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Your direct pathway to MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY 2015 Sydney, Australia STUDENT GUIDE
SIBT Your direct pathway to MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY 2015
Why study at SIBT?
• More than 20,000 students have successfully graduated from SIBT
since 1997
• Macquarie University is a QS 5 star-rated institution, one of only five
Australian universities to receive 5 stars in all categories
• According to a recent survey, Sydney is the most popular city
in the world for international students (2014 Global Cities Index
A.T. Kearney)
• SIBT programs are taught at the main Macquarie University campus
in North Ryde and at the city campus in Sydney’s central business
district, giving you access to all the university’s facilities, including
one of the best university libraries in Australia
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OVERVIEW
YOUR PATHWAY
TO SUCCESS
Sydney Institute of Business and Technology (SIBT) is your direct pathway
to a Macquarie University degree. Since 1997, 20,000 graduates have
successfully completed their SIBT diploma program, the first-year equivalent
of a Macquarie University bachelor degree. SIBT is part of the global Navitas
Group, an internationally recognised education provider. Located at the main
Macquarie University campus in North Ryde and at the city campus in Sydney’s
central business district, SIBT offers you a customised learning approach and
unparalleled teaching support. This ensures academic success, while also
helping you transition into the larger Macquarie University community.
Message from the
College Director and
Principal of SIBT
Take the pathway well travelled
We’re delighted to see you are looking Macquarie University offers students a
for information about SIBT and its highly world-class education. Together, SIBT
respected partner, Macquarie University. and Macquarie look forward to helping
you achieve your academic and career
As an SIBT student, you will study your objectives. Over 20,000 SIBT graduates
first-year undergraduate degree units on have already gone on to succeed at
a Macquarie University campus, but in an Macquarie University. Join SIBT and be
environment that offers you personalised part of the next 20,000 students to take
teaching, small classes and additional the pathway well travelled.
support from our team.
We look forward to assisting you in
SIBT students become independent achieving your academic goals.
learners who have the skills and knowledge
to succeed at Macquarie. At SIBT you will Best of luck with your studies!
develop personally, have the opportunity to
Heather Tinsley
gain lifetime friendships and establish career
College Director and Principal
networks with fellow students from Australia
SIBT
and around the world.
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Macquarie University:
leading the way in education
Macquarie is renowned for excellence in interdisciplinary a wide range of networking opportunities
with potential employers. The campus train
research and teaching, a unique approach to learning and station provides rail links to the city and
a first-class campus environment. SIBT students have the surrounding suburbs.
option to choose a degree at either Macquarie University Macquarie gives you more
in North Ryde or Macquarie City Campus in Sydney’s CBD. • Macquarie University is one of only
five Australian universities to receive
the QS 5 star rating in all categories:
The Macquarie experience new library, a private teaching hospital, teaching, employability, research,
Macquarie University is a QS 5 star-rated cutting-edge media facilities and some internationalisation, facilities, innovation,
institution that offers you more than just of the most advanced science labs in the access and specialist subjects
an exceptional education and outstanding Asia‑Pacific region. • Macquarie’s business graduates receive
career prospects. Macquarie offers you the higher than average starting salaries
opportunity to transform yourself. Through Campus life (Good Universities Guide 2012)
global engagement, real-world experiences There are plenty of places to eat, drink, • Global CEOs surveyed in the New York
and our unique curriculum, Macquarie will shop and play on the Macquarie North Ryde Times ranked Macquarie in the top
help you realise your aspirations, whatever campus or at the nearby Macquarie Centre 100 universities in the world for their
they might be. shopping complex. Macquarie University’s graduate recruitment (Global
Sport and Aquatic Centre features indoor Employability Survey 2012)
The University has 38,000 students
and outdoor swimming pools, gym and
(with an additional 1,000 students at For more information about Macquarie
group fitness spaces, and numerous sports
Macquarie City Campus) and 145,000 University, visit mq.edu.au.
facilities. Discounted membership is
alumni in over 140 countries. It offers more
available for SIBT students.
than 200 highly regarded undergraduate
and postgraduate programs.
Location
First-class facilities Macquarie’s main campus is located in
North Ryde, 15 kilometres from the Sydney
Over A$1billion has recently been
CBD. The 126 hectare park-like campus is
invested in the campus, giving you access
uniquely based in the heart of Australia’s
to the very best facilities, including a
largest high technology precinct, offering you
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“ The small class sizes and
customised academic
support I received at SIBT made the
transition from high school to university-
level studies far less stressful!”
My SIBT: Daniel Beracochea, Australia Diploma of Commerce
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Macquarie University:
leading the way in education (continued)
Macquarie City Campus areas for relaxing between classes. You will
also have access to all facilities and services
Based in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, at the North Ryde campus.
only a 10 minute walk from the iconic
Sydney Harbour Bridge, SIBT at Macquarie The campus’s convenient location in
City Campus offers a dynamic learning Sydney’s CBD, right above Wynyard train
environment. You will study the same station, presents many opportunities for
content and enjoy the same high standard you to find part-time work. Internships
of teaching as SIBT students at Macquarie are available to students looking to
University, North Ryde, but in the vibrant gain experience in a business or media
urban environment of central Sydney. environment. Internships provide on-the-job
training and practical work experience, both
Modern, purpose-built facilities at the city of which will enhance your future career
location include a course-tailored library, prospects. For the latest information on
contemporary lecture rooms and computer program offerings, visit city.mq.edu.au.
laboratories, and sociable student common
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bar, game centre, National and the Advanced School
2. Macquarie University Sport
Australia Bank, ATMs, of Medicine
and Aquatic Centre
newsagency, travel agencies, 17. Australian Hearing Hub
3. Australia’s leading region for Co-op Bookshop
high-technology companies 18. New state-of-the-art library
9. Food outlets and restaurants
4. Macquarie Centre
10. Lincoln Student Services Car parks: student car parking
shopping complex P
Building: University Health Centre available for approximately
5. Building E3B: English Language and Careers Service A$264 per year
Centre and Independent Learning
11. Building C1A: Security office
Centre (Level 4) for English Student accommodation
language students 12. Observatory
6. Macquarie Graduate School of 13. Sporting fields for sports such Macquarie University train station
Management (MGSM) as cricket, hockey and soccer
7. Macquarie Research Park: 14. Travelodge Hotel Bus stop
promotes synergies between 15. Lighthouse drama theatre
leading Australian and
international companies
and the University
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Why choose SIBT at
Macquarie University?
