Find Your Dream Program


MBA (Leadership and Enterprise)
Program insights
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Date posted
September 19, 2025
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Deadline
April 7, 2026
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Study location
Sydney
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Tuitions
37,000$ - 39,000$/year
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Qualification
Bachelor's Degree
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Duration
1-2
Description
The Full-Time MBA (Leadership & Enterprise) at the University of Sydney Business School is an 18-month immersive program designed for ambitious professionals seeking to accelerate their careers and lead in a rapidly changing business environment. Delivered in Sydney’s central business district, the program combines rigorous academic learning with practical, hands-on experiences that build both leadership capacity and technical expertise.
Why This Program?
- Comprehensive Curriculum: Students complete 12 units across three integrated themes:
- Developing the self and others — building leadership, communication, creativity, and systems thinking.
- Developing business knowledge and skills — covering strategy, finance, marketing, data analytics, and sustainability.
- Building future enterprises — applying learning to real-world challenges through innovation projects and a capstone “Design Strategy” project.
- Learning Format: Courses are taught in intensive 7–8 week blocks, allowing students to focus deeply on a few subjects at a time.
- Experiential Learning: Options for internships, live consulting projects, and the capstone experience ensure graduates leave with practical skills directly applicable to leadership roles.
- Global Perspective: A diverse, selective cohort of domestic and international students fosters peer-to-peer learning, cross-cultural collaboration, and strong lifelong networks.
- Career Support: Dedicated career coaching, leadership workshops, and access to industry partnerships help students transition into senior management roles or entrepreneurial ventures.
Key Facts
- Duration: 18 months (full-time)
- Structure: 72 credit points / 12 units of study
- Format: Small cohort, face-to-face in Sydney
- Entry Requirements: Competitive bachelor’s degree or equivalent, minimum 3 years professional experience, English language proficiency (if required), and optionally GMAT/GRE scores
- Tuition: Around AUD $57,000–$60,000 (international students)
Who Should Apply?
This MBA is ideal for:
- Professionals ready to transition into senior leadership or general management roles
- Aspiring entrepreneurs aiming to create or scale new ventures
- Individuals looking to drive business transformation and innovation in established organisations
- Those seeking an intensive, globally-oriented program with strong practical outcomes
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Overview
The University of Sydney was founded in 1850 on the land of the Gadigal people. Progressive thinking, challenging the status quo and improving the world around us is in our DNA.
? 18th in the world – QS World University Rankings 2025
? 11th for sustainability – QS Sustainability Rankings 2025
? 1st for impact of education – QS Sustainability Rankings 2025
We get behind a range of activities to ensure everyone is accepted and has equal opportunities when it comes to education and employment in our university.
The University of Sydney is committed to higher education and leadership opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and valuing Indigenous culture.
We offer a range of initiatives to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who wish to study or work at Sydney.
We are committed to ensuring our University continues to meet the highest academic standards and remains true to its founding principles.
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Location
Sydney
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