Sydney Institue of Business & Technology

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.

A few facts about 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).
  •  Over 90% of SIBT graduates commence a Bachelor Degree at Macquarie University

  •  Over 8,000 SIBT graduates have continued their studies at Macquarie University
  •  SIBT has been working in partnership with Macquarie University for ten years

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 - February, June and October
– Additional academic and welfare support available

- 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:

Diploma of Arts

  • Communication for Academic and Professional Purposes
  • Text, Image, Culture
  • Introduction to Visual Culture
  • An Introduction to World History
  • Introduction to Information Systems and Technologies
  • Language, Culture and Communication
  • Fundamentals of Marketing

    Diploma of Business Administration

  • Introductory Financial Accounting
  • Techniques and Elements of Finance
  • Communication for Academic and Professional Purposes
  • Business Organisation Principles
  • Organisational Behaviour
  • Business Economics
  • Fundamentals of Marketing
  • Introductory Statistics

    Diploma of Commerce

  • Accounting 1A
  • Accounting 1B
  • Techniques and Elements of Finance
  • Communication for Academic and Professional Purposes
  • Macroeconomic Principles

    Diploma of Computing

  • Introductory Financial Accounting
  • Communication for Academic and Professional Purposes
  • Introduction to Computer Science
  • Fundamentals of Computer Science
  • Introduction to Electronic Systems

    Diploma of Communication

  • Introduction to Systems Design and Data Management
  • Introduction to Information Systems and Technologies
  • Mathematics 1E
  • Mathematics 1A
  • Mathematics 1B
  • Introductory Formal Logic
  • Introductory Statistics

    Advanced Diploma of Commerce

  • Techniques and Elements of Finance
  • Business Organisation Principles
  • Behaviour
  • Introduction to Computer Science

    Advanced Diploma of Business Administration

  • Fundamentals of Management Accounting
  • Basic Business Law

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