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Overview

The AGSM MBA(Executive) degree is designed for experienced professionals to help you transition into the next stage of your career. This degree is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills and connections that you need to accelerate your career progression and to take on new challenges, in your current … For more content click the Read More button below. The MBA(Executive) is a part-time program taught in English and normally takes between 2.7 years to 7 years to complete. This qualification is located at Level 9 of the Australian Qualifications Framework

Learning Outcomes

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On successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to make informed and effective selection and application of knowledge in a discipline or profession, in the contexts of local and global business.
  • Scholars
  • Professionals
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On successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to define and address business problems, and propose effective evidence-based solutions, through the application of rigorous analysis and critical thinking
  • Professionals
  • Scholars
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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
  • Scholars
  • Professionals
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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
  • Leaders
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On successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to develop and be committed to responsible business thinking and approaches, which are underpinned by ethical professional practice and sustainability considerations.
  • Global citizens
  • Professionals
  • Leaders
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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
  • Global citizens
  • Leaders
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On successful completion of this program, graduates will be able 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

Students must complete 72 UOC when taken as a stand-alone program. 

Core

Electives

Executive Courses24 Units of Credit:

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

Minimum Entry Requirements

Limitations on Recognition of Prior Learning

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

Program Requirements

Internship, Placement and Exchange Opportunities

Students enrolled in MBAE have the opportunity to participate in AGSM's exchange program or enrol in a GNAM course as part of their electives. Exchange and GNAM opportunities are limited and are allocated to students on a competitive basis. 

Progression Requirements

Students can exit the program with a Grad Certificate in Management or a Grad Diploma in Management

For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression

Associated Programs

Nested Postgraduate Program

Graduate Certificate in Management - GradCert7316 - Management

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.

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

Additional Expenses and Resources

There are additional expenses associated with the residential components of the program. These expenses are for accomodation and catering and are levied on a cost recovery basis.

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