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STUDENT
2018/19
Suite 1, Biomedical Building, 1 Central Ave. Australian Technology Park Eveleigh NSW 2015 Sydney
CRICOS Provider Code: 02491D. TEQSA PRV12059
PART A
Mission
statement
Top Education Institute, through its two professional
schools, the Sydney City School of Business and the
Sydney City School of Law, is committed to providing
quality higher education in international business
and law studies leading to careers in law, accounting,
business, and other professional areas in the public
and private, domestic and international sectors.
We seek to equip all students with a solid,
comprehensive knowledge base on which they
can receive advanced, systematic training in their
respective disciplines, and are encouraged to exercise
individual freedom of intellectual thought and curiosity.
By encouraging independent, critical thought and the
development of strong research skills, we prepare
our students for success in their chosen careers or
postgraduate fields of study. Through professional
internships, TOP students apply their academic
training and further develop teamwork and leadership
capabilities. Our curriculum, integrating classroom
learning, interaction with practicing industry specialists
and leaders, and work placement opportunities, adopts
an international perspective and emphasises particular
knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region that is now
increasingly important to all of our students.
Situated in the Australia Technology Park (Australia’s
Silicon Valley) we have a special focus on inculcating
values that promote innovation and commitment to find
and make a better way.
Moreover, it is the Institute’s mission to cultivate in its
students a sense of social responsibility and service to
the global community. In other words, a commitment to
preserve our heritage and build on the best of the past,
while improving our lives in the present and enabling a
better tomorrow for generations to come.
The motto of TOP is “Capability, Integrity,
Responsibility and A Winning Alliance”, which
highlights the spirit of TOP’s mission and its
character as a Higher Education Institute.
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PART A
Introduction to Top
Education Institute
Sydney City School of Business | Sydney City School of Law
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PART A
Who
we are
Message from the Dean of the
Sydney City School of Business
The Sydney City Business School at TOP is on the move.
The Business School now offers undergraduate degree
programs in accounting, finance and management
and postgraduate degree programs in accounting,
international business, marketing and business
research. All of the Business School’s award courses
Professor are accredited by the Australian Government’s Tertiary
Peter Eddey Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA) and the
accounting programs have additional accreditation from
Dean, Sydney City CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, the Institute
of Public Accountants and the Institute of Cost and
Business School Management Accountants.
The Business School campus is located at the Australian
Technology Park, a heritage site close to Sydney’s
central business district. Teaching and learning facilities
are excellent with high quality teaching staff, a modern
library with e-books and e-journals, modern classrooms,
open spaces plus student support staff and student
facilities such as cafes and recreation areas.
The teaching and learning environment places an
emphasis on practical, career relevant education. This is
reflected in the teaching staff, most of whom have a mix
of academic credentials and professional experience
and provide exposure to the latest knowledge within
a contemporary business setting. It is a multicultural
campus too where students get to mix with others from
around the world and learn of different cultures and
perspectives and build solid friendships and networks
for the future.
We know that the education environment, fellow
students, staff, teaching methods and facilities are
important ingredients to a quality education. It is
the total experience that counts and this is what the
Business School strives to achieve. From student and
graduate responses to date, the Business School is on
the right track. We currently have around 800 students
who have chosen TOP as their preferred place for study.
I hope you can join us in this journey and experience
higher education with the Sydney City Business School.
The time you spend with us is sure to be productive.
Professor Peter Eddey
Dean, Sydney City Business School
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PART A
Who
we are
Message from the Dean of the
Sydney City School of Law
At TOP, our philosophy and approach to legal education
are driven by a passion and commitment to train
lawyers with a global outlook in the practice of law and a
dedication to social justice.
We live in an increasingly globalised environment in
Professor which national legal, social and political issues are
Philip Griffith informed by and better understood in an international
context. With our state of the art technology and some
of the very best law teachers in Australia, we aim to train
Dean, Sydney City lawyers of the future equipped with the best practical
School of Law skills to deal with legal issues in the global market
environment. Welcome to the Sydney City School of Law.
Professor Philip Griffith
Dean Sydney City School of Law
Philip Griffith has been an academic in law schools since 1972. Philip
has specialised in the field of Intellectual Property and researched,
taught, published and engaged in policy debate and reform in the field
since 1972.
Prior to his work at Top Education Institute Philip served in senior
academic and academic management roles in other Australian and
international universities. He has served at various times as Dean,
Associate Dean, Associate Dean Teaching and Learning, Associate
Dean Research and Director of International Programs.
Professor Griffith has also been involved in contributing to the
development of intellectual property education in Asia with particular
interests in Hong Kong, Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Pakistan
and, most recently, in the People’s Republic of China. Philip has done
work for the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), APEC,
AusAID, Economic and Social Cooperation in Asia Pacific (ESCAP) and
other international organizations; a number of national governments;
for IP Australia; and other intellectual property offices.
Philip’s current academic interests are concerned with aspects of
comparative law with special interest in the development of the legal
system in the People’s Republic of China and the intellectual property
regime in the Republic of Indonesia.
