Timing and Entry

Entry requirements

To be eligible to apply for the Master of Management degree you will need:

• a completed bachelor's degree from a recognised tertiary institution with a minimum credit (65%) average.
• international students - IELTS of 7.0 (with no band lower than 6.0) or equivalent.
• to submit your CV (with photo)
• to submit a statement of motivation
• to attend an interview.

To be eligible to apply for entry into the Master of Management (CEMS) degree you will need:

• a completed bachelor's degree from a recognised tertiary institution with a minimum credit (65%) average in a business related area
• international students - IELTS of 7.0 (with no band lower than 6.0) or equivalent
• to submit your CV (with photo)
• to submit a statement of motivation with your application and attend an interview
• to be able to demonstrate a high level of proficiency in a minimum of two languages (of which one would be your mother tongue). For further information please contact our Student Information Office or call (02) 9351 3076.

Applications will be accepted from students who are currently completing the final semester of their degree and have a credit (65%) average at the time of application.

Statement of motivation

Your statement of motivation will be used to help us to assess your suitability for the program. There is no prescribed format nor is there a minmum or maximum length

We would like you to address the following questions:

• Why do you want to do this course?
• What are your main achievements, academic, professional and personal?
• What qualities will you bring to this degree?
• What are your aspirations?

Timing

The Master of Management course started in 2009 and has a limited number of places available. Please submit your completed application (with all required documents) prior to the deadline.

The Master of Management application closing dates are as follows:

• International applications for admission to semester 1, 2012: 30 November 2011
• Local applications for admission to semester 2, 2012: 30 June 2012

The Master of Management (CEMS) program has only one intake per year and the application closing date is:

• Local and international applications for admission to semester 1, 2012: 30 November 2011

The Interview Process

Interviews for admission to the Master of Management and Master of Master of Management (CEMS) programs will commence from Monday 12 September and will be held weekly.

Master of Management Interview Schedule (Semester 1, 2012 Cohort)

If you are short listed for an interview you will be contacted by email advising your interview time. Interviews are of 15-20 minute duration and you will be sent a case study, via email, 24 hours prior to your interview. Questions about this case study will form part of the interview. You will be advised within 3 working days of the outcome of your interview.

Only students with an undergraduate business degree will be admitted directly to the Master of Management (CEMS) program. Please note that admission to the CEMS program requires two rounds of interviews. Second round interviews will take place in late October and through November.

Second Round CEMS Interviews (Semester 1, 2012 Cohort)

Second round interviews will be of 30 minute duration and will include a CEMS corporate partner. You will be advised within 3 working days of your second round interview of the outcome of your application.

Allocation of CEMS exchange Universities

Places at overseas CEMS Universities are limited and there is only one place per University per year. Please visit the CEMS academic partners page to view the full list.

Allocation of exchange places:

• Students will be asked to rank their CEMS exchange University preferences once they have been offered a place on the CEMS program.
• At interview each CEMS student will be allocated a ranking based on the CEMS selection criteria
• CEMS Universities are allocated on the basis of a student's interview ranking and indicated exchange preferences.
• Students will be informed of their CEMS exchange allocations in the first week of semester of the program

This is a competitive process and it is important to be aware that first preferences cannot be guaranteed. Allocations made by the University of Sydney are final and non negotiable.

Apply now and put your education to work

• Online Application for Local Postgraduate Coursework Programs
• Online Application for International Students Application Form