I got 6.8 cgpa in my btech from COEP in 2023. Got 319 GRE and 8.0 in ielts and have 2+ years exp in Quality in manufacturing sector, should i consider applying for Univ of melbourne, UNSW for MSBA?

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I got 6.8 cgpa in my btech from COEP in 2023. Got 319 GRE and 8.0 in ielts and have 2+ years exp in Quality in manufacturing sector, should i consider applying for Univ of melbourne, UNSW  for MSBA?

Divakshi Arora · Accepted Answer

Yes, your profile is competitive for MSBA at UNSW and borderline for the University of Melbourne. A GRE 319 and IELTS 8.0 meet both schools&rsquo; benchmarks, but the 6.8 CGPA may fall slightly below Melbourne&rsquo;s typical range (7.0&ndash;7.5). Your 2+ years in Quality and Manufacturing adds weight, especially if you&rsquo;ve worked with process data or metrics.
To make your profile stronger for Melbourne, complete short certifications like Google Data Analytics or Python for Data Science (IBM). UNSW tends to value professional exposure more, so emphasizing how you&rsquo;ve used analytics in quality improvement projects will help.
With solid essays showing your transition from operations to analytics and a clear career goal, UNSW is a strong target, and Melbourne remains achievable with added technical depth.

Hema A · Answer

Your GRE and IELTS scores meet both universities&rsquo; cutoffs, but GPA might be slightly below the preferred range.

University of Melbourne: average admitted GPA &asymp; 7.2/10; GRE 315+; prefers applicants with quant-heavy degrees.
UNSW: more flexible, usually admits around 310+ GRE and accepts strong work exposure as compensation.
Bridge the GPA gap with certifications like SQL, Tableau, or R Programming.
Show data-related achievements from your Quality role &mdash; process analytics, defect tracking, or performance dashboards.
In your SOP, clearly link manufacturing experience with your interest in analytics-driven decision-making.

UNSW seems well within reach, while Melbourne is realistic if you prove solid quantitative readiness through added coursework or projects.
For more details you can read this blog on "MSBA in Australia"