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contents
A1. Mission Statement 02
A2. Introduction to Top Education Institute 03
PART 1: CONTACT DETAILS 08
Staff offices
Faculty contact details
Map
Transport and parking
Social media
PART 2: OUR COMMITMENT 10
PART 3: YOUR RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 11
Student rights
TOP Student Responsibility:
Code of conduct for students
PART 4: STUDENT LIFE 13
Student number
Student email
Student ID card
Unit materials and textbooks
Assessments
Learning Skills and Resource Support
Classrooms and Facilities
Student progression
Early intervention for Students at Risk
Student Documents
PART 5: YOUR ENROLMENT 18
Credit transfer and articulation
Withdrawal
Deferral, Suspension and Cancellation
PART 6: FINANCE 19
Tuition fees
Fees refund policy
Additional study costs
PART 7: LIBRARY RESOURCES 20
Library resources
TOP library and the future
Additional Services
Library hours
Library contact information
PART 8: IT Services 21
Moodle access and use
Student portal access and use
Copy and Print
Wifi
PART 9: SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS 22
Scholarships for students
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contents continued
PART 10: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, STUDENT PARTICIPATION 23
AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Internship Program
Student Ambassador Program
Professional Development
NSW Young Lawyers
SCSL Law Students society
CPA Ambassadors Program
CPA Australia Network
TOP’s Career Edge
Student Participation at TOP
Social Activities
PART 11: STUDY PATHWAYS 26
University of Wollongong pathway
University of Newcastle pathway
PART 12: SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELLBEING 27
Safety
Health
Wellbeing
Counselling
Cyber Safety
General suggestions
PART 13: MORE INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 31
Living in Sydney
Transport
Safety
Accommodation
Visa conditions
OSHC
Know your rights
Legal Advice
PART 14: MISCONDUCT AND ACADEMIC INTEGRITY 35
Behavioural Misconduct
Academic Integrity
PART 15: STUDENT FEEDBACK, COMPLAINTS AND GRIEVANCES 37
Student Feedback
Complaints process
Grievance process
External mediation
PART 16: LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS 39
ESOS
NSW Work and Health Safety Act
Discrimination and Harassment
Copyright
Privacy Policy
PART 17: NEIGHBOURHOOD AREA GUIDE 41
PART 18: EMERGENCIES 42
Emergency contacts
ATP security
Redfern police station
Emergency exit
First aid and medical emergencies
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PART 1
contact details
Staff Offices Key Contact Details
Administration Office: General enquiries
G01 Biomedical Building, No. Email: info@top.edu.au
1 Central Avenue, Australian
Technology Park Eveleigh, NSW
2015 Admission enquiries
Email: admission@top.edu.au
Academic Office:
16101, 2 Locomotive Street, Academic enquiries for business
Australian Technology Park Email: as@top.edu.au
Eveleigh, NSW 2015
Law school enquiries
Moot Court:
Email: aslaw@top.edu.au
Suite G11, 1 Central Avenue,
Australian Technology Park
Eveleigh, NSW 2015 Academic transcript enquiries
Email: myrecords@top.edu.au
Phone: +61 2 9209 4888
Email: info@top.edu.au Finance enquiries
Fax: +61 2 9209 4887 Email: fees@top.edu.au
Office business hours: Library services enquiries
Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00 Email: library@top.edu.au
Website: www.top.edu.au Learning support enquiries
Email: learning@top.edu.au
Student services enquiries
Email: studentservice@top.edu.au
IT support
Email: itsupport@top.edu.au
Individual faculty members are to
be contacted via their TOP email
address, provided in unit outlines
to enrolled students.
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PART 1
ATP MAP
TOP
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Transport and Parking
By Car
By Rail The entrance to the ATP car park is from Henderson Road,
From Redfern Station Eveleigh. As construction work is ongoing at ATP, parking is
Exit via Platform 10 at Redfern Station. Walk past the located at 8 Central Avenue. You can use the DIVVY app to
Water Tower apartment block and follow the walkway check available parking spots.
through to the Australian Technology Park (ATP).
Pedestrian access to the Locomotive Workshops are By Motorbike
through Bays 1, 4 and 8.
There is no parking in front of Bay 16, or on Locomotive
Street. If you want to park your motorbike, there is parking at
By Bus the side of the Bay 1.
There are frequent bus services to the ATP from the city
and Sydney’s domestic and international airports. The Transport concessions
bus stop closest to the ATP is on the corner of Boundary Domestic students can apply for an Opal card in the
and Regent Street. For bus timetables call the Transport Administration Office. For international students please
Infoline on 131 500 or visit www.transportnsw.info/ refer to Part 13 of the handbook
Social Media
Our community is united by a passion for learning and
innovation. To keep up with the latest events and news, you’ll
always find something interesting to read on our social media:
Facebook (Top Education Institute and Top Education Library),
Google+(Top Education), Twitter (@top_education), LinkedIn
(Top Education Institute) and Blog (www.top.edu.au/blog).
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PART 2
our commitment
The Top Education Institute logo has three symbols:
the words Top Education, the heritage building of
the locomotive workshops and an open book. The
open book symbolises the pursuit of knowledge and
the quality teaching and learning offered at TOP.
The motto is “Capability, Integrity, Responsibility”,
which highlights the spirit of TOP’s mission and its
character as a Higher Education Institute.
Capability
TOP is committed to pursuing and encouraging
academic excellence in student performance
and in its teaching across the undergraduate and
postgraduate levels. A practical outlook and teaching
emphasis on practical skills ensures that graduates
from TOP enter the workforce as effective and highly
skilled individuals, and have the capacity to build
successful careers in their chosen areas.
Integrity
TOP is committed to maintaining academic and
professional integrity and upholding ethical
practice. Academic integrity is a priority for all
students and for staff undertaking further study
or research. TOP also ensures that TOP upholds
standards of dignity and respect, and requires
respect and integrity in all professional and
teaching and learning relations.
Responsibility
TOP is committed to responsibility for its students and
staff. TOP is dedicated to building an equitable learning
environment where all students are valued and respected,
and is responsible for encouraging an environment
of social inclusion and diversity. TOP maintains high
safety practices within the Institute, and ensures that all
individuals involved with TOP are protected and can work
and study safely.
10PART 3
Your Rights and
Responsibilities
In this section you will be introduced to your rights and
responsibilities as a TOP student.
