MBA (Technology and Digital Strategy)

Shape your digital future with an online MBA in Technology and Digital Strategy. Connect with a community of innovators who are paving the way for tomorrow.

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Transform tomorrow with the online MBA (Technology and Digital Strategy)

Our highly interactive online MBA program 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.

Designed 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 program is delivered online, and offers a blend of live virtual classes (including interactive workshops) and both self-paced and group assignments.

Apply now for Semester 1, 2026

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Who is this interactive online MBA designed for?

We believe that success stems from a unique perspective and the ability to proactively adapt to emerging global trends. Our online MBA (Technology and Digital Strategy) embodies this commitment and mindset.

What you'll gain from this degree:

  • Expertise in emerging technologies and business models: Learn to create sustained value and drive positive change within organisations.
  • Enhanced business acumen and tech fluency: Sharpen your skills to thrive in both business and technology.
  • Innovative product and solution development: Design products that meet consumer needs while addressing critical social issues such as social equity, environmental sustainability, and community welfare.
  • Commercialisation of breakthrough inventions: Equip managers and leaders to be at the forefront of translating technological advancements into commercial value for their organisations.

The MBA experience

Graduating with our online 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.

To qualify for the award of the MBA (Technology and Digital Strategy), you must 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. 

Core units

Management and Digital Technology

Emerging Technologies, Disruption and Foresight

AI & Digital Ethics: Shaping a Responsible Future

Go-to-Market Strategies

Digital Collaboration

Agile Project Development

Creativity, Innovation and Impact 

Data-Driven Decision Making

Financial Management in a Digital Environment

Managing Connected Systems

Sustainability for Competitive Advantage     

Capstone unit - Commercialising Technology Breakthroughs

A key goal of our MBA (Technology and Digital Strategy) is to prepare you for real-world business situations. 

For detailed information about units of study, please visit the MBA (Technology and Digital Strategy) course page.

The University's tuition fees are reviewed annually and may vary during the period of study. For information relating to fees, please visit the MBA (Technology and Digital Strategy) course details page.

We offer MBA Directors Scholarships valued at between $10,000 - $40,000 for self-funded candidates for our MBA (Technology and Digital Strategy) program.

If you would like further details on scholarships please email our Program Manager.

In order to secure a place in Semester 1, 2026 you are encouraged to apply in an early admission round.

Round 1: Sunday 13 July 2025 

Round 2: Sunday 10 August 2025

Round 3: Sunday 21 September 2025

Round 4: Monday 6 October 2025

Round 5: Sunday 2 November 2025

Round 6: Sunday 7 December 2025

Round 7: Monday 26 January 2026 (Final round) 

Please note: Admission to the MBA (Technology and Digital Strategy) is by interview only. Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview. 

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

If you are an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or New Zealand citizen, you can complete your application 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 MBA (Technology and Digital Strategy) at the University of Sydney.  Please upload this document where the online process requests Supplementary forms (immediately after the request for transcripts)

If you would like to be considered for a scholarship, please provide details of this in your abovementioned statement of motivation. Note: a separate scholarship application is not required.

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.

In order to secure a place in your preferred semester you are encouraged to apply in an early admission round.

Step 3: Interview

If you are shortlisted for the MBA (Technology and Digital Strategy) we will invite you to attend a selection interview to establish your suitability. These interviews generally take place in the month following the application deadline. We will contact you with more information.

For detailed information about how to apply and application deadlines, please visit the MBA (Technology and Digital Strategy) course page.

This course is not available to students who require a student visa to study in Australia.

Master of Business Administration (Technology and Digital Strategy) 

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

- an Australian bachelor's degree or higher or equivalent qualification;

- at least three years' work experience; 

- completed a selection interview; and 

- A one-page statement of motivation outlining what you hope to achieve  professionally and personally by completing the MBA (Technology and Digital Strategy) at the University of Sydney. 

OR

- The University of Sydney Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (Technology and Digital Strategy) or Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (Technology and Digital Strategy). Units completed in the graduate diploma or graduate certificate can be credited to the master's degree.

For detailed information about admission criteria, please visit the MBA (Technology and Digital Strategy) course page.

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

Please note that the MBA (Technology and Digital Strategy), Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (Technology and Digital Strategy) and Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (Technology and Digital Strategy) are 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.

We are globally recognised and the only business school in Australia to hold both the coveted triple crown accreditation and CEMS membership.

Note that the Master of Business Administration (Technology and Digital Strategy) is still pending review by the Association of MBAs (AMBA). AMBA is a leading global accreditation and membership network. The Business School’s current portfolio of MBA programs is accredited with AMBA: Master of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration (Leadership and Enterprise) and Executive MBA.