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The Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM) at the University of New South Wales Business offers innovative, experiential, world-class programs designed to equip a new generation of leaders to thrive in an accelerated world.
Based in Sydney, Australia, the AGSM @ UNSW Business School’s globally ranked MBA programs are taught by internationally recognised academics and Executives-in-Residence from leading corporate and government organisations. Students are immersed in active learning experiences and are exposed to practical skills and tools they can immediately apply to real world business problems.
We recruit a diverse cohort of highly-motivated MBA candidates who are looking to enhance their career opportunities, move into a new industry, or start their own business. Peer-to-peer learning is a pillar of the program’s success and graduates join the AGSM’s global Alumni network of over 17,000 successful business leaders and the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Business School Alumni network with over 65,000 influential and international members.
Every year we award over $AUS1.8 million in Scholarships to students in our Fulltime MBA program. Scholarships are available for Academic Excellence, Women in Leadership, Military Leaders, Global Impact, and Community Leadership.
The AGSM campus is set in the middle of Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, with world-famous beaches and parks on our doorstep, and our CBD campus is a short commute away. AGSM is your launchpad for all Sydney has to offer: the iconic Bondi and Coogee beaches are minutes away and you’ll find world famous restaurants and entertainment just 15 minutes away in the heart of our harbourside city.
We partner with some of the world’s leading graduate schools and offer both short term, intensive exchange programs and traditional full semester exchanges for students looking to gain an international perspective and create a well-rounded MBA experience. While studying, you will also develop your professional network by gaining access to other businesses, government organisations and not for profit leaders.
We offer students a dedicated Career Development Centre that gives students access to an extensive industry partner network, an online personal career management platform, dedicated on-campus recruitment, career resources, internships, and case competitions.
Studying your MBA with AGSM is a significant career decision and personal commitment. We offer information sessions, personal consultations and the opportunity to meet with current students and alumni to help you determine if an AGSM MBA is right for you.
Contact AGSM Recruitment and Admissions today:
+61 2 9931 9490
The Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM) at the University of New South Wales Business offers innovative, experiential, world-class programs designed to equip a new generation of leaders to thrive in an accelerated world.
Based in Sydney, Australia, the AGSM @ UNSW Business School’s is globally ranked 63rd in the Financial Times (UK) 2018 Global MBA Rankings. Our MBA programs are taught by internationally recognised academics and Executives-in-Residence from leading corporate and government organisations. Students are immersed in active learning experiences and are exposed to practical skills and tools they can immediately apply to real world business problems.
For more than 40 years our students have been accelerating their career and personal goals with an AGSM MBA. Over 16 months students develop strong analytical skills, strategic thinking and leadership abilities designed to equip a new generation of leaders to thrive in an accelerated world.
AGSM MBA courses combine traditional classroom teaching with case studies and teamwork to develop management skills, encourage critical thinking and sharpen decision-making abilities.
A typical cohort represents a wide range of professional and cultural backgrounds, making the AGSM MBA a truly diverse and international experience. Joining this elite cohort unleashes a myriad of opportunities – all set in the ultimate Australian lifestyle at our leafy campus, just minutes from Australia’s top beaches, parks, and the Sydney CBD.
Every year we award nearly $2 million worth of Scholarships to students in our Full-time MBA program. Scholarships are available for Leadership, Excellence, Women in Leadership, Military, Emerging Female Leaders, Community Leadership and AGSM MBA Accommodation Bursaries. To find out more visit our website: https://www.business.unsw.edu.au/agsm/scholarships-prizes/mba-full-time-scholarships
As Australia’s most respected MBA program, our industry connections are robust and global. We constantly seek out and grow a select portfolio of visionary employers looking for their future leaders. A dedicated Career Development Centre gives students access to an extensive industry partner network, an online personal career management platform, dedicated on-campus recruitment, career resources, internships, and case competitions.
We partner with some of the world’s leading graduate schools and offer both short term, intensive exchanges and traditional full semester exchanges for students looking to gain an international perspective and create a well- rounded MBA experience.
Program Structure:
• SESSION 1 – January to May: Foundations of Management and Analytical Foundations.
• SESSION 2 – June to August: Business Fundamentals.
