AGSM Master of Business Administration (Policy Leadership)

What you will study

Students must complete 72 units of credit (UOC) or 12 courses. Each course is valued at six UOC.

Compulsory courses

Complete the following:

• Leadership
• Strategy

Core MBAX courses

Complete four of the following:

• Accounting and Financial Management
• Corporate Finance
• Data Analytics and Decision-Making
• Economics in Management Practice
• Managing People and Organisations
• Marketing Management

Core Policy Leadership courses

Complete the following:

• Adaptive Leadership
• Assessing Data for Evidence-based Policy
• Governance in Policy Systems
• The Business of Managing Projects

Prescribed electives

Choose two of the following:

• Collaboration for Social Impact
• Corporate Responsibility and Accountability
• Creating Shared Value
• Demonstrating Social Impact
• Design for Social Innovation
• Social Impact
• Social Impact Investment
• Any AGSM course (contact the university for more information)

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

You will need to have one of the following:

• A recognised undergraduate degree (or equivalent qualification) and a minimum of two years of professional or managerial work experience.
• At least six years of professional 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. Contact the university 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.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

• Chief policy officer
• Corporate strategy manager
• Director of policy development
• Economic development director
• Environmental policy analyst
• Government relations manager
• Health policy manager
• Legislative advisor
• Policy advisor/analyst
• Policy and strategy manager
• Policy researcher
• Program manager
• Public affairs director
• Sustainability manager
• Urban policy planner

Learning outcomes

• 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.
• Problem solving: Students will define and address business problems, and propose effective evidence-based solutions, through the application of rigorous analysis and critical thinking.
• Business communication: Students will harness, manage and communicate business information effectively using multiple forms of communication across different channels.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative first-year full fee in 2025: $45,000 (domestic full-fee paying place)

Indicative full fee in 2025: $68,500 (domestic full-fee paying place)

Indicative fees are a guide only and have been calculated based on the typical enrolment patterns of students undertaking the program. 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 one Equivalent Full Time Student Load (48 UOC per year).

A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:

• The number of units studied per term.
• The choice of major or specialisation.
• Choice of units.
• Credit from previous study or work experience.
• Eligibility for government-funded loans.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.