About SIBT:

Introduction to Sydney Institute of Business and Technology

The Sydney Institute of Business and Technology (SIBT) operates on Macquarie University campus offering Foundation Studies (Pre-University) and University level Diplomas.

Since 1996, SIBT and Macquarie University have worked together to provide the leading pathway program in Australia. With over 3,000 students, SIBT has become a popular choice for both Australian and International students, providing an alternative entry to university studies and a guaranteed pathway into the second year of a Bachelor Degree at Macquarie University.

Located on Macquarie University campus, SIBT students have access to all the university services and facilities, including one of the best undergraduate libraries in Australia, sporting facilities and clubs, student associations and accommodation service).


Fact Sheet on SIBT

• SIBT was established in 1996.

• The first semester intake was in March 1997, with 186 students. Currently SIBT has more than 3000 students (32% Australian and 68% overseas students).

• 97% of SIBT graduates commence a Bachelor Degree at Macquarie University
  
• 5,000 SIBT graduates have continued their studies at Macquarie University

• 86% of SIBT graduates complete a Bachelor Degree at Macquarie University
  
• Pass rates of SIBT graduates at Macquarie University in semester 1 2003
  - Division of Information and Communication Sciences (ICS) pass rate 78%
  - Division of Economics and Financial Studies (EFS) pass rate 77%
  - Division of Society, Culture, Media and Philosophy (SCMP) pass rate 91%
  

What are the advantages of studying at SIBT ?

- Guaranteed entry to Macquarie University on successful completion of your Diploma or Advanced Diploma.

- Quality provider

• Average of 40 students per lecture and 25 students per tutorial
• Lectures delivered and moderated by approved Macquarie University lecturers
• Australian registered Higher Education Provider offering nationally accredited courses
• Internationally recognised for its quality management systems

(Recipient of ISO9001 : 2000)

- Fast track (2 semesters = 8 months) & standard track (3 semesters = 1 year) option

- Three intakes per year - March, June and October

- Modern facilities within a newly constructed building

- SIBT students study on campus with full access to all University facilities / services

- SIBT provides an attractive alternative pathway to University for Australian students who do not achieve the UAI for the course of their choice, and for international students who seek a supportive study environment on the University campus.

- SIBT and Macquarie University provide 3 full scholarships (to the value of full tuition fees at Macquarie University for two years) per year to the most outstanding SIBT Diploma graduates.

Courses on offer:

• Certificate IV in University Foundation Studies
• Diploma of Arts
• Diploma of Business Administration
• Diploma of Commerce
• Diploma of Computing
• Diploma of Communication
• Advanced Diploma of Commerce
• Advanced Diploma of Business Administration
  

Student Services:

• Mentoring by senior students
• Academic Counselling
• Welfare Counselling
• On-Line Mathematics Tutoring Program
• Study Skills Workshop
• Excellent Computer Laboratories