• SESSION 3 & 4 - September to May: Choose seven electives to complete over two sessions.
During Sessions 3+4, you may also choose to participate at an international School exchange, work for a global company, see how different regions do business or hone in on a chosen subject.
•SESSION 5 (optional) – The MBA Extension offers an added injection of practical experience to your program. By extending your program, you can take on an intensive internship and/or complete an in-depth research project.
The Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM) at the University of New South Wales Business is ranked 8th in Asia Pacific and 37th globally in the 2018 QS Global EMBA Rankings. Our programs offer a rich, collegiate style of learning, where cohorts of like-minded people are pushed to their limits to succeed.
The AGSM MBA (Executive) is a part-time, flexible program where students can balance their study around work and personal commitments by setting the pace in which you study by choosing the mode of study that suit you; weekly, intensive or online courses.
You will discover new insights that are valuable to both course projects, as well as your existing workplace environment. Readings and class discussions provide the opportunity to reflect on your experiences in a structured manner as you exchange ideas with others and enable yourself to apply new skills and concepts in your career starting from day one.
Our MBA (Executive) program harnesses the power of collective intelligence through cohort-based learning. Having a like-minded but diverse group of peers to exchange ideas with, to inspire and be inspired by is critical to career growth. Immersive interactive learning with your fellow leaders of tomorrow will contribute to your personal and professional networks that will keep growing as your career progresses.
MBA (Executive) students will also complete an intensive 1-year Executive Agenda Year (EAY).
Comprising a series of 4-day residential learning experiences over 11 months. The EAY engages groups of around 30 students in a program that is focused on developing students to
perform at executive level positions in their chosen field.
Our faculty is made up of distinguished academics who are industry leaders within their field of expertise. They’ve contributed to developing management best practices around the globe, and they’ll encourage you to apply what you learn through simulations and case studies. Many of our academics have received international research and teaching awards, and several have been identified in international surveys as the leading figures within their fields. With our focus on active research and adaptive leadership skills, you’ll gain a real-world perspective on business: learn today and implement tomorrow.
Program Structure:
STAGE 1: Up to 5 years to complete (48 units of credit)
The Executive Blueprint (Core) plus four core courses:
• Accounting & Financial Management
• Corporate Finance
• Managing People & Organisations
• Marketing Management
Three elective courses
Complete three elective courses drawn from AGSM’s portfolio of MBA programs. An extensive selection to choose from across multiple disciplines.
Or, you can choose to accelerate your growth with an International Exchange semester to one of our partner institutions in place of your electives. Our exchange partnerships cover more than 30 elite international business schools across Asia, Europe, UK, Canada, South America and the USA.
STAGE 2: Complete in 11 months (48 units of credit)
Students complete four intensive residential modules as a cohort (EAY). This collegiate style of learning helps students form important connections that will expand their networks during and after the program.
• Strategic Leadership
• Innovation
• Growth
• Transformation
The Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM) at the University of New South Wales Business Online MBA (MBAX) program is ranked 8th in the world in the Financial Times (UK) 2018 Rankings and is ranked #1 in the Asia Pacific region for the QS 2018 Global Online MBA Rankings.
MBAX combines the flexibility of an online program, allowing students to study anytime and anywhere, with the opportunity to specialise in a chosen stream - technology, social impact, change or finance. This opportunity gives students the ability to combine the breadth of an MBA program with depth in an area of focus, helps to set MBAX apart.
AGSM’s MBAX is one of most established online MBA programs in the world. Several benefits derived from this long-term experience in online delivery include a mature model of online learning based on our understanding of adult learning capabilities.
Students can apply the concepts and tools learnt during the MBAX immediately to their professional careers. Giving students the opportunity to accelerate their career whilst opening themselves up for other possibilities or building new enterprises.
AGSM’s MBAX program differentiates from competitors by attracting high quality candidates from very diverse backgrounds and this quality and diversity significantly enhances the learning experience of students in the program.
MBAX students also benefit from the our highly experienced facilitators who know how to ensure students are successful in this mode of learning and can share their insights with new faculty. Our background and experience mean that we are well positioned to innovate and take advantage of new technologies that can enhance student learning as they emerge. We are constantly evolving our model to make it the best possible learning experience
AGSM provides a unique online management degree that allows you to specialise and customise your MBA from four different streams that includes six core courses, six specialisation options and at least one capstone course. You can choose to study online or face-to-face with a course duration time span from 2-6 years.
