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Macquarieuniversity2013Sydney, AustraliaINTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE
• Sydney,Australia’slargestcity,islocatedononeoftheworld’smostbeautifulharboursandhasacoastlinewithover70beaches.
• Aswellashavingavibrantartssceneandauniqueoutdoorlifestyle,Sydneyisfilledwithlivelyshopping,diningandnightlifeprecincts.
• MacquarieUniversityisrecognisedasoneofthemostprogressiveandinnovativeuniversitiesinAustralia.
• StartingsalariesforMacquarieUniversitygraduatesareamongthehighestinAustralia.
• SIBTstudentscanchoosetostudyaprogramateitherMacquarieUniversityorMacquarieCityCampus.
Read on to find out more about studying in Sydney.
WHY STUDY AT SIBT?
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Sydney Institute of Business and Technology (SIBT) is your pathway to a Macquarie University degree. SIBT is part of the global Navitas Group, an internationally recognised education provider with the knowledge and resources of staff in more than 50 different colleges and campuses worldwide. SIBT’s approach to teaching is unique, allowing our students to become independent learners and giving them the skills and knowledge to succeed in future studies at Macquarie University.
As an SIBT student, you will be based at a university campus and will benefit from personalised teaching, small classes and additional support. SIBT provides you with the opportunity to build lifelong friendships and establish career networks with fellow Australian and international students. SIBT is proud of its many graduates who have progressed to Macquarie University and achieved successful careers across the globe. SIBT and Macquarie University look forward to helping you achieve your own academic and career objectives.
Message from Macquarie University’s Vice-Chancellor
Macquarie University has been working in partnership with SIBT since 1996. The association is designed to offer eligible students an alternative and supportive pathway to university studies. Already over 18,500 SIBT graduates have gone on to enter second year of a Macquarie bachelor’s degree.
Throughout its history Macquarie’s undergraduate education has been characterised by academic integrity and excellence in teaching and research, as well as internationalisation and flexibility. Macquarie graduates are known to demonstrate imagination, intellectual discipline and adaptability. These aims are consistent with those of SIBT.
SIBT is located at both Macquarie University and Macquarie City Campus, and offers world-class facilities. I invite you, as an SIBT student, to maximise your Australian learning experience and enjoy the excellent Macquarie campus facilities and services available. As an SIBT student you are a member of the university community and upon successful completion of your SIBT qualification, I will welcome you as a Macquarie student.
Steven SchwartzVice-ChancellorMacquarie University
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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. As the capital of the state of New South Wales, it is also the largest city in Australia.
Situatedononeoftheworld’smostbeautifulandnaturalharbours,Sydneyoffersauniqueoutdoorlifestylewhereyoucanmakethemostofitsvarietyofalfrescodiningvenues,parksandextensivechoiceofleisureactivities.Youwillalsohaveaccesstoover70beachesspreadalongthecity’scoastline.
Sydney’snaturalbeautyisenhancedbytherichandvibrantartsandentertainmentscene,withnewconcerts,operasandtheatreeventshappeningallthetime.Andwithmanylivelyshoppinganddiningprecinctsaroundthecity(includingitsveryownChinatown)you’llalwayshaveplentytodo.Aboveall,Sydneyishometomanydiverseandfriendlycommunitieswhohavemadethisuniquecitytheirhome.
BychoosingtoliveandstudyinSydney,youwillexperiencetherelaxedbutvibrantlifestylethecityofferswhilegaininganinternationallyrecognisededucation.
ClimateSydneyhasatemperateclimate.ThewarmestmonthsareJanuaryandFebruary,andthecoldestmonthsareJuneandJuly,althoughdaytimetemperaturesrarelyfallbelow10degreescelsius.Theaveragerainfallis1,200mmperyearandtheaveragehumidityis62percent.
Season Period
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rangeSummer December
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Autumn MarchtoMay
14˚Cto22˚C
Winter JunetoAugust
9˚Cto16˚C
Spring SeptembertoNovember
13˚Cto22˚C
Things to do • climbtheSydneyHarbour
BridgeorSydneyTower
• catchaferryfromCircularQuaytoManlyBeach
• seeAustraliananimalsatTarongaZoo
• spendadayattheworld‑famousBondiBeach
• watchashowatSydneyOperaHouse
• experienceyumchainChinatown
• ridearollercoasteratLunaPark
• enjoyabarbecuewithfriendsatCentennialPark
• goshoppingatthefamousQueenVictoriaBuilding(QVB)
• orderdeliciousfishandchipsatSydneyFishMarkets
Sydney
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FAST FACTSPopulation 4,575,000
State NewSouthWales(NSW)
Currency Australiandollar(A$)
Time zone AustralianEasternStandardTime(UTC/GMT+10hours)
Electricity 220–240V
Language English
Want to know more about Sydney?
• sydney.com.au
• discoversydney.com.au
• cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
• visitnsw.com.au
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Macquarie University: leading the way in education
Macquarie University is renowned for its unique approach to learning, excellence in interdisciplinary research and teaching and first-class campus environment. SIBT students have the option to choose an academic program at either Macquarie University in North Ryde or Macquarie City Campus (MQC) in Sydney city.
Withafivestarratingforculturaldiversity(GoodUniversitiesGuide2011),world‑leadingresearchandhighqualityteaching,Macquariestudentsgraduatewithaglobalmindsetandaninternationallyrespecteddegree.Theuniversityhas37,000students(withanadditional1,000studentsatMacquarieCityCampus)and130,000alumniinover120countries.Itoffersmorethan200highlyregardedundergraduateandpostgraduateprograms.
Recent Macquarie University achievements• Theuniversitywasrankedinthetop
40universitiesintheAsia–PacificregionandamongAustralia’stoptenuniversitiesbytheinternationalShanghaiUniversityAcademicRankingsofWorldUniversitiesin2011.
• MacquarieisrankedfourthinAustraliabytheAustralianGovernment’sExcellenceinResearchforAustraliainitiative,basedontheproportionofitsresearchareasjudgedtobeatthemaximumfiverating(indicatingoutstandingperformancewellaboveworldstandard).
• ANewYorkTimessyndicatedsurveyofglobalCEOsrankedMacquarieinthetop100universitiesworldwideforqualityofgraduates.
• Theuniversity’snewmulti‑milliondollarlibrary,openedin2011,isunlikeanyotherinAustralia.Withfivelevelsandanenvironmentallysustainabledesign,thebuildingoffersmodernlearning,researchandsocialspacesandAustralia’sfirstroboticdocumentretrievalsystem.
Macquarie UniversityLocatedinNorthRyde,18kilometresnorthofthecitycentre,MacquarieUniversityisSydney’slargestuniversitycampusandoffersanoutstandingstudentlifestyle.UniquelybasedinSydney’spremierhigh‑techprecinct,itoffersawiderangeofnetworkingopportunitieswithpotentialemployers.Thecampustrainstationprovidesraillinkstothecityandsuburbs.
TheuniversityhasinvestedoverAU$1billiontoprovideitsstudentswiththeverybestcampusfacilities,includingaprivateteachinghospital,cutting‑edgemediafacilitiesandsomeofthemostadvancedsciencelabsintheAsia‑Pacificregion.
Thereareplentyofplaceswhereyoucaneat,drink,shopandplayontheMacquariecampus,oratthenearbyMacquarieCentreshoppingcomplex.Theuniversity’sSportandAquaticCentrefeaturesindoorandoutdoorswimmingpools,gymandgroupfitnessspacesandnumeroussportsfacilities.DiscountedmembershipisavailableforSIBTstudents.
SIBTstudentscanalsoparticipateinvariousrecreationalandsocialsportssuchassnowskiing,surfing,skydivingandscubadiving,justtonameafew.FormoreinformationaboutMacquarieUniversity,visitcampuslife.mq.edu.auorinternational.mq.edu.au/Macquarie.
Macquarie City CampusBasedintheheartofSydney’scentralbusinessdistrict,onlyaten‑minutewalkfromtheSydneyHarbourBridge,SIBTatMacquarieCityCampusoffersadynamiclearningenvironment.YouwillstudythesamecontentandenjoythesamehighstandardofteachingasSIBTstudentsatMacquarieUniversity,NorthRyde,withtheaddedbenefitsofincreasedlecturercontactandsmallerclasssizes.
AtMacquarieCityCampusyouwillstudyinmodern,purpose‑builtfacilitiesthatincludeacourse‑specificlibrary,newlecturerooms,computerlaboratories,studentcommonareasandwifiaccess.YouwillalsohaveaccesstothefacilitiesandservicesatMacquarieUniversity,NorthRyde.
Thecampus’sconvenientlocationincentralSydneyaboveWynyardtrainstationpresentsmanyopportunitiesforyoutofindpart‑timework.Temporaryinternshipsarealsoavailableifyouarelookingtogainexperienceinabusinessenvironment.Internshipsprovideon‑the‑jobtrainingandpracticalworkexperience,whichenhanceyourfuturecareerprospects.FormoreinformationaboutMacquarieCityCampus,includingthelatestinformationonprogramofferings,visitcity.mq.edu.au.
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4. MacquarieShoppingCentre
5. BuildingE3B:EnglishLanguageCentreandIndependentLearningCentre(Level4)forEnglishlanguagestudents
6. MacquarieGraduateSchoolofManagement(MGSM)
7. MacquarieResearchPark:promotessynergiesbetweenleadingAustralianandinternationalcompaniesandtheuniversity
8. On‑campusservices:postoffice,bar,gamecentre,NationalAustraliaBank,ATMs,newsagency,travelagencies,Co‑opbookshop
9. Foodoutletsandrestaurants
10. LincolnStudentServicesBuilding:UniversityHealthCentreandCareersService
11. BuildingC1A:Securityoffice
12. Observatory
13. Sportingfieldsforsportssuchascricket,hockeyandsoccer
14. TravelodgeHotel
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SIBT: Australia’s leading university pathway provider
Australian universities encourage creative and independent thinking to help you develop academically, professionally and personally. The learning environment provided at SIBT will help you to succeed in your future studies at university.
Since1996SIBTandMacquarieUniversityhaveworkedtogethertoprovideleadinguniversitypathwayprograms.Over18,500SIBTgraduateshavecontinuedtheirstudiesatMacquarieUniversity,withover90percentcommencingabachelor’sdegree.With3,000studentsacrosstwocampuses,SIBTisanexcellentoptionforstudentswhoseekalternativeentrytoMacquarieUniversity.Thecollege’sthree‑semestersystemallowsyoutofast‑trackyourstudiesandcompleteadiplomaandbachelor’sdegreewithinthreeyears.
Why choose SIBT?
Gain direct entry to Macquarie University
AftersuccessfullycompletinganSIBTdiplomaoradvanceddiploma,youwilladvancedirectlytothesecondyearofaMacquarieUniversitybachelor’sdegree.Attheendofyourdegree,youwillgraduatewithaninternationallyrecognised
qualificationfromoneofAustralia’smostprogressiveandinnovativeuniversities.(Seepage11foruniversitytransferrequirements).
Experience two excellent campuses
SIBTstudentsatbothMacquarieUniversityandMacquarieCityCampushaveaccesstoalluniversityfacilities,includingoneofthebestundergraduatelibrariesinAustralia,sportingamenities,studentassociationsandon‑campusaccommodation.SIBTallowsdiplomastudentstostudyunitsatthetwocampuslocationsinthesamesemester.WirelessinternetaccessisalsoavailablethroughoutallSIBTbuildings,makingiteasierforyoutostudyonthego.
Join a vibrant multicultural community
Withstudentscomingfromover50countries,includingAustralia,SIBTisanidealenvironmenttomeetfriends,establishinternationalnetworksandexperiencetheAustralianculture.
Study Macquarie University units
TheSIBTdiplomasincludefirst‑yearunitsofMacquarieUniversitybachelor’sdegrees.(Advanceddiplomasalsoincludesomesecond‑yearunits.)Aftercompletingyourdiploma,youwillreceivefullcreditforyourstudiesandadvancedirectlytosecondyear.
Choose from flexible study options
CoursesatSIBTcommenceinFebruary,JuneandOctobereachyear.Standardtrackandfasttrackstudyoptionsallowyoutochooseaprogramofstudythatsuitsyourindividualneeds.AMixedEnglishprogramoptionisavailableforstudentsundertakingCertificateIVinTertiaryPreparationProgramwhorequireadditionalEnglishsupport.
Enjoy quality teaching
SIBTisaregisteredhighereducationproviderofferingMacquarieUniversityunits.SIBTlecturersteachingthediploma,advanceddiplomaandassociatedegreeprogramsareapprovedbyMacquarieUniversityandmanyteachthesameunitsattheuniversity.
Study accredited programs
SIBTdiplomaprogramsareaccreditedbytheTertiaryEducationandQualityStandardsAgency(TEQSA);theCertificateIVprogramisaccreditedbytheAustralianSkillsQualityAuthority(ASQA).AcademicstandardsareassuredbyMacquarieUniversity’smoderationproceduresanduniversity‑approvedexaminations.SIBTprogramsprovidearecognisedqualificationforemploymentpurposes,withgraduatesreceivinganationallyaccreditedaward.
Be part of a supportive learning environment
SIBTdeliversuniversityunitsinapersonalisedandsupportiveenvironment.Lectureshavenomorethan50studentsandtutorialshavenomorethan25students,soyouwillhavegreaterindividualcontactwithyourteachers.SIBTalsooffersavarietyofacademicandwelfaresupportprogramsdesignedtoprovideadditionalassistancewhererequired.
Make the most of first-class educational facilities
SIBTislocatedinmodern,purpose‑builtfacilities.Ourclassroomsandcomputerlaboratoriescontainthelatestaudioandvisualteachingequipment,allowinglecturerstodelivercoursecontentthroughinteractivetechnologiessuchasvideo,audio,DVDandtheinternet.AtbothSIBTstudylocations,you’llenjoyaccesstocomputerlaboratories,internetconnection,printingfacilitiesandonlinestudymaterials.DedicatedITpersonnelareavailabletoassiststudents.
Access the university’s Career Service
SIBTstudentsatbothcampusescanmakeuseofMacquarie’sCareerService,whichrunsregularworkshopstoprovidecareereducationandjobapplicationsupportforstudents.Theservicealsoadvertisesinternshipsandpart‑timeorcasualwork,andarrangesforemployerstomeetwithandrecruitstudents.Formoreinformation,visitcareers.mq.edu.au.
Macquarie’s Global Leadership Program Macquarie’sGlobalLeadershipProgram(GLP)offerseligibleSIBTstudents*theopportunitytogainacompetitiveedgebydevelopingcross‑culturalawarenessandleadershipskills,aswellasobtainingpracticalinternationalexperience.
Participantsattendnetworkingfunctionsandseminarswithprominentlecturersandbusinessleaders,aswellashavingaccesstooverseasstudentexchangesorinternships.Bestofall,theprogramisrecognisedonyourMacquarieacademictranscript.Forfurtherdetails,visitinternational.mq.edu.au/GLP.
*TobeeligiblefortheGLP,studentsmusthavecompletedonesemesteratSIBTandhaveanIELTSscoreof6.0oraGPAof2.25.
