Sydney Institute of Business and Technology

Elizabeth Street Sydney

4/255 Elizabeth St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Course Details

The Diploma of Business provides foundational knowledge in communication, management, finance, economics, and business law, preparing students for entry-level positions or further study at Western Sydney University. It includes five core units and three electives, with options tailored to specific fields like Accounting, Finance, Marketing, and Management. The program can be completed in two or three sessions.

Total Subjects 8 units
Total Credits
Intake March, July, October
English Proficiency Level 6.0 (min 5.5 in all bands)
AQF Level
Duration 8 or 12 months

The Diploma of Engineering at SIBT prepares students for specialisations in Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical engineering, equipping them with practical and communication skills for entry-level technician roles. Graduates can also articulate into the second year of a Bachelor of Engineering. The course includes 8 core units, covering topics like materials science, mathematics, physics, and electric circuits, and can be completed in two or three sessions.

Total Subjects 8 core units
Total Credits
Intake March, July, October
English Proficiency Level 6.0 (min 5.5 in all bands)
AQF Level
Duration 8 or 12 months

The Diploma of Information Technology at SIBT equips students with skills in IT practices like programming, software design, computer networks, and data management. It covers core units such as professional communication, cybersecurity, and system design, with an elective in statistics or mathematics for computing. The diploma prepares graduates for entry-level IT roles and adapts to emerging technologies like AI and cyber security.

Total Subjects 8 units
Total Credits
Intake March, July, October
English Proficiency Level 6.0 (min 5.5 in all bands)
AQF Level
Duration 8 or 12 months

The Diploma of Communication and Creative Industries provides foundational skills in media, communication, cross-cultural communication, digital literacy, and creative storytelling. It includes six core units and two electives, with pathways to the second year of a Bachelor’s degree in Media, Communication, or Creative Industries, or entry-level roles in advertising, PR, media, and the creative sector.

Total Subjects 8 units
Total Credits
Intake March, July, October
English Proficiency Level 6.0 (min 5.5 in all bands)
AQF Level
Duration 8 or 12 months

The Diploma of Health is designed to produce graduates who can perform a range of roles and functions across the health care sector, including health promotion, health services administration and support, and community health roles. The Diploma of Health can be completed over two or three sessions. It comprises of core (mandatory) and elective units. Students will study eight units in total from the list below, which includes six core units and two elective units. Core units HCOM101 Professional Communication for Health Professionals HLTH101 Health and the Community HANA102 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology HINQ102 Questioning and Inquiry: Evidence-based Practice in Health HCHP101 Building Competence in Health Care Practice HDEV103 Exploring Human Development and Disease Choose two elective units Proposed Elective Units (Students complete 2 of the below) HPSY203 The Psychology of Health HPRO202 Health Promotion SDIV103 Exploring Social Diversity

Total Subjects 8 units
Total Credits
Intake March, July, October
English Proficiency Level 6.0 (min 5.5 in all bands)
AQF Level
Duration 8 or 12 months

The Diploma of Social Science offers students foundational knowledge in social structures, human behavior, cultural diversity, and social change. It includes core units and two electives in areas like criminology, psychology, and human services, providing a pathway to a Bachelor of Social Science or related disciplines. Students complete eight units in total, with the option to finish the program in two or three sessions.

Total Subjects 8 units
Total Credits
Intake March, July, October
English Proficiency Level 6.0 (min 5.5 in all bands)
AQF Level
Duration 8 or 12 months

The SIBT Foundation Program bridges the gap between high school and tertiary studies, preparing students for the SIBT Diploma Program. If you've completed Year 11 or equivalent and have an IELTS score of 5.5 (with 5 in each band), you're eligible for the two-semester Foundation Standard Program, leading to a direct pathway to a university degree.

Total Subjects
Total Credits
Intake March, July, October
English Proficiency Level 5.5 (min 5.0 in all bands)
AQF Level
Duration Standard program - 8 months

About SIBT!

We are a tertiary college offering a direct pathway to a university degree. With flexible entry criteria, you can complete a SIBT diploma and then directly progress into your second-year studies of a university bachelor degree

We have been in operation since 1997 and are part of the global Navitas Group (an internationally recognised education provider). We work together with other partner universities and ease the transition from high school to university level studies. We also provide opportunities for those that have started a career but are looking to upskill or follow a new career path. What Courses are on Offer?
You can choose to study our foundation program or a SIBT diploma program as part of your university undergraduate studies.

Our Foundation program is approved by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and our diploma programs are accredited by TEQSA

Why Study in SIBT?

We are more than just an education institution. We offer a personalised academic environment and a range of support services designed to help our students prepare for success. Once you graduate with a diploma, you can select from a variety of university options to further your studies. Here is more on what we offer: If you complete a SIBT diploma, then you progress directly into the second year of a bachelor university degree, ensuring that no time is wasted Since 1997, we have helped around 27,000 students prepare for university success Fast track your studies. With 3 semester intakes a year in March, July and October, you can fast-track your studies within 8 months instead of 12 months Superior student support. SIBT achieved a satisfaction rating of over 90% for student support. Prepare for success with a customised learning approach, extra tuition classes, a dedicated mentor, direct lecturer access and integrated English language support Study in the centre of Sydney. With easy and convenient access to transport facilities, you have lots of transport options to the campus and all the facilities and services you may need SIBT is FEE-HELP approved (for Australian students only).

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