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Canterbury Institute of Management Australia
Canterbury Institute of Management Australia
Canterbury Institute of Management (CIM) is an Australian Institute of Higher Education offering undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs in business and information technology. CIM is registered with TEQSA Provider ID PRV14258 and CRICOS 03809A, with campuses in Sydney, Melbourne and Darwin.
Its current course portfolio includes business, accounting, hospitality management, information systems, ICT and research pathways for international students.
How Think Higher Can Help With Your CIM Admission
How Think Higher Can Help With Your CIM Admission
Think Higher can support your application from the first profile review through to offer and CoE.
Application Preparation
We help organise the required academic and supporting documents and prepare the admission application.
Offer Letter Support
If CIM requests additional documents or issues a conditional offer, we help you understand what needs to be completed before acceptance.
Acceptance & CoE
Once the admission conditions and payment requirements are satisfied, we can assist with the acceptance and Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) stage.
Student Visa Support
Think Higher can also assist with the Student visa process after admission, including Genuine Student preparation, CoE and OSHC checks and supporting visa documents.
Courses You Can Study at CIM
Courses You Can Study at CIM
01
Undergraduate
- Bachelor of Business
Available majors include:
Accounting · Information Systems · Hospitality Management · Management
Students can also explore double-major combinations, subject to the program structure.
02
Postgraduate
- Graduate Diploma of Business
- Master of Business Administration
- MBA – Accounting Major
- MBA – Information Systems Major
- MBA – Project Management Major
- Graduate Diploma of Information & Communications Technology
- Master of Information & Communications Technology
03
Research
- Master of Business Research
The research program combines advanced research-method training with an independent thesis.
International Tuition Fees
International Tuition Fees
| Program | Duration | Total Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Business | 3 years | $48,000 |
| Graduate Diploma of Business | 1 year | $21,000 |
| Master of Business Administration | 2 years | $42,000 |
| Graduate Diploma of ICT | 1 year | $28,000 |
| Master of ICT | 2 years | $56,000 |
| Master of Business Research | 2 years | $56,000 |
Fees can change, so the final amount should be confirmed against the offer issued for your intake.
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
Requirements vary according to study level.
- Age over 18
- Year 12 or recognised equivalent
- ATAR 65 or equivalent pathway, or Certificate IV/higher
- English proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with no individual band below 5.5, or another approved English test result
- Recognised bachelor degree, or
- Relevant Graduate Certificate, or
- Other approved prior learning/professional experience.
- Applicants generally need a recognised bachelor degree or another approved postgraduate pathway.
- ICT applicants may need an academic background containing relevant mathematics, such as statistics, calculus, discrete mathematics or similar study.
- Graduate English entry is generally IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 6.0, or an accepted equivalent.
- Research entry can include an eligible master or honours degree, or a qualifying undergraduate-plus-graduate pathway with the required academic results and experience.
CIM Campuses
CIM Campuses
CIM currently operates five campuses.
Sydney
Level 2, 63 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst
Sydney
21 Regent Street, Redfern
Sydney
Level 3, 841 George Street, Haymarket
Darwin
2 Printers Place, Darwin City
Melbourne
Level 5, 399 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
Course availability should be checked for the chosen campus before applying.
Intakes
Intakes
CIM currently offers three main study periods:
FebruaryJuneSeptember
Professional Recognition
Professional Recognition
Students completing the Bachelor of Business with an Accounting major study a program recognised by CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand. According to CIM, the qualification may also support graduates seeking professional membership of the Institute of Public Accountants.
CIM also states that:
- Information Systems graduates may meet prerequisites to apply to professional bodies such as ACS
- Management graduates may meet prerequisites for bodies such as AIM.
Professional membership remains subject to the relevant organisation’s requirements.
Scholarships
CIM currently states that competitive scholarships are available to international students, but its public international scholarship page does not publish one universal scholarship amount.
Think Higher can check the scholarship or promotion available for your specific course and intake before you accept an offer.
How the CIM Admission Process Works
How the CIM Admission Process Works
The process is generally:
Profile Review→Course Selection→Application→Offer Letter→Acceptance & Payment→CoE→Student Visa
Applications should normally include:
PassportAcademic transcriptsCompletion certificatesEnglish evidenceRelevant professional documents where requiredPrevious course outlines if requesting advanced standing
CIM warns that incomplete applications can be delayed.
Student Support
Student Support
After enrolment, CIM provides access to:
Academic and learning supportLibrary resourcesStudent welfare assistanceOrientationCIM Student AssociationOnline student and learning portals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I choose two majors in the Bachelor of Business?+
Yes. CIM currently allows eligible students to pursue approved double-major combinations within the Bachelor of Business.
Can I apply for the Master of ICT with a non-IT degree?+
Possibly. CIM may accept different academic pathways, but ICT applicants can be required to show suitable mathematics or related academic background.
Does CIM accept PTE instead of IELTS?+
Yes. Current international entry standards include PTE Academic, TOEFL and Cambridge alternatives.
Can previous study give me credit?+
Potentially. Students requesting advanced standing should provide previous qualifications and detailed course outlines for assessment.
Is Darwin available as a CIM campus?+
Yes. CIM operates a campus at 2 Printers Place, Darwin City, although individual course availability should be confirmed before applying.
Does an offer letter guarantee my Student visa?+
No. Admission and Student visa assessment are separate. A student must still satisfy the applicable Home Affairs requirements.
Apply to CIM With Think Higher
Apply to CIM With Think Higher
Think Higher can help you assess your profile, select the appropriate CIM program, prepare your documents, manage admission requirements and guide you through the offer, acceptance, CoE and Student visa stages.