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Linh Nguyen, Vietnam Commerce
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Macquarie City Campus(City location offering select degree programs)
Macquarie University(North Ryde location)
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Year 1 - Semester 1
Year 2 - Semester 1
Year 2 - Semester 3
Year 3 - Semester 3
Year 3 - Semester 2
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Year 2 - Semester 2
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Year 3 - Semester 2
Year 3 - Semester 1
MacquarieCityCampusrunsonathreesemestersystem.Withthreeintakesinayear,thereispotentialtofasttrackyourbachelor’sdegreeandcompleteitintwoyears.MacquarieUniversityrunsonatwosemestersystemallowingyoutocompleteyourdegreeinthreeyears.
SIBT pathway to Macquarie University
SIBT provides alternative pathways to Macquarie University and Macquarie City Campus for students who may not qualify for direct entry to a degree program and seek a supportive learning environment. SIBT offers a range of courses to suit your academic needs.
Teaching and assessmentSIBTstudentsattendfourhoursofclassroom‑basedlecturesandtutorialsperunitperweek.Youwillalsoneedtospendapproximatelysixtoeighthoursperweekforeachunitonself‑directedstudy.
Themethodofassessmentmayvarydependingonthecourseandunitsselected.Acombinationofuniversityapprovedassessmentsincludingassignments,essays,oralpresentations,tutorialparticipationandformalexaminationsmaybeused.
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Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation Program TheCertificateIVinTertiaryPreparationProgramisafoundationcoursethatwillprepareyoufordiploma‑levelstudies.Itisdesignedforstudentswhodonotmeettheacademicrequirementstoadvancedirectlytoadiploma.Aftersuccessfullycompletingeightacademicunitsintheprogram,youwillbeguaranteedentryintoanSIBTdiplomacourse.
Mixed English programThisoptionallowsyoutocombineEnglishlanguagestudieswiththeCertificateIVinTertiaryPreparationProgramcourse.ItallowsstudentstoimprovetheirEnglishwhilestudyingselectacademicunitsintheCertificateIVcourse.TheMixedEnglishprogramissuitableforstudentswithanIELTSscoreof5.0(orequivalent).
Diploma programsSIBTdiplomastudentsstudyeightacademicunits,equivalenttothefirstyearofaMacquarieUniversitybachelor’sdegree.Aftersuccessfullycompletingadiplomayouwilladvancedirectlytothesecondyearofarelevantdegreeprogram.
Provisional entry program
IfyouhaveanIELTSscoreof5.5andmeettherelevantacademicrequirements,youcanbeginyourdiplomastudiesatSIBTonaprovisionalentryprogram.InyourfirstsemesteratSIBTyouwillstudytwoacademicdiplomaunits,aswellasacompulsoryCultureandLearningunitfocusingonacademicliteracyandstudyskillsfor16hoursperweek.Aftersuccessfullycompletingyourfirstsemester,youwilltransfertoaregulardiplomaprogramtocompletetheremainingsixacademicunitsovertwosemesters.
Advanced diploma programs
TheadvanceddiplomaconsistsofastandardSIBTdiploma(eightunits)plusfouradditionalunits.Theseadditional
unitsareequivalenttothefirstsemesterofsecondyearinaMacquarieUniversitybachelor’sdegree.YouwillbeofferedaplaceintheadvanceddiplomaprogramifyoubeginyourstudiesintheOctobersemester;asMacquarieUniversitydoesnotofferclassesbetweenOctoberandFebruary,theadvanceddiplomaallowsstudentstocontinuetheirstudiesatSIBTduringthatperiod.StudentswhoenjoytheSIBTlearningenvironmentcanalsochoosetocontinuestudyingtheadvanceddiploma.
Associate Degree in BusinessTheAssociateDegreeinBusinessisatwo‑yearprogramcomprising16academicunits.ItisequivalenttothefirsttwoyearsofMacquarieUniversity’sBachelorofBusinessAdministration.Aftercompletingtheassociatedegree,youwilladvancetothethirdyearofthebachelor’sdegree.TheassociatedegreeissuitableforstudentswhowishtocontinuestudyinginSIBT’ssupportivelearningenvironmentbeforeproceedingtoMacquarieUniversity.
Three-semester system*
First semester
Second semester
Third semester
First semester (second year)
Second semester (second year)
Third semester (second year)
Time at SIBT
Time at Macquarie University
Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation Program
Standardtrack 3units 3units 2units n/a n/a n/a 12months+diploma
2years
Fasttrack† 4units 4units n/a n/a n/a n/a 8months+diploma
2years
MixedEnglishprogram
2units+1AcademicEnglishsupportunit
3units 3units n/a n/a n/a 12months+diploma
2years
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ProvisionalEntryprogram
2units+CultureandLearningunit
3units 3units n/a n/a n/a 12months 2years
Standardtrack 3units 3units 2units n/a n/a n/a 12months 2years
Fasttrack† 4units 4units n/a n/a n/a n/a 8months 2years
Advanced diploma
Standardtrack 3units 3units 3units 3units n/a n/a 16months 1.5years
Associate degree
Standardtrack 3units 3units 2units 3units 3units 2units 24months 1year
*Eachsemesteris14weekslong.†YoumusthavesufficientacademicandEnglishresultstoundertakefasttrackstudies.
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Important information about SIBT programs
General notes• Someprogramsmayhaveadditional
prerequisiteentryrequirementsfromtimetotime.Inthesecases,youwillbeadvisedinyourLetterofOffer,whichyouwillreceivewhenyourapplicationtoSIBTisapproved.
• Someunitsmaynotbeofferedeachsemester.
• StudentswhohavenotcompletedthenecessarylevelofMathematicsfortheirchosenprogramofstudymayberequiredtoenrolinoneormoreadditionalMathematicsunits.
• StudentsontheprovisionalentryprogramwillneedtotakeaCultureandLearningunitinadditiontotheireightrequireddiplomaunits.Thisisanacademicsupportunitanddoesnotgivecredittowardsthediploma.Thisunitmustbetakeninthefirstsemesterofstudy.
• Forfurtherenrolmentinformation,orientationdetailsandtextbooklists,pleasevisittheSIBTStudentPortalandfollowthelinkto‘StudentNoticeboard’atportal.sibt.nsw.edu.au.
Requirements for transfer to Macquarie UniversityInaccordancewithMacquarieUniversity’sprogressionandtransferrules,SIBTstudentsmustmeetthefollowingconditionstoproceedtotheirchosendegreeatMacquarieUniversityorMacquarieCityCampus:
• Theminimumacademicrequirementisapassineightdiplomaunits.
• Studentsmustalsoachieveaminimumgrade‑pointaverage(GPA)tobeadmittedentrytosomedegreeprograms.
What is a GPA? EachSIBTstudentwhocompletesadiplomaoradvanceddiplomawillreceiveaGPA,whichisascorebetween0and4.0thatreflectsyouraverageacademicachievementduringyourprogram.GPAcalculationsarerelevantonlyifthereisaGPArequirementtoproceedtoarelateddegreeprogramatMacquarieUniversity.Forexample,theBachelorofBusinessAdministrationhasaGPAentryrequirementof2.0.
GPAexamples:
• AstudentwhoachievesapassgradeineightunitswithnofailshasaGPAof2.0.
• AstudentwhoachievesfourpassesandfourcreditsineightunitshasaGPAof2.5.
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Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation Program (TPP)
This course 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 and/or need to undertake further study before starting an SIBT diploma.
AminimumIELTSscoreof5.5(orequivalent)isrequiredfordirectentry.Academicentryrequirementsforparticularcountriesareoutlinedonpages26–27.
Course structureIntheCertificateIVprogramyoucanchoosefromthreestreams:Commerce/BusinessAdministration,InformationTechnologyor
MassCommunication.Youmustsuccessfullycompleteeightacademicunitsinyourchosenstream.
Course accreditationCertificateIVTPPisaccreditedbytheAustralianSkillsQualityAuthority(ASQA).ThiscourseisdeliveredwithintheNationalVETRegulator(NVRStandards)andis
nationallyrecognised.NavitasandSIBTrecogniseallequivalentqualificationsissuedbyregisteredtrainingorganisationsundertheAustralianQualificationsFramework(AQF).
Further studiesBysuccessfullycompletingthecourseandachievingapassmarkoraboveinalleightunits,youwillbeguaranteedentryintoanSIBTdiplomacourse.
CRICOSCodes:076712F,076713E*IfyoureceiveaLetterofOfferandpaythespecifiedtuitionfeeby30November2012,youwillbechargedthe2012rate.Alltuitionfeespaidonorafter1December2012willbechargedatthe2013rate.
Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation Program
Location
MacquarieUniversity,NorthRyde
Duration
Twoorthreesemesters
Students can choose from one of the three streams and select eight units in total
Commerce/Business Administration
Core units
• BUS100 Accounting• BUS103 Economics• BUS104 Mathematics• BUS107 IntroductiontoComputing• BUS108 Management• COM200 CommunicationSkillsI• COM202 CommunicationSkillsIII
Elective units
Selectoneunit• BUS105 Statistics• BUS109 Marketing• COM100 InformationDesign• COM101 Programming• COM102 Introductionto
SystemsAnalysis• COM104 MassCommunicationI• COM105 MassCommunicationII
Next level of study
• DiplomaofArts• DiplomaofBusinessAdministration• DiplomaofCommerce
Information Technology
Core units
• BUS104 Mathematics• BUS107 IntroductiontoComputing• COM100 InformationDesign• COM101 Programming• COM200 CommunicationSkillsI• COM202 CommunicationSkillsIII
Elective units
Selecttwounits• BUS105 Statistics• BUS108 Management• COM102 Introductionto
SystemsAnalysis
Next level of study
• DiplomaofArts• DiplomaofComputing• DiplomaofElectronicEngineering
Mass Communication
Core units
• BUS107 IntroductiontoComputing• BUS109 Marketing• COM100 InformationDesign• COM104 MassCommunicationI• COM105 MassCommunicationII• COM200 CommunicationSkillsI• COM202 CommunicationSkillsIII
Elective units
Selectoneunit• BUS100 Accounting• BUS103 Economics• BUS104 Mathematics• BUS105 Statistics• BUS108 Management• COM101 Programming• COM102 Introductionto
SystemsAnalysis
Next level of study
• DiplomaofArts• DiplomaofCommunication
2012Program fee: A$19,200* 2013Program fee: A$19,960
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"At first I thought I had to give up on the idea of
studying in Australia, but SIBT gave me a chance to be part of Macquarie University. I am very grateful for that."
Philip Elvertorp, Denmark Business Administration
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Diploma of Arts
This program is ideal if you are seeking a flexible pathway. After completing the diploma you will be eligible to enter second year of the Macquarie University Bachelor of Arts, which offers a variety of study areas including ancient history, anthropology, contemporary music, creative arts, cultural studies, dance, English, languages, media, modern history, politics and international relations, philosophy, sociology and writing. You can also choose academic units outside your major or even study units from outside the Faculty of Arts.
Note:SomedegreesavailablethroughtheDiplomaofArtspathwayrequireyoutocompleteextraunits,whichmaytakeupto12monthsofadditionaluniversitystudy.PleaseemailSIBTatfuture@sibt.nsw.edu.autofindoutifyourpreferreddegreehasadditionalrequirements.
CRICOScodes:051203M,053148G
*IfyoureceiveaLetterofOfferandpaythespecifiedtuitionfeeby30November2012,youwillbechargedthe2012rate.Alltuitionfeespaidonorafter1December2012willbechargedatthe2013rate.†Youmuststudyprescribedunitsduringthediplomatoprogresstothedegreeprogram.PleaseemailSIBTatfuture@sibt.nsw.edu.auformoreinformation.‡Additionalfirst‑yeardegreeunitsmustbecompletedatMacquarieUniversity.PleaseemailSIBTatfuture@sibt.nsw.edu.auformoreinformation.
U:MacquarieUniversityC:MacquarieCityCampusGPA: MinimumGPArequiredfortransfertoMacquarie
Diploma of Arts
Location
MacquarieUniversity,NorthRyde
Duration
Twoorthreesemesters
Select eight units in total
Core units
• ACSH100 AcademicCommunicationintheSocialSciencesandHumanities
Additional units
(whererequiredforspecificprograms)• BBA102 PrinciplesofManagement• CUL120 LivingCulture• CUL121 SeeingCulture:Vision,
VisualityandtheSenses• EDUC105Education:The
PsychologicalContext• ICOM100Introductionto
InternationalCommunication• ICOM101 InterculturalRelations
• MMCS115 AcademicCultures• MAS104 AustralianMedia• MAS105 MediaCultures
Elective units
• ISYS100 ITandSociety• ISYS104 IntroductiontoBusiness
InformationSystems• LING109 Language,Culture
andCommunication• MKTG101MarketingFundamentals• MUS102 Passion,Rebellion
andIdentityinPopularMusic• PHL137 CriticalThinking• POL108 Introductionto
GlobalPolitics• STAT170 IntroductoryStatistics
Note:Unitsfromotherdiplomascanalsobetakenaspartofthisprogram.
2012 Program fee: A$24,000* 2013 Program fee: A$24,960*
Second year of your Macquarie University degree• BachelorofArtsu• BachelorofArts(majorinMedia,
CultureandCommunication)†u c
• BachelorofArts(majorinInternationalCommunication)†u
• BachelorofArts—Media†‡u GPA 3.0
• BachelorofArts(majorinCulturalStudies)†u c
• BachelorofArts(majorinEducation)†u
• BachelorofMarketingandMedia†‡u GPA 3.0
Potential career pathsAdvertising;businessmanagement;communitydevelopment;consultationservices;design;diplomacy;education;entertainment;government;media;publishing;translating.
Average starting salariesAccordingto2011researchconductedbyGraduateCareersAustralia,averagenationalgraduatestartingsalariesare:
Performing/VisualArts:A$38,000Humanities:A$44,000Languages:A$45,000
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Diploma of Business Administration
Business graduates from Macquarie University have record employment levels and starting salaries well above the average for Australian business schools.
TheDiplomaofBusinessAdministrationpreparesyoutopursueacareerinbusinessmanagementwithoutspecialisinginaparticulararea.
Duringthecourse,youwilllearnthebroadbusinessskillsrequiredformodernmanagement.ThroughtheAcademicCommunicationunit,astandardpart
ofeveryMacquarieUniversityBusinessorEconomicsdegree,youwillalsolearncriticalbusinesscommunicationskills.MacquarieUniversity’sBusinesscourseshaveaflexiblestructuresoyoucanexploreyourinterestsandevenselectunitsfromdifferentfaculties.Youwillalsogainvaluableon‑the‑jobexperiencethroughbusinessinternshipsthatgiveyouacademiccredittowardsyourdegree.
CRICOScodes:Diploma051202A,053149G;AdvancedDiploma051209E.
*IfyoureceiveaLetterofOfferandpaythespecifiedtuitionfeeby30November2012,youwillbechargedthe2012rate.Alltuitionfeespaidonorafter1December2012willbechargedatthe2013rate.Note:Theadvanceddiplomafeeincludesthestandarddiplomafee.†Additionalfirst‑yeardegreeunitsmustbecompletedatMacquarieUniversityfortheBusinessDemographicsmajor.PleaseemailSIBTatfuture@sibt.nsw.edu.auformoreinformation.‡Youmuststudyprescribedunitsduringthediplomatoprogresstothedegree.PleaseemailSIBTatfuture@sibt.nsw.edu.auformoreinformation.
