Business – Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) for UTS Business courses

UTS Business School recognises that you may have prior learning, such as previous studies at recognised tertiary institutions, and offers Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) based on the knowledge you have obtained.

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.

When to apply

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 RPL must be finalised before the end of the first session. RPL does not guarantee or imply automatic admission into UTS Business School courses.

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

Undergraduate RPL

UTS Business School has a list of approved RPL, 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 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.

UTS 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.

RPL 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

RPL 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:

Extended Major 24 credit points

Major 24 credit points

Sub-major 6 credit points

Postgraduate RPL

Postgraduate RPL is based on previously completed undergraduate degrees (AQF 7) and completed or partially completed postgraduate degrees (AQF 8 and 9) from UTS-recognised institutions.

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
Graduate Diploma (see Note 3 below)	Maximum 12 credit points of core subjects
Graduate Certificate	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.

Note 3: No Recognition of Prior Learning will be considered on the basis of previously completed undergraduate studies in C06017 Graduate Diploma in Event Management, C07018 Graduate Diploma in Management, C07019 Graduate Diploma in Social Impact and Not-for-Profit Management, C07029 Graduate Diploma in Sport Management, C07113 Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management, and C07129 Graduate Diploma in Strategic Supply Chain Management.

The total number of subjects in the table below comprises RPL 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 your final transcript, you 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)
Graduate Diploma	Up to a total of 24 credit points
Graduate Certificate	No RPL (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.

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	26824 Innovation Lab, 26841 Adaptive Leadership Lab and 4x3cp core subjects in C04424 Executive Master of Business Administration
PLUS UTS Business Futures Future Leaders Program for Taronga Zoo	26824 Innovation Lab, 26841 Adaptive Leadership Lab and 4x3cp core subjects in C04424 Executive Master of Business Administration
PLUS UTS Business Futures LEAD Program for UTS People and Culture Unit	26841 Adaptive Leadership Lab 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	C21877 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)

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
 

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
 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Business – Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) for UTS Business courses

When to apply

Domestic applicants

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When Recognition of Prior Learning will not be granted

Undergraduate RPL

Postgraduate RPL

C04018 Master of Business Administration

C04038 Master of Financial Analysis

C04048 Master of Finance

C04258 Master of Finance (Extension)

C04382 Master of Marketing

C04383 Master of Marketing (Extension)

C04286 Master of Human Resource Management

C04260 Master of Human Resource Management (Extension)

C04287 Master of Management

C04259 Master of Management (Extension)

C04238 Master of Professional Accounting

C04237 Master of Professional Accounting (Extension)

C04290 Master of Sport Management

C04369 Master of Sport Management (Extension)

C04285 Master of Event Management

C04368 Master of Event Management (Extension)

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