General Admissions Information for International College of Management, Sydney (ICMS)

Important Dates

View orientation dates, start dates, graduation and scholarship ceremony dates here.

Recommended Studies: Completion of NSW HSC (or equivalent) with a minimum Band 2 in English Standard or English EAL/D and a Band 2 in any one of the following suggested equivalent subjects including Mathematics Standard 2, Business Studies, Economics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Investigating Science, Legal Studies, Financial Services or Business Services.

ICMS does not use ATAR selection ranks for admissions. Applicants are assessed on performance in individual HSC (or equivalent) subjects and prospective applicants may be contacted by ICMS to attend an interview.

Bridging and Enabling Course Entry

If you do not meet these requirements, consider applying for a Diploma or another Pathway program. Aspire Institute offers the Australian Foundation Program for students whom have completed year 11 studies but do not satisfy the requirements for undergraduate courses.

Alternatively, prospective students who have completed four (4) non-award undergraduate subjects undertaken at Aspire Institute or a recognised tertiary institution may be considered for undergraduate courses.

Other Entry Pathways

At-school offer schemes are available which make it possible for a student to receive a conditional offer before sitting their final-year school exams. These include:

• Early Entry
• Leadership Entry Program
• Elite Athlete/Performers 
• School Recommendation Scheme (SRS)

Interstate Year 12

Australian interstate applicants will have achieved entry for ICMS Bachelor courses if they have achieved an equivalent of the NSW HSC with a minimum Band 2 in English Standard or English EAL/D and a Band 2 in any of the suggested equivalent subjects, including Mathematics Standard 2, Business Studies, Economics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Investigating Science, Legal Studies, Financial Services or Business Services.

UAC interstate application information:
https://www.uac.edu.au/future-applicants/interstate-applicants-for-nsw-and-act-unis
https://www.uac.edu.au/future-applicants/admission-criteria/year-12-qualifications

New Zealand

Successful completion of New Zealand Year 13 with a minimum of 42 course credits at Level 3 or above.

How to Apply

• University Admissions Centre (UAC)
• Direct Application
• Entry Pathways such as Early Entry

Applicants who have already completed part of a VET course at another institution such as a public TAFE or a recognised VET provider may be considered for entry into a ICMS undergraduate course. Academic results partial or complete from any VET level study will be used as the basis for selection.

Advanced standing (credit or recognition of prior learning) for recently completed VET studies may be granted for completed awards or subjects that are at a similar level and are equivalent in content, for example:

• Successful completion of a Certificate IV or Diploma qualification (under the AQF) or it’s equivalent.

Applications for advanced standing (credit or recognition of prior learning) may be accepted once an offer of enrolment has been made.

Refer to the Advanced Standing Policy for more information.

how to apply

• University Admissions Centre (UAC)
• Direct Application

(Finished secondary education more than two years ago)

Applicants, who are over 18 years of age, may be eligible for admission based on work experience. Applicants with work and life experience must demonstrate ability to undertake study at the bachelor degree level by providing:

• Evidence of relevant work experience such as CV/resume with at least two reference letters. Please include: length and mode of employment; description of job role and responsibilities; one or more references on company letterheads; reference contact details.
  OR
• Formal, informal or non-formal study, completed or partially completed, demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success. If an applicant has been self-employed, they should supply a statement from their accountant, solicitor or tax agent.

However, it is not recommended that applicants rely solely on work experience; they should consider supplementing it with the Special Tertiary Admission Test (STAT).

how to apply

• University Admissions Centre (UAC)
• Direct Application

ICMS supports participation of applicants that may have disability, illness or family disruption and are sensitive to these circumstances. To that end ICMS welcome applications from those with challenging circumstances.

Criteria for Admission

Applicants in any category whose study, work or life experiences have been impacted by disability, illness or family disruption will be given special consideration for admission.

Each application will be considered on its merit, based on the evidence supplied by the applicant attesting to the circumstances of the applicant. Applications must be submitted with supporting documentation for example, a medical practitioner’s report. Admission will be determined on a case by case basis by the DVC (Learning and Teaching).

Criteria for admission

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants can apply with either recent secondary education, VET study and/or work and life experience pathway as described in the Admissions Guidebook. Applicants must also provide “Confirmation of Aboriginality or Torres Strait Islander Heritage” at the time of their application (or at their interview).

Domestic applicants who have overseas qualifications are assessed using ICMS international requirements as found in the entry requirements by country section here.

English language proficiency

Australian Year 12 students must submit a performance band of no less than 2 in English.

English proficiency assessments must be completed no longer than two (2) years prior to commencement or one (1) year prior to commencement for applicants studying/residing in a non-English speaking environment. Applicants may sit an ICMS English proficiency test for purposes of entry. Available upon request. Additional English entry requirements that are commonly accepted can be viewed here.

Additional admission criteria for international students: IELTS 6 overall (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in Writing and Speaking.