U:MacquarieUniversityC:MacquarieCityCampusGPA: MinimumGPArequiredfortransfertoMacquarie
Diploma of Business Administration
Locations
MacquarieUniversity,NorthRydeMacquarieCityCampus,Sydney
Duration
Twoorthreesemesters
Select eight units in total
Core units
• ACBE100 AcademicCommunicationinBusinessandEconomics
• ACCG106AccountingInformationforDecision‑Making
• ACST101 TechniquesandElementsofFinance
• BBA102 PrinciplesofManagement• ECON111MicroeconomicPrinciples• HRM107 Introductionto
HumanResources• MKTG101MarketingFundamentals• STAT170 IntroductoryStatistics
Elective units
• BBA111 OrganisationalBehaviour• ISYS100 ITandSociety• ISYS104 IntroductiontoBusiness
InformationSystems• PHL137 CriticalThinking
2012 Program fee: A$24,000* 2013 Program fee: A$24,960*
Advanced Diploma of Business Administration
Location
MacquarieUniversity,NorthRyde
Duration
Threeorfoursemesters
Select four additional units
Core units
• ACCG200Fundamentalsof ManagementAccounting
• BUSL250 BusinessLaw
Elective units (select two)
• BBA111 OrganisationalBehaviour• ECON110 MacroeconomicPrinciples• ISYS100 ITandSociety• ISYS114 Introductionto
SystemsDesignandDataManagement
• PHL137 CriticalThinking
2012 Program fee: A$36,000* 2013 Program fee: A$37,440*
Potential career pathsAccounting;banking;businessadministration;computing;consulting;financialmanagement;management;marketing;recruitmentandstaffdevelopment.
Average starting salariesAccordingto2011researchconductedbyGraduateCareersAustralia,averagenationalgraduatestartingsalariesare:
Business:A$44,000Accounting:A$45,000Law:A$48,400Economics:A$51,000
Second year of your Macquarie University degree• BachelorofArtsu• BachelorofBusiness
Administrationu c GPA 2.0
• BachelorofCommerce(majorsinAccounting,AppliedEconometrics,BusinessDemographics†,BusinessInformationSystems,CommercialLaw,Economics,Finance,HumanResources,InternationalBusiness,Marketing)‡uGPA 1.5
• BachelorofCommerce—ProfessionalAccounting‡u c GPA 1.5
• BachelorofEconomics‡u
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Diploma of Commerce
The Diploma of Commerce provides you with the basis for further study in areas such as accounting, actuarial studies, commercial law, economics, finance, human resources, international business and marketing. You can specialise in your preferred area when you begin your second-year degree studies.
Duringthecourse,youwilllearncriticalbusinesscommunicationskillsthroughtheAcademicCommunicationunit.Businessinternshipsarealsoavailablewhenyou
progresstoyourdegreeatMacquarie,whichgiveyouacademiccredittowardsyourdegreeandprovidevaluableon‑the‑jobexperience.
MacquarieUniversity’sDepartmentofAccountingandCorporateGovernanceisoneofthelargestaccountingschoolsinAustralia.CPAAustralia,theInstituteofCharteredAccountantsinAustraliaandtheNationalInstituteofAccountantshaveacceptedMacquarieUniversityasanapprovedtertiaryinstitutionfortheirmembershipqualifications.
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CRICOScodes:Diploma051200C,053276M;AdvancedDiploma051207G.
*IfyoureceiveaLetterofOfferandpaythespecifiedtuitionfeeby30November2012,youwillbechargedthe2012rate.Alltuitionfeespaidonorafter1December2012willbechargedatthe2013rate.Note:Theadvanceddiplomafeeincludesthestandarddiplomafee.†Youmuststudyprescribedunitsduringthediplomatoprogresstothedegreeprogram.‡Additionalfirst‑yeardegreeunitsmustbecompletedatMacquarieUniversity.§Thetotaldurationofthecombinedprogram(diplomaanddegree)islongerthanthreeyears.PleaseemailSIBTatfuture@sibt.nsw.edu.auformoreinformation.**AswellastheminimumGPA,youwillneedahighdistinctionintheMathematics1AunitandacreditintheTechniquesandElementsofFinanceunittoprogresstothedegree.
U:MacquarieUniversityC:MacquarieCityCampusGPA: MinimumGPArequiredfortransfertoMacquarie
Diploma of Commerce
Locations
MacquarieUniversity,NorthRydeMacquarieCityCampus,Sydney
Duration
Twoorthreesemesters
Select eight units in total
Core units
• ACBE100 Academic Communicationin BusinessandEconomics
• ACCG100 Accounting1A• ACST101 Techniquesand
ElementsofFinance• BBA102 Principles
ofManagement• ECON111MicroeconomicPrinciples• MKTG101 MarketingFundamentals
Additional units
(whererequiredforspecificprograms)• ACCG101AccountingIB• BBA111 OrganisationalBehaviour• ECON110Macroeconomic
Principles• HRM107 Introductionto
HumanResources• MATH135Mathematics1A• STAT170 IntroductoryStatistics
Elective units
• ISYS100 ITandSociety• ISYS104 IntroductiontoBusiness
InformationSystems• MATH130Mathematics1E• PHL137 CriticalThinking
2012 Program fee: A$24,000* 2013 Program fee: A$24,960*
Potential career pathsAccounting;actuarial;banking;economics;finance;humanresourcemanagement;insurance;internationalbusiness;management;marketing;stockbroking.
Average starting salariesAccordingto2011researchconductedbyGraduateCareersAustralia,averagenationalgraduatestartingsalariesare:
Marketing:A$41,416Accounting:A$45,000Economics:A$51,000Finance:A$52,346
Second year of your Macquarie University degree• BachelorofActuarialStudies†‡§
uGPA3.2**
• BachelorofAppliedFinance†uGPA 2.25
• BachelorofArtsu• BachelorofBusiness
Administrationu c GPA 2.0‡
• BachelorofCommerce(majorsinAccounting,AppliedEconometrics,BusinessDemographics‡,BusinessInformationSystems,CommercialLaw,Economics,Finance,HumanResources,InternationalBusiness,Marketing)†u GPA 1.5
• BachelorofCommerce–ProfessionalAccounting†u c GPA 1.5
• BachelorofEconomics†u
Advanced Diploma of Commerce
Location
MacquarieUniversity,NorthRyde
Duration
Threeorfoursemesters
Select four additional units
Core units
• ACCG200Fundamentalsof ManagementAccounting
• BUSL250 BusinessLaw
Elective units (select two)
• BBA111 OrganisationalBehaviour• ECON110MacroeconomicPrinciples• HRM107 Introductionto
HumanResources• ISYS100 ITandSociety• ISYS114 Introductionto
SystemsDesignandDataManagement
• PHL137 CriticalThinking• STAT170 IntroductoryStatistics
2012 Program fee: A$36,000* 2013 Program fee: A$37,440*
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Diploma of Communication
Locations
MacquarieUniversity,NorthRydeMacquarieCityCampus,Sydney
Duration
Twoorthreesemesters
Select eight units in total
Core unit
• ACSH100AcademicCommunicationintheSocialSciencesandHumanities
Additional units
(whererequiredforspecificprograms)• BBA102 PrinciplesofManagement• CUL120 LivingCulture• CUL121 SeeingCulture:Vision,
VisualityandtheSenses• EDUC105 Education:The
PsychologicalContext• ICOM100IntroductiontoInternational
Communication
• ICOM101 InterculturalRelations• MMCS115AcademicCultures• MAS104 AustralianMedia• MAS105 MediaCultures
Elective units
• ISYS100 ITandSociety• ISYS104 IntroductiontoBusiness
InformationSystems• LING109 Language,Cultureand
Communication• MKTG101 MarketingFundamentals• MUS102 Passion,Rebellionand
IdentityinPopularMusic• PHL137 CriticalThinking• POL108 Introductionto
GlobalPolitics• STAT170 IntroductoryStatistics
2012 Program fee: A$24,000* 2013 Program fee: A$24,960*
Diploma of Communication
The Diploma of Communication will provide you with the foundation for further studies in the areas of culture, international relations, media, public affairs and social science. During your degree you can choose to study academic units outside your major and even study units from outside the Faculty of Arts.
MacquarieUniversity’snewlyrefurbished,state‑of‑the‑artfacilitieshavebeencustomdesignedtoprovideprofessional‑qualitystudiosfordance,drama,musicrecording,radioproductionandscreenproduction.Theuniversityhasstrongmediatieswithinthecommunicationsandmediaindustries
andagrowinginternshipprogramtohelpyougainreal‑worldexperiencethatwillprepareyouforyourfuturecareer.StaffatMacquarieincludewidelypublishedacademicsandaward‑winningmediaproducers,withawealthofindustryexperienceintheirareasofexpertise.
Potential career pathsAdvertising;artspolicyandadministration;audienceresearch;diplomacy;governmentandindustryadministration;internationalcommunication;journalism;mediaproduction;publicrelations;publishingandediting.
Average starting salariesAccordingto2011researchconductedbyGraduateCareersAustralia,averagenationalgraduatestartingsalariesare:
Performing/VisualArts:A$38,000Humanities:A$42,000Languages:A$45,000
Second year of your Macquarie University degree• BachelorofArtsu• BachelorofArts(majorinMedia,
CultureandCommunication)†u c
• BachelorofArts(majorinInternationalCommunication)†u
• BachelorofArts–Media†‡uGPA 3.0
• BachelorofArts(majorinCulturalStudies)†u c
• BachelorofArts(majorinEducation)†u
• BachelorofMarketingandMedia†‡uGPA 3.0
CRICOScodes:051201B,053278J
*IfyoureceiveaLetterofOfferandpaythespecifiedtuitionfeeby30November2012,youwillbechargedthe2012rate.Alltuitionfeespaidonorafter1December2012willbechargedatthe2013rate.†Youmuststudyprescribedunitsduringthediplomatoprogresstothedegreeprogram.PleaseemailSIBTatfuture@sibt.nsw.edu.auformoreinformation.‡Additionalfirst‑yeardegreeunitsmustbecompletedatMacquarieUniversity.PleaseemailSIBTatfuture@sibt.nsw.edu.auformoreinformation.
U:MacquarieUniversityC:MacquarieCityCampusGPA: MinimumGPArequiredfortransfertoMacquarie
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Diploma of Computing
The Diploma of Computing is ideal if you have an interest in information technology and provides a broad introduction to computing. You can specialise in a particular area in the second and third years of your degree, constructing a specific program of study tailored to your intended career. A final-year project will also give you the opportunity to practice your knowledge and skills.
MacquarieUniversity’sFacultyofSciencehasworld‑classfacilitiesforundergraduatestudy,includingfourteachinglabs.Yourprogramofstudywillbeshapedbyacademicswhoareleadersinawiderangeofscientificandtechnologicalfields.
Macquarie’sstrongtieswithindustryalsomeanthatvisitinglecturers,internshipsandindustryadvisorypanelsplayanactiveroleinyourstudywhenyouprogresstoyourMacquariedegree.
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Diploma of Computing
Location
MacquarieUniversity,NorthRyde
Duration
Twoorthreesemesters
Select eight units in total
Core units
• ACSC100AcademicCommunicationinScience
• COMP115IntroductiontoComputerScience
• ISYS114 IntroductiontoSystemsDesignandDataManagement
Additional units(whererequiredforspecificprograms)• ACCG106Accountingfor
InformationDecision‑Making
• BBA111 OrganisationalBehaviour• COMP125Fundamentalsof
ComputerScience• DMTH137DiscreteMathematics1• ISYS104 IntroductiontoBusiness
InformationSystems• MAS111/ Introductionto
INFO111 VideoGames• MECH170Introductionto
MechanicalEngineering
Elective units
• ELEC141 DigitalFundamentals• ELEC170 Introductionto
ElectronicSystems• ENVE117 BiophysicalEnvironments• ENV118 Environmental
ManagementforaChangingWorld
• ISYS100 ITandSociety• MATH130Mathematics1E• MATH135Mathematics1A• MATH136Mathematics1B• PHL137 CriticalThinking• PHYS140 Physics1A• PHYS143 Physics1B• STAT170 IntroductoryStatistics
2012 Program fee: A$24,000* 2013 Program fee: A$24,960*
Advanced Diploma of Computing
Location
MacquarieUniversity,NorthRyde
Duration
Threeorfoursemesters
Select four additional units
Core units
• COMP249WebTechnology• ISYS224 DatabaseSystems
Elective units (select two)
• COMP125FundamentalsofComputerScience
• ELEC141 DigitalFundamentals• ELEC170 Introductionto
ElectronicSystems• ISYS100 ITandSociety• MATH130Mathematics1E• MATH135Mathematics1A• MATH136Mathematics1B• PHL137 CriticalThinking• PHYS140 Physics1A• PHYS143 Physics1B• STAT170 IntroductoryStatistics
2012 Program fee: A$36,000* 2013 Program fee: A$37,440*
Potential career pathsArtificialintelligence;databaseadministration;e‑commerce;languagetechnology;multimediaandinternetdevelopment;networking;programming;systemanalysis;variousareasingovernmentandindustry.
Average starting salariesAccordingto2011researchconductedbyGraduateCareersAustralia,averagegraduatestartingsalariesare:
ComputerScience:A$50,000ElectronicEngineering:A$53,500
CRICOScodes:Diploma051204K,053277K;AdvancedDiploma051208F.
*IfyoureceiveaLetterofOfferandpaythespecifiedtuitionfeeby30November2012,youwillbechargedthe2012rate.Alltuitionfeespaidonorafter1December2012willbechargedatthe2013rate.Note:Theadvanceddiplomafeeincludesthestandarddiplomafee.†Prescribedunitsmustbestudiedduringthediplomatoprogresstothedegreeprogram.PleaseemailSIBTatfuture@sibt.nsw.edu.auformoreinformation.‡Additionalfirst‑yeardegreeunitsmustbecompletedatMacquarieUniversity.PleaseemailSIBTatfuture@sibt.nsw.edu.auformoreinformation.
U:MacquarieUniversityC:MacquarieCityCampus
Second year of your Macquarie University degree• BachelorofArtsu• Bachelorofe‑Business†u• BachelorofEngineering(majorsin
ComputerEngineering,ElectronicEngineering,MechanicalEngineering,MechatronicsEngineering,SoftwareEngineering,TelecommunicationsEngineering,WirelessEngineering)†u
• BachelorofEnvironment(majorsinEnvironmentalManagement,EnvironmentalEarthScience,SpatialInformationScience)†u
• BachelorofInformationTechnology(majorsinSoftwareTechnology,BusinessInformationSystems)†u
• BachelorofInformationTechnology–GamesDesignandDevelopment†‡
• BachelorofScience(majorsinSoftwareTechnology,BusinessInformationSystems,EnvironmentalManagement,EnvironmentalEarthScience,SpatialInformationScience)†u
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Diploma of Electronic Engineering
The Diploma of Electronic Engineering provides an important introduction for you if you wish to study a Bachelor of Engineering at Macquarie University. The Bachelor of Engineering is an integrated four-year professional program, accredited by Engineers Australia, which prepares students to work as professional engineers. The degree also includes an internship during its final semester, which is unique to Macquarie University as it combines both academic and industry supervision.
