University of New South Wales
AGSM Master of Business Administration (Sustainable & Inclusive Business)
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Gain a solid understanding of climate science, carbon literacy and the social responsibilities of business and become equipped to make relevant changes for a brighter future.
Course overview
Discover the ways you can drive purposeful change and thrive as a leader in sustainability, responding to the environmental, social and economic challenges as well as reshaping the way we do business.
The MBAX (Sustainable Inclusive Business) is designed to prepare graduates for leadership roles across a vast range of industries, with sustainable and ethical business practices top-of-mind.
Key facts
16th February, 2026
1st June, 2026
14th September, 2026
What you will study
To earn the AGSM Master of Business Administration (Sustainable and Inclusive Business), students must complete 72 units of credit or 12 courses. Each course is worth six units of credit.
Compulsory courses
Complete the following two courses for 12 units of credit:
- Leadership (starter course)
- Strategy
MBAX courses
Complete four courses for 24 units of credit:
- Accounting and Financial Management
- Corporate Finance
- Data Analytics and Decision-making
- Economics in Management Practice
- Managing People and Organisations
- Marketing Management
Sustainable and Inclusive Business courses
Complete the following four courses for 24 units of credit:
- Sustainable and Inclusive Business
- Decarbonisation and Transition to Clean Energy
- Sustainable Governance and Reporting
- Sustainable Business Models and Value Chains
Entry 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 the university's 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.
Contact the university or visit their website for more information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have completed a study prior to enrolling at UNSW, you may be eligible for a credit transfer. If approved, you can earn credit towards your current degree and shorten the length of your studies.
Credit transfer is also known as 'advanced standing' or recognition for prior learning (RPL).
Contact the university or visit their website for more information.
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 to complete the degree in 2025: $68,500 (domestic full-fee paying place)
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 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 units of credit per year).
A student’s fee may vary depending on:
- The number of courses studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of courses.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students.