Sydney Institute of Business & Technology (SIBT)
[All applications are direct to SIBT]
The Sydney Institute of Business and Technology (SIBT) operates on Macquarie University campus offering Foundation Studies (Pre-University) and University level Diplomas.
Since 1996, SIBT and Macquarie University have worked together to provide the leading pathway program in Australia. Located on Macquarie University campus, SIBT students have access to all the university services and facilities, including one of the best undergraduate libraries in Australia, sporting facilities and clubs, student associations and accommodation service.
The completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma with Grade Point Average (GPA) of 1.5 guarantees entry into Macquarie University. Entry into some selected degrees may require higher GPAs.
Upon successful completion of a SIBT Diploma, students enter the appropriate Bachelor Degree into 200 level units. All successfully completed units at SIBT will count for credit in a Bachelor Program at Macquarie University.
For more information contact the Sydney Institute of Business and Technology.
Application for Admission to an Undergraduate Degree Course in First Half-Year 2009 from SIBT Students who are Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents
How to apply
SIBT students should apply directly to Macquarie through SIBT if they wish to gain entry to one of the courses shown on the application form. SIBT Diploma and Advanced Diploma holders are guaranteed entry to one of the courses listed if they meet the entry requirements for the degree as set out over the page.
If you wish to apply for another Macquarie degree course or for a course at another University, you should apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Final closing date for UAC applications is 12 December 2008.
If you are not a permanent resident or Australian citizen you should apply to Macquarie International.
Closing date for applications: 23 January 2009
Late applications will be received until 30 January 2009 with a late application fee of $200.
Documentation
You must supply original or certified copies of results of all studies undertaken by you with the exception of SIBT and Macquarie University results, which we will obtain. If you have undertaken tertiary study (including TAFE and overseas studies) you must include an original or a certified copy of your academic transcript with your application.
Any documentary evidence of studies taken overseas in a language other than English, MUST be accompanied by an official translation. Translation services are provided by:
- Ethnic Affairs Commission of NSW, 164-174 Liverpool Street, Ashfield NSW 2131
Phone: 1300 651 500 (toll free)
- Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC),
26 Lee St, Sydney NSW 2000
Phone: 13 18 81
- Australian Diplomatic Missions and Australian Education Centres
Notification of result of application
Successful applicants will be notified by email on 14 February 2009.
Enrolment
All SIBT students will enrol on 16 and 17 February 2009. More information will be provided in your offer letter to be sent on 14 February 2009.
Credit for Previous Studies and Exemptions
If you complete a SIBT Diploma or Advanced Diploma you will go into the second year of the relevant Bachelor Degree program with full credit for the units which correspond to those that you have passed at SIBT. You will receive a letter prior to enrolment setting out the credit for previous studies and exemptions that you have been granted.
Credit for Previous Studies is credit granted to you for having completed a particular qualification. The holder of a SIBT Diploma is normally awarded 24 credit points towards the 68 credit points required for a 3 year degree such as a Bachelor of Commerce.
Exemptions are units that you do not have to do because you have studied and passed a similar unit at another institution.
Articulation Arrangements from SIBT Diplomas to Macquarie Degree Programs*
SIBT Diploma |
MACQUARIE DEGREE |
Diploma of Communication Diploma of Arts |
Bachelor of Arts with GPA 1.5 |
Diploma of Business Administration/Advanced Diploma of Business Administration |
Bachelor of Arts with GPA 1.5 |
Diploma of Commerce/Advanced Diploma of Commerce |
Bachelor of Arts with GPA 1.5
|
Diploma of Computing |
Bachelor of Arts with GPA 1.5 (Computer major available) |
* For some Macquarie Degree Programs, other conditions or quotas may apply from time to time. Any additional conditions will be included in the offer letter in your response to your application.
** The degrees (awards) offered by Macquarie University are set out in the University Undergraduate Studies Handbook. Students choose programs of study within each degree. In some cases, the course code states the program of study where the name of the award is similar to the name of the program. For example, the course code BA in Media and Cultural Studies, describes a program of study for which the award is the BA.
Further Enquiries can be directed to:
Coursework Studies Section
Macquarie University