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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.

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Things to do • climbtheSydneyHarbour

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• catchaferryfromCircularQuaytoManlyBeach

• seeAustraliananimalsatTarongaZoo

• spendadayattheworld‑famousBondiBeach

• watchashowatSydneyOperaHouse

• experienceyumchainChinatown

• ridearollercoasteratLunaPark

• enjoyabarbecuewithfriendsatCentennialPark

• goshoppingatthefamousQueenVictoriaBuilding(QVB)

• orderdeliciousfishandchipsatSydneyFishMarkets

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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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5. BuildingE3B:EnglishLanguageCentreandIndependentLearningCentre(Level4)forEnglishlanguagestudents

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8. On‑campusservices:postoffice,bar,gamecentre,NationalAustraliaBank,ATMs,newsagency,travelagencies,Co‑opbookshop

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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.

http://www.careers.mq.edu.au

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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*

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Standardtrack 3units 3units 2units n/a n/a n/a 12months+diploma

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2units+1AcademicEnglishsupportunit

3units 3units n/a n/a n/a 12months+diploma

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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.

https://portal.sibt.nsw.edu.au/


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.


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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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.

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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.


Diploma of Business Administration

Locations

MacquarieUniversity,NorthRydeMacquarieCityCampus,Sydney

Duration

Twoorthreesemesters


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


Advanced Diploma of Business Administration

Location


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


Potential career pathsAccounting;banking;businessadministration;computing;consulting;financialmanagement;management;marketing;recruitmentandstaffdevelopment.


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




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.


Diploma of Commerce

Locations


Duration

Twoorthreesemesters


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


InformationSystems• MATH130Mathematics1E• PHL137 CriticalThinking


Potential career pathsAccounting;actuarial;banking;economics;finance;humanresourcemanagement;insurance;internationalbusiness;management;marketing;stockbroking.


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


Duration



Core units

• ACCG200Fundamentalsof ManagementAccounting

• BUSL250 BusinessLaw


• BBA111 OrganisationalBehaviour• ECON110MacroeconomicPrinciples• HRM107 Introductionto

HumanResources• ISYS100 ITandSociety• ISYS114 Introductionto

SystemsDesignandDataManagement

• PHL137 CriticalThinking• STAT170 IntroductoryStatistics




Diploma of Communication

Locations


Duration

Twoorthreesemesters


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


InformationSystems• LING109 Language,Cultureand

Communication• MKTG101 MarketingFundamentals• MUS102 Passion,Rebellionand

IdentityinPopularMusic• PHL137 CriticalThinking• POL108 Introductionto

GlobalPolitics• STAT170 IntroductoryStatistics


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.


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.




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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


Duration

Twoorthreesemesters


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


Advanced Diploma of Computing

Location


Duration



Core units

• COMP249WebTechnology• ISYS224 DatabaseSystems


• COMP125FundamentalsofComputerScience


ElectronicSystems• ISYS100 ITandSociety• MATH130Mathematics1E• MATH135Mathematics1A• MATH136Mathematics1B• PHL137 CriticalThinking• PHYS140 Physics1A• PHYS143 Physics1B• STAT170 IntroductoryStatistics


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




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


Duration

Twoorthreesemesters


• ACSC100AcademicCommunicationinScience

• COMP115IntroductiontoComputerScience

• COMP125 FundamentalsofComputerScience


ElectronicSystems• MATH135MathematicsIA• MATH136MathematicsIB• MECH170Introductionto

MechanicalEngineering• PHYS140 Physics1A• PHYS143 Physics1B


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.


Associate Degree in Business

Location


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


Potential career pathsBusinessadministration;banking;management;consulting;computing;financialmanagement;marketing;recruitmentandstaffdevelopment.


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


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


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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English entry requirements

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


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


Thailand SuccessfulcompletionofMatayom5withaGPAof2.5

Matayom6withaGPAof2.0to2.49 Matayom6withaGPAof2.5orabove

Turkey DevletLiseDiplomasiorDevletMeslekDiplomasi

HighSchooldiploma(4years)Grade3 HighSchooldiploma(4years)Grade4

Uganda GCEO‑levelsorequivalent,withpassesin4subjects


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


Zimbabwe GCEO‑levelsorequivalent,withpassesin4subjects


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


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.

http://www.sibt.nsw.edu.au/enrol-today/scholarships


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.

mailto:housing%40mq.edu.au?subject=Accommodation

http://www.accommodation.mq.edu.au

mailto:airportexpress%40bigpond.com?subject=Airport%20pick-up


http://www.auzziefamilies.com

http://www.homestaynetwork.com.au

http://www.homestayworldwide.com

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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



Macquarie Parklands (5–10 minutes walk from SIBT)



Off-campus apartments



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.