Over 20,000 graduates and counting! Since 1997, SIBT and A multicultural student body
With students from all over Australia
Macquarie University have worked together to provide a and the world, SIBT is an ideal
leading university pathway program. environment for meeting friends,
developing international networks and
experiencing different cultures.
With over 3,000 students across two Two fantastic study locations
campuses, SIBT is an excellent option SIBT students have access to all facilities on Access the University’s Career Service
for students seeking a supportive and both Macquarie University campuses. This
customised learning environment for their SIBT students at both campuses can make
includes access to one of the best libraries
first year. use of Macquarie’s Career Service, which
in Australia, world-class sporting amenities,
runs regular workshops to provide career
student associations, MUSE, a brand new
education and job application support
Why choose SIBT? custom-designed social learning space,
for students. The service also advertises
and on-campus accommodation. All SIBT
Gain direct entry to internships and part-time or casual work,
buildings have Wi-Fi, allowing you to access
Macquarie University and arranges for employers to meet with
high speed internet and study on the go.
and recruit students. For more information,
SIBT diploma programs are equivalent to the
visit careers.mq.edu.au.
first year of a Macquarie University bachelor Individually tailored academic support
degree. Upon successful completion of SIBT programs are delivered in a
your diploma you will receive full credit for One visa for all your studies
personalised and supportive environment.
your studies and advance directly to the SIBT will be able to provide you with one visa
Class sizes are limited to less than
second year of your chosen degree. At the for the entire duration of your studies. This
50 students, which means you will benefit
end of your degree you will graduate with includes your SIBT program and the final two
from increased contact with your lecturers.
an internationally recognised qualification years of your Macquarie University degree.
SIBT also offers a variety of academic
from one of Australia’s most progressive and welfare support programs to provide
and innovative universities. (See page 9 High quality education
additional assistance where required.
for information about Macquarie University Macquarie University encourages creative
Transfer Rules.) and independent thinking, giving you the
Flexible study options
opportunity to develop academically,
SIBT has three intakes a year, allowing you
professionally and personally. SIBT is a
to begin your program in February, June or
registered vocational and higher education
October. Eligible SIBT students are able to
Macquarie’s Global complete both a diploma program and a
provider and our programs are accredited by
the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards
Leadership Program bachelor’s degree within three years.
Agency (TEQSA) and Australian Skills
Quality Authority (ASQA). Our academic
First-rate educational facilities
Macquarie’s Global Leadership standards are assured by Macquarie
Program (GLP) offers eligible SIBT SIBT is located in modern, purpose-built University’s moderation procedures. SIBT
students* the opportunity to gain facilities. Classrooms and computer programs provide a recognised qualification
a competitive edge by developing laboratories contain leading-edge for employment purposes, and graduates
cross‑cultural awareness and audiovisual teaching equipment, allowing receive a nationally accredited award.
leadership skills, as well as obtaining lecturers to deliver program content using
practical international experience. interactive technologies. You will also have
access to computer labs, printing facilities
Participants attend networking and online study materials, with dedicated
functions and seminars with prominent IT personnel on hand to help you as required.
lecturers and business leaders, in
addition to having access to overseas
student exchanges or internships.
Best of all, the program is recognised
on your Macquarie academic
transcript. For further details, visit
international.mq.edu.au/GLP.*
* To be eligible for the GLP, students must have completed one semester at SIBT and have an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0 and GPA of 2.25.
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“ SIBT gave me
OVERVIEW
the skills I
needed to
succeed
at Macquarie.”
My SIBT: Laura Pamela Amaya Roa, Colombia Diploma of Arts
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Pathways to Macquarie University
SIBT provides various pathway options to a Macquarie Teaching and assessment
Each week you will attend classroom‑based
University degree if you are looking for a supportive transition lectures and tutorials or workshops for each
to university-level studies. SIBT offers a personalised learning course of study. You are also expected
environment and a range of courses to suit each student’s to dedicate approximately six to eight
hours per week to independent study for
academic needs. each course. Methods of assessment
may vary depending on the program
and course you select. A combination of
Certificate IV in The following diploma programs university-approved assessments such as
Tertiary Preparation are available: assignments, essays, oral presentations
Program (TPP) • Diploma of Arts and formal examinations may be used.
The Certificate IV program is a pre- • Diploma of Business Administration
Duration
university course that will prepare you for • Diploma of Commerce
university-level studies. The diploma usually takes three sessions
• Diploma of Communication (12 months) to complete. However, with a
Students who successfully complete the • Diploma of Computing fast-track diploma you are able to complete
Certificate IV will be able to progress to in two sessions (eight months). Macquarie
the SIBT diploma of their choice. • Diploma of Engineering
City Campus also runs on a three-session
Provisional Entry program system. With three intakes a year, you have
Diploma programs If you are an international student with an
the potential to fast track your bachelor
We offer a range of diploma programs, degree. If you have completed an SIBT
IELTS of 5.5 (and meet the relevant academic
each designed to articulate into a related fast-track diploma and you choose to
requirements, see page 22), you can begin
Macquarie University undergraduate continue your studies at Macquarie City
your diploma studies at SIBT on a Provisional
degree program. Each diploma consists of Campus, you have the option of completing
Entry program. In your first semester at SIBT
eight academic units, which are equivalent your degree program in just two-and-a-half
you will study two academic diploma units,
to the first year of your bachelor degree. years, saving a session.
as well as a compulsory Culture and Learning
After successfully completing a diploma, unit focusing on academic literacy and
you will advance directly to the second study skills.
year of your relevant degree program.