LocatedwithinAustralia’s‘SiliconCorridor’,MacquarieUniversityissurroundedbymorethan500high‑techcompanies.Itsstate‑of‑the‑artteachingfacilitiesandlaboratoriesincludesophisticatedinstrumentsandequipment.Also,theuniversityisparticularlyrenownedforitsnichefocusonElectronicEngineering,anditistheonlyuniversityinAustraliatoofferaWirelessEngineeringspecialisation.
CRICOScodes:068336C,068335D
*IfyoureceiveaLetterofOfferandpaythespecifiedtuitionfeeby30November2012,youwillbechargedthe2012rate.Alltuitionfeespaidonorafter1December2012willbechargedatthe2013rate.†Thisisafour‑yeardegree(includingtheSIBTdiploma).‡Additionalfirst‑yeardegreeunitsmustbecompletedatMacquarieUniversity.PleaseemailSIBTatfuture@sibt.nsw.edu.auformoreinformation.
U:MacquarieUniversityC:MacquarieCityCampus
Diploma of Electronic Engineering
Location
MacquarieUniversity,NorthRyde
Duration
Twoorthreesemesters
Select eight units in total
• ACSC100AcademicCommunicationinScience
• COMP115IntroductiontoComputerScience
• COMP125 FundamentalsofComputerScience
• ELEC141 DigitalFundamentals• ELEC170 Introductionto
ElectronicSystems• MATH135MathematicsIA• MATH136MathematicsIB• MECH170Introductionto
MechanicalEngineering• PHYS140 Physics1A• PHYS143 Physics1B
2012 Program fee: A$24,000* 2013 Program fee: A$24,960*
Potential career pathsComputer,wirelessandmobiletelephonenetworking;electronicsdesignandmanufacturing;projectandtechnologymanagement;radiofrequencyelectronicsdesign;salesandserviceoftechnicalequipment;telecommunicationsandnetworking;wirelesssystemsandinstallation.
Average starting salariesAccordingto2011researchconductedbyGraduateCareersAustralia,averagegraduatestartingsalariesare:
ComputerScience:A$50,000ElectronicEngineering:A$53,500
Second year of your Macquarie University degree• BachelorofEngineering
(majorsinComputerEngineering,ElectronicEngineering,MechanicalEngineering,MechatronicsEngineering,SoftwareEngineering,TelecommunicationsEngineering,WirelessEngineering)†‡u
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Associate Degree in Business
The Associate Degree in Business provides students who have completed an SIBT diploma with the skills and knowledge necessary to work in a business environment. During the associate degree you will gain a solid understanding of the fundamentals of business, including principles, practices, models, organisation structure, law and international business.
Theprogramwillprovideyouwithskillsthatareinhighdemandinbothlargeandsmallbusinessessoyouwillbewellequippedtoenterthebusinessworld.
Tobeawardedtheassociatedegree,youmustsuccessfullycomplete16units.Theprogramcanbecompletedinlessthantwoyears,andyoumayalsoexittheprogramafteroneyearandenteraspecialistdegreeateitherMacquarieUniversityorMacquarieCityCampus.
CRICOScode:068334E
*IfyoureceiveaLetterofOfferandpaythespecifiedtuitionfeeby30November2012,youwillbechargedthe2012rate.Alltuitionfeespaidonorafter1December2012willbechargedatthe2013rate.Note:Theassociatedegreefeeincludesthefeeforyourdiploma.
U:MacquarieUniversityC:MacquarieCityCampusGPA: MinimumGPArequiredfortransfertoMacquarie
Associate Degree in Business
Location
MacquarieUniversity,NorthRyde
Duration
Sixsemesters(twoyears)
Select sixteen units in total
Thecoreandelectiveunitsyoumayselectwilldependontheunitsyouhavealreadycompletedduringyourdiploma.
First-year units (select eight)
Core units
• ACBE100 AcademicCommunicationinBusinessandEconomics
• ACCG106 AccountingInformationforDecision‑Making‡
• ACST101 TechniquesandElementsofFinance
• BBA102 PrinciplesofManagement
• ECON111 MicroeconomicPrinciples• HRM107 Introductionto
HumanResources• MKTG101 MarketingFundamentals• STAT170 IntroductoryStatistics
‡YoumayselectAccounting1AandAccounting1BasalternativestoAccountingInformationforDecision‑Making.
Elective units
• BBA111 OrganisationalBehaviour• ECON110MacroeconomicPrinciples• ISYS100 ITandSociety• ISYS104 IntroductiontoBusiness
InformationSystems• MKTG101MarketingFundamentals• STAT170 IntroductoryStatistics
Second-year units (select eight)
Core units
• ACCG200 FundamentalsofManagementAccounting
• BUS201 IntroductiontoInternationalBusiness
• BUSL250BusinessLaw
Elective units
• AFIN253 FinancialManagement• BBA280 BusinessModelsand
OrganisationStructure• HRM207 HumanResourceLearning
andDevelopment• MKTG202 MarketingResearch• MKTG203ConsumerBehaviours
2012 Program fee: A$48,000* 2013 Program fee: A$49,920*
Potential career pathsBusinessadministration;banking;management;consulting;computing;financialmanagement;marketing;recruitmentandstaffdevelopment.
Average starting salariesAccordingto2011researchconductedbyGraduateCareersAustralia,averagenationalgraduatestartingsalariesare:
Business:A$44,000Accounting:A$45,000Law:A$48,400Economics:A$51,000
Third year of your Macquarie University degree• BachelorofBusiness
Administrationu c GPA 2.0
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Your English language preparation
SIBT provides a range of study options to suit your individual English language needs. SIBT will advise you on the most appropriate study option based on your previous English results, as well as Australian Government requirements.
Mixed English program(forCertificateIVinTertiaryPreparationProgram)
Location
MacquarieUniversity,NorthRyde
ThisprogramisdesignedforstudentswhohaveanIELTSscoreof5.0(orequivalent).ItallowsyoutoimproveyourEnglishlanguageskillswhilestudyingselectedCertificateIVacademicunitsatSIBT.DuringthefirstsemesteryouwillstudyanAcademicEnglishsupportunit,aswellastwoCertificateIVunits.YouwillalsocontinuetoreceivefourhoursaweekofadditionallanguagesupportduringthesecondandthirdsemestersofyourCertificateIVprogram.
Pre-course EnglishIfyourequirefull‑timeEnglishstudybeforebeginningyourstudiesatSIBT,thefollowingoptionsareavailable:
Learn English at Macquarie University
AttheMacquarieUniversityEnglishLanguageCentreyouwillbenefitfromstudyinginternationallyrecognised,world‑classacademicEnglishlanguageprograms.
ConvenientlylocatedinthesamebuildingasSIBT,theyoffertwodiscipline‑specificprogramsdesignedtoprepareyoufordirectentrytoSIBT:theStudySkillsEnglishPreparationProgram(SSEPP)forCertificateIVentryandtheEnglishPreparationProgram(EPP)fordiplomaentry.
Ninety‑sixpercentofMacquarieEnglishLanguageCentrestudentspasstheirEnglishcourseandprogresstoSIBT.TheirGPAisalso15percenthigherthanstudentsenteringfromotherEnglishproviders.(OngoingResearchStudy,MacquarieUniversity,July2011,usingfirstsemester2011datasourcedfromMacquarieAnalytics).
Formoreinformation,visitcme.mq.edu.au.
Learn English at Macquarie City Campus
NavitasEnglish(formerlyACLandACE)ispartoftheNavitasGroup,Australia’slargestproviderofEnglishlanguagetraining.Itoffershigh‑quality,intensiveacademicEnglishprogramsthatwillenableyoutodirectlyenteranSIBTprogramateitherMacquarieUniversityorMacquarieCityCampus.
NavitasEnglishisconvenientlylocatedinthemodern,state‑of‑the‑artWynyardGreenbuilding,inthesamepremisesasSIBTatMacquarieCityCampus.WynyardGreenisintheheartofSydney’scentralbusinessdistrict,aboveWynyardtrainstationandjusttenminuteswalkfromSydney’siconicOperaHouseandHarbourBridge.Formoreinformation,visitnavitasenglish.com.
Academic calendar: Macquarie University English Language Centre
Length of study Semester 1 February 2013 Semester 2 June 2013 Semester 3 October 2013 Tuition fee* 5weeks 31December2012to
1February201329Aprilto31May 26Augustto27September A$2,300
10weeks 12November2012to1February2013
18Marchto31May 22Julyto27September A$4,600
20weeks 27August2012to1February2013
31December2012to31May2013
29Aprilto27September A$9,200
30weeks commenced 8October2012to31May2013
11Februaryto27September A$13,800
40weeks commenced 23July2012to31May2013
12November2012to27September2013
A$18,400
Forlatestfeesandspecialoffers,pleasevisitcme.mq.edu.au/coursefees.html.Studentsmustalsopayanenrolmentfee(A$220)andasocialandrecreationalactivitiesfee(A$55).
Academic calendar: Navitas English
Length of study Semester 1 February 2013 Semester 2 June 2013 Semester 3 October 2013 Tuition fee*5weeks 7Januaryto8February 8Aprilto10May 26Augustto27September A$2,040
10weeks 12November2012to25January2013
8Aprilto14June 22Julyto27September A$4,080
20weeks 3September2012to25January2013
28Januaryto14June 13Mayto27September A$8,160
30weeks commenced 5November2012to14June2013
4Marchto27September A$12,240
40weeks commenced 13August2012to14June2013
17December2012to27September2013
A$16,320
Studentsmustalsopayanenrolmentfee(A$200)andamaterialsfee(A$132toA$300dependingonthelengthofstudy).*Thesepricesareforbookingsmadebefore1stNovember2012.Bookingsmadeafterthisdatewillneedtoapplyforaquoteviaenglish@navitas.com.
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SIBT accepts the following English language results:
• AcademicIELTS
• TOEFL(TWEforfasttrackonly)
• relevanthighschoolEnglishlanguageresults(insomecountriesonly—seetablebelowfordetails)
• completionofanaccreditedAcademicEnglishprogramrecognisedbySIBT([email protected])
ThefollowingtableisageneralguidetoEnglishadmissionrequirements.IfyourEnglishresultsarebelowthelevelslisted,youwillrequirefull‑timeEnglishstudyatMacquarieUniversityEnglishLanguageCentreorNavitasEnglishbeforebeginningyouracademicprogramatSIBT.
English admission requirements
English qualification
Results required for Mixed English program
(Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation Program)
Results required for direct entry into
Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation Program
Results required for Provisional Entry program
Results required for direct entry into
diploma and fast track diploma
IELTS(Academic) 5.0 5.5 5.5(minimumof5.0inallbands)
6.0(minimumof5.5inallbands)
TOEFL 500–523/173–93 527–547/197–210 527–547/197–210 550/213andabove
iBTTOEFL(Internet‑basedtest)
61–70 71–78 71–78 79andabove
AustralianYear12(NSWHSC)
ESLBand2plusEnglishtest
ESLBand3 ESLBand3 ESLBand4orEnglishStandardBand2
SPM GradeD7 GradeC6 GradeC6 GradeB4
GCSELevelEnglish GradeD7 GradeC6 GradeC6 GradeB4
GCE * GradeE GradeE GradeD
PearsonsTestofEnglish
41(noscorelessthan35) 46(noscorelessthan43) 49(noscorelessthan49)
57(noscorelessthan57)
*Whereapplicable,studentswillberequiredtotakeaNavitasPlacementTesttodetermineeligibility.
How to applySIBTcanorganiseyourEnglishtuitionthrougheitherMacquarieUniversityEnglishLanguageCentreorNavitasEnglish.WhenyoucompletetheSIBTapplicationform,adviseusofyourcurrentEnglishlevel(suchasyourIELTSorTOEFLscore)andwhereyouwouldliketostudy,andwewillcoordinateyourenrolment.
SIBTalsorecognisescoursesfromotherEnglishlanguageinstitutionsinAustralia.PleaseemailSIBTatadmissions@sibt.nsw.edu.aufordetailsofinstitutionswitharticulationagreements.
Studentswhoarestudyingfull‑timeEnglishatMacquarieUniversityEnglishLanguageCentreorNavitasEnglishwillbeassessedinternally.ThesestudentsmustsubmittheirMacquarieUniversityEnglishLanguageCentreorNavitasEnglishresultstoprogresstoSIBT,buttheywillnotberequiredtoprovidefurtherexternalresultssuchasIELTSorTOEFL.
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Academic entry requirementsThetablebelowisaguidelinetotheacademicrequirementsforentryintoSIBTcertificateanddiplomacourses.Pleasenote:
• SIBTwillonlyconsideracademicsubjectswhendeterminingastudent’saverageperformance.
• Notallqualificationsandcountriesarelistedandstudentswithothercredentialsareencouragedtoapply.
• SIBTwelcomesmature‑agestudents(21yearsorabove)andconsidersrelevantemploymentexperienceifsupportingdocumentationisprovided.
• ThereisnoapplicationfeetoapplytoSIBT.
• EligibleCertificateIVstudentsmayqualifyfora70percenttransferoffer—thisallowsthemtotransferdirectlytoadiplomaprogramafteronesemesteriftheyachievea70percentaverageorhigherduringthatsemester.
