Which MBA program is right for you?
A guide to our Master of Business Administration programs
Considering an MBA but not sure which is the right program for you? Read on to find out more about our suite of MBA programs.
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 the MBA, MBA (Leadership and Enterprise), MBA (Technology and Digital Strategy) or Executive MBA.
We have designed four very different MBAs to cater to the demands of individuals at different stages of their career.
Our MBA, delivered part-time and in-person at our Sydney CBD campus, 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.
Our 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 part-time 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.
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.
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.
Our MBA (Technology and Digital Strategy) is a highly interactive online MBA program that can be completed either full-time or part-time. The program offers a blend of live virtual classes, interactive workshops, and both self-paced and group assignments.
This MBA is designed to equip you with the skills to lead in the ever-evolving digital landscape. This new degree focuses on mastering disruptive technologies, pioneering new business models, and excelling in people management and product development. All this, while making a significant positive impact on society.
Our MBA (Technology and Digital Strategy) is designed for professionals with at least 3 years relevant work experience. The program is for professionals seeking to enhance their commercial business acumen and deepen their understanding of how technology drives strategy, this program also fosters the ability to innovate with technology to meet the evolving needs of customers and society.
The MBA (Technology and Digital Strategy) is delivered in an interactive online format through which students complete 72 credit points of units of study, comprising of 66 credit points of core units of study and a 6 credit point capstone unit of study.
Graduating with our MBA (Technology and Digital Strategy) will equip you with the ability to:
Achieve personal objectives: Gain business acumen, technological fluency, and the ability to innovate with technology, differentiating yourself and your organisation’s products and services.
Meet professional expectations: Develop expertise in emerging technologies and business models that enhance and create products/services, fostering sustained value and positive change for organisations.
Address societal expectations: Create product offerings and solutions that meet consumer needs and address social issues, including social equity, environmental sustainability, and community welfare.
Experience flexible learning: Benefit from flexible learning that supports personal and professional mobility, offering access to a diverse cohort and a technologically-enhanced learning environment.
Leverage networking opportunities: Utilise online platforms and collaboration tools, with options for face-to-face networking during agile group projects on campus over weekend immersions.
Our MBA (Leadership and Enterprise) is taught full-time 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.
Our MBA (Leadership and Enterprise) 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.
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:
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.
Our Executive MBA gives you a range of unique experiences around the world - in different countries and organisations. Leadership is at the heart of our 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.
Our 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.
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, the United States, India, Europe and Asia.
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 | MBA (Technology and Digital Strategy) | MBA (Leadership and Enterprise) | Executive MBA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of program | 2-3 years part-time | 1.5 years full-time or part-time | 18 months full-time | 18 months (10 week away from work) |
| Program start dates | Semester 1 - March Semester 2 - July |
Semester 1 - February Semester 2 - August |
August | February |
| Cohort size | 50 students | See below* | 50 students | 25 students |
| Professional experience | Minimum 3 years relevant professional experience | Minimum 3 years relevant professional experience | Minimum 3 years relevant experience | 10 years relevant professional experience |
| Study mode | Weekends, weeknights and intensive study blocks | Interactive online | Monday to Friday day classes | 5 x 2-week face-to-face residential blocks, online primers |
| GMAT requirement | No | No | a GMAT score of 600+ may be required. | No |
| Dedicated MBA Careers Service | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Internship | No | No | Yes | No |
| Admission criteria | The part-time MBA is currently not available to international students studying on a Student Visa. Non-residents legally in Australia on a visa other than a student visa should contact MBA admissions staff for further information. | The MBA (Technology and Digital Strategy) is currently not available to international students studying on a Student Visa. Non-residents legally in Australia on a visa other than a student visa should contact MBA admissions staff for further information. | This MBA is available to international students studying on a Student Visa. | The Executive MBA is currently not available to international students studying on a Student Visa. Non-residents and those legally in Australia on a visa other than a student visa should contact Executive MBA admissions staff for further information. |
* Live virtual classes and interactive workshops are capped at 50 students.
