Executive Master of Business Administration
The information on this page applies to future students. Current students should refer to their faculty handbooks for course information.
The Sydney Global Executive MBA is an innovative program that explores fresh perspectives on leadership that benefit both the individual and the organisation they work for. Designed for talented senior executives with approximately 10 years relevant professional experience, the program has the following core themes:
(1) Learning in the global marketplace: The program takes a hands-on approach based on real experiences spanning four continents. You’ll take a fresh look at business using a broad set of global perspectives;
(2) Real projects: You’ll tackle the same problems as a CEO and complete a high-level strategic project over 18 months, learning to navigate the complexities of practical leadership;
(3) New perspectives on leadership: The program will expand your vision by exploring leadership through alternate views, from military and ethical to musical and political. Built with and for business. The program has been developed in partnership with cutting-edge global businesses. Gain insight and new connections, all designed to give you a competitive edge.
Units of study
For full information on Units of Study available in this course, please visit the Sydney Courses website
Unit of study information for the Global Executive MBA
Full units of study list
Further course information
Study plan
The Global Executive MBA requires the completion of six, 12-credit point units of study over 18 months (two units in each of the three semesters):
- EMBA Report,
- Leadership,
- Foundations of Management,
- Creating and Developing New Opportunities,
- Managing Growth, and
- Turning Around Mature Businesses.
Candidates must also complete the zero credit point unit, Executive MBA Primers.
The Global Executive MBA will involve one and a half (1.5) calendar years of full-time, intensive study. The majority of the program takes place in five 14-day residential blocks of face-to-face classes, held approximately every 4 months, over a period of 18 months.
Progression rules
Students will be required to follow a prescribed schedule of study, as there is progressive learning. In the initial part of the course, you will complete preliminary online modules and commence work on an in-company project.
You will be required to undertake self-directed preparation prior to each module. This pre-course work is an achievable amount of study for busy professionals.
Course outcomes and further study
Graduate opportunities
The Sydney Global Executive MBA has been tailored to give experienced, high performing managers a competitive edge in today's global marketplace.
Further study
The University of Sydney Business School has an outstanding reputation for the quality of its research across a wide range of academic disciplines. The Global Executive MBA is an entry pathway to our higher degree by research programs, the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Master of Philosophy (MPhil).
The postgraduate research programs offered by the Business School attract a large number of domestic and international students each year. With more than 180 research students currently enrolled, we have one of the largest and most diverse higher degree by research programs in the Asia-Pacific region. Read more information about Sydney research at http://sydney.edu.au/business/research .
Admission
Admission requirements
A successful applicant for admission to the Global Executive MBA will hold a bachelor’s degree, graduate diploma or graduate certificate or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution with a minimum credit (65%) average; and approximately 10 years relevant professional experience.
How to apply
Domestic students
How to apply
For details of admission requirements and to apply please refer to the Global Executive MBA website: http://sydney.edu.au/business/globalEMBA
International students
How to apply
For details of admission requirements and to apply please refer to the Global Executive MBA website: http://sydney.edu.au/business/globalEMBA
Fee disclaimer
Domestic students
Indicative postgraduate student contribution amount
Indicative postgraduate student contribution amount not available for Executive Master of Business Administration.
Annual review for postgraduate student contribution amount
Annual review for postgraduate student contribution amount not available for Executive Master of Business Administration.
Postgraduate Domestic Tuition Fee
This 2013, tuition fee for a domestic postgraduate student represents the fee that is payable by you in the calendar year you commence your course, commencing in 2012 for a standard annual full time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). If your study load is more or less than the 1.0 EFTSL your fee will differ.
Annual review for postgraduate domestic tuition fee
Importantly, tuition fees are subject to annual review by the University, and are likely to increase each year of your period of study, effective at the start of each calendar year.
Additional incidental fees
For some courses there are incidental fees additional to the student contribution and/or course fee. Some of those fees are significant, for example, faculty-specific materials, tools, protected clothing and equipment. For further information about these additional incidental fees, please visit the University's Future Students' website.
Potential for inaccuracy
Whilst every reasonable effort has been made to include correct and up to date information in this prospectus, you are also advised to consult directly with the Student Centre for domestic students or the International Office for international students so that they can provide you with specific and up to date information about those fees.
The academic requirements that are displayed are applicable to currently available courses only, and are updated annually in October and may be changed without notice. The Faculty Handbook and the University of Sydney Calendar are the official legal source of information relating to study at the University of Sydney, and you are referred to those documents
Please note that if you are classified by the University as a Research Training Scheme student in accordance with the Other Grants Guidelines (Research) 2010, you will be exempt from the payment of any SCA or tuition fees for courses undertaken as part of a Research Masters degree and Research Doctoral degree. More information about your eligibility for this Scheme is available here.
International students
International tuition fees for postgraduate students
International tuition fees for postgraduate students not available for Executive Master of Business Administration.
Annual review
Annual review not available for Executive Master of Business Administration.
Additional incidental fees and health insurance
Additional incidental fees and health insurance not available for Executive Master of Business Administration.
Potential for inaccuracy
Potential for inaccuracy not available for Executive Master of Business Administration.