AGSM Master of Business Administration (Executive)
- Commencing Terms
- Term 1, 2 & 3
- Duration
- 2 - 4 years
- Delivery Mode
- Face-to-face (includes blended)
- Campus
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Kensington
- Codes
- Program code 8356
- CRICOS code -
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2025 Indicative first year full fee
- $29,000*
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2025 Indicative full fee to complete degree
- $90,500*
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2025 Indicative first year full fee
- $87,000*
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2025 Indicative full fee to complete degree
- $92,500*
Fees
Fees
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Study part-time
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Online and face-to-face
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Career advancement
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- Overview
- Entry requirements
- What will I study?
- Future careers
- How to apply
- Fees & Scholarships
Overview
Challenge yourself to reach your full career potential and fast-track your success when you enrol in AGSM’s Executive MBA degree. This program is designed to empower a new generation of trailblazers to be responsible, sustainable and ethical leaders. Develop the skills and growth mindset required to see the world differently and enact meaningful change through business.
Our MBA (Executive) program is led by globally renowned academics and industry experts who’ll focus on building your strategy and leadership skills while providing a thorough grounding in core business disciplines.
This program is designed for current or aspiring leaders who wish to progress into C-suite and senior leadership roles. Coursework can be completed online or through a combination of online and face-to-face learning, to provide total flexibility for busy working professionals.
Key features
Join a diverse, self-motivated cohort
Whether you want to accelerate your career progression in business, government or a not-for-profit, AGSM takes social citizenship seriously. Our students are supportive and ambitious MBA candidates who are working towards the ultimate goal of furthering their careers.
Flexibility at the forefront
We’ve designed the MBA (Executive) program to accommodate experienced professionals who require a flexible program that fits in with their busy lives. Combine online and face-to-face learning, based on your term-by-term study preference.
Gain real-world experience
The Executive MBA degree offers a uniquely practical approach to learning, where you’ll apply new skills in your current role and in-class projects. You’ll have the opportunity to join a five-day residential experience during the final year of the program, where you’ll harness the power of collective strategy and intelligence.
Who should choose this degree?
Designed for busy executives, this program offers the chance to gain a world-leading MBA when it suits you, and enhance your analytical, strategic and leadership skills.
Why study this degree at UNSW?
Study a globally-renowned MBA program
AGSM’s MBA programs are among the best in the world, with our Executive MBA ranked #1 in Australia!*. AGSM is part of UNSW’s award-winning Business School and our programs are designed and delivered by leading academics and industry practitioners. We emphasise practical, relevant learning experiences to ensure graduates have the tools and experience to thrive in their careers.
Accelerate your career growth
Not only is this course designed for working professionals looking to bolster their strategy and leadership skills, but the MBA Executive degree assists those transitioning from a specialist career path to a broader management or executive role. Beyond the classroom, UNSW Career Accelerator supports you in achieving your career aspirations through tailored support and resources.
Responsible management focused
We’re the first business school in Australia to offer a fully integrated global Responsible Management curriculum throughout all our MBA courses. By redesigning our Executive MBA programs, we’re preparing students to contend with the realities of organisational complexity.
*QS 2024 Global Executive MBA Rankings
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Entry requirements
A strong Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification) and a minimum of 5 years of professional/managerial work experience. If you do not hold a Bachelor’s degree, you may be eligible for the AGSM Graduate Certificate in Management (7316), a pathway program into the MBA (Executive).
You will need a minimum of 6 years of professional or managerial work experience to apply for the AGSM Graduate Certificate in Management.
Please note that 5 years of post-graduate work experience is an absolute minimum requirement for entry. Most of our MBA (Executive) students have on average around 11 years of work experience.
English language requirements
If English isn’t your first language, you may be required to provide evidence that your English language ability meets our requirements. Please refer to the UNSW English Requirements Policy for further information.
If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
- English language tests and university English courses
- Prior study in the medium of English
- Other qualifications
Please note: You can apply for an English waiver based on directly relevant work experience, in the relevant industry or equivalent discipline practice, in an English-speaking country or workplace where the sole language of business was English.
Check the specific English language requirements for this program
The MBA (Executive) program is not open to international students except holders of an Australian temporary visa (other than a student visa) that has full study entitlement.
International entry requirements
A strong Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification) and a minimum of 5 years of professional/managerial work experience. If you do not hold a Bachelor’s degree, you may be eligible for the AGSM Graduate Certificate in Management (7316), a pathway program into the MBA (Executive).
You will need a minimum of 6 years of professional or managerial work experience to apply for the AGSM Graduate Certificate in Management.
Please note that 5 years of post-graduate work experience is an absolute minimum requirement for entry. Most of our MBA (Executive) students have on average around 11 years of work experience.
English language requirements
If English isn’t your first language, you may be required to provide evidence that your English language ability meets our requirements. Please refer to the UNSW English Requirements Policy for further information.
If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
- English language tests and university English courses
- Prior study in the medium of English
- Other qualifications
Please note: You can apply for an English waiver based on directly relevant work experience, in the relevant industry or equivalent discipline practice, in an English-speaking country or workplace where the sole language of business was English.
Check the specific English language requirements for this program
Program structure
This Executive MBA degree is a part-time program designed for ambitious and experienced managers, executives and professionals eager to take their career to the next level. The MBA (Executive) allows you to pursue a professional interest area in dynamic study modes including weekly, intensive and online classes.