YOUR BACHELOR DEGREE
Year 3 (Bachelor Degree*)
Undergraduate
Associate Degree
= Year 2
Diploma
= Year 1
Pre-University
Year 12 or equivalent Certificate IV (Foundation Year)
Year 11 or equivalent
Secondary School SIBT Macquarie University
*Some bachelor degree programs are more than three years duration.9
OVERVIEW
Requirements for transfer to units are equivalent to the first session
Macquarie University of second year in a Macquarie University
In line with the Macquarie University bachelor degree. The advanced diploma
Progression and Transfer Rules, you is an excellent option if you complete
must successfully complete all eight your SIBT diploma and wish to continue
diploma units to progress to the second your studies in the October session, as
year of your chosen Macquarie University Macquarie University’s main campus
degree. For further details, visit offers only select courses during
sibt.nsw.edu.au. the summer session. Students who
enjoy the SIBT learning environment
Important information about
can also choose to continue with an
SIBT programs advanced diploma.
• Other conditions may apply from
time to time. Where applicable, you
Associate Degree in Business
will be advised in your Letter of Offer The Associate Degree in Business is
from SIBT. a two-year program comprising 16
academic units. It is equivalent to the
• Some courses (or modules) are only
first two years of Macquarie University’s
available in a particular session,
Bachelor of Business Administration. After
depending on the major or
completing the associate degree, you will
specialisation selected as well as
advance to the third year of the bachelor
any necessary pre-requisites.
degree. The associate degree is suitable
if you wish to continue studying in SIBT’s
Advanced Diploma programs supportive learning environment before
The advanced diploma programs consist proceeding to Macquarie University.
of a standard SIBT diploma (eight units)
plus four additional units. These additional10 SIBT Your direct pathway to MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY 2015
Student services
SIBT will support you on your journey to becoming an include counselling, medical advice,
disability and welfare support. All services
independent learner. A range of support services and offered are free and confidential. For more
programs are available to ensure you achieve your information, visit sibt.nsw.edu.au/students/
student-services.
academic potential while maintaining a balanced lifestyle.
The services and programs outlined below are available Computing facilities
to all students and are provided at no additional cost. The University has a campus-wide, fibre-
optic information network with wireless
access in various locations. You will be
Academic and welfare guidance as well as the state-of-the art library and able to access internet services through
brand new MUSE study space. Students the University’s library and student hubs
SIBT’s qualified staff are able to provide as well as the Language Centre. Every
students with academic and welfare who have a membership to the Macquarie
University Sport and Aquatic Centre student is provided with their own university
assistance. You are encouraged to make an email account.
individual appointment to seek guidance or (MUSAC) are able to access everything
to drop in on the friendly staff at SIBT for any from the health club to swimming pools,
advice you require. sport clubs and squash courts. SIBT Join us on Facebook
students can join all of the University’s The SIBT Facebook page is a great way to
sports and social clubs, which are a keep up to date with the social activities
Additional academic assistance great way to meet other students with going on at SIBT and connect with fellow
Academic advisers conduct regular similar interests. The North Ryde campus students. Our Facebook page and SIBT
study skills workshops focusing on is serviced by major bus and train student blog are great platforms for
skills such as time management, goal services. The Macquarie University train sharing information and ideas. Visit us
setting, motivation, essay preparation, station provides rail links to the city and on facebook.com/SIBT1 and check
examination techniques and coping surrounding suburbs, and a free shuttle bus out what our students have to say on
with stress. SIBT lecturers are available service is provided to transport students blog.sibt.nsw.edu.au.
for individual consultations. You are from various locations on campus.
encouraged to contact your lecturer to You can also visit us on the following social
make an appointment. media sites:
Campus wellbeing
• e.weibo.com/sibt/profile
SIBT students also have access to
Campus life Macquarie University’s Student Support • youtube.com/user/SIBTSydney
Macquarie University provides a vibrant services. Student Support provides a range • twitter.com/sibtstudents
student experience. There are places to of quality services to support you during • mysibt.com.au
study, eat, drink, shop and be entertained, your time at Macquarie University. Services11
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Libraries Student ID Workshops
The Macquarie University library offers SIBT students will each receive a student SIBT provides extra tuition each week for
a wide range of materials in a variety of identification card which shows that they select courses to assist you in gaining the
formats, from traditional books to DVDs, are an SIBT student, as well as a Macquarie extra help you may need in a particular
multimedia and networked information University student. Students will use this topic, or to guide you in preparing
from around the world. We have a library card to gain access to the University’s for assessments.
coordinator who can help with library facilities on both Macquarie campuses.
research and catalogue access. Security on-campus
Support and counselling Macquarie University takes student safety
Orientation and enrolment Student counsellors are available to help very seriously. Campus security services
Orientation days are held each session you with any concerns or difficulties you are available 24 hours a day, seven days
in the week before classes start. may have. Whether you are having trouble a week. You may contact security at any
Attendance is compulsory. You will receive studying, learning a new language, getting time by phone, or through the various Help
important information and advice to settled in Australia, or any other personal Points located around campus.
ensure a positive start to your university matter, our counsellors are there to offer
experience. During orientation, you are advice and support.
organised into small groups, each led by a
mentor. You attend designated enrolment
sessions depending on the program of
study, and are taught how to organise
your timetable along with other important
matters. You also have the opportunity
to join in with the University’s social
activities on campus, as well as familiarise
yourself with the campus surroundings.
Peer mentoring program
This program helps you adapt to your new
learning environment and to Australian
culture. Experienced senior students,
trained as mentors, welcome each new
student and provide them with information
about academic and campus life. Mentors
will continue to offer ongoing support and
guidance during your first few weeks at SIBT.12 SIBT Your direct pathway to MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY 2015
Study in Sydney: one of the
world’s most exciting cities
Sydney is a vibrant, multicultural city with a population
originating from more than 180 countries. Not only is it
the capital of New South Wales, it is also the largest city
in Australia.