Specialisations:
Program Structure:
Choose 6 common core courses
• Accounting: A User Perspective
• Business Analytics
• Corporate Finance
• Economics in Management Practice
• Leadership in a Complex Environment
• Managing People and Organisations
• Marketing Management
• Strategic Management
The MBAX is right for you if you are looking for:
• An online MBA from a top business school.
• A unique blend of business management education and a specialisation of your choice: Technology, Change, Finance and Social Impact.
• A high-quality learning experience with truly flexible, online delivery.
• The flexibility to choose your specialisation after commencing your studies.
The Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM) at the University of New South Wales Business offers innovative, experiential, world-class programs designed to equip a new generation of leaders to thrive in an accelerated world.
Based in Sydney, Australia, the AGSM @ UNSW Business School’s globally ranked MBA programs are taught by internationally recognised academics and Executives-in-Residence from leading corporate and government organisations. Students are immersed in active learning experiences and are exposed to practical skills and tools they can immediately apply to real world business problems.
We recruit a diverse cohort of highly-motivated MBA candidates who are looking to enhance their career opportunities, move into a new industry, or start their own business. Peer-to-peer learning is a pillar of the program’s success and graduates join the AGSM’s global Alumni network of over 17,000 successful business leaders and the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Business School Alumni network with over 65,000 influential and international members.
We partner with some of the world’s leading graduate schools and offer both short term, intensive exchange programs and traditional full semester exchanges for students looking to gain an international perspective and create a well-rounded MBA experience. While studying, you will also develop your professional network by gaining access to other businesses, government organisations and not for profit leaders.
Studying your MBA with AGSM is a significant career decision and personal commitment. We offer information sessions, personal consultations and the opportunity to meet with current students and alumni to help you determine if an AGSM MBA is right for you.
School Location
Facts
AGSM MBA Programs has been ranked in the top 100 globally by Financial Times (UK)
AGSM is in Sydney, located 10 minutes from the white sand of Coogee Beach
Of AGSM's 16,000 alumni from 68 different countries, 1/5 are at VP level and above
AGSM has a student magazine/newsletter called The AGSM Star
AGSM MBA Programs student body consists of >20 nationalities
The AGSM MBA Program has a small class size of up to 75 students providing individual attention
AGSM offers Exchange Programs with 27 top partner schools around the world
AGSM has a Diversity Club that celebrates diversity and the highlight is Diversity week
Application Deadlines
Round 1 1 June
Round 2 1 August
Round 3 1 October
Domestic 30 October
Q: Am I eligible for scholarships?
Yes, we offer a range of scholarships open to all applicants of the MBA Full-time program. These range from 25%, 50% and up to 100% tuition waiver.
Q: Is GMAT required?
GMAT is mandatory for all applicants considering the MBA Full-time program. GMAT is not a requirement of the MBA Executive or MBAX programs.
Q: Is an English test required?
Yes, an English test is required from anyone applying from a non-English speaking country.
Q: Can I work and study?
Yes, should you apply or the MBA Full-time program the student visa would qualify you to work a maximum of 40 hours per week while studying. No Student visa is given to the MBE Executive or MBAX programs.
Q: Can my partner come with me? And would they be able to work while I study?
Yes, partners and children are eligible to come to Australia on the student visa. While you are studying your partner would have full working rights.
Snapshots
- FT Ranking: 66
- FT Ranking Global MBA: 70
- Class Size: 53
- International Student Percentage: 62
- Female Percentage: 51
- Scholarships Available: Yes
- Course Length: 16
- Employed Graduates Percentage: 80
- Salary Increase Percentage: 61
- Average Gmat: 670
- Course Fee: $84000 (AUD) approx.
- Application Deadline: June 1, August 1, October 1, October 30 (domestic)
- Accredited: AACSB EQUIS
- Living Expenses: 15 - 20,000 AUD ($) 12,500 - 17,000 USD
- Average Age: 30
- Average Work Years: 7
- Nationalities Count: 18
- Businessweek Ranking: 0