University of New South Wales
AGSM Master of Business Administration
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
- Course Type: Master's
An immersive MBA that develops executive leadership capability through experiential learning, global perspectives and real-world business application.
Course overview
AGSM's Master of Business Administration prepares experienced professionals for general management and executive leadership roles across business, government, startups and the social impact sector. Designed as an immersive full-time program, the MBA develops the strategic, commercial and leadership capability needed to lead with confidence in complex organisational environments.
Across the program, you'll strengthen your ability to lead organisations through experiential learning, facilitated discussion and practical business application. Working alongside a cohort of accomplished professionals, you'll develop strategic thinking, technical expertise and people leadership while applying new knowledge to contemporary business challenges.
Completed full-time over 12 months, the MBA offers an immersive learning experience supported by experiential activities, international opportunities and a dedicated Career Accelerator Team. Access to AGSM's global alumni network further strengthens professional connections and long-term career development.
Key facts
What you will study
To earn the AGSM Master of Business Administration, you must successfully complete units totalling 72 credit points, as detailed below. Unless otherwise noted, each course is worth 6 credit points.
- Foundations of Responsible Management
- Accounting and Financial Management
- Corporate Finance
- Marketing Management
- Managing People and Organisations
- Strategy
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
Applicants need to have one of the following:
- An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) and at least two years of full-time professional work experience.
- Demonstrated academic excellence in previous studies achieved through either strong academic results from an Australian or world top-ranked university or through a strong GMAT/GRE test score.
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
You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help reduce the number of units you need to study to finish your course. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Business knowledge: Graduates 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: Graduates will define and address business problems and propose effective evidence-based solutions through the application of rigorous analysis and critical thinking.
- Business communication: Graduates will be able to harness, manage and communicate business information effectively using multiple forms of communication across different channels.
- Teamwork: 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.
- Responsible business practice: Graduates 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: 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.
- Leadership development: Graduates will develop the capacity to take initiative, encourage forward thinking and bring about innovation, while effectively influencing others to achieve desired results.
Career outcomes
Potential careers:
- Brand manager
- Business analyst
- Marketing manager
- Chief marketing officer (CMO)
- Operations manager
- Project manager
- Supply chain manager
- Transformation lead
- Business development director
- Commercial manager
- Strategic partnerships director
- Corporate strategy consultant
- Management consultant
- Strategy manager
- Entrepreneur / founder
- Head of innovation
- Product manager
- Chief executive officer (CEO)
- Chief operating officer (COO)
- General manager
- Managing director
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative annual fee in 2026: $83,500 (Full-fee paying place)
Indicative annual fees are based on your first year of study.
A student’s annual fee may vary by:
- The number of units studied.
- 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 program.
Student Testimonials
Trisha Shastrim, AGSM MBA
I expanded my business knowledge, built my skills, and made meaningful connections with my cohort.