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Business Administration - 8350

Program Summary

   
 
Contact: General Enquiries: +61 2 9931 9490
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Postgraduate
 
 
Typical Duration: 1.5 Years
 
 
Typical UOC Per Semester: 24
 
 
Min UOC Per Semester: 18
 
 
Max UOC Per Semester: 24
 
 
Min UOC For Award: 96
 
 
Award(s):
 
 
Master of Business Administration
 
  

Program Description

Need information on our business programs? Start your search at the Australian School of Business website.

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.

Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes

On successful completion of the AGSM MBA program, students will have the ability to:
  • understand and apply concepts related to general management, focusing on the interdisciplinary application of course concepts and frameworks
  • think critically by identifying assumptions and utilising a range of data gathering and analysis techniques to solve management problems
  • communicate ideas and information logically and concisely both in writing and oral presentations
  • demonstrate an understanding of leadership skills and of the challenges of working effectively within a team
  • demonstrate an awareness of working with diversity and of the relevance of management issues in a global context
  • demonstrate an understanding of ethical dilemmas of management problems

Program Structure

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.

Core Courses – 54 uoc

9 x 6 uoc courses

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:

Elective Courses – 42uoc

7 x 6uoc elective courses

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):
  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Economics
  • Marketing
  • Organisational behaviour
  • Statistics and operations management
  • General management

Academic Rules

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

Fees

For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website:  https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html

Entry Requirements

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

Further Information

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:

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

Courier address
Admissions
AGSM MBA Programs
AGSM Building
Gate 11
Botany Street
Randwick NSW 2031
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