Sydney Institute of Business and Technology: Courses, Admission, Cost

Sydney Institute of Business and Technology or SIBT has been imparting education since 1997 and has produced over 25,000 successful graduates. The institute has flexible entry criteria allowing students to complete a SIBT diploma, and then progress to the second year for a university bachelor's degree.

SIBT makes it easier to transit from high school to university level studies. The institute has been a part of the global Navitas Group, which is an internationally recognized education service provider. The intake months in SIBT are March, July, and October every year.

SIBT Sydney campus is located in the heart of Sydney city and easily accessible from anywhere in Sydney. The campus is a brand new, state-of-the-art, high-tech campus which offers students computer, internet, and printing facilities. Each classroom is equipped with an interactive whiteboard and presentation/recording facilities. The library facilities include a course-specific lending collection, student computers, quiet study areas.

There are two kinds of study programs offered by SIBT as part of the university undergraduate studies - Foundation program and the SIBT diploma program. The Foundation program offers a standard and extended program, the duration of which is 8 months and 12 months, respectively. Further, students who pass their first four recommended units of the Standard Foundation Program and achieve an overall average of a minimum of 70% are eligible to be transferred into the SIBT Diploma program.

The undergraduate programs include Diploma of Arts, Diploma of Business Administration, Diploma of Commerce, Diploma of Engineering, Diploma of Information Technology, and Diploma of Media and Communication. The student population is made up of a diverse range of students from both Australia and all over the world. In 2019, there are approximately 450 students studying a Diploma or Foundation program at SIBT.

SIBT students can progress directly to the second year of a bachelor’s university degree program. More than 90% of SIBT graduates progress to university programs. Also, fast-track studies are made available within eight months instead of 12 months. There is a superior student support system provided for by the institute. Students can study in the center of Sydney. SIBT further offers fee-help to Australian students. The institute also offers career services. Its alumni are present across the globe. SIBT is a globally recognized institute hailed for providing employable candidates in the field.