Program Structure

The full-time MBA program mixes traditional classroom learning with group exercises and has a two-stage structure.

The first stage comprises 9 core courses. The second stage, the elective phase, provides opportunity for students to tailor their MBA.

The MBA is generally completed in 16 months but may be completed in 12 months.

AGSM MBA Program Structure

Year 1	Core/Elective	Weeks
Orientation Program		1 week
Foundations of Management	1 Core	3 weeks
Session 1	4 Core	12 weeks
Session Break		2 weeks
Session 2	4 Core	12 weeks
Session Break		2 weeks
Session 3	Elective phase	12 weeks
Summer vacation		9 weeks
Year 2
Session 4	Elective phase	12 weeks

Core Courses
The first stage comprises 9 core courses completed in 2 Sessions.

The first course, which all students are required to undertake, is Foundations of Management. This is an intensive 3 week course which provides an overview of the role and skills requirements of a general manager in the workplace. The course aims to provide both knowledge and applicable skills in the areas of team skills; leadership and communication skills and managerial effectiveness. In addition there will will a specific focus on business ethics and the role it plays in quipping managers for business success. This is an exciting and important course that will provide the foundation for core learning and development.

The remaining core courses are:

Organisational Behaviour
Economics
Accounting
Data Analysis & Decision Making under Uncertainty
Finance
Marketing Management
Operations Management
Strategy

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Elective Phase
The second stage, the elective phase, provides opportunity for students to tailor their MBA. The MBA is generally completed in 16 months. It may be completed in 12 months if a student chooses to accelerate his/her study or are eligible for recognition of prior learning. Students are required to complete 7 elective courses over a maximum of 2 Sessions and may choose from courses in the following subject disciplines:

Accounting
Finance
Economics
Marketing
Organisational Behaviour
Statistics and Operations Management
General Management

Students have the opportunity to undertake international exchange with one of our leading partner schools during the elective phase of the MBA. Management projects and individual studies in management are also available options during the elective phase of the program. In addition, students may choose to build an internship into their MBA.

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