Country Certificate IV Diploma (standard track) Diploma (Fast track)Australia SuccessfulcompletionofYear11
with4passesYear12(NSW)withanATARof60orabove
Year12(NSW)withanATARof63orabove
Bangladesh IntermediateCertificatewithaGPAof3.0orabove
HigherSchoolCertificatewithaGPAbetween3.0and3.49
HigherSchoolCertificatewithaGPAof3.5orabove
Brazil CertificadodeEnsinoMediowithanaverageof6.0in4subjects
CertificadodeEnsinoMediowithanaverageof7.0in4subjects
CertificadodeEnsinoMediowithanaverageof8.0in4subjects
Canada SuccessfulcompletionofGrade11 Grade12withaminimumaverageCgrade
Grade12withaminimumaverageBgrade
Chile LicenciadeEducacion,averagegradebelow5.5
LicenciadeEducacion,averagegradebetween5.5and5.69
LicenciadeEducacion,averagegradeof5.7orabove
China CompletionofSeniorMiddle2withan80%averagein4subjects
SeniorMiddle3witha70%averagein4subjects
SeniorMiddle3withaBor75%averagein4subjects
Colombia Bachilleratowithanaveragebelow65% Bachilleratowithanaveragebetween70%and74.9%
Bachilleratowithanaverageof75%orabove
France ContactSIBTAdmissionsforentryrequirements
Baccalaureatewithanaverageof10 Baccalaureatewithanaverageof12orabove
Ghana GCEO‑levelsorequivalent,withpassesin4subjects
2passesinGCEA‑levels 2passesinGCEA‑levels;minimumDgrade
Hong Kong HKSecondary5:passin4academicsubjects
HKDSEtotalscoreof8inthebest4subjectsfromcoreunitsinCategoryAandCategoryCi.e.2level2s
HKDSEtotalscoreof10oraboveinbest4academicsubjectsfromcoreunitsincategoryAandCi.e.2level2sand2level3s
India SchoolCertificatewithanaverageof60%orabovein4subjects
AllIndiaSeniorSchoolCertificatewithanaveragebetween54%and59%orabovein4subjects
AllIndiaSeniorSchoolCertificatewithanaverageof60%orabovein4subjects
Indonesia SMUIIwithanaveragegradeof7.2in4subjects
SMUIIIwithanaveragegradebetween6.75and6.9in4subjects
SMUIIIwithanaveragegradeof7.0orabovein4subjects
Iran 3‑yearhighschooldiploma 4‑yearhighschooldiploma SuccessfulcompletionofNationalEntranceExam
Japan SuccessfulcompletionofKotogakkoYear2
HighSchoolgraduationwithaGPAbetween2.5and2.9
HighSchoolgraduationwithaBgradeaverageoraGPAof3.0orabove
Jordan Tawjihiwithanaveragebelow50% Tawjihiwitha70%to79%averageinacademicsubjects
Tawjihiwithanaverageof80%oraboveinacademicsubjects
Kenya KCSEwithaDgradeaverageorGCEO‑levelswithpassesin3subjects
KCSEwithaCgradeaverageorGCEA‑levelswith2passes
KCSEwithaBgradeaverageorGCEA‑levelswith2passesandaminimumDgrade
Korea SuccessfulcompletionofYear11 HighSchoolgraduationwithaC‑gradeaverage(Mior6)
HighSchoolgraduationwithaB‑gradeaverage(Wuor4)
Kuwait SecondarySchoolGeneralCertificatewithanoverallscorebelow75%
SecondarySchoolGeneralCertificatewithanoverallscorebetween75%and79%
SecondarySchoolCertificatewithanoverallscoreof80%orabove
Macau CompletionofSeniorMiddle2witha70%averagein4subjects
SeniorMiddle3witha65%averagein4subjects
SeniorMiddle3withaBgradeor70%averagein4subjects
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Country Certificate IV Diploma (standard track) Diploma (Fast track)Malaysia SuccessfulcompletionofForm5
(SPM)orequivalent,orsuccessfulcompletionofSeniorMiddle2
STPMwith2passesatminimumE‑grade;UECwithC‑gradein4academicsubjects
STPMwith2passesatminimumD‑grade;UECwithB‑gradein4academicsubjects
Mexico Bachilleratowithanaveragebelow6.0foracademicsubjects
Bachilleratowithanaveragebetween7.0and7.9foracademicsubjects
Bachilleratowithanaverageof8.0oraboveforacademicsubjects
Nepal HSCSecondDivisionwithanaverageof50%orbelowin4subjects
HSCSecondDivisionwithanaverageof55%to59%in4subjects
HSCFirstDivision
Pakistan SecondarySchoolCertificatewithanaverageof60%orabovein4academicsubjects
Intermediate/HigherSecondarySchoolCertificatewithanaverageof54%to59%for4subjects
Intermediate/HigherSecondarySchoolCertificatewithanaverageof60%orabovefor4subjects
Peru CertificadodeEducacionSecundariawithanaveragegradebelow12
CertificadodeEducacionSecundaria—averagegradeof14to15.9
CertificadodeEducacionSecundaria—averagegradeof16orabove
Russian Federation
CertificateofSecondaryEducationGrade11withaGPAof3.0
CertificateofSecondaryEducationwithGPAof3.75inacademicsubjects
CertificateofSecondaryEducationwithGPAof4.0inacademicsubjects
Saudi Arabia GeneralSecondaryEducationCertificatewithanaverageof50%orbelow
GeneralSecondaryEducationCertificatewithanaverageof70%
GeneralSecondaryEducationCertificatewithanaverageof75%orabove
Singapore SuccessfulcompletionofForm5/Sec4Express(GCEO‑levels)orequivalentwithpassesin4subjects
2passesinGCEA‑levels GCEA‑levelswith2passes;minimumDgrade
South Africa NSAlessthan3 NSA4to5 NSA5+
Sri Lanka GCEorSriLankanA‑levels GCEorSriLankanA‑levelswith2passes
GCEA‑levelswith2passes;minimumDgrade
Sweden 2yearsofUpperSecondaryschooling AvgangsbetygwithGin3subjects AvgangsbetygwithVGin3subjects
Taiwan CompletionofSeniorMiddle2withanaverageof70%in4subjects
SeniorMiddle3withanaverageof65%in4subjects
SeniorMiddle3withaBgradeoranaverageof70%orabovein4subjects
Tanzania GCEO‑levelsorequivalent,withpassesin4subjects
2passesinGCEA‑levels 2passesinGCEA‑levels;minimumDgrade
Thailand SuccessfulcompletionofMatayom5withaGPAof2.5
Matayom6withaGPAof2.0to2.49 Matayom6withaGPAof2.5orabove
Turkey DevletLiseDiplomasiorDevletMeslekDiplomasi
HighSchooldiploma(4years)Grade3 HighSchooldiploma(4years)Grade4
Uganda GCEO‑levelsorequivalent,withpassesin4subjects
2passesinGCEA‑levels 2passesinGCEA‑levels;minimumDgrade
United Arab Emirates
Tawjihiwithanaveragebelow50% Tawjihiwitha70%to79%average Tawjihiwithanaverageof80%orabove
United Kingdom
GCSEO‑levelswith4passes GCEA‑levelswith2passes GCEA‑levelswith2passes;minimumDgrade
United States of America
SuccessfulcompletionofYear11 USAGrade12withaGPAof2.75to2.99;orSAT(2005)withascoreof1400to1499
USAGrade12withaGPAof3.0orabove;orSAT(2005)withascoreof1500orabove
Vietnam SuccessfulcompletionofYear11 Year12withagradeaverageof6.0to6.9
Year12withagradeaverageof7.0orabove
Zambia GCEO‑levelsorequivalent,withpassesin4subjects
2passesinGCEA‑levels 2passesinGCEA‑levels;minimumDgrade
Zimbabwe GCEO‑levelsorequivalent,withpassesin4subjects
2passesinGCEA‑levels 2passesinGCEA‑levels;minimumDgrade
Other accepted qualifications
General Certificate of Education (GCE)
O‑levelswith4passes A‑levelswith2passes A‑levelswith2passes;minimumDgrade
Global Assessment Certificate
ContactSIBTAdmissionsforentryrequirements
Averagegradeof60%to65.9% Averagegradeof66%orabove
International Baccalaureate
Assessedonanindividualbasis Aggregatemark21 Aggregatemark22
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Your investment
Program fees
Program 2012 fee* 2013 fee*Standard
trackFast track
Pre-university level program
MixedEnglishprogram(CertificateIV) CertificateIVfeeplusA$4,200 CertificateIVfeeplusA$4,350 12months n/a
CertificateIVinTertiaryPreparationProgram A$19,200(A$2,400perunit) A$19,960(A$2,495perunit) 12months 8months
University level
ProvisionalEntryprogram DiplomafeeplusA$4,200 DiplomafeeplusA$4,350 12months n/a
Diploma A$24,000(A$3,000perunit) A$24,960(A$3,120perunit) 12months 8months
Advanceddiploma A$36,000†(A$3,000perunit) A$37,440(A$3,120perunit) 16months n/a
Further study
Associatedegree A$48,000(A$3,000perunit) A$49,920(A$3,120perunit) 24months n/a
Notes:Studentspaytuitionfeesperunitastheyprogressthroughtheirstudy.TosecureyourplaceatSIBT,youmustpaythetuitionfeesforyourfirstfourunitsofstudybeforeyourprogrambegins.Feesarecorrectasatthetimeofprinting.TheInstitutereservestherighttovaryitsfeesatanytime.
*IfyoureceiveaLetterofOfferandpaythespecifiedtuitionfeeby30November2012,youwillbechargedthe2012rate.Alltuitionfeespaidonorafter1December2012willbechargedatthe2013rate.†Thisfeeincludesthestandarddiplomafee.
Other compulsory charges for international students
CostInternationalstudentenrolmentfee(non‑refundable) A$200
OverseasStudentHealthCover(OSHC) A$435peryearofstudy‡
‡Thisrateisfor2012,andissubjecttochangein2013.
Program fees include:• tuition
• freeacademicskillsseminars
• anorientationprogram(seepage34)
• accesstolibraryandcomputingfacilities
• studentcounsellingandacademicassistanceasrequired
Program fees do not include:• accommodation
• mealsandtransport
• entertainment
• textbooks,stationeryandprinting
• healthcover
• visaprocessingfee
• airfares
Cost of livingLivinginAustraliaislessexpensivethansomeotherwesterncountries,althoughyourbudgetwilldependonthetypeoflifestyleandaccommodationyouchoose.WeanticipatethataninternationalstudentwillrequireapproximatelyA$18,000toA$21,000(A$350toA$400eachweek)forlivingexpenseseachyear(notincludingtuitionfees).
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Academic calendar
SIBT at Macquarie University and Macquarie City CampusSIBTconductsthreesemesterspercalendaryear,startinginFebruary,JuneandOctober:
Year Semester Orientation Start of classes Mid-semester break End of exams2012 October 17–19October 22October 24December2012–1January2013 6February
2013 February 20–22February 25February 29March–1April 5June
2013 June 19–21June 24June n/a 2October
2013 October 16–18October 21October 25December2013–1January2014 5February
“ The best thing about studying at SIBT is the
small class sizes. I got more personalised attention from my lecturers and I felt free to ask them all my questions.“
Yuan Yuan Gu, China Scholarship recipient
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Navitas bursaries and scholarships
Navitas family bursariesNavitasoffersfinancialsupportintheformoffamilybursaries.AbursaryapplieswheretwoormorestudentsfromthesamefamilystudywithaNavitasmemberinstitution.*
ThefirstfamilymembercanbestudyingwithaNavitasmemberinstitutionatthesametimeasotherfamilymembers,ortheymayhavepreviouslystudiedwithanyNavitasmemberinstitution.ThebursaryisgrantedtothesecondandsubsequentfamilymemberswhostudywithaNavitasmemberinstitution.Forthepurposeofthisbursary,afamilymemberisdefinedasahusband,wife,brother,sister,mother,father,son,daughterorstepchild.
Thebursaryisequivalentto10percentoftuitionfeeforthefirstattemptatunitsorcoursesintheprogramofstudy(i.e.acertificate,diploma,UniversityTransferProgram(UTP),bachelor’sdegree,pre‑master’sprogram,postgraduatequalifyingprogramormaster’sdegree)†withaNavitasmemberinstitution(excludingtheMixedEnglishoption).‡Thisamountiscreditedtotheeligiblestudent’stuitionfeeaccounteachacademicterm,withtheamountbeingrelevanttothenumberofunitsundertakeninthatterm.Thebursarydoesnotapplytoadditionalunitsorrepeatunitsthatmayalsobeundertaken.
AcompletedapplicationmustbesubmittedtotheNavitasinstitutionwherethesecondfamilymemberisstudying,togetherwithsupportingdocumentssuchasabirthcertificateorfamilycard.^ApplicationformscanbeobtainedfromtheNavitasinstitutionwherethestudenthasenrolled.
*TheNavitasfamilybursaryappliestostudentsstudyingatACN,CurtinCollege,CurtinSydney,CurtinSingapore,CRIC,EIBT,EIC,Eynesbury,FIC,HIBT,ICM,ICP,ICRGU,ICWS,LaTrobeMelbourne,LIBT,MacquarieCityCampus,MIBT,MIBTIndonesia,PDIC,PIBT,QIBT,SAIBT,SIBT,NavitasatUMassBoston,NavitasatUMassDartmouth,NavitasatUMassLowell,NavitasatWKUandNavitasatUNHonly.
†CertificateprogramsmayalsobeknownorregisteredaFoundationStudies,UniversityTransferProgramStageIorUniversityPathwayProgramStageI.DiplomaprogramsmayalsobeknownorregisteredasUndergraduatePathway,UniversityTransferProgramStageIIorUniversityPathwayProgramStageII.
‡TheNavitasbursaryisnotapplicabletoanyEnglishlanguageprogramoranycomponentofanEnglishlanguageprogramofferedbyaNavitasmemberinstitution.
^Thesupportingdocumentationthatisrequiredwilldependonthecountrywherethestudentisenrolled.
Navitas academic merit scholarshipsNavitasiscommittedtohelpingstudentsachievetheircareergoalsbyofferingscholarshipstooutstandingstudents.+
NavitasacademicmeritscholarshipsareawardedeachtermbyeachNavitaspathwaycollegeormanagedcampus.TwostudentswiththehighestGPAinfourunitswilleachreceiveascholarship.
Thescholarshipscover:
• oneacademictermorpartthereofataNavitasmemberinstitution(equivalenttothetuitionfeesforamaximumofuptofouracademicunits)for:‑ adiploma,advanceddiplomaor
associatedegree(Australia)‑ UTPStageIIorassociate
degree(Canada)‑ UPPorIUTP(UnitedStates)‑ undergraduatepathwayprogram
(UnitedKingdom);or
• onesemesterofundergraduatestudyatACN,CurtinSydney,CurtinSingaporeorMacquariecitycampus;or
• onesemesterofamaster’sprogramatCurtinSydney,CurtinSingaporeorMacquariecitycampus.
Thescholarshipsareappliedtothetuitionforthesecondtermofenrolmentonlyorthefinalsemesterofstudyinanundergraduateorpostgraduateprogram.Studentsmustbeenrolledasafulltimestudenttoqualifyforthescholarships.
ThescholarshippanelfromeachNavitasmemberinstitutionwillannouncetherecipientsoftheNavitasacademicmeritscholarshipsuponthecompletionofeachtermandthereleaseoftheresults.Therecipientswillbenotifiedbymailandthesuccessfulstudentspostedonthecollegewebsitebyconsent.Studentsarenotrequiredtoapplyforthescholarship,asitisawardedbasedonacademicperformanceandallstudentsareeligible.
Scholarship policy
1. Twoscholarshipsforoneacademicterm’stuitionareofferedatallNavitasmemberinstitutionseachterm,effectivefrom:‑ UnitedStates:Term2intake,2011(May)
‑ UnitedKingdom:Term2intake,2011(June)
‑ AustraliaandSingapore:Term2intake,2011(July)
‑ Canada:Term1intake,2011(September)
2. WheretheAcademicAssessmentCommitteemustdifferentiatebetweenequallyqualifiedapplicants,additionalfactorssuchaseducationaldisadvantage,membershipofaspecificequitygroupand/orsignificantlyadversepersonalcircumstancesmaybetakenintoaccount.
3. Studentsareeligibletoqualifyforthescholarshipsaftersuccessfulcompletionoftheirfirsttermandaftercommencingtheirsecondterm.
4. Studentscanonlybeawardedthescholarshiponce.
5. StudentsalreadyinreceiptofascholarshipmaynotbeeligiblefortheNavitasscholarship.
6. Studentsarerequiredtopayforanyadditionalcoursesorsubjectsorcoursesundertakenthatareovertheamountcoveredbythescholarship.
+NavitasacademicmeritscholarshipsareofferedtostudentsstudyingatACN,CurtinCollege,CurtinSydney,CurtinSingapore,CRIC,EIBT,EIC,Eynesbury,FIC,HIBT,ICM,ICP,ICRGU,ICWS,LaTrobeMelbourne,LIBT,MacquarieCityCampus,MIBT,MIBTIndonesia,PDIC,PIBT,QIBT,SAIBT,SIBT,NavitasatUMassBoston,NavitasatUMassDartmouth,NavitasatUMassLowell,NavitasatWKUandNavitasatUNHonly.
Thisinformationiscorrectasat1January2011andsubjecttochangewithoutnoticeoratthediscretionofNavitasmemberinstitutionsorNavitasLimited.
