Critical Thinking Skills Test

Students commencing the Master of Commerce (or a Commerce combined degree program) have the opportunity to be considered for a waiver of the compulsory unit, BUSS5000 Critical Thinking in Business If you wish to be considered, you must complete a 60-minute invigilated test in one of the scheduled sessions to be held at The University of Sydney Business School in the week prior to semester commencement. The test will allow you to demonstrate your proficiency at comprehending an argument extracted from an academic journal article and writing a succinct counter-argument. Students demonstrating a high level of proficiency in critical thinking will be eligible for a waiver for BUSS5000, allowing them to substitute this with another unit listed for the Commerce program (please note that waivers do not reduce the total number of units which must be completed for the program).

For further information on the Critical Thinking Skills Test please see: Overview of the Commerce Critical Thinking Skills Test

Testing sessions

• Thursday, 12 July, 4-5pm, Merewether Lecture Room 5
• Wednesday, 18 July, 4-5pm, Merewether Lecture Room 2
• Friday, 20 July, 3-4pm, Merewether Lecture Room 2

You are required to register for testing sessions in advance using the online form.

You are required to be seated in the room no later than 15 minutes prior to the advertised commencement of your chosen testing session, and must bring photo identification (student card, passport, driver's licence).

You will be advised by email whether or not you qualify for a waiver for BUSS5000 Critical Thinking in Business during the first two weeks of semester and will be able to amend your Semester 2 enrolment accordingly. Individual feedback on your assessed level of academic literacy will be available from the Business School on request.