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The AGSM MBA concentrates on helping you prepare for general management and executive leadership roles in business and government. It’s about real-world learning that combines traditional classroom teaching with case studies and teamwork to develop management skills, encourage critical thinking and sharpen your decision-making ability. You’ll learn from internationally recognised faculty with industry experience, listen to management insights of current business leaders, and benefit from the knowledge of your fellow students, many of whom have worked for global organisations.

The team-based activities hone negotiation skills and emphasise the importance of working together co-operatively. And, of course, creativity and entrepreneurship are qualities that we are committed to encouraging. But it doesn’t stop there. Your connection with AGSM MBA Programs opens doors in Australia and the Asia Pacific region through our career management service and offers access to a powerful and influential alumni network that will serve you well throughout your career.

The AGSM MBA is a 16 month program.

Learning goals and associated learning outcomes for the MBA:

1. Knowledge: Our graduates will have current disciplinary or interdisciplinary knowledge applicable in local and global contexts. Students should be able to identify and apply current knowledge of disciplinary or interdisciplinary theory and professional practice to business in local and global environments.

2. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Our graduates will have critical thinking and problem solving skills applicable to business and management practice or issues. Students should be able to identify, research and analyse complex issues and problems in business and/or management, and propose appropriate and well-justified solutions.

3. Communication: Our graduates will be effective communicators in professional contexts. Students should be able to produce written documents that communicate complex disciplinary ideas and information effectively for the intended audience and purpose. Students should be able to produce oral presentations that communicate complex disciplinary ideas and information effectively for the intended audience and purpose.

4. Teamwork: Our graduates will be effective team participants. Students should be able to participate collaboratively and responsibly in teams, and reflect on your own teamwork, and on the team’s processes and ability to achieve outcomes.

5. Ethical, social and environmental responsibility: Our graduates will be aware of ethical, social, cultural and environmental implications of business issues and practice.

5a: Students should be able to identify and assess ethical, environmental and/or sustainability considerations in business decision-making and practice.

5b: Students should be able to identify social and cultural implications of business.

6. Leadership: Our graduates will have an understanding of effective leadership. Students should be able to reflect upon their own personal leadership style and on the leadership needs of business and of teams.

On successful completion of the AGSM MBA program, students will have the ability to:

To qualify for the degree students will be required to complete a program of study as follows:

Normal completion time will be 16 months

Total: 96 units of credit (uoc)

The first stage comprises 9 core courses completed in 2 sessions.

The first core course is Foundations of Management. This is an intensive 3 week course which provides an overview of the role and skills requirements of a general manager in the workplace. The course aims to provide both knowledge and applicable skills in the areas of team skills; leadership and communication skills and managerial effectiveness. In addition there will a specific focus on business ethics and the role it plays in equipping managers for business success. This is an exciting and important course that will provide the foundation for core learning and development.

The remaining core courses are:

The second stage, the elective phase, provides an opportunity for students to tailor their MBA. Students are required to complete 7 elective courses over a maximum of 2 sessions and may choose from courses in the following subject disciplines (not all courses will be offered in each year):

Please refer to the program structure and contact AGSM MBA Programs for the academic requirements relating to this program.

For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website:  UNSW Fee Website.

Please refer to Program Structure for the Academic Requirements relating to this program.

Recognised Prior learning (RPL) Protocol and Procedure

For information regarding AGSM MBA full-time program Recognised Prior Learning Protocols and Procedures, refer to the following website FTMBA_RPL Protocol and Procedures The AGSM MBA Programs RPL protocol and procedures aligns with the UNSW Advanced Standing and Credit Transfer Policy .

Please note that these requirements may be subject to change.
Students are advised to follow requirements according to the year they commenced. Current students are to refer to previous editions of the Online Handbook for program requirements.

AGSM MBA Programs for advice.
Please contact the AGSM MBA Programs Admissions at:

AGSM MBA Programs
UNSW Business School
UNSW Sydney
NSW 2052
Phone: (02) 9931 9490
Fax: (02) 9931 9205
Email: admissions@agsm.edu.au

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