Full program structure
The AGSM MBA (Executive) is a part-time program that can be completed anywhere between 2 and 6 years. Students must complete 72 UOC when taken as a standalone program. Students must complete:
2 compulsory courses – 12 UOC
- Leadership
- Strategy
3 core courses – 18 UOC
- Accounting and Financial Management
- Corporate Finance
- Data Analytics and Decision-making
- Managing People & Organisations
- Marketing Management
3 electives – 18 UOC
- Social Impact
- Social Impact Investment
- Demonstrating Social Impact
- Design for Social Innovation
- Corporate Responsibility and Accountability
- Creating Shared Value
- Collaboration for Social Impact
- Entrepreneurship from the Inside
- Managerial Decision Making
- Quantitative Business Modelling for Managers
- any AGSM course (see handbook for details)
4 Executive courses – 24 UOC
- Executive Strategy: Growth and Innovation
- Executive Strategy: Disruption and Transformation
- Executive Leadership Immersion
- Executive Accelerator
Future careers
Armed with advanced knowledge in finance, operations and management, graduates of the MBA (Executive) are prepared to assume pivotal positions such as Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Operations. This comprehensive training ensures that Executive MBA graduates are poised to drive organisational success and shape the future of global business environments with confidence and competence.
Potential careers
- Business Development Director
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
- Chief Information Officer (CIO)
- Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
- Chief Operations Officer (COO)
- Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
- Director of Human Resources
- Director of Strategy
- Entrepreneur
- General Manager
- Global Business Director
- IT Director
- Management Consultant
- Venture Capitalist
How to apply
Before applying for admission, candidates must satisfy the entry requirements. Information on how to apply including application dates and checklist can be found on the AGSM How to Apply page.
If you would like to undertake a pre-assessment of your eligibility to apply for the AGSM MBA (Executive) program, please email your CV to admissions@agsm.edu.au and a team member will be in touch.
Ready to start your application?
Before applying for admission, candidates must satisfy the entry requirements. Information on how to apply including application dates and checklist can be found on the AGSM How to Apply page.
If you would like to undertake a pre-assessment of your eligibility to apply for the AGSM MBA (Executive) program, please email your CV to admissions@agsm.edu.au and a team member will be in touch.
Ready to start your application?
Fees & Scholarships
*Fees are subject to annual review (or when required) by the University and may vary accordingly.
Indicative fees are a guide only and have been calculated based on the typical enrolment patterns of students undertaking the program. The indicative fees listed here is an estimate for tuition only and excludes non-tuition fees and charges. The amount you pay will vary depending on the calendar year of enrolment, the courses you select and whether your study load is more or less than 1 Equivalent Full Time Student Load (48 units of credit (UOC) per year).
You should not rely on indicative fees as fee increases are assessed when required and may exceed the indicative figures listed here. Actual fees are calculated on enrolment. More information on fees can be found at the UNSW fees website.
Tuition fees are charged on a term basis irrespective of when studies are commenced. Information on fees can be found on the AGSM Program Fees page.
*Fees are subject to annual review (or when required) by the University and may vary accordingly.
Indicative fees are a guide only and have been calculated based on the typical enrolment patterns of students undertaking the program. The indicative fees listed here is an estimate for tuition only and excludes non-tuition fees and charges. The amount you pay will vary depending on the calendar year of enrolment, the courses you select and whether your study load is more or less than 1 Equivalent Full Time Student Load (48 units of credit (UOC) per year).
You should not rely on indicative fees as fee increases are assessed when required and may exceed the indicative figures listed here. Actual fees are calculated on enrolment. More information on fees can be found at the UNSW fees website.
Tuition fees are charged on a term basis irrespective of when studies are commenced. Information on fees can be found on the AGSM Program Fees page.
Scholarships
The Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM) awards more than $2 million in scholarships every year to enable a diverse range of students, across a wide range of industries, sectors, and nationalities, to achieve a world-class business education.
Candidates are eligible to apply for scholarships once an application for the MBA program has been submitted.
Featured scholarship
AGSM Indigenous Leaders Scholarship
The AGSM Indigenous Leaders Scholarship is designed to provide support to an Australian Indigenous student who receive an offer of admission to one of the AGSM @ UNSW Business School programs:
- AGSM Full-Time MBA
- AGSM MBA (Executive)
- AGSM MBAX
AGSM Alumni Community Leader Scholarship
The AGSM Alumni Community Leader Scholarship is open to talented emerging leaders and managers currently working in the not-for-profit sector applying for either the AGSM MBA (Executive) or the AGSM MBAX program and will cover the full tuition fees for the program, including Executive Year residential costs.
Featured scholarship
AGSM Global Reach Scholarship
The AGSM Global Reach Scholarship gives exceptional students from diverse international backgrounds access to AGSM’s Full-Time MBA program located in Sydney.
AGSM Women in Leadership Scholarship
The AGSM Women in Leadership Scholarship will enable outstanding female leaders to complete a world-class Full-Time MBA.
AGSM Excellence Scholarship
The AGSM Excellence Scholarship will give MBA candidates who have a proven track record of academic and professional excellence an opportunity to participate in AGSM’s Full-Time MBA program.
AGSM Leadership Excellence Scholarship
The AGSM Leadership Excellence Scholarship will give outstanding leaders access to a world-class Full-Time MBA.
LGBTI Leadership Award
Sport Leadership Award
Military Leadership Award
Entrepreneurial Leadership Award
Community Leadership Award
AGSM’s Full-Time MBA ranked 1st in Australia and 79th among the best global.
AGSM's MBAX ranked 1st in Australia and 4th among the best global online MBA programs, according to The QS 2024 Online MBA Rankings.
AGSM students have access to a rich global network of over 17,000 AGSM alumni who are recognised international business leaders in their industries.
“The number of connections to business, and investors I’ve made through my AGSM MBA is extraordinary. Such access just doesn’t exist anywhere else.”