SIBT Macquarie ScholarshipSIBTinconjunctionwithMacquarieUniversityawardsonescholarshipeachsemestertothehighestperformingdiploma/advanceddiplomastudentupongraduationfromSIBT.ThescholarshipincludesthefullpaymentofcoursefeesatMacquarieUniversityfortwoyears(subjecttocontinuingsatisfactoryperformanceatMacquarieUniversity).
SIBT Academic AwardsEachsemesteranumberofawardsaregiventostudentswhoachieveoutstandingacademicresultsandtheseareannouncedatthegraduationceremonies.Visitthefollowingwebsiteforfurtherinformation:sibt.nsw.edu.au/enrol‑today/scholarships.
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Accommodation
Macquarie University offers a variety of accommodation options to suit your individual lifestyle and budget.
Macquarie University accommodation serviceSIBTstudentsarewelcometousetheMacquarieaccommodationservicetobookon‑campusaccommodation.PlacesoncampusarelimitedandwerecommendthatyoumakeabookingassoonasyouhaveacceptedyourSIBToffer.
T +61298507965F +61298506445E [email protected] accommodation.mq.edu.au
Ifyouhavenotdecidedwhereyouwouldliketoliveforthedurationofyourstudies,werecommendthatyouarrangetemporaryaccommodationorahomestayforatleastfourweekssoyouhavesomeaccommodationsecuredwhenyoufirstarrive.
Airport pick-upYoucanarrangetobepickedupfromtheairportandtransferredtoyouraccommodationbyemailingairportexpress@bigpond.com(approximatecostisA$65).Ifyouhaveappliedandsecuredon‑campusaccommodationatBalaclavaApartments,MacquarieParklandsorHerringRoadApartments(seebelow),youwillreceiveafreeairportpick‑up.
Independent apartment rentalTheAccommodationOfficeatMacquarieUniversityoffersadviceandinformationregardingprivateoff‑campusrentalandsharedaccommodation.
Formoreinformation,includingrentalguidesandfactsheets,visitaccommodation.mq.edu.au.
What if I am under 18 years of age?Ifyouareunder18yearsofageyoumustlivewithaparent,legalguardianorpersonagedover21yearswhoisnominatedbyyourparent(orlegalguardian).Youmustalsoprovideevidenceofyourguardianshiparrangements.
Ifyouareunder18yearsofageandwishtolivewithafriendorrelativeotherthanamemberofyourimmediatefamily,youarerequiredtohavewrittenpermissionfromyourparents/guardianandfromSIBT.Thepersonappointedasyourguardianmustbeatleast21yearsofage,haveafederalpolicenameclearanceandbeeligibletostayinAustraliauntilyouturn18yearsofage.
Guardianshiparrangementsmustbemadethroughthehomestayorganisationslistedbelow.AhomestayinvolveslivingwithanAustralianfamilyandareagreatopportunitytoexperienceAustraliancultureandimproveyourEnglishskills.
Homestay providers
Auzzie Families Homestay Network Homestay Worldwide Pty LtdRoom type Single,fullyfurnished Single,fullyfurnished Single,fullyfurnished
Bathroom Sharewithhomestayfamily Sharewithhomestayfamily Sharewithhomestayfamily
Meals Mon–Fri:breakfastanddinnerSat–Sun:breakfast,lunchanddinner
Mon–Sun:breakfastanddinner Mon–Fri:breakfastanddinnerSat–Sun:breakfast,lunchanddinner
Cost per week* Agedunder18:A$280perweek,plusA$40perweekifguardianshipisrequired.Aged18orover:A$265perweek.Executivehomestay:A$420perweek
A$260perweek(orA$370+perweekforpremiumhomestay),plusA$50perweekifguardianshipisrequired
Agedunder18:A$295perweekplusA$50perweekifguardianshipisrequiredAged18orover:A$270perweek
How to apply Visitauzziefamilies.com Visithomestaynetwork.com.au Visithomestayworldwide.com
*Additionalplacementfeesmayalsoberequiredandarenotincluded.Allratesarecorrectasatthetimeofprinting.
Important informationSIBTisunabletoarrangeaccommodation,homestayorairportreception.Pleasedirectlycontacttheserviceprovidersoutlined.
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Macquarie University residential colleges (three minutes walk from SIBT)
Dunmore Lang College
Roomfeatures:Fullyfurnishedsinglerooms,telephone,cable/wirelessinternetaccessandpersonalwashbasin.Privateorsharedbathroomsareavailable.
Sharedfacilities:Computerlab;library;on‑sitelaundries;commonroomswithbilliardtables,tabletennisandTVs;andagrandpiano.
Meals:Allmealsareincluded,exceptdinneronSaturday.
Formoredetailsvisitdunmorelangcollege.nsw.edu.au.
Robert Menzies College
Roomfeatures:Fullyfurnishedsingleroomswithpersonaltelephonesandinternetaccess.Privateensuiteorsharedbathroomfacilities.
Sharedfacilities:Computerroomandprintingfacilities;library;on‑sitelaundry;studentcarpark;courtyardandbarbecue;recreationfacilities;chapelandmusicroom.Academicassistanceprogramisalsoavailable.
Meals:Choosefromfullycateredorselfcatered.
Formoredetails,visitrmc.org.au.
Macquarie University on-campus apartments
Balaclava Apartments (10 minutes walk from SIBT)
Roomfeatures:Self‑catering,fullyfurnishedapartments,withsharedbathroomfacilitiesandsharedcommonareas.Singleortwinshareroomsareavailable.
Sharedfacilities:On‑sitelaundries,atenniscourt,aswimmingpoolandabarbecuearea.
Formoredetails,visittheMacquarieUniversityAccommodationServiceataccommodation.mq.edu.au.
Herring Road Apartments
Roomfeatures:Self‑catering,fullyfurnishedapartments,withsharedbathroomfacilitiesandsharedcommonareas.Singleortwinshareroomsareavailable.
Formoredetails,visittheMacquarieUniversityAccommodationServiceataccommodation.mq.edu.au.
Macquarie Parklands (5–10 minutes walk from SIBT)
Roomfeatures:Self‑catering,fullyfurnishedapartments,withsharedbathroomfacilitiesandsharedcommonareas.Singleortwinshareroomsareavailable.
Formoredetails,visittheMacquarieUniversityAccommodationServiceataccommodation.mq.edu.au.
Off-campus apartments
Roomfeatures:Self‑catering,fullyfurnishedapartments,withsharedbathroomfacilitiesandsharedcommonareas.Singleortwinshareroomsareavailable.
Formoredetails,visittheMacquarieUniversityAccommodationServiceataccommodation.mq.edu.au.
Macquarie University Village (10 minutes walk from SIBT)
Roomfeatures:Fullyfurnishedtownhousesfeaturingfullkitchens,spaciouslivinganddiningareas,andsingleroomswithamplestudyareaandensuitebathroom.Additionaltelephoneandinternetchargesapply.
Sharedfacilities:Computerandprintingfacilities,on‑sitelaundries,anoutdoorentertainmentareaandarecreationroomwithFoxtel(cableTV),NintendoWiiandapooltable.
Formoredetails,visitmacquarieuv.com.au.
CBD apartments (a good option for SIBT students at Macquarie City Campus)
Unilodge Sydney
Roomfeatures:Secureself‑catering,fullyfurnishedstudioorsharedapartments.Singleortwin‑shareroomsareavailable.Eachapartmenthasabathroom,kitchenette,telephoneandbroadbandinternet.
Sharedfacilities:Communalkitchens,coin‑operatedlaundryandironingfacilitiesoneachfloor,a20‑metrelappoolandspa,aminigym,arooftopbarbecue,astudentcommonroomandagamesroom.
Formoredetails,visitunilodge.com.au.
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Student services
SIBT will support you on the journey to becoming an independent learner. A range of support services and programs are available to ensure you achieve your academic potential while developing personally and maintaining a balanced lifestyle. We also aim to enhance your academic experience by providing an exciting and innovative social environment that is active, supportive, safe and friendly, with a real sense of community. The services and programs outlined below are available to all students and are provided at no additional cost.
Academic and welfare guidanceSIBT’steamofqualifiedadvisorsofferindividualacademicandwelfarecounsellingtostudentsseekingadditionalassistance.Ifyouwouldliketospeaktoanadvisor,werecommendthatyoumakeanappointment.However,aconvenientdailydrop‑inadvisoryserviceisalsoavailable.
Academic assistanceAcademicadvisorsconductregularstudyskillsworkshopsinareasessentialtouniversitystudies,includingtimemanagement,goalsetting,motivation,essaypreparation,examinationtechniques,relaxationandstressmanagement.FurtherindividualassistanceforStatisticsandMathematicsisprovidedthroughtheMacquarieUniversityNumeracyCentre.SIBTlecturersarealsoavailableforconsultationbyappointment.
WorkshopsExtratuitionisprovidedeachweekforselectedunits,incaseyouneedsupportinaparticularunitorhelppreparingforassessments.
Peer mentoring programThisprogramhelpsyouadapttoAustraliancultureandyournewlearningenvironment.Anexperiencedseniorstudentwhoistrainedasamentorwelcomeseachnewstudent,providesinformationaboutacademicandcampuslifeandoffersongoingsupportduringyourfirstfewweeksatSIBT.
Orientation and enrolmentOrientationdaysareheldeachsemesterintheweekbeforeclassesstart,whereyouwillreceiveimportantinformationtohelpyousucceedinyourstudies.Attendanceisessentialforallnewstudents.
Duringorientation,studentsareorganisedintosmallgroups,eachledbyamentor.Withyourgroupyouwillattendaninformationsession,designyourpersonaltimetable,completeadministrativetasksandenjoyacampustourandsharedlunch.
Campus WellbeingSIBTstudentscanalsoaccessMacquarieUniversity’sCampusWellbeingservices.CampusWellbeingprovidesarangeofqualityservicestosupportandassistyouduringyourtimeatMacquarieUniversity.Servicesincludecounselling,medicaladvice,anddisabilityandwelfaresupport.Allservicesofferedarefreeandconfidential.
Formoreinformation,visitcampuslife.mq.edu.au/campuswellbeing.
Student Representative Group (SRG)TheSRGcomprisesstudentandstaffrepresentativeswhomeetregularly.TheSRG’sroleistoprovideachannelofcommunicationbetweenSIBT’smanagementandthestudentbody.Itprovidesanavenuewherecurrentissuesaffectingstudentscanbediscussedandfeedbackcanbeprovidedvia‘TheForum’locatedontheStudentPortalatportal.sibt.nsw.edu.au.
TheSRGalsoholdsregularsocialeventswhereyoucanmakefriendsandenjoysocialactivities.Regularactivitiesincludestudentparties,outdooractivitiesanddaytripsaroundNSW.
Clubs and societiesMacquarieUniversityhasover120clubsandsocietiesthatSIBTstudentscanjoin.Joiningacluborsocietyisagreatwaytomeetnewpeopleanddevelopnewskills.Therearesocietiesrepresentingstudyareas(forexampleBusinessandActuarialStudies);allmajorreligionsandnationalities;andspecialinterestssuchasdrama,musicanddebating.
Tofindacluborsocietythatsuitsyou,visitmq.edu.au/on_campus/get_involved/student_groups.
SafetyMacquarieUniversityisasafeandwelcomingplacetostudy,andstudentsafetyandwellbeingaretoppriorities.Macquariehashelppointsacrosscampus,whicheachhaveadirectlinetothe24hourcampussecurityservice.Afreenightshuttlebusserviceforstudentsoperatesaroundthecampusbetween6.00pmand10.30pmduringtheMacquarieUniversitysemester.
Join us onlineBeingpartoftheSIBTonlinecommunityisagreatwaytokeepuptodatewithSIBTsocialactivities,meetfellowstudentsandshareinformationandideas.Youcanjoinusonlineat:
• facebook.com/SIBT1
• twitter.com/SIBTStudents
• youtube.com/SIBTSydney
• sibt‑macquarieuniversity.blogspot.com
• e.weibo.com/u/2711865520
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International student visas
Do I need a student visa?AllinternationalstudentsmustpossessacurrentstudentvisawhiletheyarestudyinginAustralia.ThisinformationdoesnotapplytoprospectivestudentswhoareAustraliancitizensorresidentsofAustralia.
One visa for all your studiesAsanSIBTstudent,youcanapplyforasinglevisatocoverthedurationofyourstudies.UnderthisvisayoucanpackageyourSIBTprogram,yourdegreeatMacquarieUniversityandyourEnglishlanguageprogram(ifrequired).
How do I apply? ProspectiveinternationalstudentsintendingtostudyinAustraliamustobtainastudentvisafromanAustralianHighCommission,EmbassyorConsulateintheirhomecountrybeforetravelling.
Studentsfromsomecountriescanalsoapplyonline;tofindoutifyouareeligible,visitimmi.gov.au/e_visa/students.htm.
AllinternationalstudentsmustcomplywithcurrentvisaconditionsandregulationsdeterminedbytheAustralianDepartmentofImmigrationandCitizenship(DIAC).
Ifyouhaveanyquestionsaboutyourvisaapplication,youcancontactanSIBTrepresentativeinyourhomecountry.ForalistofauthorisedSIBTrepresentatives,gotosibt.nsw.edu.au/sibt‑representatives.
What are the visa requirements? Therearerequirementsthatmustbemetbeforeastudentvisaisissued,andthesevaryfromcountrytocountry.Themainrequirementsforavisaapplicationmayinclude:
• aLetterofOfferfromSIBT
• anelectronicConfirmationofEnrolment(CoE)fromSIBT,whichisissuedafteryouhavepaidyourtuitionandotherrequiredfees
• amedicalcheck‑up
• proofofacademichistoryandEnglishproficiency
• proofoffinancialsupport
What are the visa conditions? Tomaintainyourvisa,youmust:
• maintainsatisfactoryattendance
• maintainsatisfactoryacademicprogress
• maintainavalidenrolmentatSIBTandinformSIBTifyouchangeyourstudentstatus
• adviseSIBTwithinsevendaysifyouchangeyourAustralianaddress
• haveenoughmoneytocovertuitionfeesandlivingexpenseswhileinAustralia
• notworkmorethan40hoursperfortnightduringasemester(seebelow)
• maintainvalidOverseasStudentHealthCover(seebelow)
• nottransferbetweenregisterededucationproviderswithinthefirstsixmonthsofthestartingdateofyourprincipalcourse,withoutareleaseletterfromyourprincipaleducationprovider*
• YourSIBTprogramisyourprincipalcourse,unlessitispackagedwithaMacquarieUniversitydegree.
Formoreinformationaboutvisaconditionsandregulations,visitimmi.gov.au/students.
Do I need health cover? Asaconditionofyourstudentvisa,youmustmaintainOverseasStudentHealthCover(OSHC)whileinAustralia.Youmustobtainthiscoverfortheproposeddurationofyourvisa.IfyouhaveanaccidentorhealthproblemwithinAustralia,youwillbeabletoredeemsomeorallofyourmedicalcosts.
SIBTcanorganiseOSHConyourbehalftocoverthedurationofyourstudies.Furtherdetailswillbeprovidedinyourletterofoffer.
Formoreinformation,visitoshcworldcare.com.au.
