Future Students – Domestic

Intake Dates

Semester Intake Date
Semester 1 February
Semester 2 June
Summer Semester September

Entry Requirements

Minimum Age: An applicant for admission to CIM undergraduate or graduate programs must be over 18 years age and satisfy at least one of the following academic admission requirements.

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Academic Requirements

Undergraduate Programs

  • Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent with an ATAR of 65 or above.
  • Satisfactory completion of an approved Tertiary Preparation Program, Tertiary Orientation Program, or a Foundation Year Program through an accredited institution of higher education offered at Australian Universities, TAFE Institutes or government approved Registered Training Organisations (RTOs).
  • Completion of a Certificate IV or higher.
  • Admission to candidature for an undergraduate course at an Australian university which achieve equivalent point.

Graduate Diploma Programs

  • Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree from an Australian higher education institution or overseas equivalent.
  • Successful completion of a Graduate Certificate (or equivalent) in similar discipline from an Australian higher education institution or overseas equivalent.
  • Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate programs.
  • Completion of a relevant postgraduate preparation program.

Masters Programs

  • Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree from an Australian higher education institution or overseas equivalent.

  • Students enrolling into graduate programs, particularly in ICT programs, require a bachelor’s degree from an Australian higher education institution or overseas equivalent in a discipline containing mathematics up to year two level.

    *A discipline containing “mathematics up to year two level” would mean that applicants need to have an appropriate background in one of the following areas:

    • Discrete Mathematics
    • Linear Algebra
    • Engineering Maths
    • Calculus
    • Statistics
    • Probability
    • Actuarial Maths
    • Numerical Methods
    • Vector Algebra
  • Successful completion of a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma from an Australian institution or overseas equivalent.
  • Evidence of a minimum of two years relevant industry experience at managerial level.
  • Successful completion of an approved Graduate Qualifying Program from an Australian higher education institution or overseas equivalent.

Research Programs

  • A Master Degree (AQF Level 9) or Bachelor (Honours) degree from CIM or any other approved institution.
  • A three-year undergraduate degree and a graduate diploma at a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70 percent or higher.
  • A three-year undergraduate degree at a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70 percent or higher, plus a minimum of one year’s relevant work experience.
  • A qualification recognised as equivalent by the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR).
  • Alternative qualification/s and/or experience may be considered to be of equivalent scope and standard to those listed above by the Academic Board of the Institute.

Tuition fees

Program No. of Course Duration Per Course Fee Per Semester Fee Per Year Fee Total Cost
Bachelor of Business 24 3 Years $1,750 $7,000 $14,000 $42,000
Graduate Diploma of Information & Communications Technology 8 1 Year $3,250 $13,000 $26,000 $26,000
Master of Information & Communications Technology 16 2 Years $3,250 $13,000 $26,000 $52,000
Graduate Diploma of Business 6 1 Year $3,250 $9,750 $19,500 $19,500
Master of Business Administration 12 2 Years $3,250 $9,750 $19,500 $39,000
Master of Business Research 6 plus Research Thesis 2 Years Range $3,600 – $11,000 $11,000 $22,000 $44,000

Supplementary fees

Item Fee
Re-Issue of Student Card $20.00
Re-Issue of Academic Transcript and Testamur/Certificate $50.00
Enrolment/Admission fee (only applies to international students) $250.00
Re-Issue of CoE after cancellation (only applies to international students) $250.00
Late fee for the late return of items on loan from the library $2 per day
Late payment fee $100.00 per instalment
Change of course fee $200.00
Graduation Ceremony – (eg. Gown hire) $150
Credit card Surcharge $2.5%

Scholarships

  • Substantial savings:
    • Scholarship means less FEE-HELP loan to re-pay later
    • Scholarships up to 20% (subject to meeting admission criteria)

Criteria for Scholarship

  • Each application will be reviewed and scholarship allocated by the Academic Board
  • ATAR score
  • Marks achieved in HSC/VCE/NTCET OR other qualifications and work experience
  • Essay (2 shorts essays of 500 words each) – please refer to link for further details: Link
  • Interview (via ZOOM)

Fee Help

Minimum Age

An applicant for admission to CIM undergraduate or graduate programs must be over 18 years of age.

Fee help eligibility

To be eligible for FEE-HELP you need to be:

  • Be an Australian citizen or an Australian permanent humanitarian visa holder, OR
  • A pacific management visa holder (effective 1 February 2024), OR
  • Be a New Zealand Special Category Visa (SCV), AND
  • Meet the FEE-HELP citizenship and residency requirements