International College of Management, Sydney (ICMS): Fees, Courses & Manly Campus Guide

The International College of Management, Sydney (ICMS) is a private higher education provider with a landmark campus in Manly, on Sydney's northern beaches, and a campus in the Sydney CBD. It offers bachelor's and postgraduate degrees in business, hospitality, event management, tourism, sports management, fashion, property, and information technology, with paid or unpaid industry placements built into many degrees. This guide covers published fees, courses, work-integrated learning, and what international students should check.

Quick facts snapshot

• Institution: International College of Management, Sydney (ICMS), a private higher education provider
• Campuses: Manly (northern beaches) and Sydney CBD
• Undergraduate fees (ICMS's published international schedule, labelled 2027): AU$4,710 per subject; AU$18,840 per trimester of four subjects
• Total course fee for most bachelor's degrees: AU$113,040 (24 fee-paying subjects over 8 trimesters); Bachelor of Property AU$122,460
• Work Integrated Learning: two trimesters of industry placement carry no tuition fee
• Bachelor's degrees: business (several majors including marketing, sports management, fashion, international tourism, and accounting), event management, hospitality management, information technology, and property

Rankings and reputation

ICMS is a private provider, not a university, so it is not ranked globally. Its degrees are accredited through TEQSA. Judge it on industry placement, graduate outcomes, and cost.

Academics and signature programs

ICMS degrees combine management theory with industry placements. Business students can major in marketing, sports management, fashion and global brand management, international tourism, accounting, or entrepreneurship. IT degrees include big data and analytics and cyber security. Ask how Work Integrated Learning placements are arranged and whether they are paid.

Admissions and international eligibility

Entry depends on academic results and English. After an offer, you pay a deposit, receive a Confirmation of Enrolment, and apply for a student visa.

English language requirements

• English requirements depend on course level; check ICMS's requirement
• Postgraduate courses usually require higher scores
• English pathway courses may be available
• Confirm the requirement for your course

Application checklist

A typical application includes transcripts, English results, and passport details. Ask about trimester start dates, the WIL arrangement, and the refund policy.

Tuition, living costs, and scholarships

ICMS's published international schedule lists AU$4,710 per subject, or AU$18,840 for a four-subject trimester. Most bachelor's degrees total AU$113,040 across 24 fee-paying subjects, and the Bachelor of Property totals AU$122,460. WIL trimesters carry no tuition fee. Add Overseas Student Health Cover and Sydney living costs, and check the fee year that applies to your intake.

Estimated living costs

• Australian student visa applicants must show they can afford tuition, travel, and living costs
• Overseas Student Health Cover is compulsory for the length of the visa
• Student visa holders can work a limited number of hours in term under current rules
• Public transport concession fares are available in most cities
• Rents have risen in most Australian cities, so book housing early

Scholarships

Ask ICMS about scholarships and discounts for international students.

Campus life and student support

The Manly campus is a heritage building on a hill overlooking the ocean, with residential accommodation and training facilities for hospitality. The CBD campus offers city access. Manly is a beach suburb with ferries to Circular Quay.

Career outcomes and post-study work rights

ICMS emphasises industry links in hospitality, events, tourism, sport, and business. The WIL trimesters help students build experience. Ask for graduate outcomes and Temporary Graduate visa eligibility.

Australia's Temporary Graduate visa

Eligible international graduates can apply for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485), which allows them to live and work in Australia after their studies, generally for two years after a bachelor's or coursework master's degree and longer after research degrees, with an age limit and study-requirement conditions. Rules change often, so confirm eligibility and current conditions with the Department of Home Affairs before relying on the visa.

Work Integrated Learning

Most ICMS bachelor's degrees include two trimesters of Work Integrated Learning, where students work in the industry. These trimesters have no tuition fee but remain part of the degree. Ask how placements are found, whether they are paid, and how visa work rules apply.