Student Rights TOP Student Responsibility
TOP has a reputation of providing a safe, inclusive, Enrolment obligations
progressive and friendly place to study. TOP aims Students are responsible for abiding with the
to provide a supportive and collaborative teaching conditions required under their enrolment. This
and learning environment to every student, to may include:
benefit individuals and the community. You have
1. Keeping their enrolment and contact
the right to expect that your education at TOP will
information (mobile number, address, etc)
be at a consistently high academic standard. You updated on the TOP’s system;
have the right to equal access to resources and
accurate and transparent information from the 2. Regularly checking their student email account
Institute. and Moodle notifications;
3. Planning their enrolment according to the rules
TOP provides students with multiple channels
of the course, within the required study period.
to express their voice and their feedback. We
It is expected that students consult and obtain
encourage students to be active in the TOP relevant advice from the Admissions team on
community, through participation in student bodies recognizing credit for any prior learning;
and professional development programs. For more
4. Paying their fees in accordance with the
information on Student Bodies and Professional
deadlines given by the Institute; and
Development Programs please refer to Part 10 of
the handbook. 5. International students need to abide by their
visa conditions in relation to their enrolment into
We welcome student feedback and TOP students a course.
have the right to report issues or grievances on
both academic and non-academic matters. If
you have any problems, complaints or grievance, Code of Conduct for Students
you may report it to TOP’s Student Rights and
TOP is committed to providing its students with a
Protection Unit under the Student Experience
rewarding and worthwhile learning experience. As
Committee. For more information on Feedback,
part of this experience, TOP and its students share
Complaints and Grievances please refer to Part 15. the responsibility of maintaining a safe, tolerant and
TOP appreciates that privacy is very important to harmonious for all. Outlined below are some of the
students. When you enrol at TOP, any personal responsibilities that we expect our students to embody
information provided, such as address and contact while studying at the Institute:
details, is covered by the Privacy Act and the Responsible Behaviour
National Privacy Principles. TOP recognises your
You are expected to behave responsibly and promote
right to expect that your personal information the values of TOP at all times. You should respect all
will be kept confidential and held securely and rules and regulations of ATP as well as the Institute. It is
privately. For more information about Privacy and expected that you will follow the policies and procedures
Personal Information please refer to Part 16. of TOP and attend to your duties as a student i.e.
maintaining your academic performance as well as
TOP prides itself on being a fair, tolerant, inclusive
engaging with the wider community.
and a welcoming environment to every student.
Any acts of discrimination or harassment of any Academic Misconduct
manner will not be tolerated. For more information Students are to conduct themselves responsibly during
about Anti-discrimination and harassment, please examinations and assessments. TOP will not tolerate any
refer to the Student Policies and Procedures page acts of plagiarism, cheating, academic dishonesty and/or
at www.top.edu.au. fraudulent behaviour during exams and assessments.
11PART 3 Your Rights and Responsibilities
Such behaviour will result in disciplinary action and Offensive Material
may also lead to permanent mark on your record.
Offensive material will not be displayed or produced in
More information please refer to the TOP Website
any part of the Institute.
www.top.edu.au
Noise Levels
Respect for Others Out of consideration for the other businesses located
in ATP, a noise level that disturbs others is considered
You are required to treat all members of staff and
inappropriate.
your fellow students with respect. Students are to be
conscious of their behaviour and to not cause offense
Alleged Illegal Activity
or discomfort to the teaching staff or their fellow
students. For example speaking consistently while If a student is alleged, by a member of staff, to have
lectures are in progress will not be tolerated and you engaged in illegal activity under the laws of any State,
will be asked to leave the classroom if you continually Territory or Commonwealth jurisdiction, the matter
interrupt the lecturer or other students. shall be reported to the police of that jurisdiction for
investigation.
Respect for Property
Firearms and Dangerous Weapons
Students are to respect and maintain the property of
their fellow students, TOP and of ATP. Students are Firearms or replicas of firearms (including ammunition
not permitted to damage, destroy, pollute or vandalise or magazines), weapons, flammables, explosives or
any part of the premises, resources or facilities of dangerous instruments are prohibited in the Institute.
TOP or ATP. Students should also be mindful that their
behaviour does not hinder other’s access to the use Drugs and Alcohol
and enjoyment of resources and facilities Students are not permitted to bring any drug or
alcoholic substances on to the premises of TOP or ATP.
Identification No drugs, other than those prescribed by a medical
For reasons regarding identification and attendance, practitioner, or available over the counter without
all students of TOP are required to have their student prescription, will be tolerated on TOP premises.
card on them at all times. This includes during class Students are also not permitted to distribute drugs or
attendance and exam attendance. If you fail to alcohol to other students.
produce your student card at the request of staff at
TOP you may not be able to sit your exam. You may also Smoking is a health hazard
be asked to leave the premises. Smoking is a health hazard and is prohibited in all
buildings of the ATP premises including the toilets. If
Harassment a student chooses to smoke they may do so outside
Any act of physical or verbal abuse, bullying, improper the building and at least five (5) metres away from the
influence and/or intimidation committed by a student doorway and within the designated area. Students are
upon others within TOP or within the ATP will be to ensure that they do not hinder or block the access
deemed as misconduct and subject to disciplinary of other users of the premises and must be mindful of
action. Additionally, unwanted sexual attention other users when they are in the designated area.
including harassment, assault, stalking, and language
are not tolerated by our Institute. Please refer to the For more information on the Student Code of Conduct,
Student Grievance Policy and Procedures for more please refer to the Student Policies and Procedures
information on bullying and harassment. You can register which can be found at the TOP website: www.
report these issues via counselling@top.edu.au top.edu.au.
All student concerns will be kept private and
confidential. false documents
Please be aware that if you provide falsified documents
Discrimination to TOP, then this could result in one of a range of
A student is not permitted to discriminate, antagonise penalties, from failure in the course or suspension
or single out a person or a group of persons because (where applicable), exclusion and/or the matter may
of their gender, sexual orientation, race, religious be reported to ICAC.
beliefs, marital status, age or disabilities. Any form
of discrimination is not acceptable at TOP and will
not be tolerated. Serious cases of discrimination
will be viewed as misconduct and will be subject to
disciplinary action.
12PART 4
student life
Student Number Assessments
Your student number is generated at the time of Details of assessment tasks for each unit are
enrolment into your chosen course of study, and serves available in each individual unit outline provided at
as your unique identifier during your study at TOP. the beginning of each semester. Assessments in a
unit can be made up of several components, such
as a formal examination, essays, tests, assignments,
oral presentations and participation in class.
