Business Administration (Exec)

University of New South Wales

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The AGSM MBA(Executive) degree prepares students for the next stage in their professional career.

It's about real-world applied learning;

your job provides the raw material for your studies.

The program builds your business acumen, focusing strongly on strategy and leadership skills, as well as providing a thorough grounding in core … For more content click the Read More button below.The AGSM MBA(Executive) degree prepares students for the next stage in their professional career.

It's about real-world applied learning;

your job provides the raw material for your studies.

The program builds your business acumen, focusing strongly on strategy and leadership skills, as well as providing a thorough grounding in core business disciplines.

Through a collegiate style of learning among cohorts of like-minded people from diverse backgrounds, our students experience personal and professional transformation.The MBA (Executive) program is designed for working professionals looking to accelerate their chosen career or transition from a specialist career path to a broader management or executive role.

The curriculum of the program is designed to develop business acumen among graduates through acquiring and enhancing their knowledge of the core business disciplines, developing skills and practices that enhance their professional performance synthesising knowing 'what' to do, developing skills and practices on 'how' to do it, in a transformational learning experience that changes the way you interpret and interact with the world.The MBA(Executive) is a part-time program taught in English and normally takes between 2.5 years to 7 years to complete.This qualification is located at Level 9 of the Australian Qualifications Framework.Read More

Structure

Stage 1 Foundation Core Courses

Students must take 30 UOC of the following courses. The program commences with the course, The Executive Blueprint. The remaining Foundation Courses can be completed in any order.keyboard_arrow_down

  • MNGT62116 UOCThe Executive Blueprint
  • MNGT62516 UOCMarketing Management
  • MNGT62756 UOCManaging People and Organisations
  • MNGT62106 UOCAccounting and Financial Management
  • MNGT63216 UOCCorporate Finance

Stage 1 Prescribed Electives

Students must take at least 18 UOC of the following courses.keyboard_arrow_down

  • COMM57036 UOCSocial Impact Investment
  • COMM57046 UOCDemonstrating Social Impact
  • COMM57066 UOCDesign for Social Innovation
  • COMM57016 UOCSocial Impact
  • COMM57096 UOCCorporate Responsibility and Accountability
  • COMM57136 UOCCollaboration for Social Impact
  • COMM59026 UOCLeadership for Social Impact
  • MBAX62716 UOCApproaches to Change
  • MBAX62736 UOCRedesigning the Organisation
  • MBAX62746 UOCSystems for Change
  • MBAX91016 UOCProject Management
  • MBAX91036 UOCBusiness Management for a Sustainable Environment
  • MBAX91066 UOCInformation Systems Management
  • MBAX91156 UOCInformation Technology in Business
  • MBAX91176 UOCE-Business Strategy & Management
  • MBAX91196 UOCManaging for Organisational Sustainability
  • MBAX91216 UOCManaging Agile Organisations
  • MBAX91246 UOCBusiness Law
  • MBAX91266 UOCDevelopment of New Products and Services
  • MBAX91276 UOCSupply Chain Management
  • MBAX91296 UOCManaging Organisational Resources
  • MBAX91306 UOCEnterprise Risk Management
  • MBAX91326 UOCIntrapreneurship
  • MBAX91356 UOCBusiness Analytics
  • MNGT52036 UOCEntrepreneurship from the Inside
  • MNGT53116 UOCAccounting for Strategic Decision Making
  • MNGT53126 UOCFinancial Statement Analysis
  • MNGT53216 UOCAdvanced Managerial Finance
  • MNGT53226 UOCVenture Capital Finance
  • MNGT53256 UOCInternational Finance
  • MNGT53566 UOCDigital Business and Marketing Strategy
  • MNGT53746 UOCManagerial Decision Making
  • MNGT53886 UOCNegotiations and Strategy
  • MNGT53926 UOCEntrepreneurship and Innovation
  • MNGT55206 UOCQuantitative Business Modelling for Managers
  • MNGT55216 UOCFinancial Strategy
  • MNGT55406 UOCBusiness Modelling
  • MNGT55856 UOCIndividual Study in Management
  • MNGT63026 UOCEconomics in Management Practice
  • MNGT65826 UOCInternational Business
  • MNGT65836 UOCInternational Business Experience

Stage 2 The Executive Agenda Year

Students must take 48 UOC of the following courses.keyboard_arrow_down

  • MNGT749512 UOCStrategic Leadership
  • MNGT749612 UOCInnovation
  • MNGT749712 UOCGrowth
  • MNGT749812 UOCTransformation

Entry requirements

  1. A prior degree from a recognised tertiary institution in any discipline with a minimum 2 years relevant professional and management experience, or;
  2. A minimum of 6 years relevant professional and management experience without a previous degree. Applicants typically have 5-25 years experience in middle management and senior management positions, e.g. Senior Engineer, General Manager, Business Analyst, Project Manager, Finance Manager.
  3. For international students, a high degree of English language proficiency

Learning outcomes

1.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.ScholarsGlobal CitizensLeaders

2.Problem solving: Students will define and address business problems, and propose effective evidence-based solutions, through the application of rigorous analysis and critical thinking.LeadersGlobal CitizensProfessionals

3.Business communication: Students will harness, manage and communicate business information effectively using multiple forms of communication across different channels.LeadersGlobal CitizensScholars

4.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.LeadersGlobal Citizens

5.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.ProfessionalsGlobal Citizens

6.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.LeadersGlobal Citizens

7.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.

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