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International Business

Course resolutions

The course resolutions detailed in this page apply to all courses included in the table below under section 1 (course codes).

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 2014 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Coursework Policy 2021 (the 'Coursework Policy'), the Learning and Teaching Policy 2019, the Resolutions of the Faculty, University of Sydney (Student Academic Appeals) Rule 2021, the Academic Integrity Policy 2022 and the Academic Integrity Procedures 2022. Current versions of all policies are available from the Policy Register: http://www.sydney.edu.au/policies

1 Course codes

Code Course title
MAINTBUS-02 Master of International Business
GCINTBUS-02 Graduate Certificate in International Business

2 Attendance pattern

The attendance pattern for this course is full time or part time according to candidate choice.

3 Master's type

The master's degree is a professional master's course, as defined by the Coursework Policy.

4 Embedded courses in this sequence

(1) The embedded courses in this sequence are:

(a) the Graduate Certificate in International Business

(b) the Master of International Business

(2) A candidate for the Master of International Business may elect to discontinue study and graduate with the Graduate Certificate, with the approval of the Business School, and provided the requirements of the shorter award have been met.

5 Admission to candidature

(1) Available places will be offered to qualified applicants based on merit according to the following admissions criteria:

(a) Admission to the Graduate Certificate in International Business is only by transfer from the master's degree.

(b) Master of International Business

(i) a bachelor's degree or higher qualification in a cognate discipline, as defined by the Business School, with a minimum credit average (or equivalent) at an institution approved by the Business School; or

(ii) a bachelor's degree or higher qualification in a non-cognate discipline with a minimum credit average (or equivalent) at an institution approved by the Business School and a minimum of two years relevant work experience; or

(iii) completion of the qualifications and experience specified in (i) or (ii) with a minimum pass average (or equivalent) and performance in an admissions test approved by the Business School to a standard considered satisfactory by the Business School; and

(iv) a statement of motivation that demonstrates clear evidence that the candidate has researched the program and has the capability and mindset to learn in an experiential environment, to the satisfaction of the faculty; and

(v) satisfaction of the English language requirements; and

(vi) any other minimum standards specified by the Business School.

(2) In exceptional circumstances the Business School may admit applicants without these qualifications who, in the opinion of the Business School, have qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award.

6 Requirements for award

(1) The units of study that may be taken for the course are set out in Table A for the Graduate Certificate and Master of International Business.

(2) To qualify for the award of the Graduate Certificate in International Business a candidate must complete 24 credit points of units of study from Table A.

(3) To qualify for the award of the Master of International Business a candidate must complete 60 credit points, comprising:

(a) 24 credit points of core units of study; and

(b) 24 credit points of elective units of study; and

(c) a 12 credit point capstone project.

7 Progression rules

Unless otherwise permitted, candidates must complete the units of study for the courses in a prescribed sequence as specified by the Business School.

8 Recognition of prior learning

(1) Subject to the specific provisions of this clause, prior learning may be recognised consistently with the requirements of the Coursework Policy.

(2) For all candidates for any award in this embedded sequence, recognition of prior learning may account for a maximum of 50 percent of the course requirements for the relevant award.

9 Transitional provisions

(1) These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2022.

(2) Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2022 complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that requirements are completed by 1 January, 2028.