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Management (CEMS)

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
MAMACEMS-01 Master of Management (CEMS)

2  Attendance pattern

The attendance pattern for the Master of Management (CEMS) is full time only.

3  Master's type

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

4  Admission to candidature

(1)  Available places will be offered to qualified applicants ranked on merit in accordance with the following criteria:

(a) Master of Management (CEMS):

(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; and

(ii) performance in an admissions test approved by the Business School to a standard considered satisfactory by the Business School; and

(iii) a selection interview establishing the candidate's suitability for the degree; and

(iv) a personal statement demonstrating academic motivation; and

(v) satisfaction of the English language requirements; and

(vi) additional language requirements as specified by the CEMS Global Alliance for Management Education; and

(vii) 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.

5  Requirements for award

(1)  The units of study that may be taken for the courses are set out in Table A units of study of study for the Master of Management (CEMS).

(2)  To qualify for the award of the Master of Management (CEMS), a candidate must complete 72 credit points, comprising:

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

(b) 36 credit points of elective units of study; and

(c) 12 credit points of capstone business project units of study.

(d) Candidates must complete a minimum of 24 credit points and a maximum of 48 credit points (including the Business Project) at CEMS partner Institutions.

6 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)  The Business School may award credit or reduced volume of learning, up to a maximum of 6 credit points, to candidates who have completed 30 credit points of units in the first semester of study as part of the Master of Management at the University of Sydney.

(3)  For all other candidates, no recognition of prior learning will be applied.

(4)  When granting a reduced volume of learning, the Business School may specify particular units of study against which the reduction is to be applied.

7 Course transfer

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

8  Transitional provisions

(1)  These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2023.

(2)  Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2023 complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that requirements are completed by 1 January, 2029. The Business School may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time.