Situated on one of the world’s most Things to do
beautiful and natural harbours, Sydney • Climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge or
offers a unique outdoor lifestyle where you Sydney Tower.
can make the most of a variety of alfresco
dining venues, parks and an extensive • Catch a ferry from Circular Quay to
choice of leisure activities. You will also Manly Beach.
have access to over 70 beaches spread • See Australian animals at Taronga Zoo.
along the city’s coastline. • Spend a day at the world famous Cost of living
Bondi Beach. The Australian Government has estimated
Sydney’s natural beauty is enhanced by
• Watch a show at Sydney Opera House. that a single international student
its rich and vibrant arts and entertainment
requires a minimum of A$18,610 per
scene, with new concerts, operas and • Experience yum cha in Chinatown. year (or A$9,000 per session) to cover
theatre events happening all the time. With
• Ride a rollercoaster at Luna Park. living expenses — these items include
many lively shopping and dining precincts
• Enjoy a barbecue with friends at accommodation and meals, incidentals,
around the city (including Sydney’s very
Centennial Park. entertainment and local transport.
own Chinatown), you will always have
plenty to do. Above all, Sydney is home to • Go shopping at the famous Queen Visit immi.gov.au/students/
many diverse and friendly communities Victoria Building (QVB). student-visa-living-costs.htm for
who have made this unique city their home. • Order delicious fish and chips at more information.
By choosing to live and study in Sydney, Sydney Fish Markets.
you will experience the relaxed but vibrant
lifestyle the city offers while gaining an
internationally recognised education.
Climate
Season Period Average temperature range
Sydney has a temperate climate.
The warmest months are January and Summer December to February 18˚C–26˚C
February, and the coldest months are June Autumn March to May 14˚C–22˚C
and July, although daytime temperatures
rarely fall below 10 degrees Celsius. The Winter June to August 9˚C–16˚C
average rainfall is 1,200mm per year and Spring September to November 13˚C–22˚C
the average humidity is 62 percent.13
SYDNEY
FAST FACTS
State New South Wales
(NSW)
Population 7,239,000
Currency Australian dollar (A$)
Language English
Time zone Australian Eastern
Standard Time
(UTC/GMT
+10 hours)
Electricity 220–240 V
Want to know more
about Sydney?
• sydney.com.au
• discoversydney.com.au
• cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
• visitnsw.com.au14 SIBT Your direct pathway to MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY 2015
Course outlines
Diploma of Arts
Location • LING109 Language, Culture
The Diploma of Arts is ideal if you are seeking Macquarie University, North Ryde and Communication
a flexible pathway. After completing the
diploma you will be eligible to enter second Duration • MAS104 Australian Media
year of the Macquarie University Bachelor Two or three sessions • MAS105 Media Cultures
of Arts, which offers a variety of study areas
Program fees • MKTG101 Marketing Fundamentals
including ancient history, anthropology,
contemporary music, creative arts, cultural International students
• MUS102 Passion, Identity and
studies, dance, English, languages, media, 2015 Program fee A$27,280 Rebellion in Popular Music
modern history, politics and international Australian students
relations, philosophy, sociology and writing. • PHL137 Critical Thinking
2015 Program fee A$22,480
You can also choose academic units outside • PICT101 Introduction to Criminology
your major or even study units from outside Select eight units in total
Core unit • PICT102 Policing and Crime
the Faculty of Arts.
• ACSH100 Academic Communication • POL108 Introduction to Global Politics
Employment and career options
in the Social Sciences
Advertising, business management, • STAT170 Introductory Statistics
and Humanities
community development, consultation Note: Units from other diplomas can also be taken as
services, design, diplomacy, education, Core or elective units depending
part of this program.
entertainment, government, media, on articulation
publishing, translating. • ACCG106 Accounting Information Second year of your Macquarie
Average starting salaries for Decision Making University degree
According to 2013 research conducted by • BBA102 Principles of Management • Bachelor of Arts U
Graduate Careers Australia, average national • Bachelor of Arts (major in Media, Culture and
• CUL120 Living Culture
graduate starting salaries are: Communication)* U C
• CUL121 Seeing Culture: Vision, • Bachelor of Arts (major in International
Humanities: A$45,000
Visuality and the Senses Communication)* U
Languages: A$46,800
Performing/Visual arts: A$40,00 • ECON111 Microeconomic Principles • Bachelor of Arts — Criminology U
• Bachelor of Arts — Media* † U GPA 3.0
• ICOM100 Introduction to • Bachelor of Arts (major in Cultural Studies)* U
Note: Some degrees available through the International Communication
• Bachelor of Marketing and Media* U GPA 3.0
Diploma of Arts pathway require you to complete • ICOM101 Intercultural Relations
extra units, which may take up to 12 months CRICOS codes: 051203M, 053148G.
of additional university study. Email SIBT at • ISYS100 IT and Society For additional entry information, see page 22.
