Master of Business Administration
What you鈥檒l study
You can complete the MBA in two to three years of part-time study. The program consists of 12 units of study:
An integrated core of seven units;
an industry capstone; and
up to four electives chosen by you.
Select the sample course plan for a list of core units as well as an example pattern of study across three years.
Graduate outcomes
By completing your MBA, you will:
Learn more about yourself as a leader and how to draw the best out of your team.
Be exposed to current insights from across all major business and management disciplines.
Master the art of taking theory and turning it into real-world practical solutions.
Acquire all the management skills and competencies you need to succeed.
- Develop the tools to not only be an effective communicator, but to become a thought leader.
- Become more informed, and able to articulate your point of view, on the contemporary forces shaping our society and business.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The first core unit 鈥� Leadership Practice and Development requires mandatory attendance. Failure to attend all scheduled sessions will result in deferral of the degree to the following semester.
Semester 2, 2026
Block 1: Fri 14 (all day), Sat 15 and Sun 16 Aug
Block 2: Sat 12 and Sun 13 Sept
Block 3: Sat 10 and Sun 11 Oct
Block 4: Sat 24 Oct
Fees
Year 1
Indicative amount to complete the first 48 credit points
Tuition fee information for the year selected is currently not available.
Please change your year selection to see fees for other years, where available. These will be a guide only. Rates may be subject to change each year and will be updated for the year selected when this information is available.
Entry requirements
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Qualifications
Mandatory for course entry
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 three 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.
or
- The University of Sydney Graduate Diploma in Business Administration with a credit average (65 percent).
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.
2
English language requirements
Mandatory for course entry
You may need to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study with us. Find out which requirements are applicable to you below:
How to apply
Before applying
Prepare documentation
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 part-time 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.
Submit application
You can apply online via the 鈥楢pply鈥� button.
Visit the page for other important information.
Closing dates for Semester 2, 2026
- Round 1: Sunday 29 March 2026
- Round 2: Sunday 26 April 2026
- Round 3: Sunday 31 May 2026
- Round 4: Sunday 28 June 2026
- Round 5: Sunday 19 July 2026 (final application deadline)
