International College of Management Sydney

Campus Locations

Events

Important Dates

ICMS academic calendar.

Open Days

Our Open Day on Saturday 22 August 2026 is a great opportunity to experience the ICMS difference and visit our beautiful Northern Beaches campus in Manly. Learn about our courses and student experience; take a campus tour; meet our academics, students and graduates; and find out how our unique industry training (internship) program will help you build your career faster.  

Campus visits

Visit our campus any time for a tour and personalised course consultation. To book a campus visit, call 1800 110 490 or book a campus tour online.

Student Outcomes

Policies and Services

Admission criteria

Admission criteria are the minimum qualifications you need before you can be selected for admission to a course of study.

ICMS has a holistic approach to assessing your application, including reviewing your individual Year 12 subject results and, for High Academic Places, your ATAR.

Applicants with recent secondary education (within the past two years)

Australian Year 12 students

Applicants for bachelor degrees must complete the NSW HSC (or equivalent) with a minimum Band 2 in English Standard or English EAL/D and a Band 2 in any one of the following (or equivalent) subjects: Mathematics Standard 2, Business Studies, Economics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Legal Studies, Financial Services or Business Services.

Applicants for diploma courses must complete the NSW HSC (or equivalent). Applicants with documented work experience and/or completion of a Certificate IV qualification (or equivalent) will be considered for entry.

ICMS does not use ATAR selection ranks for admissions.

Selection rank adjustments

Equity adjustments

ICMS has an Educational Access Scheme (EAS) for applicants who have experienced long-term educational disadvantage due to circumstances beyond their control or choosing, which has seriously affected their educational performance. A long-term educational disadvantage should normally be experienced for a period of at least six months. ICMS EAS applications are made centrally through UAC.

How Educational Access Schemes work

ICMS High Academic Place (HAP) offers

ICMS offers a limited number of High Academic Places (HAPs) each February intake to students who demonstrate strong academic ability, as evidenced by their ATAR ranking. HAP students receive a tuition fee subsidy for their chosen bachelor degree. The subsidy amount varies each intake depending on the number and quality of applicants.

ICMS offers

Qualified students who are not offered a HAP are still eligible for a place to study at ICMS. The government's FEE-HELP study loan is available to cover the full cost of your tuition fees. ICMS will consider your achievements in your Year 12 subjects (or equivalent) as part of the admission process.

All students are considered for entry based on:

• achievement in your Year 12 subjects
• in some cases, an application interview which may strengthen your application.

Other admission options

Schools Recommendation Scheme

ICMS participates in the Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS), which is processed centrally through UAC. SRS gives current Year 12 students an opportunity to receive early offers of admission and be assessed on a wide range of selection criteria, including school recommendations and senior secondary studies.

How the Schools Recommendation Scheme works

ICMS Early Entry Program

The ICMS Early Entry Program is for Year 12 students who want to secure their offer to study at ICMS before sitting their final exams. To be eligible, students need to demonstrate that they have a strong academic record and the potential to be an outstanding ICMS student through their passion and commitment for a career in one of these areas of study: information technology, business, events, hospitality, international tourism, marketing, entrepreneurship, property, sports management, accounting, fashion and global brand management.

Applications for Early Entry close on 18 September 2026.

Apply for the ICMS Early Entry Program

Elite Athlete and Performer Entry Program

The Elite Athlete and Performer Entry Program provides consideration for students whose sport or performing arts commitments may have impacted their high school studies. To be considered an elite athlete, students must have represented their school or state at national level competition during Years 11 and/or 12. To be considered an elite performer, students must have performed in extended or significant productions during Years 11 and/or 12.

Applications close on 29 January 2027.

Apply for the ICMS Elite Athlete and Performer Entry Program

Leadership Entry Program

The Leadership Entry Program provides consideration for applicants who have demonstrated significant leadership in their school and/or community. Applicants must currently be completing Year 12 studies and are a school captain/vice-captain, prefect or student representative council president/vice-president or member. In addition, ICMS seeks applications from students who have demonstrated leadership through their involvement with community organisations and clubs.

Applications close on 29 January 2027.

Apply for the ICMS Leadership Entry Program

Limited ATAR

Under certain circumstances you may be admitted based on a Limited ATAR.

International Sport College Australia (ISCA) Pathway

For students who would like to maintain their sports training while working towards a qualification, an ISCA Diploma of sports Management (High Performance) presents students with an opportunity to achieve sporting and academic success – and seek further pathways into higher education should they wish. An ISCA diploma provides subject credits needed for articulation to the second year of an equivalent bachelor degree at ICMS.

