Admission Criteria

General Entry Requirements

Master’s programs

• Completion of an undergraduate degree from a recognised Australian institution, or an equivalent overseas institution; or
• Completion of a relevant graduate certificate or graduate diploma from a recognised Australian institution, or an equivalent overseas institution.

Graduate certificate programs

• Completion of an undergraduate degree from a recognised Australian institution, or an equivalent overseas institution; or
• A Diploma or Advanced Diploma in a related field from TAFE or an equivalent institution, together with three years of relevant work experience in the past five years.

General Entry Requirements

Applicants may satisfy the general academic requirement through one of the following pathways:

• NSW Higher School Certificate or equivalent completed within the past two years, with an ATAR of at least 50 for the Bachelor of Business or 60 for the Bachelor of Information Technology;
• An AQF Level 5 Diploma from TAFE, an Australian Registered Training Organisation, or an equivalent overseas qualification;
• At least one semester of full-time study, or part-time equivalent, at AQF Level 5 or higher with a registered Australian higher education provider; or
• A recognised bridging or enabling course completed with at least 50% of the maximum attainable mark.

English Proficiency

International applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of English proficiency. Equivalent recognised tests such as TOEFL may also be considered in line with applicable requirements.

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Additional Requirements

A course may use additional evidence to assess whether an applicant is ready to study successfully. This may include:

• A higher academic benchmark or specified prerequisite studies;
• An interview with the Program Coordinator or Academic Dean;
• Relevant professional experience, a portfolio, or supplementary information; and
• Evidence requested for a course-specific regulatory or professional requirement.

Other Ways to Demonstrate Readiness

Applicants who have not completed the standard entry qualification may be considered through one of these pathways:

• Successful completion of a Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT);
• A portfolio showing relevant academic and professional work; or
• An application for credit that meets the TIIS Credit for Prior Learning policy.

Portfolio applicants may be interviewed by the Program Coordinator and Academic Dean. Evidence should normally include a detailed résumé and employer-issued documents demonstrating at least three years of relevant employment in the past five years.