future@sibt.nsw.edu.au to find out if your • ISYS104 Introduction to
preferred degree has additional requirements. Business Information Systems15
PROGRAMS
Diploma of Business Administration
Program fees Select two core units and an
Business graduates from Macquarie additional two elective units
International students
University have record employment levels
2015 Program fee A$27,280 Core units
and starting salaries well above the average
for Australian business schools. Australian students • ACCG200 Management Accounting
The Diploma of Business Administration 2015 Program fee A$22,480 • BUSL250 Business Law
prepares you to pursue a career in business Eight units in total • BUS201 Introduction to Global Business
management without specialising in a Core units
particular area. • MKTG216 Consumer Demographics
• ACBE100 Academic Communication
Employment and career options in Business and Economics Elective units
Accounting, banking, business administration, • BBA111 Organisational Behaviour
• ACCG106 Accounting Information
computing, consulting, financial management, for Decision Making • ECON110 Macroeconomic Principles
management, marketing, recruitment and
staff development. • ACST101 Techniques • ISYS100 IT and Society
and Elements of Finance • PHL137 Critical Thinking
Average starting salaries
According to 2013 research conducted by • BBA102 Principles of Management • STAT170 Introductory Statistics
Graduate Careers Australia, average national • ECON111 Microeconomic Principles • HRM250 Human Resource Management
graduate starting salaries are:
• HRM107 Introduction • AFIN253 Financial Management
Accounting: A$47,000 to Human Resources
Business: A$46,000 • BBA280 Business Models and
Economics: A$51,400 • ISYS104 Introduction to Organisation Structure 1
Law: A$50,000 Business Information Systems
• MKTG101 Marketing Fundamentals
Second year of your Macquarie
University degree
During this program, you will learn the broad
business skills required for modern management. Advanced Diploma of • Bachelor of Arts U
Through the Academic Communication in Business Administration • Bachelor of Business Analytics U GPA 1.5
Business and Economics unit ACBE100, you Location • Bachelor of Business Administration U C
will also learn critical business communication GPA 2.0 †
Macquarie University, North Ryde
skills. Macquarie University’s business courses • Bachelor of Business Leadership
have a flexible structure so you can explore your Duration and Commerce U GPA 3.0
interests and even select units from outside the Three or four sessions • Bachelor of Commerce (majors in
Faculty of Business and Economics. You will also Program fees Accounting, Applied Econometrics, Business
gain valuable on-the-job experience through Demographics†, Business Information
business internships that give you academic International students Systems, Commercial Law, Economics,
credit towards your degree. 2015 Program fee A$40,920 Finance, Human Resources, International
Australian students Business, Marketing)* U GPA 1.5
Locations
2015 Program fee A$33,720 • Bachelor of Commerce — Professional
Macquarie University, North Ryde Accounting* U C
Macquarie City Campus, Sydney
• Bachelor of Economics* U
Duration • Bachelor of Global Business U GPA 1.5
Two or three sessions CRICOS codes: Diploma 051202A, 053149G;
Advanced Diploma 051209E.
For additional entry information, see page 22.16 SIBT Your direct pathway to MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY 2015
Course outlines (continued)
Diploma of Commerce
Core or elective units depending Select an additional four units
The Diploma of Commerce provides you with on articulation
the basis for further study in areas such as Core or elective units depending
• ACCG101 Accounting 1B on articulation
accounting, actuarial studies, commercial
law, economics, finance, human resources, • ACCG106 Accounting Information • ACCG200 Fundamentals of
international business and marketing. You can for Decision Making Management Accounting
specialise in your preferred area when you • AFIN100 Introduction to Finance • ACST152 Introduction to Actuarial Studies
begin the second year of your degree studies.
• BBA111 Organisational Behaviour • AFIN253 Financial Management
Employment and career options
• COMP115 Introduction to Computer Science • BUSL250 Business Law
Accounting, actuarial, banking, economics,
finance, human resource management, • COMP125 Fundamentals • BUS201 Introduction to Global Business
insurance, international business, of Computer Science • HRM250 Human Resource Management
management, marketing, stockbroking.
• ECON110 Macroeconomic Principles • MATH133 Mathematics 1B
Average starting salaries
• HRM107 Introduction to Human Resources • MKTG203 Consumer Behaviour
According to 2013 research conducted by
Graduate Careers Australia, average national • ISYS100 IT and Society • MKTG216 Consumer Demographics
graduate starting salaries are:
• ISYS104 Introduction to • STAT171 Statistical Data Analysis
Accounting: A$47,000 Business Information Systems
Economics: A$51,400 Second year of your Macquarie
Finance: A$50,000 • ISYS114 Introduction to Systems
Marketing: $46,000 Design and Data Management University degree
• MATH130 Mathematics 1E • Bachelor of Actuarial Studies* † ‡ U
GPA3.2§
During this program, you will learn critical • MATH135 Mathematics 1A • Bachelor of Applied Finance* U
business communication skills through the • PHL137 Critical Thinking GPA 2.25
Academic Communication in Business and • Bachelor of Arts U
Economics unit, ACBE100. Business internships Advanced Diploma of Commerce • Bachelor of Business Administration U C
are also available when you progress to your GPA 2.0†
Location • Bachelor of Business Analytics U GPA 1.5
degree at Macquarie, which give you academic
credit towards your degree and provide valuable Macquarie University, North Ryde • Bachelor of Business Leadership
on-the-job experience. Duration and Commerce U GPA 3.0
Macquarie University’s Department of Accounting Three or four sessions • Bachelor of Commerce (majors in Accounting,
and Corporate Governance is one of the largest Business Information Systems, Decision
Program fees Science, Economics, Finance, Human
accounting schools in Australia. CPA Australia, the
Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and International students Resources, International Business,
the Institute of Public Accountants have accepted 2015 Program fee A$40,920 Marketing)* U GPA 1.5
Macquarie University as an approved tertiary Australian students • Bachelor of Commerce –
institution for their membership qualifications. 2015 Program fee A$33,720 Professional Accounting* U C GPA 1.5
• Bachelor of Economics* U
Locations
• Bachelor of Global Business U GPA 1.5
Macquarie University, North Ryde
Macquarie City Campus, Sydney CRICOS codes: Diploma 051200C, 053276M;
Advanced Diploma 051207G.
Duration For additional entry information, see page 22.
Two or three sessions
Program fees
International students
2015 Program fee A$27,280
Australian students
2015 Program fee A$22,480
Select eight units in total
Core units
• ACBE100 Academic Communication
in Business and Economics
• ACCG100 Accounting 1A
• ACST101 Techniques and
Elements of Finance
• BBA102 Principles of Management
• ECON111 Microeconomic Principles
• MKTG101 Marketing Fundamentals
• STAT170 Introduction to Statistics17
PROGRAMS
Diploma of Communication
Locations • LING109 Language, Culture
The Diploma of Communication provides you and Communication
Macquarie University, North Ryde
with the foundation for further studies in the
Macquarie City Campus, Sydney • MAS104 Australian Media
areas of culture, international relations, media,
public affairs and social science. During your Duration • MAS105 Media Cultures
degree you can choose to study academic Two or three sessions
units outside your major and even study units • MKTG101 Marketing Fundamentals
from outside the Faculty of Arts.
