UTS Business School acknowledges that students may have prior learning, such as previous studies at recognised tertiary institutions, and offers Recognition of Prior Learning to these students based on the knowledge they have obtained.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is granted subject to UTS Student Rules and UTS Business School application guidelines. For more information about the application process, see how to apply for recognition of prior learning.
RPL deadlines
The following deadlines apply for the submission of applications for Recognition of Prior Learning:
- Domestic applicants: applications must be submitted at the time of receiving an offer of admission and prior to formal enrolment.
- International applicants: where possible, the application should be submitted to UTS International at the time of applying, prior to commencing your studies at UTS.
All Recognition of Prior Learning must be finalised before the end of the first session. Recognition of Prior Learning does not guarantee or imply automatic admission into UTS Business School courses.
Application guidelines
You may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning if you have
- 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).
When Recognition of Prior Learning will not be granted
- 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
Note: A maximum combination of up to four (4) subjects, successfully completed from an external institution, may be used for one UTS Business subject.
Undergraduate
Business School has a list of approved Recognition of Prior Learning, also known as articulated courses, for several external institutions such as TAFE and UTS College. The Recognition of Prior Learning search tool provides details of the articulated courses and can be used as a guide to determine eligibility and the Recognition of Prior Learning approval. These articulated courses must be completed no more than five (5) years prior to admission into UTS Business School courses.
If you have completed a qualification from a non-articulated course, your application will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. However, there is no guarantee that your application will be approved.
Limits on the basis of prior Diploma studies
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:
Diploma | 24 credit points of unspecified elective |
Advanced Diploma | 24 credit points of unspecified elective |
Associate Degree | 24 credit points of unspecified elective |
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.
Limits on the basis of prior Bachelor studies
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:
Extended Major | 24 credit points |
Major | 24 credit points |
Sub-major | 6 credit points |
Postgraduate coursework
Postgraduate Recognition of Prior Learning is based on previously completed undergraduate degrees (AQF 7) and completed or partially completed postgraduate degrees (AQF 8 and 9) from UTS-recognised institutions.
Limits on the basis of previously completed undergraduate studies
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:
MBA (see Note 1 below) | Maximum 24 credit points of core subjects |
Other Masters (incl. Extended) (see Note 2 below) | Maximum 24 credit points of core subjects |
Grad Dip | Maximum 12 credit points of core subjects |
Grad Cert | No Recognition of Prior Learning (except where approved from UTS Business School Courses) |
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.
Limits on the basis of previous postgraduate studies
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.
MBA | Up to a total of 48 credit points (see Notes 1, 2 and 3 below) |
Other Masters (incl. Extended) | Up to a total of 36 credit points (see Notes 2 and 3 below) |
Grad Dip | Up to a total of 24 credit points |
Grad Cert | No Recognition of Prior Learning (except where approved from UTS Business School Courses) |
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.
Limits on the basis of other previously recognised studies and non-formal learning
Recognition of Prior Learning will be considered for studies completed through the following recognised professional bodies and approved UTS Business School Courses:
CPA Program by CPA Australia (CPAA) | Maximum 12 credit points |
CA Program by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) | Maximum 12 credit points |
AICD Directors Course by the Australian Institute of Company Directors | 26816 Applied Governance and Risk Management in C04424 Executive Master of Business Administration |
PLUS UTS RBA Digital Leadership Program | 26844 Structured Thinking and Planning in C04424 Executive Master of Business Administration |
PLUS UTS Future Leaders Program for Acciona | 26844 Structured Thinking and Planning, 26841 Adaptive Leadership Lab and 4x3cp core subjects in C04424 Executive Master of Business Administration |
PLUS UTS Future Leaders Program for John Holland | 26844 Structured Thinking and Planning and 26841 Adaptive Leadership Lab in C04424 Executive Master of Business Administration |
FA Healthcare Education and Training Institute (HETI) Leadership in Finance program for NSW Health | 22788 Accounting Practices and Tools and 26844 Structured Thinking and Planning in C04424 Executive Master of Business Administration |
CIPS Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Contracting | 21877 Strategic Procurement (pending confirmation of CIPS approval within UTS Business School accredited courses) |
CIPS Levels 4 and 5 Diploma in Procurement and Supply | 21877 Strategic Procurement (pending confirmation of CIPS approval within UTS Business School accredited courses) |
CILT International Diploma in Logistics and Transport (Supply chain major) | 21797 Strategic Supply Chain Management (pending confirmation of CIPS approval within UTS Business School accredited 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.
Recommended exemptions by postgraduate course
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.
C04018 | Master of Business Administration |
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Maximum of 4 core subjects (24 credit points) from the following based on previously completed undergraduate study | |
22800 Understanding Accounting and Financial Reports or 22747 Accounting for Managerial Decisions | |
25799 Financial Management | |
21880 Leading People and Change | |
23709 Economics for Management | |
24834 Marketing Decision Making |
C04038 | Master of Financial Analysis |
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Maximum of 4 core subjects (24cp) from the following based on previously completed undergraduate study | |
22747 Accounting for Managerial Decisions | |
25742 Financial Management | |
23706 Economics for Management | |
Plus one subject from the following | |
25741 Capital Markets | |
22748 Financial Reporting and Analysis | |
25705 Financial Modelling and Analysis |
C04048 | Master of Finance |
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C04258 | Master of Finance (Extension) |
Maximum of 4 core subjects (24cp) from the following based on previously completed undergraduate study | |
25742 Financial Management | |
25741 Capital Markets | |
25705 Financial Modelling and Analysis | |
25721 Investment Management |
C04382 | Master of Marketing |
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C04383 | Master of Marketing (Extension) |
Maximum of 4 core subjects (24cp) from the following based on prior completed undergraduate study | |
24734 Marketing Management | |
24710 Customer Experience and Behaviour | |
24752 Brand Management | |
24736 Marketing communication |
C04286 | Master of Human Resource Management |
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C04260 | Master of Human Resource Management (Extension) |
Generally, 3 core subjects (18cp) from the following based on prior completed undergraduate study | |
21720 Human Resource Management | |
21702 Industrial Relations | |
21928 Managing Staff and Volunteers |
C04287 | Master of Management |
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C04259 | Master of Management (Extension) |
Generally, 2 core subjects (12cp) from the following based on prior completed undergraduate study | |
21928 Managing Staff and Volunteers | |
21937 Managing, Leading and Stewardship |
C04238 | Master of Professional Accounting |
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C04237 | Master of Professional Accounting (Extension) |
Maximum of 4 core subjects (24cp) from the following based on previously completed undergraduate study | |
22747 Accounting for Managerial Decisions | |
25742 Financial Management | |
23706 Economics for Management | |
Plus one subject from the following | |
22748 Financial Reporting and Analysis | |
22753 Cost Management and Analysis |
C04290 | Master of Sport Management |
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C04369 | Master of Sport Management (Extension) |
Generally, 2 core subjects (12cp) from the following based on prior completed undergraduate study | |
21935 Sport, Event and Globalisation | |
21928 Managing Staff and Volunteers |
C04285 | Master of Event Management |
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C04368 | Master of Event Management (Extension) |
Maximum of 4 core subjects (24cp) from the following based on previously completed undergraduate study | |
21936 Event Management | |
21959 Events for Impact and Legacy | |
21930 Principles of Event Marketing | |
21928 Managing Staff and Volunteers |