Kaplan Business School

Kaplan Business School recently launched new MBA specialisations in Tourism and Hospitality Leadership and Women In Leadership.

Tourism and Hospitality Leadership

This specialisation offered by Kaplan Business School’s MBA helps students learn how to inspire entire organisations and guide, influence, and enhance entire regions.

Women in Leadership

Kaplan Business School believes it’s important for future business leaders to learn how to positively transform organisational culture into one of equity and fairness.

There are seven MBA specialisations for students to choose from. To excel in a dynamic and ever-changing professional environment, students will require practical skills that can be gained via an MBA from Kaplan Business School.

More details and entry requirements for students can be found on the Kaplan Business School website.

Governance of course quality

The Academic Board comprises industry practitioners and senior academics and is responsible for governance of the courses offered by Kaplan Business School.

The Board holds Kaplan Corporate Board’s delegated authority to make decisions about academic matters and it provides guidance on higher education trends and issues.

KBS’s Academic Quality and Governance Framework lays out the terms of reference of the KBS Academic Board as well as for its subcommittees.

Members of the Kaplan Business School’s Academic Board offer expertise in the areas of business management and accounting, higher education, and professional practice.

Learning experience

The school delivers industry accredited courses and equips students with the skills for successful employment. Faculty at the school teach lessons packed with practical and theoretical relevance.

Kaplan Business School helps its students to achieve their educational as well as career goals. The courses and degrees delivered at the school, provide a number of entry as well as exit points which suit students at any stage of their education or career, starting from Year 12.

The undergraduate courses offered at the school include:

• Diploma of Business
• Bachelor of Business
• Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
• Bachelor of Business (Hospitality & Tourism Management)
• Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
• Bachelor of Business (Management)

The postgraduate courses which are offered at the school include:

• Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
• Graduate Diploma of Business Administration
• Master of Business Administration
• Graduate Certificate in Accounting
• Master of Professional Accounting
• Master of Accounting

International students looking to gain admission into Kaplan Business School must meet the admissions standards that have been set by its Academic Board.

Entry requirements

Undergraduate and postgraduate country specific entry requirements are listed on the website.

Language requirements

International students must satisfy one of the below requirements.

An English test score from one of these tests:

• IELTS or PTE
• TOEFL
• Kaplan International Test of English (KITE)
• CAE
• General Certificate of Education (GCE)
• English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
• Murdoch Institute of Technology (MIT) English Placement Assessment.

Students must check the relevant course pages to check which tests are accepted. These scores should not be over two years prior to the commencement of the course. Students are encouraged to visit the Kaplan Business School website for more details on language requirements.

• Student Experience and Career Services hubs with computer facilities and counselling desks
• A fully equipped student library with an Academic Success Learning Advisor
• Student common room with vending machines and kitchen facilities
• Student quiet rooms
• Private study rooms
• Modern teaching and general use computer labs
• Free Wi-Fi
• Multiple student accommodation options near campus

Adelaide

Situated in the heart of the city, this campus is minutes away from a main shopping district, filled with popular eateries, stores, and vibrant nightspots. What makes this a unique destination is its open parklands, proximity to the beach (being a 20-minute drive away) and its happy locals.

Brisbane

This is a new campus location in the middle of the city centre, located just a five-minute walk from the station. Students will benefit from easy access to world-class restaurants, cafes, and shops from the nearby Queen Street Mall. Students studying here will enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle and have the opportunity to attend free events in the city round the year.

Melbourne

Located in the iconic Docklands precinct, this campus is known for waterfront promenades with a variety of dining and retail options. The city centre is just a short ride away (on the free City Circle tram), where students will find Melbourne’s famous rooftop bars and alleyways.

Sydney

Centrally located above Town Hall Station and across from the Queen Victoria Building, this campus is minutes away from Hyde Park, Chinatown, Pitt Street Mall, and Darling Harbour.

Kaplan Business School wants to help individuals achieve their goals in their education and further careers. To do so, KBS offers a variety of scholarships to students both in Australia and across the world.

High Achievers Scholarship

This scholarship nurtures KBS’ future business leaders. Australian and international students who can display a record of outstanding academic merit in business or a related field of study can apply. As part of their scholarship application, students must also demonstrate how KBS will help them to achieve future success.

Regional Scholarships

A variety of scholarships are offered to Kaplan Business School students who come from numerous regions across the globe, including Australia, who display a record of outstanding academic merit.

Find out more about the scholarships available on the KBS website.