Program fees
• MUS102 Passion, Identity and
International students
Employment and career options Rebellion in Popular Music
2015 Program fee A$27,280
Advertising, arts policy and administration, • PHL137 Critical Thinking
Australian students
audience research, diplomacy, government
2015 Program fee A$22,480 • PICT101 Introduction to Criminology
and industry administration, international
communication, journalism, media Select eight units in total • PICT102 Policing and Crime
production, public relations, publishing Core unit • POL108 Introduction to Global Politics
and editing.
• ACSH100 Academic Communication
• STAT170 Introductory Statistics
Average starting salaries in the Social Sciences
According to 2013 research conducted by and Humanities Second year of your Macquarie
Graduate Careers Australia, average national Core or elective units depending University degree
graduate starting salaries are: on articulation • Bachelor of Arts U
Humanities: A$45,000 • ACCG106 Accounting Information • Bachelor of Arts (major in Media, Culture
Languages: A$46,800 for Decision Making and Communication)* U C
Performing/Visual arts: A$40,000 • Bachelor of Arts (major in International
• BBA102 Principles of Management
Communication)* U
Macquarie University’s newly refurbished, • CUL120 Living Culture • Bachelor of Arts – Media* † U
state-of-the-art facilities have been custom • CUL121 Seeing Culture: Vision, GPA 3.0
designed to provide professional quality studios Visuality and the Senses • Bachelor of Arts
for dance, drama, music recording, radio (major in Cultural Studies)* U
• ECON111 Microeconomic Principles
production and screen production. The University • Bachelor of Marketing and Media* † U
has strong ties within the communications • ICOM100 Introduction to GPA 3.0
and media industries and a growing internship International Communication CRICOS codes: Diploma 051201B, 053278J.
program to help you gain real-world experience For additional entry information, see page 22.
• ICOM101 Intercultural Relations
that prepares you for your future career. Staff at
Macquarie include widely published academics • ISYS100 IT and Society
and award-winning media producers with a wealth
• ISYS104 Introduction to
of industry experience in their areas of expertise.
Business Information Systems18 SIBT Your direct pathway to MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY 2015
Course outlines (continued)
Diploma of Computing
Program fees Advanced Diploma of Computing
The Diploma of Computing is ideal for those
International students Location
with an interest in information technology and
provides a broad introduction to computing. 2015 Program fee $27,280 Macquarie University, North Ryde
You can specialise in a particular area in Australian students
Duration
the second and third years of your degree, 2015 Program fee A$22,480
Three or four sessions
constructing a specific program of study
Select eight units in total
tailored to your intended career. A final Program fees
year project will give you the opportunity Core unit
International students
to practise your knowledge and skills. • ACSC100 Academic Communication
2015 Program fee A$40,920
in Science
Employment and career options Australian students
Artificial intelligence, database administration, Core or elective units depending
2015 Program fee A$33,720
e-commerce, language technology, on articulation
multimedia and internet development, • ACCG100 Accounting 1A Select an additional four units
networking, programming, system analysis, (including at least two first year units)
• ACCG106 Accounting Information
various areas in government and industry. Core or elective units depending
for Decision Making
on articulation
Average starting salaries
• BBA111 Organisational Behaviour • COMP249 Web Technology
According to 2013 research conducted by
Graduate Careers Australia, average national • COMP115 Introduction to Computer Science • ISYS224 Database Systems
graduate starting salaries are: • COMP125 Fundamentals of
Computer Science Second year of your Macquarie
Computer science: A$51,000
Electronic engineering: A$51,500 University degree
• DMTH137 Discrete Mathematics 1
• Bachelor of Arts U
• ENGG141 Digital Fundamentals • Bachelor of e-Business* U
Macquarie University’s Faculty of Science has • ISYS100 IT and Society • Bachelor of Engineering (majors in Computer
world-class facilities for undergraduate study, Engineering, Electronic Engineering,
including four teaching labs. Your program of study • ISYS104 Introduction to Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics
will be shaped by academics who are leaders Business Information Systems Engineering, Software Engineering,
in a wide range of scientific and technological • ISYS114 Introduction to Systems Telecommunications Engineering,
fields. Macquarie’s strong ties with industry Design and Data Management Wireless Engineering)* U
also mean that visiting lecturers, internships • Bachelor of Environment (majors in
and industry advisory panels will play an active • MATH130 Mathematics 1E Environmental Management, Environmental
role in your study when you progress into your • MATH135 Mathematics 1A Earth Science, Spatial Information Science)* U
Macquarie degree. • Bachelor of Information Technology (majors in
• MATH136 Mathematics 1B
Location Software Technology, Business Information
• PHL137 Critical Thinking Systems, Web Design and Development)* U
Macquarie University, North Ryde
• STAT170 Introductory Statistics • Bachelor of Information Technology –
Duration Games Design and Development* † U
Two or three sessions • Bachelor of Science (majors in Software
Technology, Business Information
Systems, Decision Science, Environmental
Management, Environmental Earth
Science, Spatial Information Science,
Web Design and Development)* U
CRICOS codes: Diploma 051204K, 053277K;
Advanced Diploma 051208F.
For additional entry information, see page 22.19
PROGRAMS
Diploma of Engineering
Located within Australia’s ‘Silicon Corridor’, Select eight units in total
The Diploma of Engineering provides you Macquarie University is surrounded by more than Core units
with an important introduction to the 500 high-tech companies. Its state-of-the-art
Bachelor of Engineering: an integrated • ACSC100 Academic Communication
teaching facilities and laboratories include in Science
four‑year professional program, accredited sophisticated instruments and equipment. Also,
by Engineers Australia, which prepares Macquarie University is particularly renowned for • COMP115 Introduction to
students to work as professional engineers. its niche focus on electronic engineering, and it is Computer Science
The degree also includes an internship during the only university in Australia to offer a wireless • ENGG141 Digital Fundamentals
its final session, which is unique to Macquarie engineering specialisation.