Student Email
Your student email will be provided to you following The final mark that a student receives in a unit will
your enrolment and all official correspondence from be determined by the lecturer and examiner of each
TOP will be sent to this email. The confirmation of unit and will take into account all aspects of internal
your student email with username, password and and final assessment. For more information on
instructions, will be sent to your personal email assessment, please refer to the Assessment Policy
account that has been provided to TOP during the and Procedure.
enrolment process. Students should receive this
confirmation notification within 48 hours once
completing enrolment. For assistance or if you do
Special Consideration Procedures
not receive confirmation, please contact:
itsupport@top.edu.au. A student who has been prevented through an
illness or other unavoidable and/or unforeseen
circumstances from satisfying the normal
assessment requirements for a unit may apply for
Student ID Card special consideration of his/her assessment.
Your student ID card will be provided to you following
A student must complete a formal application for a
your enrolment and serves as official identification
supplementary assessment or special consideration
for all assessment and administrative purposes.
as soon as practicable and within seven working
Student cards are required for borrowing library
days of the assessment.
resources, and can also have credit loaded on it
for printing and photocopying services. This unique
As stated above only students with extenuating
student identification card is also required during
and compelling circumstances are eligible for
all examinations. Any fraud or inappropriate use of
a supplementary examination. Extenuating and
a TOP student identification card will be regarded as
compelling circumstances may include:
serious misconduct and may be subject to penalties
and sanctions.
• Illness (supported by medical certificates)
• Family trauma (supported by evidence)
Unit Materials and Textbooks • Other emotional issues (supported by a letter
Required textbooks and recommended texts and from the Student Services Manager).
materials will be listed in each unit outline. A set
number of key texts for each unit can be found in
the TOP library, and are available for purchase via a
range of sources. Library officers can assist students Special Examination Arrangements
in sourcing and purchasing texts and materials. TOP will try its best to accommodate any student
Students are required to purchase the required with current medical condition/s and/or disabilities.
text for each course. For help with using databases Students who may require assistance are to seek
and e-books, please contact our library support advice from the Academic Administration team.
staff. You can also attend workshops to enhance
your information and resource searching. More
information on library resources can be found on
TOP’s Library Website: http://library.top.edu.au/
13PART 4 Student Life
The Grading System
Grade Descriptions
High Distinction 85% - 100% An outstanding level of achievement. The student has an extensive
knowledge and understanding of the unit material and unit objectives
beyond the normal expectations of the course; very high level of
competence.
Distinction 75% - 84% A high level of achievement. The student exhibits a comprehensive
understanding of the unit content and unit objectives and can readily
apply this knowledge; high level of competence.
Credit 65% -74% Substantial level of achievement. The student has a thorough knowledge
and understanding of the unit content and unit objectives and is
competent in the processes and skills of the course; reasonable level of
competence.
Pass 50% - 64% Satisfactory achievement. The student has demonstrated an acceptable
level of knowledge and understanding of the unit content and unit
objectives and has achieved a basic level of competence in the processes,
skills and knowledge of this unit; adequate level of competence.
Fail 0 - 49% Limited achievement in the unit. The student has some knowledge and
understanding of the unit content and unit objectives but has not been
able to demonstrate a satisfactory level of knowledge, competence or
skills; inadequate level of competence.
FCC Failed compulsory component. A student with a current enrolment
failed a component of the unit deemed essential to pass the unit.
A FCC grade can apply to a student with an aggregate mark greater
than 50%.
FA Fail Absent. A student with current enrolment in a unit did not attend
the final examination of that unit.
FI Fail Incomplete. As student did not satisfactorily complete all required
within-semester assessment tasks.
FW Fail Withdrawn. A student withdrew from the unit after census date,
and before the last day of the teaching period, without showing
justifiable reasons for withdrawal, for which a WITHDRAWN grade
would otherwise have applied.
144 Student Life
Learning Skills and
Resource Support
TOP designs tailored support programs and
coordinates with the business and law schools to
deliver substantive and effective learning skills study
and available resources, designed to meet student
needs and to facilitate learning. This includes:
• Assisting students participating in external
library resource access, such as through
membership with the University of Sydney
Library. To apply for a membership card for the
University of Sydney Library, please refer to Part
7;
• Promoting PASS Program for undergraduate
Year 1 students;
• Providing English language proficiency support;
• Running regularly face-to-face and online
academic skills workshop and seminars;
• Other forms of learning support for students
with special service/learning needs.
You can always get advice and assistance from
our Academic Support Team and Student Support
Services. If you have any problems about unit
content, we encourage students to raise questions
and ask their lecturers or tutors. We also suggest
that students book consultation sessions with
lecturers if they need any extra assistance with their
study.
If you encounter any issues with, or questions about,
writing assignments, using academic databases,
and/or improving your English, you can attend an
academic skills workshop and seminar, or take
individual consultation with our Learning Skill and
Language Support staff. Information on face-to-
face academic skills workshops and seminars are
available on Moodle. You can also contact learning@
top.edu.au for assistance, or contact the staff in
person at the TOP library.
TOP also offers an online Academic Integrity Module
(AIM) to help students understand TOP’s academic
culture and how to avoid academic misconduct. For
more information on Academic Misconduct, please
refer to TOP Website www.top.edu.au
15PART 4 Student Life
Classrooms and Facilities
Library and
learning
Classrooms resources
TOP classrooms are located Please refer to Part 4, Part
in Bay 16, 2 Locomotive 7 and TOP Website for
St and 1 Central Avenue, details
Australian Technology Park,
Eveleigh 2015.
Classrooms are equipped
with computers,
whiteboards, projectors
and all equipment required
for teaching purposes.
