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Macquarie University Foundation Studies

COURSE INFORMATION
Area of Study:	Business and Commerce, Mass Communications, Information Technology

SUITABLE FOR
The program is suitable for students who have not completed the equivalent of Australian Year 12. Students study preparatory subjects in a small, supportive environment and have access to Macquarie City Campus' experienced academic staff. Once qualified, students articulate into a Bachelor degree at Macquarie City Campus.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Macquarie City Campus offers a 36 week or 52 week Macquarie University Foundation Studies course depending on a student high school results. This qualification is made up of a number of core units and a select range of elective units.
TEACHING METHODS
Students attend four hours of classroom-based lectures and tutorials per unit per week.
ASSESSMENT METHODS
Assessment methods vary depending on the course and units selected. A combination of assessments, including assignments, essays, oral presentations, tutorial participation and formal examinations may be used.
ENTRY INTO A BACHELOR DEGREE
On successful completion of Macquarie University Foundation Studies, students can articulate into a bachelor degree at Macquarie City Campus. Students who pass foundation studies, but do not gain admission into a bachelor degree can apply to study an SIBT Diploma either at Macquarie University, North Ryde or Macquarie City Campus. Students must successfully complete all subjects and gain at least an average of 75% for entrance into Commerce, Accounting, Marketing and Business Administration degrees.
REQUIREMENTS - 2010
Academic Requirement:	Academic Entry Requirements: Students are required to successfully complete Year 11, or its equivalent, for entry into Macquarie University Foundation Studies. The following is a guide to the minimum entry requirements for different countries. Click here to see country requirements Please note: it is a guide only and each application will be assessed on an individual basis.
English Language Requirements:	IELTS (Academic English only): 5.5 with 5.0 in each band TOEFL (paper based test): 525 TOEFL (computer based test): 197 Click here to see acceptable English Language Programs
Course Quota	No

SAMPLE PROGRAM
Sample guide of Macquarie University Foundation Studies course structure - COMMERCE AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION CRICOS Codes: 055928G, 055929G
The table is a sample study program only. The units listed in this sample program may not be a true representation of what an official study program will look like for this course. This sample program shows an example of possible units, which could be taken under this area of study.
CODE	SUBJECT
CORE	6 units to be completed
FSTP002	Accounting (BUS100)
FSTP003	Communication for Business & Information Technology CBIT100
FSTP004	Communication for Business & Information Technology CBIT200
FSTP005	Economics (BUS103)
FSTP006	Mathematics (BUS104)
FSTP008	Introduction to Computing (BUS107)
Elective	Select 2 units from below
FSTP009	Management (BUS108)
FSTP019	Mass Communication I (COM104)
FSTP017	Programming (COMP101)
FSTP015	Information Design (COMP100)
FSTP010	Marketing (BUS109)
FSTP007	Statistics (BUS105)

 

SAMPLE PROGRAM
Sample guide of Macquarie University Foundation Studies course structure - MASS COMMUNICATIONS   CRICOS Codes: 055932A, 055933M
The table is a sample study program only. The units listed in this sample program may not be a true representation of what an official study program will look like for this course. This sample program shows an example of possible units, which could be taken under this area of study.
CODE	SUBJECT
CORE	6 units to be completed
FSTP003	Communication for Business & Information Technology CBIT100
FSTP004	Communication for Business & Information Technology CBIT200
FSTP008	Introduction to Computing (BUS107)
FSTP019	Mass Communication I (COM104)
FSTP010	Marketing (BUS109)
FSTP015	Information Design (COMP100)
Elective		Select 2 units from below
FSTP009	Management (BUS108)
FSTP002	Accounting (BUS100)
FSTP005	Economics (BUS103)
FSTP007	Statistics (BUS105)
FSTP006	Mathematics (BUS104)

 

SAMPLE PROGRAM
Sample guide of Macquarie University Foundation Studies course structure - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CRICOS Codes: 055930C, 055931B
The table is a sample study program only. The units listed in this sample program may not be a true representation of what an official study program will look like for this course. This sample program shows an example of possible units, which could be taken under this area of study.

CODE	SUBJECT
CORE	5 units to be completed
FSTP003	Communication for Business & Information Technology CBIT100
FSTP004	Communication for Business & Information Technology CBIT200
FSTP010	Marketing (BUS109)
FSTP019	Mass Communication I (COM104)
FSTP015	Information Design (COMP100)
Elective	3 units from below
FSTP009	Management (BUS108)
FSTP015	Information Design
FSTP007	Statistics (BUS105)

 

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