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Master of Management

Master of Management (CEMS)


These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2014 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Coursework Policy 2021 (the 'Coursework Policy'), the Learning and Teaching Policy 2019, the Resolutions of the Faculty, University of Sydney (Student Academic Appeals) Rule 2021, the Academic Honesty in Coursework Policy 2015 and the Academic Honesty Procedures 2016. Current versions of all policies are available from the Policy Register: http://www.sydney.edu.au/policies

Course resolutions

1 Course codes

Code

Course title

MAMANAGE-02

Master of Management

MAMACEMS-01

Master of Management (CEMS)

GCMANAGE-02

Graduate Certificate in Management

 

2 Attendance pattern

(1)
The attendance pattern for the Master of Management is full time or part time according to candidate choice.
(2)
The attendance pattern for the Master of Management (CEMS) is full time only.

3 Master's type

The master's degrees in these resolutions are professional master's courses, as defined by the Coursework Policy.

4 Embedded courses in this sequence

(1)
The embedded courses in this sequence are:
(a)
the Master of Management
(b)
the Master of Management (CEMS)
(c)
the Graduate Certificate in Management

5 Admission to candidature

(1)
Available places will be offered to qualified applicants ranked on merit in accordance with the following criteria:
(a)
Master of Management:
(i)
an Australian Qualifications Framework Level 7 or higher qualification with a minimum credit average (or equivalent) at an institution approved by Business School; or
(ii)
an Australian Qualifications Framework Level 7 or higher qualification (or equivalent) and performance in an admissions test approved by the Business School to a standard considered satisfactory by the Business School; and
(iii)
a selection interview establishing the candidate's suitability for the degree; and
(iv)
a personal statement demonstrating academic motivation; and
(v)
satisfaction of the English language requirements; and
(vi)
any other minimum standards specified by the Business School.
(b)
Master of Management (CEMS):
(i)
an Australian Qualifications Framework Level 7 or higher qualification in a cognate discipline as defined by the Business School, with a minimum credit average (or equivalent) at an institution approved by the Business School; and
(ii)
performance in an admissions test approved by the Business School to a standard considered satisfactory by the Business School; and
(iii)
a selection interview establishing the candidate's suitability for the degree; and
(iv)
a personal statement demonstrating academic motivation; and
(v)
satisfaction of the English language requirements; and
(vi)
additional language requirements as specified by the CEMS Global Alliance for Management Education; and
(vii)
any other minimum standards specified by the Business School.
(c)
Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Management is only by transfer from the master's degree.
(2)
In exceptional circumstances the Business School may admit applicants without these qualifications who, in the opinion of the Business School, have qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award.

6 Requirements for award

(1)
The units of study that may be taken for the courses are set out in the Table of postgraduate units of study: Master of Management.
(2)
To qualify for the award of the Master of Management a candidate must complete 60 credit points, comprising:
(a)
36 credit points in core units of study;
(b)
12 credit points in elective units of study; and
(c)
a 12 credit point business project.
(3)
To qualify for the award of the Master of Management (CEMS), a candidate must complete 72 credit points, comprising:
(a)
60 credit points in units of study selected from the Table of postgraduate units of study: Master of Management (CEMS); and
(b)
a 12 credit point business project.
(c)
Included within the units of study, candidates may undertake no more than 36 credit points of units of study at CEMS partner institutions.
(4)
To qualify for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Management a candidate must complete a minimum of 24 credit points in core units of study.

7 Progression rules

(1)
Master of Management
(i)
Unless otherwise permitted, candidates must complete the units of study for the Master of Management in a prescribed sequence as specified by the Business School.
(ii)
Students must have completed 24 credit points before enrolment in the business project.

8 Recognition of prior learning

No recognition of prior learning will be applied to the Management programs.

9 Course transfer

(1)
A candidate for the Master of Management or Master of Management (CEMS) may elect to discontinue study and graduate with the graduate certificate, with the approval of the Business School, and provided that the requirements of the shorter award have been met.

10 Transitional provisions

(1)
These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2020.
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2020 complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that requirements are completed by 1 January, 2025. The Business School may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time.

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