Kitchen and dining area
The kitchen and dining area is
located on Level 1 Bay 16, and
is equipped with microwaves,
boiling/chilled water taps, sofas,
tables and vending machines. It’s Student common room
a great place to enjoy sunshine
and to have a chat with your A Student Common Room is
classmates and friends. There also available for students
is also a small kitchen with to read, study and prepare
microwaves and kettle next to the for their classes. The room is
Café on ground floor of Bay 16. available on the Ground Floor
of the Biomedical building.
Common areas and
facilities at ATP
Students at ATP can enjoy
spacious indoors and outdoors
common areas, including free
BBQ facilities. To use these
facilities, students are required
to contact the ATP Security Office,
located at Bay 8. The ATP also
offers 5 cafes on campus. Bay
16 Café, offers coffees, drinks
and Chinese food for lunch. Sette
located in the Channel 7 building,
Charlotte’s Little Sister located in
the Biomedical building, Laissez-
faire located in Bay 8 and Funky
Chino located in the Innovation
Centre. To withdraw cash, an
ATM is located in the Channel 7
building and Bay 8. There are two
vending machines students can
Moot court use. One is located in the kitchen
on level 1 Bay 16, and one is
TOP’s Moot Court is at the heart of the Sydney City School of Law’s located on the ground floor of Bay
law programs, and serves as classroom and function room. 16, near the stairs.
16PART 4 Student Life
Student Progression Student Documents
During enrolment at TOP you must demonstrate An Academic Transcript is a certified record of a
consistency and progress in your studies. student’s full enrolment history at TOP Education,
including all courses attempted, results received
Assessments of course progress will take place at and awards conferred. To apply for an Academic
the end of each semester. At this time you will be Transcript, please call (02) 9209 4888 or email your
formally assessed for course progress and if you full name and student number to:
are not meeting 50% of the course requirements myrecords@top.edu.au
you will be nominated as making unsatisfactory
progress. Progression is also monitored A Completion Letter is the official document that is
progressively throughout semester via attendance required by an external organisation to confirm a
and assessment performance. student has graduated or completed the necessary
requirements to finish their degree. To apply for
Each unit will have assessment tasks. You are a Completion Letter, students must complete an
required to complete each assessment task ‘I Expect to Complete’ form and submit it to the
to satisfy the course requirements. For more Academic Department. If student’s have queries
information on progression, please refer to the regarding their eligibility to meet requirements,
Student Progression, Exclusion and Graduation they should contact an adviser in the Academic
Policy. Department.
Early Intervention for Students at A Graduation Certificate is a certified credential
Risk that represents the completion of a degree at TOP
Education. Students that do not wish to attend the
Your performance within each teaching period will Graduation Ceremony may collect their Certificate
be monitored to assist you towards successful from the Administration Office.
completion of the units in which you are enrolled.
Students whose performance is deemed to be at A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) contains
risk will be identified through an early intervention significant information about an international
strategy. Indicators of students at risk of not student’s enrolment status at TOP. To apply for a
completing the unit satisfactorily include: CoE please call (02) 9209 4888 or email your full
name and student number to info@top.edu.au
• Not attending lectures and/or tutorials.
A Proof of Enrolment Letter is a letter used to
• Not performing adequately in assessment verify and confirm a student’s enrolment at TOP
tasks. Education. To apply for a Proof of Enrolment Letter
please call (02) 9209 4888 or email your full name
If you are identified as being at risk of failure and student number to info@top.edu.au
you will be counselled on academic matters and
advised to access available support services. All documents can be collected from the
Administration Office or received via email as a
For more information on progression and PDF document. For information, please contact the
early intervention, please refer to the Student Administration Office at info@top.edu.au or call on
Progression, Exclusion and Graduation Policy on (02) 9209 4888.
TOP’s Website.
17PART 5
Your Enrolment
Credit Transfer and Articulation admissions department directly.
The award of credit transfer and recognition of prior
learning is designed to facilitate a more tailored and TOP initiated deferral, suspension or
relevant course of study through validation of learning cancellation
gained through work and life experience. It also aids
credit transfers between educational institutions, and TOP may suspend a student’s enrolment where there
helps eliminate duplication of learning. are instances of misconduct. Such circumstances
TOP’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy include where the student:
strives to be equitable, evidence driven and provide • has seriously breached a TOP rule;
a transparent process for determining an appropriate • is in breach of enrolment conditions; or
amount of RPL credit for each student. • is considered to present a threat to the well-being
For more information on credit transfer, please refer of other students or staff.
to the RPL policy available on the TOP website.
TOP may cancel a student enrolment for:
Withdrawal of the Course • a serious breach of TOP policy;
If you wish to cancel your enrolment you must • breach of enrolment conditions;
complete a Withdrawal of Course Form with all • where a student is considered to provide a threat
supporting documentation attached. You will receive to the well-being of other students or staff;
notification in writing of the outcome of the request. If • serious misconduct;
you have any questions about withdrawing from your • failing to meet the requirements of the course
course of study, please contact Student Services on progress policy; and
02 9209 4888 or studentservice@top.edu.au • non-payment of tuition fee.
Leave of Absence Where suspension or cancellation is initiated by
A Leave of absence is a period of time that allows TOP, you will receive a notice of Intent to Suspend
students to take a temporary break from studies. You or Cancel Enrolment. This notice will clearly indicate
are only permitted for a leave of absence during the that you will be given 20 working days to access the
course through a formal agreement with the Institute. Institute’s internal appeals process. When the appeal
For more information on a Leave of Absence please process is initiated, TOP will maintain the student’s
refer to the Student Progression, Exclusion and enrolment until the internal appeals process is
Graduation Policy. complete.
Deferral, Suspension and Cancellation For international students, the suspension or
In some circumstance, after making a tuition fee cancellation will be notified to the Department of
payment you may still have the option to defer your Home Affairs on completion of the 20 working days or
course for up to one year. Deferment of a course is at the end of the appeals process if the appeal is not
open to both international and domestic students. All upheld.
applications for deferral are assessed on a case-by-
case basis and may depend on your chosen course.
To apply for a deferral, please submit a Deferment of
Program application form to the admissions office.