To find out more, visit the ISCA website.

Aspire Institute diploma pathways

Aspire Institute diploma programs can be completed as an eight-month stand-alone qualification or as a pathway to the second year of a bachelor degree at ICMS or another institution.

Subjects completed in a diploma program may count towards a bachelor degree at ICMS or at one of the other universities with which there is an agreement, including: University of Technology Sydney(UTS) and Macquarie University (MQU).

Applicants with higher education study

Applicants with higher education study may apply with a completed qualification or a minimum of four completed undergraduate subjects (12 ICMS credit points, or equivalent).

Completed enabling courses

Students can be considered based on their performance at an interview plus completion of a pathway program at Aspire Institute or ISCA.

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

Students can be considered based on the completion of a recognised Certificate IV qualification or equivalent.

Applicants with work and life experience (includes those who left secondary education more than 2 years ago)

Applicants, who are over 18 years of age, may be eligible for admission based on specific work and life experience. Undergraduate applicants will need to present evidence of at least 2 years of full-time paid work experience. This evidence must be well documented and include the following:

• a CV/resume
• at least two reference letters or statements of service
• job descriptions; and
• a completed Statement of Purpose eForm

Applicants may also wish to provide evidence of formal, informal or non-formal study, completed or partially completed, which demonstrates a reasonable prospect of success in the course applied for. However, it is not recommended that applicants rely solely on work experience; they should consider supplementing it with the Skills for Tertiary Admission Test (STAT).  

Enabling course options

If you do not meet our bachelor degree admission criteria you may be eligible to receive an offer for a pathway program delivered through Aspire Institute.   

With the trimester system at ICMS, you will be able to complete both your pathway and bachelor degree within three years. As a pathway student, you will have access to all ICMS on-campus facilities and support services.

Aspire Institute pathways

Applicants with overseas qualifications

There are commonly accepted overseas secondary qualifications that ICMS may take into consideration. Check your qualification. Contact ICMS to discuss eligibility for admission before submitting an application to UAC.

English language proficiency

Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia with overseas qualifications from countries where English is not the standard language of instruction must provide evidence of English language proficiency.

First Nations applicants

ICMS is committed to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to succeed in higher education. All applicants are encouraged to apply directly to ICMS.

How to apply

Apply through UAC.

Enrolment

Acceptance of offer

ICMS will contact you at the time of offer with acceptance procedures and deadlines.

Advanced standing

Applicants who can demonstrate successful completion of equivalent subjects [units of study] (including industry training) at a recognised higher education provider may be eligible for credit towards an ICMS course. Applications for advanced standing must be made directly to ICMS and include certified copies of full academic transcripts and official copies of the curriculum for courses completed.

Enrolment

An enrolment session for new students will be held during the orientation week of each intake. You will be contacted by ICMS at the time of offer with enrolment session details.

Orientation

Orientation Week (O-Week) is held in the week prior to each academic intake and is filled with important information sessions and social events. These are some of the things you’ll do in O-Week:

• get to know the College and local area
• meet other students and start your ICMS social life
• find out more about your program from our academic team
• prepare for an exciting and busy term at ICMS.

To find out more about O-Week, visit the Future Students section of the ICMS website.

Deferment

Students may apply for deferment after accepting their offer. Deferment instructions and options will be provided at the time of offer. An offer for a High Academic Place (HAP) cannot be deferred.

Fees and charges

ICMS tuition fees are paid on a per subject basis. You are eligible for FEE-HELP, which allows you to defer all or part of your tuition fees, if you are:

• an Australian citizen and meet the residency requirements, or
• a holder of a New Zealand Special Category visa (SCV), or
• a permanent humanitarian visa holder.

Fees are reviewed annually. To find out more read the application information.

Scholarships

Equity Scholarships

Under the Aspiring Education Foundation, ICMS provides help to secondary school students in Australia experiencing financial hardship to achieve their goals in higher education. These scholarships are available for tuition fees and/or accommodation expenses. Evidence of financial hardship is required, and the level and value of each scholarship awarded is determined by the ICMS Scholarship Committee.

ICMS Equity Scholarships are processed centrally through UAC.

Undergraduate and Postgraduate scholarships

Each year the International College of Management Sydney provides a comprehensive range of scholarship opportunities for new and current students, from industry and ICMS sponsored professional scholarships to tuition fee, accommodation and financial hardship scholarships.

