AGSM Master of Business Administration
- Commencing Terms
- Term 1
- Duration
- 1 Year (F/T)
- Delivery Mode
- Face-to-face (includes blended)
- Campus
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Kensington
- Codes
- Program code 8351
- CRICOS code 106822C
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2024 Indicative first year full fee
- $81,720*
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2024 Indicative full fee to complete degree
- $81,720*
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2024 Indicative first year full fee
- $81,720*
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2024 Indicative full fee to complete degree
- $81,720*
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- Overview
- Entry requirements
- What will I study?
- Future careers
- How to apply
- Fees & scholarships
Overview
If you want to accelerate your journey into management and executive leadership roles in business, government or the not-for-profit sector, studying an MBA full time will get you there. Our full-time MBA, led by AGSM @ UNSW Business School, combines traditional classroom teaching with case studies and teamwork to nurture the next generation of leaders.
Expand your skill set for the future through active learning experiences while unlocking the practical tools you’ll need to thrive in your professional endeavours. The AGSM Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a full-time, accelerated degree designed to prepare students for senior leadership roles across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors.
Our Full-time MBA is ranked #1 in Australia* and is led by internationally recognised faculty and Executives-in-Residence from top corporate and government sectors. Their real-world experience arms students with critical, on-the-job skills and insights. Plus, our small cohort size fosters deep engagement and collaboration among academics, practitioners and fellow students.
*Financial Times 2023 Global MBA Rankings
Key features
Study Australia’s #1 MBA program
Aspiring leaders from around the world come to UNSW to study their MBA. AGSM’s MBA program is ranked 1st in Australia. The program is also ranked in the top 5% globally for Diversity and in the top 7% for Thought Leadership.*
Accelerate your learning
Complete your MBA full time in just 12 months and start making an impact sooner. By going all-in on full-time study, you’ll gain a comprehensive education in a relatively short period. It’s perfect for those who have the flexibility to take extended leave while they study.
Real-world experience and insights
Gain insights from renowned academics and industry leaders from corporate, government and not-for-profit sectors. Through their teachings of contemporary foundational and elective courses, your studies will focus on strategy, finance and marketing, innovation, entrepreneurship, digital transformation, technology and social impact.
*Financial Times 2023 Global MBA Rankings
Who should choose this MBA?
If you’re looking to enhance your career opportunities, move into a new industry, or start your own business, the AGSM MBA will provide you with the education, experience and networks needed to succeed in today’s accelerated world.
Why study this degree at UNSW?
Our network becomes your network
When you join Australia’s #1 business school*, you’ll get access to a powerful and influential global alumni network that will serve you well throughout your career. This includes an impressive 17,000-strong alumni cohort from AGSM alone. You’ll be able to leverage these relationships, events and resources to progress your career even further.
Unlock life-changing opportunities
When you study the MBA full time at AGSM, you can apply for partial and fully funded scholarships and accommodation bursaries through UNSW. You’ll also gain access to international study opportunities through our partnerships with some of the world’s most prestigious schools.
Take your studies even further at Yale University
Once you’ve completed the AGSM MBA, you’ll be eligible to apply for the Master of Advanced Management (YALE MAM) at the Yale School of Management. If you’re successful, you’ll complete a 9-month, full-time residential offering at Yale meaning you’ll graduate with both the Yale MAM and the AGSM MBA.
*AFR BOSS Best Business Schools List 2023
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Entry requirements
An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) and at least 2 years of full-time professional work experience
Demonstrated academic excellence in previous studies achieved through either strong academic results from an Australian or world top-ranked university or through a strong GMAT / GRE test score
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
International entry requirements
An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) and at least 2 years of full-time professional work experience are required
Demonstrated academic excellence in previous studies achieved through either strong academic results from an Australian or world top-ranked university or through a strong GMAT / GRE test score
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
What do you learn in an MBA? Absolutely everything you need to know to lead an organisation to success. The Full-time MBA curriculum covers business strategy, finance, marketing, operations and leadership skills. You’ll learn how to analyse data, make strategic decisions and manage teams effectively. This program emphasises practical application through case studies, projects, and internships, preparing graduates for diverse managerial and executive roles in the business world and beyond.
Full program structure
The Full-time MBA at AGSM is a postgraduate Master Degree that is designed to be completed full-time over an intensive 12-month period. The program consists of 72 units of credit (UOC) when taken as a standalone program. Students must complete:
7 core courses – 42 UOC
- Foundations of Responsible Management
- Accounting and Financial Management
- Corporate Finance
- Data Analytics and Decision-making
- Marketing Management
- Managing People and Organisations
- Strategy
5 prescribed electives – 30 UOC
- Social Impact
- Social Impact Investment
- Demonstrating Social Impact
- Design for Social Innovation
- Corporate Responsibility and Accountability
- Creating Shared Value
- Collaboration for Social Impact
- Project Management
- Economics in Management Practice
- Corporate Innovation
- Advanced Finance
- Financial Analysis
- Global Finance
- Digital Innovation
- Digital Strategy
- Implementing Strategy
- Managing with Digital Technology
- Approaches to Change
- Change Skills
- Systems for Change
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Entrepreneurship from the Inside
- Managerial Decision Making
- Negotiation Skills
- Quantitative Business Modelling for Managers
- Financial Strategy
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Individual Study in Management
- Strategic Consulting Project
Future careers
Full-time MBA graduates will be well-equipped to lead organisations across various roles and industries. Based on your area of interest, you might apply your learnings to seek an executive role in an existing organisation or launch your own venture. With strong strategic thinking, communication skills, commercial acumen and cultural awareness, you’ll graduate ready to make an impact wherever you go next.
Potential careers
- Brand Manager
- Business Analyst
- C-suite roles
- Corporate Strategy Consultant
- Digital Analytics Lead
- Entrepreneur
- Founder
- General Manager
- Head of Innovation
- Managing Director
- National Manager
- Operations Lead
- Project Manager
- Senior Innovation Consultant
- Strategic Partnerships Director
- Supply Chain Manager
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.
The AGSM Full-Time MBA program takes approximately 60 students, which means competition is fierce. To be successful, candidates must demonstrate excellence across their entire application. If you would like to undertake a pre-assessment of your eligibility to apply for the AGSM MBA 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.
The AGSM Full-Time MBA program takes approximately 60 students, which means competition is fierce. To be successful, candidates must demonstrate excellence across their entire application. If you would like to undertake a pre-assessment of your eligibility to apply for the AGSM MBA program, please email your CV to admissions@agsm.edu.au and a team member will be in touch.
International applicants are encouraged to apply by round 4 to ensure they can arrange a student visa.
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.
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
AGSM Full-Time MBA Scholarships provide support for exceptional students from diverse backgrounds to gain a world-class MBA from the Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM) at UNSW Business School, in Sydney Australia.
Featured scholarships
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 National Reach Scholarship
The AGSM National Reach Scholarship gives high-achieving students from other Australian states and territories 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 Indigenous Leaders Scholarship
The AGSM Indigenous Leaders Scholarship is open to all Indigenous Australians (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders), designed to provide support to a student who has received an offer of admission.
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
Featured scholarships
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 National Reach Scholarship
The AGSM National Reach Scholarship gives high-achieving students from other Australian states and territories 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 Indigenous Leaders Scholarship
The AGSM Indigenous Leaders Scholarship is open to all Indigenous Australians (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders), designed to provide support to a student who has received an offer of admission.
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.