After your deferral application is processed, for
international students TOP will inform the Department
of Home Affairs via the PRISMS system and a new
CoE will be issued. For domestic students, TOP will
update your enrolment status in the system.
For more information on deferral, please contact the
18PART 6
Finance
Tuition Fees entitled to a refund of Tuition Fees paid for the
semester, less twenty per cent (20%) of the
Student tuition fees are based on the current rate prescribed semester fee;
at the time of issuing an offer. Fees are reviewed
annually and are subject to change. iv. Where a student gives notice in writing less
than four (4) weeks prior to the commencement
of that semester or the specified date for
Fees Refund Policy commencement of a program, and before the
census date they will be entitled to a refund of
Domestic Students
Tuition Fees paid for the semester, less fifty per
Tuition fees will be refunded only in the following cent (50%) of the prescribed semester fee; or
circumstances:
v. Where a student gives notice in writing of the
i. In the event that Top Education is unable to cancellation of enrolment in a course after the
provide the course, all tuition fees paid are census date, no Tuition Fees are refundable.
fully refunded.
ii. The student withdraws from a unit of study
International Students Fees are protected by the
on or before the census date (see website for
Australian Government’s Tuition Protection Service
current list of census date www.top.edu.au for
(TPS).
that unit of study:
For full details of TOP’s refund policy please refer
a. the fees will be fully refundable, and/or
to the Refund Policy which can be found on the
b. the student will not incur a FEE-HELP debt. Student Policies and Procedures Register on the
website (www.top.edu.au). For more information,
iii. The student withdraws from a unit of study
please contact the Finance Department on 02
after the census date:
9209 4888.
a. no refund is applicable, and/or
b. will incur a FEE-HELP debt.
Additional Costs
iv. Exceptional circumstances will be considered.
Textbooks: Costs are dependent on the unit of study.
For business textbooks, you may need approximately
$120 per unit. For law textbooks, you may need
Where a domestic student is a FEE-HELP
$200 - $300 per textbook. You may receive course
student. The Australian Government through
notes from the lecturer, and you must buy your own
the Department of Education and Training
stationary: folders, note-books, etc.
has implemented interim tuition assurance
arrangements in place for 2018.
Domestic Students Fees (non FEE-HELP) fees are Additional tuition fees: Replacement student
protected through TOP’s membership with ACPET. cards: All students will receive a student card at
enrolment. Replacement cards are $15 per card.
This is at the students expense.
International Students
Tuition fees will be refunded only in the following
circumstances:
i. The student is refused a visa for study in
Australia (documentation required);
ii. In the event that TOP is unable to provide
the course, all tuition fees paid are fully
refundable;
iii. Where a student gives notice in writing at
least four (4) weeks before commencement
of that semester or the specified date for
commencement of a program, they will be
19PART 7
library resourses
As is to be expected of the home of a well- As well as acquiring a large number of database
established business school and Sydney’s newest and eBook resources, our new library website, is
law school, TOP’s library and information resources complete with subject-specific guides, and pages
are structured to meet student needs. designed to assist students with every aspect of
their learning and professional development. On
All core textbooks are available in hard copy the home page of our site is our brand-new search
form from the library, as well as numerous other system, complete with Google-style functionality,
resources spanning recommended readings and giving students instant access, at a click, across
related fields. Our librarians are highly trained the wide range of journal and eBook resources we
in information retrieval and analysis, and are have available for their research needs.
available by appointment for assistance and
training with information resources. TOP library and the future
Although there is a lot of space across the ATP The library is entering an exciting phase in its
campus, the library is a great hub to set up camp; development, with new systems and resources
close to class with space and computers available currently under development and becoming
for study use and research, as well as access to available to students.
kitchen facilities for breaks.
Although already possessing an excellent number
of electronic resources, we’re looking to further
expand our digital footprint, hoping to:
• Make eBooks and eTextbooks available
directly to students from the library page.
• Expand our social media presence and
interactivity.
• Provide a digital space for students to
research and interact with each other and
Librarians.
We’re also seeking, in the near future, to upgrade
the library space; providing a world-class learning
space that stimulates creativity and increases
collaboration amongst students.
Additional Services
For students who desire to use the University
of Sydney’s Fisher Library and Law Library,
we are able to organise a Community Access
membership with the nearby University of Sydney,
offering students access to space and borrowing
rights through subsidised library cards. For
further information on this, please contact TOP’s
library staff.
Opening hours: 9am – 6pm
Email: library@top.edu.au
Website: library.top.edu.au
20PART 8
IT Services
Moodle Access and Use Copy and Print
TOP uses Moodle as an online platform to provide Students can use the copy machine in the learning
students with a collaborative and supportive center to copy and print. The cost is 10 cents per
learning environment. Moodle is a user- friendly page. Students can have credit loaded onto their
platform, and is accessible off-campus on PC, Mac Student ID card via the IT Office and Library.
OS, tablets, and mobile devices.
Student Wifi
You can use Moodle to access your units for
learning resources, to interact with your lecturer TOP provides free on site WIFI services for all
and classmates, participate in online academic students. This service covers all TOP campus
skills workshops, complete unit quizzes, and areas. To access the student WIFI service, please
submit assignments. Students can login to Moodle follow the steps below:
via http://te.moodle.com.au/login/index.php
• Step 1: Choose WIFI named ‘Top Student’
You should receive confirmation of your Moodle from the device.
username and password within 48 hours once
completing enrolment. If you have any problems • Step 2: If there is no automatic Wi-Fi access
using the Moodle platform, please contact page opened, please open any web browser
itsupport@top.edu.au for assistance. application such as Firefox, Chrome or IE.
Input any website address such as ‘www.top.
Student Portal Access and Use edu.au’. Please ignore the certificate warning
page and choose ‘Continue to this webpage’
You can access the Student Portal to update your
personal information, such as your address and • Step 3: Input your student WIFI account
contact details, and check your final results. You information (The information is provided
can find all the information on the Student Logins in notification email which is sent to each
page via http://www.top.edu.au/student-logins individual student).