Hospitality and event management

ICMS is well known for hospitality and event management, with training facilities at the Manly campus. Sydney's hotels, venues, and events provide placement and job opportunities. Ask about industry partners.

Living in Manly and Sydney

Manly is a beach suburb with a relaxed lifestyle but high rents. Ferries connect it to the city in about 20 minutes. Budget carefully for accommodation, and consider on-campus options.

Trimesters and course length

ICMS runs three trimesters a year, so a degree with eight trimesters, including two placement trimesters, can be completed in under three years. Ask how the calendar affects your visa and total cost.

Health insurance and pre-arrival preparation

Arrange Overseas Student Health Cover, prepare evidence of funds, and be ready to show you are a genuine student when applying for the visa. Budget for the visa application charge, flights, and a housing deposit.

What to expect in your first months

The first weeks involve orientation, enrolment, and learning how Australian assessment works, with tutorials, assignments, and exams. Students who use academic support and English workshops early adjust faster.

A realistic budget

At about AU$113,040 in total tuition over about three years plus AU$30,000 a year in Sydney living costs, a degree could cost about AU$200,000.

Questions to ask before you accept an offer

• What is the total fee for my intake year?
• How are WIL placements arranged, and are they paid?
• Which campus will I study at?
• What accommodation is available in Manly?
• Does my degree qualify for the Temporary Graduate visa?
• What are graduate outcomes?

Who ICMS suits best

ICMS suits students who want hospitality, event, tourism, sports, or business management with built-in industry placements and a distinctive Sydney setting. It may suit less well students on a tight budget or wanting a university research degree.

ICMS compared with Sydney universities and hospitality schools

Sydney universities offer broader facilities, while other hospitality schools offer similar placement models. Compare total fees, placements, and outcomes.

Step-by-step application roadmap

1. Choose your course and check accreditation and fees.
2. Confirm the English requirement and book a test if needed.
3. Apply with transcripts and passport details.
4. Accept your offer, pay the deposit, and receive your Confirmation of Enrolment.
5. Apply for your student visa and arrange Overseas Student Health Cover.
6. Book housing and attend orientation.

Preparing your documents early

Gather certified transcripts, English results, passport, and financial evidence several months before your intake. Keep written confirmation of fees, scholarships, and any pathway credit.

Business, sports, and fashion majors

ICMS's Bachelor of Business offers majors in marketing, sports management, fashion and global brand management, international tourism, accounting, and entrepreneurship and innovation. Each shares the same per-subject fee. Ask about industry projects and placements for your major.

Information technology and property

ICMS also offers IT degrees with majors in big data and analytics and cyber security, and a Bachelor of Property with a total fee of AU$122,460. Check whether these are taught at Manly or in the CBD.

Living costs and work in Sydney

Sydney is Australia's most expensive city for rent. Australia's student visa requires evidence of funds for living costs, and student visa holders can generally work up to 48 hours a fortnight during study periods. Do not rely on part-time income to pay tuition.

A step-by-step checklist before paying

Check the course's CRICOS code, confirm the fee year for your intake, understand the WIL arrangement, check Temporary Graduate visa eligibility, and read the refund policy.

Questions for current students

If possible, speak with current ICMS students about placements, campus life in Manly, and accommodation. Their experience can help you judge whether the institution suits you and what to budget for in the first year.

Common mistakes applicants make

Applicants sometimes compare ICMS's total course fee with a university's annual fee, or assume WIL placements are always paid. Check the fee basis, placement terms, and campus before committing.

Postgraduate study at ICMS

ICMS also offers postgraduate programmes in areas such as business, hospitality, and event management, including graduate certificates and master's degrees. Fees are set per subject on a separate schedule. Ask whether postgraduate courses include placements and how their total cost compares with universities.

Support for international students

ICMS offers orientation, academic skills support, careers services, and help with accommodation. Ask what support is available at your campus and during placement trimesters.

Frequently asked questions