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Course rules and resolutions - Management coursework programs

 

Master of Management

Master of Management (CEMS)


These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.

Course resolutions

1 Course codes

Code

Course title

FC063

Master of Management

FC064

Master of Management (CEMS)

FG016

Graduate Certificate in Management *


* No direct admission - Exit point only.

2 Attendance pattern

The attendance pattern for the Master of Management is full time or part time according to candidate choice.
(2)
The attendance pattern for the Master of Management (CEMS) is full time only.

3 Master's type

The master's degrees in these resolutions are professional master's courses, as defined by the Coursework Rule.

4 Embedded courses in this sequence

(1)
The embedded courses in this sequence are:
(a)
the Master of Management
(b)
the Master of Management (CEMS)
(c)
the Graduate Certificate in Management (exit only)

5 Admission to candidature

(1)
Available places will be offered to qualified applicants ranked on merit in accordance with the following criteria:
(a)
a bachelor's degree, graduate diploma, graduate certificate or equivalent at an institution approved by the Business School and graded at a standard acceptable to the Business School; and
(b)
relevant work experience requirements as determined by the Business School; and
(c)
a selection interview establishing the candidate's suitability for the degree; and
(d)
a personal statement demonstrating academic motivation; and
(e)
satisfaction of the English language requirements; and
(f)
any other minimum standards specified by the Business School.
(2)
Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Management is not permitted. This is an exit only course. Applicants are assessed for admission to candidature for the Master of Management.

6 Requirements for award

(1)
The units of study that may be taken for the course are set out in the Table of Master of Management units of study. Unless otherwise permitted, candidates must complete the units of study in the sequence prescribed in the table of units of study.
(2)
To qualify for the award of the Master of Management a candidate must complete 60 credit points, including:
(a)
48 credit points of core and capstone units of study; and
(b)
a 12 credit point business project; and
(c)
if the candidate has completed less than one year of full time study in a business/commerce related field, MMGT5001 Fundamentals of Management (0 credit points) must also be completed.
(3)
To qualify for the award of the Master of Management (CEMS), candidates must complete 72 credit points, comprising:
(a)
60 credit points of core units of study; and
(b)
a 12 credit point business project.
(4)
Included within the core units of study, candidates may undertake maximum 36 credit points of units of study at CEMS partner institutions.
(5)
Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Management is not permitted. This is an exit only course. Applicants are assessed for admission to candidature for the Master of Management.

7 Progression rules

(1)
Master of Management
Unless otherwise permitted, candidates must complete the units of study for the Master of Management in a prescribed sequence as specified by the Business School.
(2)
Master of Management (CEMS)
Candidates must maintain a minimum credit average over the degree, first measured after completion of 24 credit points. Candidates who do not maintain a minimum credit average will be transferred to the Master of Management.

8 Course transfer

(1)
A candidate who has completed 24 credit points of units of study in the Master of Management and does not complete the requirements for the degree, may be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Management.
(2)
Candidates for the Master of Management (CEMS) may elect to discontinue study and graduate with an award of the Master of Management, with the approval of the School, and provided the requirements of the embedded award have been met.

9 Transitional provisions

(1)
These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2013 and students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2013 who elect to proceed under these resolutions.
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2013 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that requirements are completed by 1 January, 2018. The Business School may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time.