Equity Scholarships

Under the Aspiring Education Foundation, ICMS provides help to secondary school students in Australia experiencing financial hardship to achieve their goals in higher education. These scholarships are available for tuition fees and/or accommodation expenses. Evidence of financial hardship is required, and the level and value of each scholarship awarded is determined by the ICMS Scholarship Committee.

How to apply for Equity Scholarships.

ICMS Professional Scholarships Program

Under the ICMS Professional Scholarships Program, applicants will be considered for the ICMS Professional Scholarships. ICMS will match the candidates to the most appropriate scholarship from their application form. Students are welcome to note or refer to a particular scholarship within their application. All scholarships cover varying portions of tuition fees for study and/or accommodation.

ICMS Professional Scholarships include:

• ICMS Business Management Scholarship
• ICMS Business Management (Accounting) Scholarship
• ICMS Business Management (Fashion & Global Brand Management) Scholarship
• ICMS Event Management Scholarship
• ICMS Hospitality Management Scholarship
• ICMS International Tourism Scholarship
• ICMS Property Management Scholarship
• ICMS Sports Management Scholarship.

ANZ Scholarships

ICMS has partnered with ANZ Bank to present this unique scholarship opportunity for students commencing the Bachelor of Business Management, with consideration given to students studying other ICMS degrees. The successful recipient will receive a tuition fee waiver to the value of up to eight subjects, and a 12-14 week full-time paid work placement within the ANZ organisation. The experience and exposure to the world of corporate banking will be of unequivocal value on the recipient’s CV and potentially open doors not imagined.

Hostplus Scholarship

ICMS has partnered with HOSTPLUS to present this unique scholarship opportunity for students commencing the Bachelor of Sports Management, with consideration given to students studying other ICMS degrees. The successful recipient will receive the value of over $17,000 tuition fee waiver.

Alceon Scholarship

ICMS has partnered with Alceon to present this unique scholarship opportunity for students commencing the Bachelor of Property (Development, Investment and Valuation) with consideration is given to students studying other ICMS degrees. The successful recipient will receive the value of $20,000 ($10,000 each year for their first two years of study) tuition fee waiver and includes work placement within the Alceon Group or an affiliated property organisation. The experience and exposure to the world of financial and property investment will be of unequivocal value on the recipient’s CV and potentially open doors not imagined.

Souths Cares Hostplus Indigenous Scholarship

Souths Cares, South Sydney Rabbitohs, Hostplus and ICMS, have teamed up to provide a scholarship for an Indigenous student commencing a diploma or bachelor degree with ICMS. To find out more, read about ICMS scholarships and eligibility criteria.

International scholarships

ICMS offers scholarships to international students commencing a bachelor degree at ICMS in February, May and September 2020.

Scholarships are awarded based on a staged application process, which will result in the successful applicant being awarded up to AU$25,000 towards tuition and/or accommodation. Partial scholarships may be awarded.

To find out more, read about ICMS scholarships and eligibility criteria.

Postgraduate scholarships

February, July and October intakes – Postgraduate Innovation Scholarships (New Students)

ICMS is offering scholarships to new postgraduate students commencing their studies at ICMS in a two-year master degree program in February 2023.

The scholarship are awarded based on a staged application process, which will result in successful applicants being awarded a scholarship offering a tuition fee waiver to the value of up to six subjects within one of the ICMS Master Degree programs commencing in February 2023.

Aspiring Education Foundation Scholarship (New Students)

At ICMS we have an integrated college community of international and Australian students. We embrace all cultures and benefit from the breadth and diversity this brings. It's a key value of ICMS to enable students from all backgrounds to have an opportunity to study at tertiary level. The Aspiring Education Foundation (AEF) allows ICMS to help financially disadvantaged Australian students, by providing equity scholarships for both tuition and accommodation.

Multiple equity scholarships are available of up to a value of $39,000 for postgraduate and undergraduate students. These Equity Scholarships provide tuition fee waivers to a level decided by the AEF Committee in each case. The AEF Committee is also able to consider accommodation scholarships for eligible applicants to a value of up to $15,000.

The AEF Committee will manage the recipient selections and allocation of funds

Australian citizens or permanent residents are eligible to apply for this Scholarship. International applicants should refer to the International Scholarships or Postgraduate Innovation Scholarship as above.

To find out more, read about ICMS scholarships and eligibility criteria.

