Many professionals will reach a threshold in their career where career progression can seem somewhat difficult or out of reach. This is often when an MBA is contemplated in order to overcome career hurdles, climb the corporate ladder or venture into a new area of business. Once the decision has been made to undertake an MBA, the next question might be whether to do a part-time, full-time or executive MBA.

We have designed three very different MBAs to cater to the demands of individuals at different stages of their career.

Part-time MBA

Our part-time MBA has a strong focus on developing the personal and interpersonal skills needed to lead in today’s hyper-connected, global environment. The program is underpinned by our unique approach to learning, which goes beyond the traditional classroom setting and requires students to deliver prototypes and effective solutions to actual business problems.

Who is the part-time MBA for?

Our part-time MBA is designed for professionals with at least 3-5 years professional experience in a relevant field who are looking for career enhancement at a leadership level, or a career change to potentially increase earning potential. This program caters to the career demands of busy professionals and is taught at our convenient Sydney CBD campus. Delivered over weeknights, weekends and in intensive study blocks, the program will allow you to keep working while you complete your studies.

Course structure

You can complete our part-time MBA in two to three years of part-time study. The program consists of 12 units of study – an integrated core of seven units, an industry capstone and up to four electives chosen by you.

Career opportunities

Choosing to study the part-time MBA will provide you with the ability to maintain your career and income while studying. You will also be able to immediately put into practice what you are learning throughout the program by taking it into your current role to test and implement.

Our dedicated MBA Careers Service will work with you from day one to help you define your career vision and discover the career path that will give you the greatest personal and professional experience.

Full-time MBA

Our full-time MBA is taught over 18 months and has a precise limit on class size. You will ‘learn by doing’ through workshops with industry leaders, intensive group work, and tackling real-world issues with a diverse cohort of students from around the world.

Who is the full-time MBA for?

Our full-time MBA is designed for professionals with at least 3 years relevant work experience. The program is an ideal choice if you’re looking to change careers quickly and can afford to leave the workforce for a while to complete your degree.

Course structure

Taught over 18 months, our full-time MBA is delivered in an intensive format through which students complete two units of study at a time over a 7-8 week period.

The program comprises 12 units of study grouped into three focus areas:

1. Personal and interpersonal skill development
2. Business knowledge and skill development
3. Building future enterprises.

Career opportunities and internships

Integrated into our full-time MBA, our MBA Careers Service will provide you with a weekly delivery of a structured professional development program covering subjects from media training and building resilience to crafting a TED talk. We will support you throughout the 18 months so that you make the most of your MBA, and we will aim to maximise the opportunity of having many of the world’s best employers on our Sydney CBD doorstep.

You will also have the opportunity to undertake an optional internship during one of the study breaks. We will work with you to place you with one of our local or international partner organisations, based on your individual interests or career goals.

Global Executive MBA

Our Global Executive MBA gives you a range of unique experiences around the world - in different countries and organisations. Leadership is at the heart of our Global Executive MBA. We aim to create more self-aware leaders who are able to lead through disruption and ambiguity. Consulting projects for real organisations ensure that the learnings are both real and applied, so you can apply learnings immediately back into your own business.

Who is the Global Executive MBA for?

Our Global Executive MBA has been specifically designed for senior executives with at least 10 years of experience. The program is ideally suited for seasoned professionals ready to extend their influence.

Course structure

The program comprises a mix of self-directed online primers, a major strategic project and five two-week face-to-face residential modules held approximately every four months over an 18-month period. Your journey will take you across Australia, India, Israel and the United States.

Career opportunities

As you study alongside a cohort of professionals with extensive experience, the focus is on uncovering your own journey and better understanding the leader you want to be as you seek new perspectives on leadership. You will develop your network and solve business problems within a global context, increasingly characterised by disruption and the need to adapt quickly to survive.

MBA program differentiators

Want to find out more about studying an MBA at the University of Sydney? Contact us today.