University as it combines both academic and • MATH130 Mathematics 1E
industry supervision. Location
• MATH135 Mathematics 1A
Macquarie University, North Ryde
Employment and career options
• MATH136 Mathematics 1B
Computer, electronics design and Duration
manufacturing, project and technology Two or three sessions • PHYS140 Physics 1A
management, radio frequency electronics Program fees Core or elective units depending
design, sales and service of technical on articulation
International students
equipment, telecommunications and
2015 Program fee A$27,280 • COMP125 Fundamentals of
networking, wireless and mobile telephone
Computer Science
networking, wireless systems and installation. Australian students
• ENGG150 Electromechanics
Average starting salaries 2015 Program fee A$22,480
• PHYS143 Physics 1B
According to 2013 research conducted by
Graduate Careers Australia, average national
Second year of your Macquarie
graduate starting salaries are: University degree
Computer science: A$51,000 • Bachelor of Engineering (majors in
Engineering: A$51,500 Computer Engineering, Electronic
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,
Mechatronics Engineering, Software
Engineering, Telecommunications
Engineering, Wireless Engineering)** † U
CRICOS codes: Diploma 068336C, 068335D.
For additional entry information, see page 22.20 SIBT Your direct pathway to MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY 2015
Course outlines (continued)
Associate Degree in Business
Location Second-year units
The Associate Degree in Business provides
Macquarie University, North Ryde Core units
students who have already completed
an SIBT diploma with the skills and Duration • ACCG200 Management Accounting
knowledge necessary to work in a business Six sessions (two years) • BUSL250 Business Law
environment. While studying the associate
degree, you’ll gain a solid understanding
Program fees • BUS201 Introduction to Global Business
of the fundamentals of business, including International students • MKTG216 Consumer Demographics
principles, practices, models, organisation, 2015 Program fee A$54,560
Australian students Core or elective units depending
structure, law and international business.
2015 Program fee A$44,960 on articulation
Employment and career options • AFIN253 Financial Management
Business administration, banking,
Select 16 units in total
The core and elective units you select will depend • BBA111 Organisational Behaviour
management, consulting, computing,
financial management, marketing; on the units you have already completed during • BBA280 Business Models and
recruitment and staff development. your diploma. Organisation Structure 1
Average starting salaries First-year units • ECON110 Macroeconomic Principles
According to 2013 research conducted by Core units
• HRM250 Human Resource Management
Graduate Careers Australia, average national • ACBE100 Academic Communication
graduate starting salaries are: in Business and Economics • ISYS100 IT and Society
Accounting: A$47,000 • ACCG106 Accounting Information • PHL137 Critical Thinking
Business: A$46,000 for Decision Making • STAT170 Introductory Statistics
Economics: A$51,400
Law: A$50,000 • ACST101 Techniques
and Elements of Finance Third year of your Macquarie
• BBA102 Principles of Management
University degree
• Bachelor of Business Administration U C
To be awarded the associate degree, you must • ECON111 Microeconomic Principles GPA 2.0
successfully complete 16 units. The program can
be completed in less than two years, and you may • HRM107 Introduction to Human Resources CRICOS code: 068334E.
also exit the program after one year and enter a For additional entry information, see page 22.
• ISYS104 Introduction to
specialist degree at either Macquarie University or Business Information Systems
Macquarie City Campus.
• MKTG101 Marketing Fundamentals
U Macquarie University C Macquarie City Campus GPA Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) required for transfer to Macquarie
* You must study prescribed units during the diploma to progress to the degree program. Email SIBT at future@sibt.nsw.edu.au for more information.
† Additional first-year degree units must be completed at Macquarie University. Email SIBT at future@sibt.nsw.edu.au for more information.
‡ The total duration of the combined program (diploma and degree) is longer than three years. Email SIBT at future@sibt.nsw.edu.au for more information.
§ As well as the minimum GPA, you will need a high distinction in the Mathematics 1A unit and a credit in the Techniques and Elements of Finance unit to progress to
the degree.
** This is a four-year degree (including the SIBT diploma).21
PROGRAMS
Certificate IV in Tertiary
Preparation Program
The Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation Program (TPP)
prepares students for entry into an SIBT diploma. It is
designed for students who have completed the equivalent
of Year 11 at an Australian high school or need to undertake
further study before starting an SIBT diploma.
Small class sizes encourage student Course structure
involvement and ensure you get In the Certificate IV program there is one
personalised attention and support from structure. You must successfully complete
your lecturers. This support and regular eight academic units in your chosen
evaluation will keep your studies on track. area of which three are core and five are Duration
You will complete your Certificate IV elective subjects. The Certificate IV program is two
program at the North Ryde campus before sessions (eight months) or three sessions
continuing on with your first year studies Course accreditation (12 months). You have the flexibility to
at either campus. A minimum IELTS Certificate IV TPP is accredited by the commence in February, June or October.
score of 5.5 (or equivalent) is required for Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA).
direct entry. Academic entry requirements This course is delivered within the National Further studies
for particular countries are outlined on VET Regulator (NVR Standards) and is By successfully completing the program
page 22. nationally recognised. Navitas and SIBT and achieving a pass mark or above in all
recognise all equivalent qualifications eight units, you are guaranteed entry into
Location issued by registered training organisations an SIBT diploma course.
Macquarie University, North Ryde under the Australian Qualifications
Framework (AQF).
Duration
Two or three sessions
2015 Program fee
Australian students A$18,000
International students A$20,600
CRICOS code: 084531M.
Units
Core units
• BUS107A Introduction to Computing
• COM200A Communication Skills I
• COM202A Communications Skills II
Elective units (select five units)
• BUS100A Accounting
• BUS103A Economics
• BUS104A Mathematics
• BUS105A Statistics
• BUS108A Management
• BUS109A Marketing
• COM100A Information Design
• COM101A Programming
• COM102A Introduction to System Analysis
• COM104A Mass Communication I
• COM105A Mass Communication II
Next level of study
• Diploma of Arts
• Diploma of Business Administration
• Diploma of Commerce
• Diploma of Communication
• Diploma of Computing
• Diploma of Engineering
• Diploma of Science22 SIBT Your direct pathway to MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY 2015
Academic entry requirements
The table below is a guide to the academic Not all qualifications and countries are
requirements for entry into SIBT certificate listed and students with other credentials
and diploma courses. are encouraged to apply.