http://www.dunmorelangcollege.nsw.edu.au

http://www.rmc.org.au





http://www.macquarieuv.com.au

http://www.unilodge.com.au


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

http://www.campuslife.mq.edu.au/campuswellbeing

https://portal.sibt.nsw.edu.au/

http://www.mq.edu.au/on_campus/get_involved/student_groups/

http://www.mq.edu.au/on_campus/get_involved/student_groups/

http://www.facebook.com/SIBT1

http://www.twitter.com/SIBTStudents

http://www.youtube.com/SIBTSydney

http://www.sibt-macquarieuniversity.blogspot.com

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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.

http://www.immi.gov.au/e_visa/students.htm

http://www.sibt.nsw.edu.au/sibt-representatives

http://www.immi.gov.au/students

http://www.oshcworldcare.com.au

http://www.immi.gov.au/e_visa/students.htm

www.aei.gov.au


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].

http://www.sibt.nsw.edu.au/sibt-representatives

http://www.sibt.nsw.edu.au/enrol-today/exemptions

http://www.sibt.nsw.edu.au/enrol-today/exemptions

mailto:accounts%40sibt.nsw.edu.au?subject=Payment%20Methods

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:


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:


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


Creating opportunities for successNavitas provides you with the education you need, to get where you want to be in life. From English language skills and courses to help you enter university, to training for the workplace, Navitas colleges and campuses in 28 countries will support you every step of the way.

With over 100 Navitas and SAE Institution locations across the globe, and over 55,000 international students currently studying with us, we understand the world’s learning

needs. We’ve become one of the most trusted providers of education and training in the world.

Navitas offers to students, professionals and migrants from around the world, the following opportunities:

• English language training • High school studies • University preparation and programs• Post-secondary education for creative

media technology

• Career advancement programs • Student recruitment • Workforce recruitment and placement• Migrant settlement services

We also offer customised workplace training for companies, and a range of training and settlement services for the Australian government. Wherever you are, and wherever you want to be, the knowledge and resources of our staff around the world will ensure your success.

Boston

Lowell

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LondonCambridge

Plymouth

SwanseaPortsmouth

AberdeenEdinburgh

Glasgow

BirminghamOxford

Germany

SloveniaAustria

Switzerland

France

Italy

BelgiumNetherlands

Malaysia

Thailand

South Africa Byron BayAuckland

Newcastle

Los Angeles

Mexico

SanFrancisco New York

Miami

AtlantaNashville

Sweden

SpainGreece

Turkey

KuwaitJordan

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VancouverWinnipeg

KentuckyMassachusetts

New Hampshire

Nairobi

Colombo

Singapore

Jakarta

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Perth

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Education for your world

Members and affiliates of Navitas: Australia

• ACAP (Australian College of Applied Psychology)

• ACN — La Trobe University, Sydney• ATTC (Australian TESOL Training Centre) • CELUSA (Centre for English Language

in the University of South Australia) • Curtin College — Curtin University, Perth • Curtin University Sydney• Cytech Intersearch• Eynesbury — The University of Adelaide

and University of South Australia• Hawthorn-Melbourne• La Trobe Melbourne — La Trobe University• MIBT — Deakin University, Melbourne• MQC — Macquarie University, Sydney • Navitas English (formerly ACE/ACL) • Navitas Health Skills Australia• NCPS (Navitas College of Public Safety)• Navitas Workforce Solutions• NIC — The University of Newcastle• PIBT — Edith Cowan University, Perth • QIBT — Griffith University,

Brisbane and the Gold Coast• SAE Institutions/Qantm Colleges• SAIBT — University of South

Australia, Adelaide• SIBT — Macquarie University, Sydney

Canada

• FIC — Simon Fraser University, Vancouver • ICM — the University of Manitoba, Winnipeg

United Kingdom

• BCUIC — Birmingham City University • CRIC — Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge • EIC — Edinburgh Napier University • HIC — University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield• ICP — University of Portsmouth• ICRGU — Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen • ICWS — Swansea University• LIBT — Brunel University, London• PUIC — Plymouth University • SAE Institutions/Qantm College

United States of America

• Navitas at U Mass Boston — University of Massachusetts Boston

• Navitas at UMass Dartmouth — University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

• Navitas at UMass Lowell — University of Massachusetts Lowell

• Navitas at WKU — Western Kentucky University (WKU)

• Navitas at UNH — University of New Hampshire

• SAE Institutions

Africa

• SAE Institute, South Africa• AUSI — Edith Cowan University, Kenya

Asia

• ACBT — Edith Cowan University, Sri Lanka • Curtin Singapore (The Singapore

Campus of Curtin University)• MIBT Indonesia — Deakin University• SAE Institutions — India, Indonesia,

Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand/Qantm College — Singapore

Europe

• SAE Institutions/Qantm Colleges — Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey

Middle East

• SAE Institutions — Jordan and Kuwait

New Zealand

• SAE Institute, Auckland

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)


If you are under 18 years of age, your parent or guardian must also sign this application form.

Parent’s/guardian’s signature:


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


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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http://www.sibt.nsw.edu.au

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