Reframing leadership (Sydney)

Seek new perspectives on leadership to become the leader you want to be.

Managing connected enterprises (TBC)

Enhance your ability to lead across interconnected organisations.

Thriving in new markets (Bengaluru, India)

Gain insight into developing new products by exploring cultural differences.

Finding opportunity in disruptive technology (Los Angeles and San Francisco, US)

Learn to harness the power of technology.

Challenging business models (Asia)

See how organisations can turn challenges into opportunities by adapting their business models.

Executive MBA Report (Sydney)

Address a significant strategic issue your organisation is confronting.

To be eligible for admission, an applicant is required to have:

• an Australian bachelor's degree or higher with a credit average (65 percent) or equivalent qualification;
• at least ten years' work experience; 
• complete a selection interview; and 
• provide a one-page statement of motivation outlining what will be achieved professionally and personally by completing the course.

In exceptional circumstances the Business School may admit candidates without these qualifications who, in the opinion of the Business School, have qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award. 

Step 1: Check the admission criteria

You will need to meet the necessary admission criteria before you will be considered for entry. Please check the admission criteria above. 

Step 2: Apply online

In order to complete your application online you will need the following documents:

• Your academic qualifications, for example, completion year and grade average
• Your employment history/professional details
• A one-page statement of motivation outlining what you hope to achieve professionally and personally by completing the Executive MBA at the University of Sydney. Please upload this document where the online process requests Supplementary forms (immediately after the request for transcripts).

Documents can be submitted in MS Word, RTF or PDF formats.

If the results of your previous study aren't available by the closing date, you can still submit an application. Your application will be considered, providing you forward any outstanding results once they become available.

For more information on applying for the Executive MBA, please contact us at business.globalemba@sydney.edu.au. 

We are committed to investing in developing emerging leaders locally and around the world. We offer a range of scholarships to support our students, recognise achievement and offer financial assistance.

Applications for Executive MBA scholarships in Semester 1, 2026 open in July 2025.

The University's tuition fees are reviewed annually and may vary during your period of study. The tuition fees are available on the Executive MBA course page.

• Participants are also charged residential fees consisting of accommodation, some meals and group transport. This is a minimum of $A37,500 for the duration of the 18-month program, subject to location and exchange rates. Residential fees are paid in five equal instalments.

• Participants are required to organise and pay for their return airfare to the host city of each overseas unit of study and for their return travel to the Australia-based units of study.

Applicants need to pay a non-refundable deposit of $A2000 upon acceptance of offer into the program. This deposit is subtracted from the accommodation, meal and group ground transport costs for the first unit of study. 

There are several payment options available for the Executive MBA.

Corporate sponsorship

If an employer has chosen to sponsor a participant, the organisation will be required to cover the cost of:

• tuition fees
• student amenities fee
• residential fees
• return airfares

Self-funding

Participants funding their own studies will be required to cover the cost of:

• tuition fees
• student amenities fee
• residential fees
• return airfares

Participants who pay using this option may be able to claim tuition fees and possible associated costs as a self-education tax deduction. To determine eligibility, participants should check with their accountant/financial adviser and consult the Australian Taxation Office website. 

FEE-HELP

For eligible participants wishing to take advantage of FEE-HELP, the Australian Federal Government will cover:

• tuition fees 

Please note, there may be a gap between how much participants are able to borrow under FEE-HELP and the total tuition fees participants are required to pay

FEE-HELP will NOT cover the following costs:

• accommodation, meal and group transport costs for each unit of study
• return airfares for each overseas unit of study and return travel to the Australian-based units of study
• student amenities fee (SA-HELP loan is available).

FEE-HELP is a loan facility for eligible students (Australian citizens) who are enrolled in fee-paying, postgraduate coursework degrees. FEE-HELP enables students to obtain a loan from the Commonwealth Government to pay all or part of their tuition fees.

Eligible students repay their loan through the taxation system once their income reaches the minimum threshold for compulsory repayment.

Please note, FEE-HELP is only available to Australian citizens. Permanent residents of Australia and international students are not eligible to participate in this scheme.

Further information on FEE-HELP is available at the Australian Government Study Assist website.

Salary sacrificing

Participants may wish to speak with their employer or HR representatives to investigate whether salary sacrifice/salary packaging arrangements are available.