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Overview

The AGSM MBA helps you to prepare for general management and executive leadership roles in business, government, start-ups and the social impact sector. It combines classroom seminars and masterclasses with industry leaders with experiential activities and case studies. You will learn from faculty with international industry experience, engage closely with … For more content click the Read More button below. The focus on experiential learning and case studies will help you to accelerate your learning and apply it back to the workplace, while the strong focus throughout the program on the development of hard and soft skills will ensure that you are ready to excel in your career. Our Career Accelerator Team will work with you throughout your program to support your career goals and professional development and will help you to access our influential alumni network that will serve you well throughout your career. The AGSM MBA is a 12-month program.

Learning Outcomes

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Business knowledge: On successful completion of this program, graduates 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: On successful completion of this program, graduates 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:On successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to harness, manage and communicate business information effectively using multiple forms of communication across different channels
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Teamwork: On successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to 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: On successful completion of this program, graduates 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: On successful completion of this program, graduates 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:On successful completion of this program, graduates 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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Program Structure

Students must complete 72 UOC when taken as a standalone program. 

Prescribed Elective Courses24 Units of Credit:

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Admission Requirements

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Progression Requirements

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Recognition of Achievement

Award with Excellence
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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.

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