Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

• Successfully completed a subject at a level comparable to a Business School subject
• Successfully completed a subject at another institution deemed equivalent to a Business School subject in relation to duration, subject learning objectives, contribution to the development of graduate attributes, content, assessments and conceptual development (credit points or equivalent will also be taken into account).
• Successfully completed a Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate degree course (not applicable to postgraduate Recognition of Prior Learning).
• Non-formal learning gained through relevant professional and/or work experience (generally available in certain postgraduate degrees).

• For subjects completed more than ten (10) years prior to your first session of study (the time limit for articulated arrangements may vary; see the Recognition of Prior Learning search tool for more details)
• For subjects completed at another institution with conceded passes or marks below 50
• For subjects that were exempted at another institution, other than UTS
• For subjects previously attempted and failed at UTS
• For subjects completed at another institution used for multiple applications at UTS
• For subjects used as a subject substitution in the UTS course
• For capstone subjects and other subjects that assure Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs)
• In cases where an appeal is lodged against the decision and there was no new or relevant information provided

The Business School will only assess completed Diploma (AQF 5), Advanced Diploma (AQF 6) and Associate Degree (AQF 6) courses or equivalent. Certificate courses (AQF 4 and lower) will not be considered.

Recognition of Prior Learning on the basis of previously completed diploma or associate degree studies can be approved as follows:

Recognition of Prior Learning may be granted for core subjects based on a completed business-related Diploma or Associate Degree. If successful, the exemption will count towards the student’s total recognition of prior learning up to a maximum of 48 credit points.

The maximum amount of Recognition of Prior Learning allowed for all Business courses is up to half of the total course credit point requirements, subject to the recommendation of the Recognition of Prior Learning Committee of the Business School and approval of the Faculty Board.

To have a UTS extended major, major and/or sub-major listed on an academic transcript, you may be allowed the following:

Recognition of Prior Learning on the basis of previously completed undergraduate studies can be approved for core subjects only and is allowed for courses listed below:

Note 1: Core subjects Understanding Accounting and Financial Reports (22800), Financial Management (25799) and Economics for Management (23709) within the C04018 MBA and Accounting for Decision Makers (220800), Finance Fundamentals (250799) or Managerial Economics (230709) within the C04444 MBA can be approved on the basis of previously completed undergraduate studies with an Accounting, Finance or Economics major/specialisation.

Note 2: Core subjects Financial Management (25742), Financial Modelling and Analysis (25705), Capital Markets (25741) and Investment Management (25721) (total of 24 credit points) can be approved within the C04048 Master of Finance and C04258 Master of Finance (Extension) on the basis of previously completed undergraduate studies (no more than five (5) years prior to your first session of study) with a Finance major/specialisation.

The total number of subjects in the table below comprises Recognition of Prior Learning received on the basis of undergraduate and/or postgraduate studies, and postgraduate subjects credited from other UTS postgraduate courses.

To have a major or sub-major noted on a student’s final transcript, a student must have completed at least 75% of the subjects in that major or sub-major at UTS Business School, under any approved postgraduate course.

Note 1: a maximum of 6cp (1 subject) is allowed in the MBA major and sub-major.

Note 2: a maximum of 12cp of unspecified exemptions may be considered under the free-choice elective option on the basis of a completed postgraduate-level subject with business-related content.

Note 3: a maximum number of credit points considered is outlined in the UTS Handbook for each OPM course.

Recognition of Prior Learning will be considered for studies completed through the following recognised professional bodies and approved UTS Business School Courses:

Non-formal learning

Recognition of Prior Learning through extensive post-study professional and/or work experience of at least 8 years full-time, or equivalent, may only be considered towards core foundation and/or introductory subjects (up to a maximum of 12 credit points).

To obtain exemption based on non-formal learning, students will need to demonstrate how their prior learning experiences align to the learning outcomes of the subject(s) and provide sufficient documentary evidence to support their application. Students will be required to undertake some form of assessment to further demonstrate how they have achieved the required learning outcomes.

To apply, the following documentation will be required:

• a CV or position description that outlines the relevant experience
• letter from the applicant’s employers (including direct supervisors), verifying your knowledge, skills, duration of service and experience
• a letter or reference from the relevant organisation(s)
• details of how this experience addresses the subject requirements (provided in the UTS Handbook), include a comparison table of a UTS subject's learning objectives and subject content with your competencies.

Below are the recommended Recognition of Prior Learning by UTS Business School courses based on completed undergraduate study. You may select the individual subject number to view a detailed description of the subject content and compare it to the subject content you have previously studied.