At a glance
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- 18 monthsProgram Duration
- Global residential blocksInternational Experience
- Focus on AI, disruption, and adaptabilityKey Themes
- Major strategic projectCapstone Experience
The Executive MBA (EMBA) at the University of Sydney is a global program designed to equip experienced professionals with advanced business acumen. Through a blend of self-directed online learning and intensive face-to-face residential blocks held internationally, the program focuses on experiential learning, AI, disruption, and adaptability. You will work with business leaders and global organizations to tackle complex, real-world problems, fostering a global mindset that integrates economic principles with ethical considerations.
Curriculum
The program comprises self-directed online primers and five 2-week residential blocks held approximately every four months over 18 months. Units build cumulatively, with leadership at the core, culminating in a major strategic project addressing a significant business issue.
- Core
- Reframing Leadership
- Reframing Strategy
- Thriving in New Markets
- Finding Opportunity in Disruptive Technology
- Challenging Business Models
- EMBA Capstone
Entry requirements
Australian bachelor's degree or equivalentCredit average (65%) or higher
A minimum of ten years of work experience is required. Applicants must also complete a selection interview and provide a statement of motivation. Exceptional candidates without the standard qualifications may be considered based on equivalent experience and achievement.
Fees
Tuition (international)Tuition fees are reviewed annually and available on the Executive MBA course page.
Tuition (home)Tuition fees are reviewed annually and available on the Executive MBA course page.
LivingA minimum of $A37,500 for the duration of the 18-month program, covering accommodation, some meals, and group transport. This is subject to location and exchange rates. Participants are also responsible for return airfares to host cities.
A non-refundable deposit of $A2,000 is required upon acceptance, deductible from the first residential installment. Corporate sponsorship, self-funding, FEE-HELP (for eligible Australian citizens), and salary sacrificing are available payment options.
How to apply
1. Check Admission CriteriaVerify you meet the academic (bachelor's degree with credit average) and work experience (minimum 10 years) requirements. Be prepared for a selection interview and to submit a statement of motivation.
2. Apply OnlineComplete the online application form. You will need your academic qualification details, employment history, and a statement of motivation addressing specific questions on career aspirations and contributions to the cohort. Documents can be submitted in Word, RTF, or PDF formats.
Scholarships
UN Women Australia Executive MBA Scholarship—
Indigenous Australians Leading in Business Executive MBA Scholarship—
Leadership for Social Impact Executive MBA Scholarship—
The Dean's Excellence Scholarship (Executive MBA)—
Cultural Diversity in Business Executive MBA Scholarship—
Professional Leadership Development Scholarship (Executive MBA)—