Admission requirements - Postgraduate Coursework Studies

All programs require prerequisites to be met in terms of appropriate units of study to be undertaken at the undergraduate level, standards of performance in your first degree, or professional or other experience gained concurrently with, or subsequent to, your first degree being obtained.

Master's Degrees

Admissions requirements vary from program to program, but in general entry into a Masters degree at the University of Sydney Business School generally requires the completion of an Australian Bachelors degree (or an equivalent qualification) with a minimum credit (65%) average. *Some specialist programs require your undergraduate degree to be in the same field as the master's program you are applying for.

Graduate Diplomas and Certificates

Graduate diplomas and certificates generally include subjects from the master's programs, and provide an exit point after fewer units of study. The admission requirements for these courses also varies. Admission into a graduate diploma usually requires the completion of a bachelor's degree at a satisfactory standard in any field from a recognised institution and for the applicant to have at least 3 years work experience. (Please check the particular award course you are interested in regarding this requirement).

Admission requirements vary for graduate certificates and may include tertiary qualifications, extensive relevant work experience and an aptitude for further study. (Please check the particular award course you are interested in regarding this requirement).

In most programs, students may apply to upgrade from the graduate certificate or diploma to the masters degree within the embedded sequence upon completion of at least four units of study. A minimum Credit (65%+) average is required across all units of study attempted in order for upgrade applications to be considered. Upgrades are competitive and subject to places available.

Postgraduate Courses by Research

Visit Postgraduate Research Studies for more information on the Doctor of Philosophy or the Master of Philosophy.

Application Requirements for International Students

Academic Qualifications Guidelines by Country for Entry to Masters and Graduate Diploma qualifications in the University of Sydney Business School

For international students, it is advisable to contact The University of Sydney's International Student Office for more information on how your degree average grade equates to average grade for Australian universities.

The following table indicates the scores that the Business School has determined to be equivalent to a 65% (credit average) and 60% for those countries from which many of our international students come. For countries with different tiers of institutions, the table lists a range of scores and the relevant score will depend on the issuing institution.

The Business School also assesses whether a particular qualification in a country is equivalent to an Australian Bachelor degree. A final decision on whether a particular qualification is sufficient for entry into a degree program at the Business School will be made upon application.

International applicants should select either Masters or Graduate Diploma level since Australian student visas are not normally issued at Graduate Certificate level.

Please Note. This table is not intended as an extensive list of country equivalents. Applications based on qualifications obtained in countries not listed will also be considered for entry.

The information provided in this table is intended as a guideline only due to the wide variety of institutions and grading scales that exist in particular countries. Further, an applicant may meet the specified academic requirement but not meet all entry requirements. In such cases, the Business School reserves the right not to proceed with an application.

English Language Requirements

For English Language requirements please refer to the University's Admissions information relating to English Language Requirements for International Students.

* IELTS — the number in brackets is the minimum score for all bands.
** TOEFL (IBT) — the first number in brackets: written exam, the second number in brackets: all other scores.
Note: Check the International Student Office website before applying for the most up-to-date entry requirements: sydney.edu.au/internationaloffice