How long is my visa valid? YourstudentvisawillbeissuedforthedurationofyourSIBTcourse,asstatedintheCoEthatyouwillreceivefromSIBT.IfyouplantocontinueyourstudiesatMacquarieUniversity,yourSIBTandMacquarieUniversitycourseswillbepackagedtogetherandyouwillreceiveaCoEforboth.TheadvantageofthisisthatyouwillreceiveonevisafortheentiredurationofyourstudiesatSIBTandMacquarieUniversity.
Pleasenote:IfyourSIBTcoursefinishesinOctoberandyourprincipalcourseatMacquarieUniversitystartsinFebruaryofthefollowingyear,AustralianimmigrationlawmayrequireyoutoleaveAustraliabetweenOctoberandFebruary.SIBTtakesnoresponsibilityforstudentswhofailtotakethisintoconsiderationwhenselectingtheircourseunits.
How do I renew my visa? Itisyourresponsibilitytoreneworextendyourvisaasrequired,beforeitexpires.Youmustpresentspecificdocumentswhenapplyingforastudentvisaextensionorrenewal.
Formoreinformationonhowtorenewyourvisa,visitimmi.gov.au/e_visa/students.htm.
Can I work in Australia while on a student visa? Ifyouareaninternationalstudentcurrentlyenrolledandattendingclasses,youmayworkupto40hoursperfortnightwhileyourcourseisinsession,andfull‑timehoursduringscheduledcoursebreaks.However,youshouldnotrelyonpart‑timeworktosupportyourstudy,astheamountyouearnwillbeunlikelytocoverallyourlivingcosts.PleasebeawarethatyourprimarypurposeinAustraliawhileonastudentvisaistostudy,andthatanyworkyouundertakemustnotinterferewithyourstudies.
What if I have dependants? Ifyouareaprospectiveinternationalstudentandyouhaveanyschool‑ageddependantscomingtoAustraliawithyou,youmustpayfullfeesforeachdependantwhoistobeenrolledinagovernmentornon‑governmentschool.
*TheprovisionofeducationtointernationalstudentsisregulatedbytheDepartmentofEducation,EmploymentandWorkplaceRelations(DEEWR)throughtheEducationServicesforOverseasStudents(ESOS)legislativeframework.Anoverviewofthisframework,includingtherightsandresponsibilitiesofinternationalstudents,isavailableataei.gov.au.
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Our graduates get jobs
Internships MacquarieUniversityoffersoneofthemostwell‑establisheduniversity‑basedinternshipprogramsinAustralia.Studentsgainreal‑worldworkexperienceandreceiveacademiccreditwhilecompletingtheirstudiesatMacquarieUniversity.
MacquariehaspartnershipsthroughoutSydneyandacrossmanydifferentindustries.Studentscanbeplacedinsmallentrepreneurialcompanies,not‑for‑profitorganisationsandcharities,globalcorporationsandresearchlaboratoriesoncampus.Studentsalsohavetheopportunitytofindtheirowninternshipiftheychooseto.
Internshipsareofferedinthefollowingdisciplines:
• Business—businessadministration,financeandaccounting,humanresources,informationtechnology,internationaltrade
• MediaandCommunications—advertising,digitalmedia,eventmanagement,journalism,marketing,onlinemarketing,publicrelations
• PoliticsandInternationalRelations
• Science—biologyandpsychology
• Notforprofitorganisations
Thebenefitsofundertakinganinternshipincludeenhancedemployability,refinedcommunicationandproblemsolvingskills,networkingandAustralianworkplaceexperience.
AsanSIBTstudentyou’llhavetheopportunitytotakeadvantageoftheinternshipprogramsonceyouentersecondyearatMacquarie.
Graduate successAsaresultofthecareerdevelopmentandsupportprogramsavailable,Macquarie’s119,000graduatesarehighlysought‑afterandformorethanadecadetheirstartingsalarieshavebeenrankedamongthehighestinAustralia(TheGoodUniversitiesGuide1998–2011).
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How to applyYoumayapplytoSIBTdirectlyorthroughanSIBTrepresentativeinyourhomecountry.ForalistofauthorisedSIBTrepresentatives,gotosibt.nsw.edu.au/sibt‑representatives.
Earlyapplicationandpaymentwillsecureyourplaceinyourchosencourseandallowyouenoughtimetoobtainastudentvisa.
Application process1. CompletetheApplicationform.
2. Attachcertifiedcopiesof:
• allacademicqualifications(includingschoolreportsandofficialexaminationcertificates)
• EnglishtestresultsorotherevidenceofEnglishcompetency(ifapplicable)
• anyrelevantemploymentdocuments(ifapplicable)
3. SendyourapplicationanddocumentstoSIBToroneofourrepresentativeoffices.SIBT’spostalandemailaddressesarelistedintheApplicationform.
CertifiedtranslationsmustaccompanyanydocumentsthatarenotinEnglish.Makesurethatyouaddyourcurrentnametoanyinformationobtainedunderaformername.Copiesmaybecertifiedby:
• theofficialrecordsdepartmentoftheinstitutionthatoriginallyissuedthedocuments
• aJusticeofthePeaceorPublicNotary
• anauthorisedSIBTrepresentative
• astaffmemberofanoverseasAustralianHighCommission,EmbassyorConsulate
What happens next?IfyourapplicationissuccessfulyouwillreceiveaLetterofOfferexplainingthecoursethathasbeenoffered,thefeespayableandcoursecommencementdates.
Toaccepttheoffer,youmustreturntheAcceptanceform(signedbyyou)andpaythefeesandchargesasoutlinedinyourLetterofOffer.Thesewillincludepartialcoursefees,usuallyforonesemester,plustheOverseasStudentHealthCovercharge(ifapplicable)andenrolmentfee.PaymentswillnotbeprocesseduntilalltheconditionsspecifiedinyourLetterofOfferhavebeenmetandacceptedbySIBT.
PaymentFeesmustbepaidinAustraliandollars.Youcanpayyourtuitionfeesbytelegraphicfundtransfer,bankcheque,directdeposit/internetbankingorcreditcard(excludingAmericanExpress).Ourofficesdonotacceptcashpayments.
Whenmakingapayment,pleaseincludeyourstudentIDnumberaslistedinyourLetterofOffer.
1. Telegraphic transfer
Bank:Westpac
Branch:StGeorgesTerrace
Branch address:109StGeorgesTerrace,Perth,WA6000Australia
Account name:SIBTStudentFeesAccount
Account number:773833
BSB number:036000
SWIFT code:WPACAU2S
IncludeyourstudentIDontheTelegraphicTransferApplicationformandemailorfaxacopybacktoSIBT.
2. Bank cheque
Payable to:SydneyInstituteofBusinessandTechnology
3. Direct deposit/internet banking
Bank: Westpac
Branch:StGeorgesTerrace
Branch address:109StGeorgesTerrace,Perth,WA6000Australia
Account name:SIBT
Account number:773833
BSB number:036000
DirectdepositscanbemadeatanyWestpacbank—theoriginaldepositreceiptmustbepresentedattheSIBToffice,afterwhichyouwillreceiveanofficialSIBTreceipt.
Forinternetbanking,yourstudentIDmustbeincludedinthetransactionandproofofthetransactionmustbeemailedorfaxedtoSIBT.
Can I apply for credit exemptions?Youmayapplyforcreditexemptions(recognitionofpriorlearning)basedonequivalentstudyatanotheruniversityoreducationalinstitution.YoumaynotapplyforexemptionsforanyunitsyouhavepreviouslycompletedatSIBT.
Ifyouareapplyingforanexemptionfromaunitofstudy,youmustnotenrolinthatunitasyourapplicationwillnotbeapproved.Toapplyforanexemption,submit:
• acompletedExemptionApplicationform(availableatsibt.nsw.edu.au/enrol‑today/exemptions)
• certifiedcopiesofacademicresults
• outlinesofrelevantsubjectsorcoursesyouhavecompleted
Pleasenote:ExemptionsforCertificateIVinTertiaryPreparationProgramaregrantedbySIBT.ExemptionsfordiplomacoursesaregrantedbyMacquarieUniversity.Amaximumof50%ofacoursemaybeexempted.Forexample;fouroutofeightunitsinaCertificateIVordiploma.
When do I apply for a visa? AfterSIBTreceivesyourfees,yourplaceinyourchosencourseofstudywillbeconfirmed.AnelectronicConfirmationofEnrolment(CoE)willbesenttoyouoryouragent.YouwillneedtopresentthistoanAustralianHighCommission,EmbassyorConsulateinyourhomecountrywhenapplyingforastudentvisa.Seepage35formoreinformation.
BesuretoallowenoughtimeforyourvisatobeprocessedbeforeyouplantotraveltoAustralia.Youshouldallowatleastsixweeksbeforethecoursebegins,althoughthistimeframemayvaryfromcountrytocountry.
Please print in BLOCK LETTERS
Application form
Please print clearly in English in BLOCK LETTERS. Tick boxes where appropriate.
Please read carefully and send the completed Application form to SIBT. Full academic transcripts (certificates etc.) and proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL etc.) must accompany your application.
Note: Australian citizens and permanent residents can apply online at sibt.nsw.edu.au or obtain a domestic application form by emailing [email protected].
Personal details
Title: Mr Ms Mrs Miss Other
Family name:
Given names:
Date of birth: DAY / MONTH / YEAR
Gender: Male Female Passport number:
Country of birth:
Nationality (on passport):
Have you previously studied at SIBT? Yes No
If ‘yes’, please provide your SIBT student ID number:
Have you previously received an offer to study at SIBT? Yes No
Do you grant SIBT permission to provide your parent or guardian listed below with any information pertaining to your application to study, ongoing academic progress, results and attendance? Yes No
Contact detailsApplicant’s contact details
Address in Australia (if known):
Address overseas:
Tel (home): Tel (mobile):
Email address:
Agent’s email address:
Previous studiesSecondary/tertiary education: highest level achieved
Name of qualification (e.g. Year 12, HKDSE or ‘A’ Levels):
Name of school:
Country/state:
Completed: Yes No Year completed:
Language of instruction:
Will you be applying for exemptions (recognition of prior learning)? Yes No If so, provide copies of relevant academic transcripts and a completed Exemption Application form (visit sibt.nsw.edu.au/enrol-today/exemptions).
Employment historyIf you believe you have employment experience that is relevant to the program you are applying for, please attach a CV and references.
Academic program selection
SIBT location SIBT, Macquarie University SIBT, Macquarie City Campus (Diploma of Business Administration, Commerce or Communication only)
Pre-university level Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation Program
Stream: Commerce/Business Administration Information Technology Mass Communication
University level Diploma of Arts Diploma of Business Administration Diploma of Commerce Diploma of Communication Diploma of Computing Diploma of Electronic Engineering Advanced Diploma of Business Administration Advanced Diploma of Commerce Advanced Diploma of Computing Associate Degree in Business
Which degree do you intend to study at Macquarie University?
Please specify when you prefer to begin your studies:
Year February June October
English proficiency
(Please tick and attach documentary evidence where applicable)
English is my first language English was the language of instruction during my secondary
school studies and I gained a satisfactory pass in final-year English (results attached).
I have taken an IELTS or TOEFL test (results attached). I have obtained a satisfactory mark or score in another examination
or test acceptable to SIBT (e.g. completion of at least the first year of a post-secondary/tertiary course at a college or university where the language of instruction was English).
IELTS (Academic) or TOEFL score:
Other English test: Score:
Are you currently enrolled in an ELICOS school? Yes No
If ‘yes’, please provide name of school and course you are studying:
English program selectionIf you would like to study English please complete this section
Mixed English program at Macquarie University Pre-course English at the Centre for Macquarie English Preferred start date: DAY / MONTH / YEAR Number of weeks Pre-course English at Navitas English Preferred start date: DAY / MONTH / YEAR Number of weeks
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)SIBT will provide an OSHC Worldcare policy, unless you already have cover with another OSHC provider.
OSHC required: Single Family Please tick if you do not want your email address given to Worldcare. Please tick if you have existing OSHC and attach evidence of
membership with your OSHC provider.
If you DO NOT wish to use the Worldcare policy, please provide the details of your preferred provider.
OSHC provider: OSHC membership number:
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For information on other payment methods, including BPay and credit card, please email [email protected].
Please print in BLOCK LETTERS
Application form
Please print clearly in English in BLOCK LETTERS. Tick boxes where appropriate.
Please read carefully and send the completed Application form to SIBT. Full academic transcripts (certificates etc.) and proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL etc.) must accompany your application.
Note: Australian citizens and permanent residents can apply online at sibt.nsw.edu.au or obtain a domestic application form by emailing [email protected].
Personal details
Title: Mr Ms Mrs Miss Other
Family name:
Given names:
Date of birth: DAY / MONTH / YEAR
Gender: Male Female Passport number:
Country of birth:
Nationality (on passport):
Have you previously studied at SIBT? Yes No
If ‘yes’, please provide your SIBT student ID number:
Have you previously received an offer to study at SIBT? Yes No
Do you grant SIBT permission to provide your parent or guardian listed below with any information pertaining to your application to study, ongoing academic progress, results and attendance? Yes No
Contact detailsApplicant’s contact details
Address in Australia (if known):
Address overseas:
Tel (home): Tel (mobile):
Email address:
Agent’s email address:
Previous studiesSecondary/tertiary education: highest level achieved
Name of qualification (e.g. Year 12, HKDSE or ‘A’ Levels):
Name of school:
Country/state:
Completed: Yes No Year completed:
Language of instruction:
Will you be applying for exemptions (recognition of prior learning)? Yes No If so, provide copies of relevant academic transcripts and a completed Exemption Application form (visit sibt.nsw.edu.au/enrol-today/exemptions).
Employment historyIf you believe you have employment experience that is relevant to the program you are applying for, please attach a CV and references.
Academic program selection
SIBT location SIBT, Macquarie University SIBT, Macquarie City Campus (Diploma of Business Administration, Commerce or Communication only)
Pre-university level Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation Program
Stream: Commerce/Business Administration Information Technology Mass Communication
University level Diploma of Arts Diploma of Business Administration Diploma of Commerce Diploma of Communication Diploma of Computing Diploma of Electronic Engineering Advanced Diploma of Business Administration Advanced Diploma of Commerce Advanced Diploma of Computing Associate Degree in Business
Which degree do you intend to study at Macquarie University?
Please specify when you prefer to begin your studies:
Year February June October
English proficiency
(Please tick and attach documentary evidence where applicable)
English is my first language English was the language of instruction during my secondary
school studies and I gained a satisfactory pass in final-year English (results attached).
I have taken an IELTS or TOEFL test (results attached). I have obtained a satisfactory mark or score in another examination
or test acceptable to SIBT (e.g. completion of at least the first year of a post-secondary/tertiary course at a college or university where the language of instruction was English).
IELTS (Academic) or TOEFL score:
Other English test: Score:
Are you currently enrolled in an ELICOS school? Yes No
If ‘yes’, please provide name of school and course you are studying:
English program selectionIf you would like to study English please complete this section
Mixed English program at Macquarie University Pre-course English at the Centre for Macquarie English Preferred start date: DAY / MONTH / YEAR Number of weeks Pre-course English at Navitas English Preferred start date: DAY / MONTH / YEAR Number of weeks
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)SIBT will provide an OSHC Worldcare policy, unless you already have cover with another OSHC provider.
OSHC required: Single Family Please tick if you do not want your email address given to Worldcare. Please tick if you have existing OSHC and attach evidence of
membership with your OSHC provider.
