive up to 6 credit exemptions for an MBA from AIM or an institution of your choice. This means that you ll walk away with two different qualifications, while saving up to $25,000 and 1 year of study skills recognition Use your existing work experience to attain a Graduate Diploma in Strategic Leadership via Skills Recognition. Simply provide evidence of your competency against each unit of the qualification, and you ll be issued your Graduate Diploma. unit exemptions Once you ve achieved your Graduate Diploma, you ll be set to achieve a guaranteed exemption of up to 6 units from your MBA. The units of this qualification have already been matched with those of the MBA, so all the hard work has been done for you. mba enrolment With guaranteed maximum exemptions, enrol in The Australian Institute of Management s MBA Program and complete the remaining 6 units at your own pace. This means you ll save half the time, effort and cost.

7 I HIGHLY RECOMMEND GQ Being in your mid fifties with a great deal of practical hands on experience, however having no formal qualifications can be daunting in today s highly competitive employment environment. After contacting GQ Australia I was guided through a very simple process that allowed me to gain recognition for all those years of experience. I highly recommend GQ Australia to anyone looking to formalise such experience. Outstanding cost effective service! Ross Drayton, GQA Client: December 2014

8 AUSTRALIA S accelerated MBA GET QUALIFIED AUSTRALIA & AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT THE PROCESS: 8 STEPS TO REACHING THE 8TH STEP FREE SKILLS REVIEW Eligible? Get Started! Self-assessment Submit Evidence Confirm your eligibility by conducting If you re eligible we ll provide you with a You ll begin with a simple self-assessment Next, we ll help you gather your supporting a simple 3 minute Free Skills Review. number of informational documents to checklist, analysing your existing skills sets, evidence. Going through your work Once it s completed, an RPL Specialist will get you started. One of our dedicated Skills knowledge and experience. Your facilitator is experience and determining suitable evidence briefly guide you through the process. Recognition Specialist will then be appointed happy to assist you with completing this step. can be hard. We strive to make it easier. to guide you along every step of the way. Evidence Assessed Gap training (IF APPLICABLE) Approved? Get Qualified! Apply for credit exemptions Once we ve received your evidence, we ll If you fall short on a unit of competency, The RPL Process is now complete, provided You re now set to seek maximum credit take care of the hard work by organising you can choose to undergo gap training you meet the requirements of each unit. exemptions from AIM, or an institution of and compiling your evidence in line with either online or at home to complete the You ll be issued your Nationally Recognised your choice. Simply match the units from the units of your desired qualification. required units. This may be done in your Postgraduate Qualification from our RTO your qualification with those of the MBA. own time and at your own pace. partner.own time and at your own pace.

9 THE BENEFITS + + Cut back on 1 year of study Save up to $25,000 on tuition fees + Attain up to 6 credit exemptions in as little as 1 month + + Achieve a postgrad qualification through skills recognition, in addition to your MBA + + Flexible online study options completed from the comfort of your home + + Professional development, promotion and pay rise + + Guaranteed MBA provider with free AIM Membership + + FEE-HELP available for eligible candidates

10 AUSTRALIA S accelerated MBA GET QUALIFIED AUSTRALIA & AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT the difference FACTOR GQA + AIM TYPICAL 12 MONTH MBA Fast Flexible Nationally Recognised Dual qualifications Choice of Electives Time Guaranteed 6 units exemption Via Skills Recognition with GQA and then 6 elective units Via AIM Unit exemption available along with full elective units * Cost Estimated fees up to $21,500 Estimated fees up to $32,500 Exemptions MBA Institute Guaranteed exemption of up to 6 units via Skills Recognition & RPL AIM or institution of your choice No guaranteed exemptions Variable based on student preference *Dependent on student profile and decision of the academic institution applied to

11 a big thanks! Thanks a lot for the RPL team who helped me. I can now use my certificate for my future work. You did a great job. I appreciate the way they responded to all of my enquiries. A big thanks to all of the RPL team! Dante Marbella, GQA Client: August 2014

12 GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP To successfully attain your Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership through RPL, you will need to provide evidence of your skills and experience in the below units: CORE UNITS BSBLDR801 Lead personal and strategic transformation BSBLDR802 Lead the strategic planning process for an enterprise ELECTIVE UNITS (SELECT 6 ONLY) BSBFIM801 Manage financial resources BSBLDR803 Develop and cultivate collaborative partnerships and relationships BSBLDR804 Influence and shape diversity management BSBLDR805 Lead and influence change BSBLDR806 Lead and influence ethical practice BSBMGT801 Direct the development of a knowledge management strategy for a business BSBMGT802 Lead design and review of enterprise systems BSBMGT803 Use financial and economic information for strategic decision making BSBRES801 Initiate and lead applied research DID YOU KNOW? A large number of universities and business schools will only accept students who hold a Bachelor degree into postgraduate study.

13 Types of Evidence Our Skills Recognition & RPL Facilitators will help you to determine the best evidence to use for your portfolio. Career evidence could include: 1. Resume/CV ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS In addition to having experience in the core and elective units, you must have completed the below requirement to be eligible for the Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership: Three years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience at a significant level of leadership and management responsibility and/or complexity in an enterprise 2. Work References 3. Performance appraisal 4. Portfolio/work samples 5. Education, training and qualifications 6. Job Description 7. Policies and procedures 8. Bookkeeping and financial records 9. Financial Documents

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