The Sydney Campus of Curtin University of Technology* (Curtin Sydney) is located at The Rocks in Sydney CBD, New South Wales, Australia.

Curtin Sydney was established in June 2005. Its flexible approach to entry requirements makes it an open and accessible institution, serving the needs of a diverse range of students. Teaching staff are highly qualified and experienced. Further, the friendly and committed staff provide a high level of personal support to all students so that their period of study at Curtin Sydney is not only academically successful but also an enjoyable and memorable experience.

Great reasons to study at Curtin Sydney:

• Curtin Sydney is one of the first universities in Australia to run a tri-semester year, allowing students to complete a Bachelor degree in either the traditional 3 years or alternatively only 2 years.  All Curtin Sydney courses can be completed by fast-track mode.
• Curtin Sydney offers courses including Foundation Certificate of Commerce, Diploma of Commerce, Bachelor of Commerce and a range of Postgraduate courses.
• Fees are extremely competitive with the tuition fees following that of Western Australia. One year of the Bachelor degree is currently only $15,600 or alternatively $7,800 per semester.
• Maximum class sizes of 50 students for lectures and 25 for tutorials allowing students to obtain more assistance and feel comfortable in their environment.
• Curtin Sydney provides an extremely supportive study environment for all students.  Additional study skills classes are provided each week to all students at no extra charge to the student.
• Curtin Sydney students have access to specially developed facilities with the latest audiovisual teaching equipment as well as first class computer technology with electronic and extended library services.
• The campus is located in The Rocks and therefore close to all of Sydney's amenities and key transportation networks ie buses, trains and ferries.  Students will also be close to and can enjoy Sydney's icons such as the Harbour Bridge, Chinatown, Opera House, and Darling Harbour.

Curtin Sydney offers courses at four levels:

• Postgraduate Courses:
  Master of Accounting (3 semesters - 1 year)
  Master of Professional Accounting (4 semesters - 1.5 years)
  Master of Commerce (Management) (4 semesters - 1.5 years)
  
  A range of courses are available. Entry requires successful completion of an undergraduate degree.
  
• Bachelor of Commerce:
  Accounting, Marketing, Management & Marketing (6 semesters - 2 years)
  Bachelor of Commerce with majors in Marketing, Management and Accounting: An internationally accredited business qualification with specialisations that can lead to a variety of careers. Entry requires successful completion of Year 12 with a UAI of approximately 75.
  
• Diploma of Commerce (2 semesters - 8 months)
  Equivalent to Year 1 of the Curtin University degree, articulates into 2nd year of the Commerce degree.  The Diploma is suitable for students who have not quite met the requirements for direct entry into the Bachelor Degree. Entry requires successful completion of Year 12 with a UAI of approximately 65. Students can complete the Diploma and Degree within 2 years via fast-track mode of study.
  
• Foundation Certificate of Commerce (2 semesters - 8 months)
  A pre-university course requiring two semesters of full-time study.  Designed to prepare students for university study, this course leads to the Diploma program. Entry requires successful completion of Year 11. Students who have completed Year 12 may commence at this level and will be eligible to fast-track to the Diploma after 1 semester if a 70% average is achieved.

The Curtin Sydney campus is located in the heart of the Sydney Central Business District. With such stimulating surroundings, Curtin Sydney gives unprecedented access to a quality education in one of the worlds' greatest cities. When your students choose Curtin Sydney they can be confident that they are choosing a leading Australian education that is recognised globally.

* The Sydney Campus of Curtin University of Technology is operated by IBT Education Ltd.

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