SIBT welcomes mature-age students
Please note:
(21 years or above) and considers relevant
SIBT will only consider academic employment experience if supporting
subjects when determining a documentation is provided.
student’s average performance.
There is no application fee when applying
to SIBT.
Country Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation Program Diploma (Fast-track and Standard-track)
Australia Successful completion of Year 11 with 4 passes Successful completion of Year 12
Bangladesh Intermediate Certificate with a GPA of 3.0 or above Higher School Certificate with a GPA between 3.0
and 3.49
Brazil Certificado de Ensino Medio with an average of 6.0 Certificado de Ensino Medio with an average of 7.0 in
in 4 subjects 4 subjects
Canada Successful completion of Grade 11 Grade 12 with a minimum average C grade
Chile Licencia de Educacion, average grade below 5.5 Licencia de Educacion, average grade between 5.5
and 5.69
China Senior Middle 2 with an 80% average in 4 subjects Senior Middle 3 with a 65% average in 4 subjects
Colombia Bachillerato with an average below 65% Bachillerato with an average between 70% and 74.9%
France Contact SIBT Admissions for entry requirements Baccalaureate with an average of 10
Ghana GCE O-levels or equivalent, with passes in 4 subjects 2 passes in GCE A-levels
Hong Kong HK Secondary 5: pass in 4 academic subjects HKDSE total score of 8 in the best 4 subjects from core
units in Category A and Category C, ie 2 level 2s
India School Certificate with an average of 60% or above All India Senior School Certificate with an average
in 4 subjects between 54% and 59% or above in 4 subjects
Indonesia SMU II with an average grade of 7.2 in 4 subjects SMU III with an average grade between 6.75 and 6.9 in
4 subjects
Iran 3-year high school diploma 4-year high school diploma
Japan Successful completion of Kotogakko Year 2 High School graduation with a GPA between 2.5 and 2.9
Jordan Tawjihi with a 50% to 59% average in academic subjects Tawjihi: 70% to 79% in academic subjects
Kenya KCSE with a D grade average or GCE O-levels with passes KCSE aggregate score between 57 and 61 or GCE A-levels
in 3 subjects with 2 passes
Korea Successful completion of Year 11 High School graduation with a C-grade average (Mi or 6)
Kuwait Secondary School General Certificate with an overall score Secondary School General Certificate with an overall
below 75% score between 75% and 79%
Macau Completion of Senior Middle 2 with a 70% average Senior Middle 3 with a 65% average in 4 subjects
in 4 subjects
Malaysia Successful completion of Form 5 (SPM) or equivalent, or STPM with minimum 2 passes; UEC with C-grade in 4
successful completion of Senior Middle 2 academic subjects
Mexico Bachillerato with an average below 6.0 for academic subjects Bachillerato with an average between 7.0 and 7.9 for
academic subjects
Nepal HSC Second Division with an average of 50% or below HSC Second Division with an average of 55% to 59% in
in 4 subjects 4 subjects
Pakistan Secondary School Certificate with an average of 60% or above Intermediate/Higher Secondary School Certificate with an
in 4 academic subjects average of 55% to 59% for 4 subjects
Peru Certificado de Educacion Secundaria with an average grade Certificado de Educacion Secundaria – average grade of
below 12 14 to 15.9
Russian Certificate of Secondary Education Grade 11 with a GPA of 3.0 Certificate of Secondary Education with GPA of 3.75 in
Federation academic subjectsESSENTIAL INFORMATION
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Country Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation Program Diploma (Fast-track and Standard-track)
Saudi Arabia General Secondary Education Certificate with an average of General Secondary Education Certificate with an average
50% or below of 70%
Singapore Successful completion of Form 5/Sec 4 Express (GCE 2 passes in GCE A-levels
O-levels) or equivalent with passes in 4 subjects
South Africa NSA less than 3 NSA 4 to 5
Sri Lanka GCE or Sri Lankan A-levels GCE or Sri Lankan A-levels with 2 passes
Sweden 2 years of Upper Secondary schooling Avgangsbetyg with G in 3 subjects
Taiwan Completion of Senior Middle 2 with an average of 70% Senior Middle 3 with an average of 70% in 4 subjects
in 4 subjects
Tanzania GCE O-levels or equivalent, with passes in 4 subjects 2 passes in GCE A-levels
Thailand Successful completion of Matayom 5 with a GPA of 2.5 Matayom 6 with a GPA of 2.0 to 2.49
Turkey Devlet Lise Diplomasi or Devlet Meslek Diplomasi High School diploma (4 years) Grade 3
Uganda GCE O-levels or equivalent, with passes in 4 subjects 2 passes in GCE A-levels
United Arab Tawjihi with a 50% to 59% average Tawjihiyya: 70% to 79% average
Emirates
United Kingdom GCSE O-levels with 4 passes GCE A-levels with 2 passes
United States Successful completion of Year 11 USA Grade 12 with a GPA of 2.75 to 2.99; or SAT (2005)
of America with a score of 1400 to 1499
Vietnam Successful completion of Year 11 Year 12 with a grade average of 6.0 to 6.9
Zambia GCE O-levels or equivalent, with passes in 4 subjects 2 passes in GCE A-levels
Zimbabwe GCE O-levels or equivalent, with passes in 4 subjects 2 passes in GCE A-levels
Other accepted qualifications
General O-levels with 4 passes A-levels with 2 passes
Certificate of
Education (GCE)
Global Contact SIBT Admissions for entry requirements Average grade of 60% to 65.9%
Assessment
Certificate
International Assessed on an individual basis Aggregate mark 21
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