Current student scholarships

Courtney O’Connor Scholarship

Each trimester, the Courtney O'Connor Scholarship recognises existing students who exhibit leadership, community service and academic excellence. This combination of skills and talent is not rare at ICMS, so the application process is competitive. The recipient of these prestigious scholarships receive tuition waivers for up to 12 subjects. Partial scholarships may be awarded.

Academic Excellence Scholarship

ICMS awards Academic Excellence Scholarships to enrolled students on the basis of academic performance as measured by cumulative GPA (or Weighted Average Mark where two or more applicants have the same cumulative GPA). These scholarships are highly competitive and highly regarded as they reflect the academic excellence at ICMS. There are up to two scholarships available each trimester.

Black & White Waiters Scholarship

ICMS has partnered with Black & White Waiters to present this unique scholarship opportunity for students currently in Study Period 1 or 2* of their Bachelor of Hospitality Management or Bachelor of Event Management. The successful recipient will receive a tuition waiver up to the value of $7,500, which includes work placement at Black & White Waiters (200 hours) throughout the term of their scholarship. The experience and exposure to the world of hospitality and event management will make the recipient’s CV stand out, while also creating many networking opportunities.

* Interested applicants further along in their degree will be considered.

Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches Scholarship

The International College of Management, Sydney has partnered with Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches to award a unique scholarship for students enrolled in the:

• Bachelor of Sports Management,
• Bachelor of Event Management, or
• Bachelor of Business Management.

Sponsored by Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches, the Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches Scholarship is awarded to a student who displays enthusiasm and motivation for the sporting and/or events industry, and whose aptitude, academic results and previous work experience fit with the sponsor’s business goals.

The Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches Scholarship awards a tuition fee waiver valued at up to $10,000 plus an internship with Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches.

Northern Beaches Council Property Scholarship

The Northern Beaches Council Property Scholarship is an exciting opportunity for Property Management students to gain invaluable experience working in the Property and Commercial Business unit within the Property Division of Northern Beaches Council. Gain practical experience and high-level knowledge whilst being involved in a variety of activities including (but not limited to):

• lease licence queries and drafting
• property and land database/account management
• liaising with internal council departments
• maintenance of capital works
• on-site inspections
• a variety of land dealings.

This scholarship awards a tuition fee waiver valued up to $14,000 plus six to nine months paid internship with the Northern Beaches Council Property Department.

Northern Beaches Council Event Management Scholarship

The Northern Beaches Council Event Management Scholarship is an exciting opportunity for event management students to gain invaluable experience working on key international events such as the Australian Open of Surfing, Manly Food and Wine Festival, Manly Jazz Festival, Australian citizenship ceremonies and other major events.

Working as part of a dedicated events team you will develop, plan and deliver events to help Northern Beaches Council meet its strategic business goals. You will gain invaluable practical experience and high-level knowledge including an understanding of regulations on large scale events, impact on community and transferable skills to the world of larger events.

This scholarship awards a tuition waiver valued at up to $17,000 plus a 26-week internship with Northern Beaches Council Events.

To find out more, read about ICMS scholarships and eligibility criteria.

Postgraduate Innovation Scholarship

ICMS is awarding a scholarship of tuition fee waiver valued at up to four subjects in the third semester, for current postgraduate students.

Students enrolled in the second semester of their Master degree at ICMS are invited to apply. Students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.20 out of 5.0. Applicants must demonstrate consistency in academia, and excellence in innovation, professional performance, and overall contribution to ICMS.

Financial assistance

Loans

You may be eligible for FEE-HELP loan scheme assistance if you are:

• an Australian citizen and meet the residency requirements, or
• a holder of a New Zealand Special Category visa (SCV), or
• a permanent humanitarian visa holder.

This Australian Government loan scheme assists eligible students in paying all or part of their tuition fees. To find out more, visit the Australian Government's Study Assist website.

Youth and student allowances

For details on Australian Government financial support through Youth Allowance, Austudy and ABSTUDY, visit the  Services Australia website.

 

Where to get further information

• International College of Management Sydney – International College of Management Sydney's Institute Profile
• TEQSA national register – The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) is Australia's independent national quality assurance and regulatory agency for higher education
• ComparED – The ComparED website provides prospective students with transparent institution information from recent graduates and current students views.
• Study Assist – Information for students about government assistance for financing tertiary study.
• Information on student complaints and appeals policy and the appeals procedure is available to assist with any concerns about admission or enrolment decisions.