Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Credit in Mathematics: Australian Year 11 equivalent.
English: Monash’ s minimum requirements apply. You can meet the English entry requirements with a C grade in SPM English Language and CEFR B1, B2, C1 or C2 3.
The following English proficiency tests are accepted:
• IELTS( Academic)/ IELTS One Skill Retake( Academic)/ IELTS Online – Overall band score of 5.5 with no band less than 5.0
• TOEFL iBT / TOEFL iBT Paper Edition 4 – Prior to 21 January 2026, overall score of 46 with 14 in Writing and Speaking, and 4 in Listening and Reading; from 21 January 2026, overall score of 3 with 3 in Writing, 2.5 in Speaking, 2 in Listening and 2.5 in Reading
• Pearson Test of English( Academic) 4 – Overall score of 47 with no Communicative Skills lower than 36
• C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 4 – Overall score of 162 with no skill score lower than 154
Tests must be taken within 24 months prior to course commencement.
Qualification |
Monash University Foundation Year |
50 |
GCE O-Level / IGCSE / GCSE |
4 Grade Cs or Grade 4 |
International Baccalaureate( IB) Middle Years Programme |
4 Grade 4 |
ATAR |
50 |
Higher Secondary Certificate, Bangladesh |
GPA 3.0 |
GCE O-Level, Brunei |
4 Grade Cs |
Diploma of Upper Secondary Education, Cambodia |
75 |
Ontario Secondary School Diploma, Canada 5 |
50 |
Senior Secondary Certificate( Gao San), China |
70 |
Certificate of General Secondary Education, Egypt |
60 |
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination |
8 |
SMA3, Indonesia |
60 |
Paket C Setara SMA, Indonesia |
70 |
STPM, Malaysia |
2 Grade Cs |
SPM, Malaysia |
4 Grade Cs |
Unified Examination Certificate( UEC), Malaysia |
Pass with 3 B6 |
Cambridge Overseas School Certificate, Mauritius |
4 Grade Cs |
Basic Education High School Examination, Myanmar |
65 % |
General Education Diploma, Oman |
70 % |
General Secondary Education Certificate, Saudi Arabia / UAE / Qatar |
70 % |
GCE O-Level, Singapore |
4 Grade Cs |
High School Graduation Equivalency Examination, South Korea |
60 % |
Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education( Ordinary Level) |
4 Grade Cs |
ZIMSEC O Level Certificate, Zimbabwe |
4 Grade Cs |
WHY CHOOSE MONASH?
HOLISTIC CURRICULUM
With an equal emphasis on fundamental knowledge and practical skills, you’ ll have an advanced understanding of theories and applications in business practices when you complete your diploma.
100 % IN-SEMESTER ASSESSMENTS
We prioritise the application of knowledge and skills over rote memorisation. You’ ll engage in project-based learning, which promotes complex and critical comprehension of the subject.
DIRECT PATHWAY INTO MONASH
Transition directly into the second year of Monash’ s Bachelor of Business and Commerce when you complete this course and meet the entry requirements. This also means that you’ ll receive two qualifications – a diploma and a degree – from Monash in just four years.
EMPLOYABILITY
If you decide to enter the workforce after completing this course, the blend of theory-based and practical education will have given you a well-rounded ability to critically understand and apply valuable skills and knowledge. You’ ll thrive in the business world.
UNIVERSITY ENVIRONMENT
You’ ll be studying the same syllabus and assessments as first-year undergraduate students, and you’ ll be supported by lecturers who will provide you feedback and guidance to ensure you’ re ready for university.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Receive up to a RM20,000 tuition fee waiver under the Monash Diploma Merit Scholarship depending on your SPM, GCE O-Level, IGCSE or GCSE results. Or get a 10 per cent tuition fee waiver under the Diploma of Business Bursary. Visit monash. edu. my / scholarships for details.
3 Monash University does not accept CEFR grades of A1 or A2. 4 Monash University does not accept TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition, Pearson Test of English( Academic) Online and Cambridge Linguaskill General as satisfying the English entry requirement for any Monash course. 5 The Ontario Secondary School Diploma is only accepted from Monash approved schools only.
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