If you DO NOT wish to use the Worldcare policy, please provide the details of your preferred provider.
OSHC provider: OSHC membership number:
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Visa
Do you have a current Australian visa? Yes No Visa type: Student Permanent resident Visitor Business
If Student visa, state subclass: 570 571 572 573
Other information
How did you first learn about SIBT? You may tick more than one. Exhibition/seminar Newspaper/magazine Recommended by a friend/relative Recommended by an education agent Recommended by an Macquarie University Internet, please specify: Other (please specify):
Application checklist
Check that you have:
completed all sections of the Application form read and understood the Conditions of Enrolment and Fee Refund Policy on pages 40–42 (this information is also available at sibt.nsw.edu.au)
Check that you have attached:
certified copies of your academic qualifications* evidence of your English language proficiency (if required) a copy of your passport, visa or birth certificate (if required) any relevant employment documentation (if required) certified translations of any documents not in English
* A certified copy is signed by an authorised officer to acknowledge that it matches the original document exactly. Authorised officers include:
• staff of the SIBT office in Sydney • an authorised SIBT representative (see sibt.nsw.edu.au/sibt-representatives)• staff of the institution that issued the document• a Justice of the Peace or Public Notary • staff of an Australian Embassy, Consulate or High Commission
DeclarationI declare the information I have supplied on this form is, to the best of my understanding and belief, complete and correct. I understand that giving false or incomplete information may lead to my application being refused or my enrolment cancelled. It is an offence to submit fraudulent documentation in support of my application. If fraudulent documentation is detected: • my application will be rejected; • if an offer has been made, it will be withdrawn; and• if a visa has been issued to me, the Department of Immigration and Citizenship will
be notified; and• other relevant authorities (such as the NSW Police and the Independent Commission
against Corruption) may also be notified.
I have read and understood the relevant program information in the SIBT brochure and/or on the SIBT website and I have sufficient information about SIBT to enrol. I understand that the pathway may lead to future studies at Macquarie University, subject to Macquarie University’s entry requirements. I understand that it is my responsibility to maintain valid Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). I also understand that if I am no longer enrolled at SIBT, my OSHC membership can be transferred. I understand that if I have applied through an approved SIBT/Macquarie University agent, all correspondence relating to my application will be forwarded to that agent. I understand that SIBT fees may increase. I accept liability for payment of all fees as explained in the SIBT brochure, and I agree to abide by the Refund Policy for Overseas Students as specified in the SIBT brochure. I will notify SIBT immediately if there is any change to the information I have given in this application.
I have accessed information regarding the costs associated with living in Australia for me and any dependents accompanying me, published by the Australian Government website at studyinaustralia.gov.au/en/Study-Costs.
I have read and understood information regarding the costs related to studying at SIBT Macquarie University in the SIBT brochure and on the SIBT website at sibt.nsw.edu.au and the Macquarie University website at mq.edu.au.
I have sufficient funds to finance my studies including tuition fees, ancillary costs and living expenses for me and any dependents accompanying me to Australia. I have understood and I accept the Conditions of Enrolment in the SIBT brochure. I understand that SIBT may, by written notice, vary its conditions as may be necessary to comply with any law or regulation, or amendment of any law or regulation, of the Commonwealth of Australia or the State of New South Wales. I give permission for SIBT and Macquarie University to obtain official records from an educational institution attended by me for the purpose of verifying the supporting documentation I have provided with my application, and to supply my contact details and any relevant official records to educational institutions I am eligible to gain admission to. SIBT and Macquarie University are subject to the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (NSW) and the Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002 (NSW). SIBT collects the information on this
application form for the primary purpose of meeting its obligations under the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000, the Education Services for Overseas Students Regulations 2001 and the National Code of Practice for Registration Authorities and Providers of Education and Training for Students 2009 (National Code). SIBT also collects your personal information and, in some circumstances, information regarding your health, to assist in the assessment of your application and, if you are successful, offering you a course place and recording your acceptance of that offer. The other purposes of collection include corresponding with you, attending to day-to-day administrative matters, informing you about your courses and other aspects of admission or enrolment and complying with legislative reporting requirements.
I authorise SIBT to provide my personal information, including my contact details and enrolment details, to third parties in accordance with SIBT’s Privacy policy. These third parties include:• SIBT representatives (agents) acting on my behalf; • Macquarie University (to facilitate progression from SIBT to the next stage of my
studies); • Navitas Limited and its affiliates (to communicate regarding pathways and services
offered by Navitas Limited and its related companies). • Government departments (such as the Department of Immigration and Citizenship
and the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations) and agencies involved in administering the ESOS legislation
• External organisations (such as other tertiary education institutions) where disclosure is necessary to verify your previous qualifications and other supporting documentation provided with your application
• Contracted service providers which SIBT uses to provide services on its behalf here required by law
In the event of any suspected breach of my student visa conditions, I authorise SIBT to provide my personal information, including my contact details and enrolment details, to the Australian Government’s designated authorities, the Tuition Assurance Scheme and the Tuition Protection Scheme. I give permission for SIBT to obtain records and information from my current OSHC provider (if applicable). I also agree that SIBT is able to exchange information with my OSHC provider with respect to meeting my visa requirements and maintaining my OSHC cover. I understand that any conditions concerning an offer of admission will be contained in my letter of offer from SIBT, which I will be required to read and sign.
Applicant’s signature: (must be the same signature as in your passport)
Date: DAY / MONTH / YEAR
If you are under 18 years of age, your parent or guardian must also sign this application form.
Parent’s/guardian’s signature:
Date: DAY / MONTH / YEAR
Unsigned applications cannot be processed. Agents cannot sign on an applicant’s behalf.
Application submission
This application form has been submitted in:
City: Country:
Postal address for applicationsAdmissions Office Sydney Institute of Business and Technology Macquarie University NSW 2109 Australia
T +61 2 9850 6116 F +61 2 9850 6223 E [email protected] W sibt.nsw.edu.au
Or through an SIBT representative:
CRICOS provider codes: SIBT 01576G; Macquarie University 00002J
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Central America
• SAE Institute, Mexico
Australian College of Business and Technology (ACBT) and Melbourne Institute of Business and Technology Indonesia (MIBT-I) are affiliated organisations and are not owned by Navitas Limited.NAVITAS USA: These schools are authorized under federal law to enrol non-immigrant alien students. University Pathway Programs are not available to students from the People’s Republic of China, for any University of Massachusetts campus where Navitas conducts these programs.Registered Company names and CRICOS Provider Codes: SAE Institute Pty Ltd 00312F (NSW), 02431E (WA), 02047B (VIC), 03204G (QLD), Navitas Bundoora Pty Ltd trading as La Trobe Melbourne 03312D; La Trobe University 00115M (VIC), Australian Campus Network Pty Limited; La Trobe University 02218K (NSW); Colleges of Business and Technology (WA) Pty Ltd 02042G; Curtin University 00301J (WA), Colleges of Business and Technology (NSW) Pty Ltd trading as Curtin Sydney; Curtin University 02637B (NSW); Educational Enterprises Australia Pty Ltd trading as Eynesbury 00561M; The University of Adelaide 00123M; Melbourne Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd 01590J; Deakin University 00113B; Perth Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd 01312J; Edith Cowan University 00279B; Queensland Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd 01737F; Griffith University 00233E; South Australian Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd 02193C; University of South Australia 00121B; Sydney Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd 01576G; Macquarie University 00002J; IBT Sydney Pty Ltd trading as Macquarie City Campus; Newcastle International College 03293B; The University of Newcastle 00109J. Navitas English: Courses in NT will be delivered by Navitas English (Navitas English Pty Ltd ACN 003 916 701) CRICOS Provider 02783C (NT). Courses in NSW, Qld and WA will be delivered by Navitas English (Navitas English Services Pty Ltd ACN 002 069 730) CRICOS Provider 00289M (NSW), 00711B (Qld), 02252G (WA), with the exception of the Certificate IV in TESOL course which will be delivered by Navitas English (Navitas English Pty Ltd, ACN 003 916 701) CRICOS Provider 00031D (NSW) and 03106K (Qld). Centre for English Language in the University of South Australia 02193C; Hawthorn-Melbourne (Hawthorn Learning Pty Ltd, ACN 124 204 171) CRICOS 02931G; Australian College of Applied Psychology 01328A (NSW), 02565B (QLD), 02829E (VIC); Navitas College of Public Safety 01945J.ICM CRA BN: 81210 5146; FIC CRA BN: 81210 5146. Company Numbers: Birmingham City International College Ltd trading as Birmingham City University International College (BCUIC) 07445570; CRIC 06407773; EIC 06822392; ICP 06770123; ICWS 6412162; HIBT Ltd trading as HIC 5163612; LIBT 5171106; Plymouth Devon International College Ltd trading as Plymouth University International College (PUIC) 06822402; ICRGU 07154254. Navitas Limited ABN 69 109 613 309
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Visa
Do you have a current Australian visa? Yes No Visa type: Student Permanent resident Visitor Business
If Student visa, state subclass: 570 571 572 573
Other information
How did you first learn about SIBT? You may tick more than one. Exhibition/seminar Newspaper/magazine Recommended by a friend/relative Recommended by an education agent Recommended by an Macquarie University Internet, please specify: Other (please specify):
Application checklist
Check that you have:
completed all sections of the Application form read and understood the Conditions of Enrolment and Fee Refund Policy on pages 40–42 (this information is also available at sibt.nsw.edu.au)
Check that you have attached:
certified copies of your academic qualifications* evidence of your English language proficiency (if required) a copy of your passport, visa or birth certificate (if required) any relevant employment documentation (if required) certified translations of any documents not in English
* A certified copy is signed by an authorised officer to acknowledge that it matches the original document exactly. Authorised officers include:
• staff of the SIBT office in Sydney • an authorised SIBT representative (see sibt.nsw.edu.au/sibt-representatives)• staff of the institution that issued the document• a Justice of the Peace or Public Notary • staff of an Australian Embassy, Consulate or High Commission
DeclarationI declare the information I have supplied on this form is, to the best of my understanding and belief, complete and correct. I understand that giving false or incomplete information may lead to my application being refused or my enrolment cancelled. It is an offence to submit fraudulent documentation in support of my application. If fraudulent documentation is detected: • my application will be rejected; • if an offer has been made, it will be withdrawn; and• if a visa has been issued to me, the Department of Immigration and Citizenship will
be notified; and• other relevant authorities (such as the NSW Police and the Independent Commission
against Corruption) may also be notified.
I have read and understood the relevant program information in the SIBT brochure and/or on the SIBT website and I have sufficient information about SIBT to enrol. I understand that the pathway may lead to future studies at Macquarie University, subject to Macquarie University’s entry requirements. I understand that it is my responsibility to maintain valid Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). I also understand that if I am no longer enrolled at SIBT, my OSHC membership can be transferred. I understand that if I have applied through an approved SIBT/Macquarie University agent, all correspondence relating to my application will be forwarded to that agent. I understand that SIBT fees may increase. I accept liability for payment of all fees as explained in the SIBT brochure, and I agree to abide by the Refund Policy for Overseas Students as specified in the SIBT brochure. I will notify SIBT immediately if there is any change to the information I have given in this application.
I have accessed information regarding the costs associated with living in Australia for me and any dependents accompanying me, published by the Australian Government website at studyinaustralia.gov.au/en/Study-Costs.
I have read and understood information regarding the costs related to studying at SIBT Macquarie University in the SIBT brochure and on the SIBT website at sibt.nsw.edu.au and the Macquarie University website at mq.edu.au.
I have sufficient funds to finance my studies including tuition fees, ancillary costs and living expenses for me and any dependents accompanying me to Australia. I have understood and I accept the Conditions of Enrolment in the SIBT brochure. I understand that SIBT may, by written notice, vary its conditions as may be necessary to comply with any law or regulation, or amendment of any law or regulation, of the Commonwealth of Australia or the State of New South Wales. I give permission for SIBT and Macquarie University to obtain official records from an educational institution attended by me for the purpose of verifying the supporting documentation I have provided with my application, and to supply my contact details and any relevant official records to educational institutions I am eligible to gain admission to. SIBT and Macquarie University are subject to the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (NSW) and the Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002 (NSW). SIBT collects the information on this
application form for the primary purpose of meeting its obligations under the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000, the Education Services for Overseas Students Regulations 2001 and the National Code of Practice for Registration Authorities and Providers of Education and Training for Students 2009 (National Code). SIBT also collects your personal information and, in some circumstances, information regarding your health, to assist in the assessment of your application and, if you are successful, offering you a course place and recording your acceptance of that offer. The other purposes of collection include corresponding with you, attending to day-to-day administrative matters, informing you about your courses and other aspects of admission or enrolment and complying with legislative reporting requirements.
I authorise SIBT to provide my personal information, including my contact details and enrolment details, to third parties in accordance with SIBT’s Privacy policy. These third parties include:• SIBT representatives (agents) acting on my behalf; • Macquarie University (to facilitate progression from SIBT to the next stage of my
studies); • Navitas Limited and its affiliates (to communicate regarding pathways and services
offered by Navitas Limited and its related companies). • Government departments (such as the Department of Immigration and Citizenship
and the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations) and agencies involved in administering the ESOS legislation
• External organisations (such as other tertiary education institutions) where disclosure is necessary to verify your previous qualifications and other supporting documentation provided with your application
• Contracted service providers which SIBT uses to provide services on its behalf here required by law
In the event of any suspected breach of my student visa conditions, I authorise SIBT to provide my personal information, including my contact details and enrolment details, to the Australian Government’s designated authorities, the Tuition Assurance Scheme and the Tuition Protection Scheme. I give permission for SIBT to obtain records and information from my current OSHC provider (if applicable). I also agree that SIBT is able to exchange information with my OSHC provider with respect to meeting my visa requirements and maintaining my OSHC cover. I understand that any conditions concerning an offer of admission will be contained in my letter of offer from SIBT, which I will be required to read and sign.
Applicant’s signature: (must be the same signature as in your passport)
Date: DAY / MONTH / YEAR
If you are under 18 years of age, your parent or guardian must also sign this application form.
Parent’s/guardian’s signature:
Date: DAY / MONTH / YEAR
Unsigned applications cannot be processed. Agents cannot sign on an applicant’s behalf.
Application submission
This application form has been submitted in:
City: Country:
Postal address for applicationsAdmissions Office Sydney Institute of Business and Technology Macquarie University NSW 2109 Australia
T +61 2 9850 6116 F +61 2 9850 6223 E [email protected] W sibt.nsw.edu.au
Or through an SIBT representative:
CRICOS provider codes: SIBT 01576G; Macquarie University 00002J
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Education for your world
Macquarie University NSW 2109 Australia
t +61 2 9850 6222 F +61 2 9850 6223 E [email protected]
ABN: 18 074 470 447 CRICOS Codes: SIBT 01576G; Macquarie University 00002J; National Provider Code: 6964
The information contained in this brochure is correct at the time of publication; however, Sydney Institute of Business and Technology (SIBT) reserves the right to alter, amend or delete details at any time without notice.
Selected photographs in this publication are:
Copyright © Paul Foley/ Lightmoods 2012.
Copyright © Michael Chen
Copyright © Tourism Australia
This brochure is provided free of charge.
Printed June 2012. SIBT0229_0712_AW
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