Please remember that you need to complete Please note, to avoid bandwidth flooding and
registration before you can access your Student other bandwidth issues, the student WIFI
Portal. The registration steps are provided on the connection will be dropped every 90 min.
Student Portal website. If you have any problems,
please contact itsupport@top.edu.au for assistance.
21PART 9
Scholarships
and Awards
TOP offers a wide range of scholarships and awards
each year to both domestic and international
students. Scholarships and awards are designed
to recognise academic, leadership and community
achievements and to assist students for a variety of
reasons. Student can get the detailed information
on https://www.top.edu.au/future-students/
scholarships
To make further enquiries, please email
scholarships@top.edu.au
22PART 10
Professional
Development, Student
Participation and
Social Activities
TOP is invested in the success of its students. We want
to prepare our graduates to be job ready and to be the
best possible version of themselves, professionally,
academically and personally.
SCSL Placement Program
The SCSL Placement Programs are aimed to provide
students with an opportunity to apply the skills that
they have learned in their studies at TOP to the
real world. It is expected that TOP students will be
well equipped with the skills of analysis, research
and communication, and will be eager to utilise the
opportunity to begin their journeys using their business
and law skills in a wide variety of roles.
The School will personally conduct matching sessions
with interested students to assess which organisation
will serve as the best fit for the student’s interests
and aspirations. Interns can then work on site at TOP
to attend to any work tasks required by their matched
organisation.
For the law program, we are currently in the process of
developing the Placement Program to be rolled out to
students in their penultimate to final year of studies.
This program will be divided into two streams: work
experience that is not supervised by a legal practitioner
(Stream A) and work experience that is supervised
by a legal practitioner and may be counted towards a
student’s work experience component of their Practical
Legal Training course (PLT) course (Stream B). Please
note that it is up to the organisation as to whether they
will be willing to consider the internship placement as
supervised legal work experience that may be counted
towards a student’s work experience component of
their PLT course.
Please also note that these placements may not be on
a paid basis and this is dependent on the organisation
accepting the placement.
For expressions of interest or for further information
on the Program, please contact (02) 9209 4888 or
aslaw@top.edu.au
23PART 10 Professional Development, Student Participation and Social Activities
Student Ambassador Program Professional Development
Sydney City School of Law Professional
The Top Education Institute (TOP) Ambassador Program Development
is aimed at current students, who are committed to
the institute’s values and are willing to share their NSW Young Lawyers
knowledge, experience and understanding about being
part of our community. NSW Young Lawyers, as part of the Law Society of
NSW, is a platform for young lawyers to network
TOP Ambassadors receive paid work experience and
and communicate fresh new perspectives on the
assist the marketing team in promoting the programs,
profession, the community and legal and social issues.
benefits and services offered to prospective students,
As a law student of SCSL, you are automatically a
parents, teachers and other stakeholders. Our
member of the NSW Young Lawyers. It is important for
Ambassadors must be also fully aware of:
a SCSL student who is embarking on their journey into
the legal profession to engage with the Law Society of
• Admission requirements
NSW as early as possible as they are essentially at the
• Application processes
forefront of the legal profession of NSW. Being involved
• Programs
will also provide students with the invaluable insight
• Bonus Points
into the profession they are entering into.
• Scholarships
For more information please visit the Young Lawyers
• Alternative Entry Pathways
NSW website on: https://www.lawsociety.com.au/
• Services – Campus Life
about/YoungLawyers/index.htm.
• Fees
• Early Offer
SCSL Law Students Society
• Study Abroad Opportunity
• Events
It is imperative for law students to collaborate and
engage with their peers to make positive contributions
to their law school environment. The SCSL Law
Ambassadors are good students, respectful,
Students Society will be a student driven initiative
responsible and help anyone that requires more
which will provide students with a forum to discuss
information about TOP.
their law school, career opportunities, organise
Some of the events that Ambassadors attend are: networking events and engage with their law faculty
and the industry. Elections will be held annually.
• School visits
• Career Markets For expressions of interest please speak to the School
• Expos on: (02) 9209 4888.
• Recruitment Events
• Student Activities
• Or wherever required to help
There are many benefits of being an Ambassador.
Besides being one of the first points of contact at these
different events, students that work in this role;
• develop their communication and interpersonal
skills,
• get to travel around the Sydney Metropolitan area
and New South Wales, and
• have the opportunity to get a reference from the
marketing department stating their hard work,
commitment and professionalism, which could be
used to get employment.
The marketing department is constantly looking
for new recruits. For more information, contact the
marketing department on 02 9209 4890 or info@top.
edu.au
24PART 10 Professional Development, Student Participation and Social Activities
Sydney City School of Business Student Participation at TOP
Professional Development
CPA Ambassadors Program TOP considers student participation a key element
for the Institute’s development. Student participation
TOP encourages all Business School students to join provides an opportunity for students to communicate
the Certified Practicing Accountants (CPA) Australia their views and assist TOP in providing services and
Student Ambassadors Program. This program is activities that meet student need and interest.
promoted by CPA Australia, and is designed to
empower students to take the next step in their career Student participation can include:
and to provide them with leadership opportunities. • Joining Student Bodies at TOP, such as Student
Being a student ambassador can have a range of Law Society, and Chinese Students and Scholars
benefits, including exclusive opportunities, resources Association.
and opportunities for networking. Most importantly, it • Be nominated or self-nominated as the student
provides the chance to be selected as a Future Leader representative for TOP’s Council, Academic Board,
in the industry. If you are interested in this program, Teaching and Learning Committee, and Student
please contact the Academic Office via as@top.edu.au Experience Committee.
for further information. • Participate in Professional Programs, such as Student
Ambassador Program and TOP Volunteer Program.
CPA Australia Network • rovide your feedback and suggestions to the Institute.
For more information on providing feedback, please
As a TOP business student, having an edge is very
refer to Part 15.
important for getting noticed in the world of business.
