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Overview

The AGSM MBA concentrates on helping you prepare for general management and executive leadership roles in business and government. It's about real-world learning that combines traditional classroom teaching with case studies and teamwork to develop management skills, encourage critical thinking and sharpen your decision-making ability. You'll learn from internationally recognised … For more content click the Read More button below. The team-based activities hone negotiation skills and accelerate the development of the leadership skills required to work in diverse groups productively. And, of course, creativity and entrepreneurship are qualities that we are committed to encouraging. But it doesn't stop there. Your connection with AGSM MBA Programs opens doors in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region through our Career Development Centre (CDC) and offers access to a powerful and influential alumni network that will serve you well throughout your career. The AGSM MBA is a 16-month program.

Learning Outcomes

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Business knowledge: Students will make informed and effective selection and application of knowledge in a discipline or profession, in the contexts of local and global business.
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Problem solving: Students will define and address business problems, and propose effective evidence-based solutions, through the application of rigorous analysis and critical thinking.
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Business communication: Students will harness, manage and communicate business information effectively using multiple forms of communication across different channels.
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Teamwork: Students will interact and collaborate effectively with others to achieve a common business purpose or fulfil a common business project, and reflect critically on the process and the outcomes.
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Responsible business practice: Students will develop and be committed to responsible business thinking and approaches, which are underpinned by ethical professional practice and sustainability considerations.
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Global and cultural competence: Students will be aware of business systems in the wider world and actively committed to recognise and respect the cultural norms, beliefs and values of others, and will apply this knowledge to interact, communicate and work effectively in diverse environments.
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Leadership development: Students will develop the capacity to take initiative, encourage forward thinking and bring about innovation, while effectively influencing others to achieve desired results.
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Graduate Capabilities

For more information on Graduate Capabilities please click on this link

Program Structure
96 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 96 UOC as a standalone program.

Core Courses

Students must take 54 UOC of the following courses.

MNGT5095
6 UOC
Foundations of Management
MNGT5201
6 UOC
Economics in Management Practice
MNGT5202
6 UOC
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
MNGT5211
6 UOC
Accounting
MNGT5221
6 UOC
Corporate Finance
MNGT5232
6 UOC
Data Analysis and Statistical Modelling for Business
MNGT5251
6 UOC
Marketing Management
MNGT5272
6 UOC
Managing People and Organisations
MNGT5282
6 UOC
Strategy

Prescribed Electives

Students must take at least 42 UOC of the following courses.

MNGT5180
6 UOC
Operationalising Strategy
MNGT5203
6 UOC
Entrepreneurship From the Inside
MNGT5312
6 UOC
Financial Statement Analysis
MNGT5321
6 UOC
Advanced Managerial Finance
MNGT5322
6 UOC
Venture Capital Finance
MNGT5325
6 UOC
International Finance
MNGT5352
6 UOC
Marketing Strategy
MNGT5356
6 UOC
Digital Business and Marketing Strategy
MNGT5370
6 UOC
Leadership Concepts and Skills
MNGT5374
6 UOC
Managerial Decision Making
MNGT5388
6 UOC
Negotiations and Strategy
MNGT5395
6 UOC
Strategies for Growth
MNGT5520
6 UOC
Quantitative Business Modelling for Managers
MNGT5521
6 UOC
Financial Strategy
MNGT5522
6 UOC
Mergers and Acquisitions
MNGT5540
6 UOC
Business Modelling
MNGT5582
6 UOC
Special Topic - International Business Strategy in Asia
MNGT5589
6 UOC
Strategic Consulting Projects

Enrolment Disclaimer

Please note that this Handbook is a comprehensive catalogue of our offerings and includes courses that can be taken to satisfy program requirements irrespective as to their availability for a particular year. Availability of courses is best checked using filters on this site or on the class timetable site.

You are responsible for ensuring that you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and by following the advice of your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program requirements.

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

For more information about admission requirements for various UNSW programs, visit the following website(s):
Domestic Students
International Student

Program Requirements

Progression Requirements

Recognition of Achievement

Award with Excellence
Current Students Award with Excellence
For more information, please visit the link above.
The Award with Excellence is awarded in coursework masters programs, including Masters (Extension) but with the exception of Masters (Extended) such as JD and MD, when a Weighted Average Mean (WAM) of at least 80% has been achieved and at least 50% of the requirements of the award are completed at UNSW. All eligible programs will award 'with Excellence' except in special circumstances where approval of Academic Board has been given for a program to opt out.

Additional Information

Further Information

Please note that these requirements may be subject to change.
Students are advised to follow requirements according to the year they commenced. Current students are to refer to previous editions of the Online Handbook for program requirements.

Please contact the AGSM MBA Programs Admissions at:
Phone: (02) 9931 9490
Email: admissions@agsm.edu.au

Address
Admissions | AGSM MBA Programs
AGSM Building
Gate 11, Botany Street
UNSW Sydney NSW 2052

Program Fees

At UNSW fees are generally charged at course level and therefore dependent upon individual enrolment and other factors such as student's residency status. For generic information on fees and additional expenses of UNSW programs, click on one of the following:

Domestic Students
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)
International Students

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