TOP recommends all Business School students to
join CPA Australia, which will help you to gain that
Social Activities
edge by boosting your connections, your skills, your
At TOP, we offer students a wide range of events and
employment prospects and your industry knowledge.
social activities to enhance their student experiences.
The CPA designation is a mark of high professional
These include a number of cultural events and
competence representing expert business knowledge.
exchanges, sightseeing, and social activities
throughout the year. Information on social activities
As a TOP student, you are invited to join the CPA
will be sent to students via a regular Student
Australia Network. Please visit the link below and start
Newsletter, and information will also be shared via
your application.
Moodle announcements.
https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/
TOP also supports student participation in off-campus
activities. TOP’s connections with The University of
Once your application is approved you will be
Sydney Union (USU) means that students can join
connected to all CPA Australia students and graduates,
the USU as a community member, and enjoy over
and ready to join the world of success in business.
100 student clubs and social events with friends
and other students. TOP also encourages students
to be a student member of The Sydney Institute. The
TOP’s Career Edge
Sydney Institute conducts roughly 60 policy forums a
year on a wide range of issues, such as economics,
An important part of being ready to enter the
politics, international affairs, literature, history and
workforce is building your practical professional skills.
social policy, along with a well-attended annual
Here at TOP, we have a number of initiatives to help
dinner and lecture. It is a great chance for students
prepare our students for their careers. We call this
to enhance their academic and social understanding,
TOP’s Career Edge.
and particularly helpful for international students in
understanding Australian society.
We have a strong belief that your education is more
than just what you learn in the classroom. Through
To be member of The University of Sydney Union:
TOP’s career development programs, our students will
http://www.usu.edu.au/ and student associate
be able to turn the theory they learn in class into real
membership of The Sydney Institute: http://
life experiences. These experiences will help shape our
thesydneyinstitute.com.au/how-to-join/ (Membership
students to be outstanding candidates in today’s highly
Fee can be reimbursed by TOP)
competitive employment market. You can explore
further information on our website:
For assistance, please contact the Student Services
https://www.top.edu.au/careeredge
Office.
25PART 11
Student
Pathways
University of Wollongong Pathway
TOP Business School is invested in enhancing student
potential and supporting academic achievement and
potential transition. As a result of TOP’s involvement in
the Australian education sector, TOP has developed a
pathway with Wollongong University in which the TOP
Diploma of Business can equal to a maximum of 48
credit points towards the University of Wollongong’s
Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Business
degrees. To be eligible for this pathway, students must
achieve a GPA of 2.4 or a 60% average in the TOP
Diploma.
University of Newcastle Pathway
A Business qualification can be a pathway to a range
of Master degrees. At TOP, we aim to help you find the
direction and ability to achieve your goals. TOP has
partnered with one of Australia’s leading universities,
The University of Newcastle, to provide various
Master degrees in Accounting, Business, Finance,
Management and others.
The University of Newcastle is one of the top 300
universities in the world, and will provide you with the
practical skills and qualifications to give you direct
entry into the workplace.
To be awarded credit, a student must have completed
all courses that comprise either the Graduate
Certificate in Accounting or the Graduate Certificate
in Business Management. Completion of a graduate
Certificate could be as a standalone program, or as a
nested program within a higher level program
26PART 12
Safety, Health
and Wellbeing
TOP is committed to providing and maintaining a can also escort students to Redfern Station if
healthy, friendly and collaborative environment for requested. Please contact 9209 4888 or visit the
all students. You can find assistance via the TOP ATP Security office on Ground Floor of Bay 8.
student support team, online resources, workshops
and professional bodies. Fire Safety
No matter if it happens in the ATP or in another
Employment place, the first priority in any fire situation is safety.
All international students have the same workplace Smoke kills. Do not place yourself at risk.
rights as other workers in Australia. The Fair Work If there is a fire/smoke happened in ATP, please
Ombudsman provides free advice and assistance follow the following the procedure:
to all workers (including students) to help them
understand their rights. • Remove yourself and others from danger;
Please refer to www.fairwork.gov.au • Make a final check of the room and shut the door;
• Raise the alarm;
Safety • Follow the instructions by fire wardens;
It is important to be aware of potential dangers • Commence evacuation and move to the
and risks whilst travelling around the city. This evacuation assembly area.
may involve avoiding empty and badly lit places,
especially at night. Walk with a friend or stay with a Always remember, if there is emergency call 000
crowd and avoid empty train carriages. Be aware of (Police, Ambulance and Fire). You can also find
your surroundings at all times, and make sure that TOP’s Critical Incident Policy online:
you can access assistance if necessary. https://www.top.edu.au/about-us/top-policies-and-
For more personal safety tips and crime prevention, procedures/human-resources
you can visit the safety page of City of Sydney via:
Further emergency contacts for dealing with critical
• www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/community/safety/ incidents are provided below:
crime-prevention/what-you-can-do
• http://insiderguides.com.au/staying-safe- Lifeline: 131114
essentials/ Victims of Crime Support Line: 1800 633 063
Crime Stoppers: 131 444
Multi languages are available. These safety tips Alcohol and Drug Counselling: 02 9799 1199
cover household safety, car security, personal NSW Rape Crisis Centre: 02 98196565 or
safety and fire safety. 1800 424 017
Eastern and Central Sexual Assault Services:
02 9515 9040
Road Safety
All road users in NSW should be able to arrive Please note, if you encounter difficulty or danger
safely at their destination. and need support from TOP, please do not hesitate
to ask us. TOP staff is here to support you, help you
In Australia we drive on the left side of the road study and to live safely while in Australia.
and walk on the left.
ATP’s Construction Work
For road safety tips refer to: You may notice the current construction work taking
• http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/roads/safety-rules/ place on site. Construction working hours are 7.20am
road-safety.html to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, and 7.30am to 3.30 pm
Saturday. Please be aware of your surroundings and
ATP Security monitors the premises 24/7 and watch your steps.
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