Executive MBA

What you will study

The Executive Master of Business Administration comprises 72 credit points, including 48 credit points of core subjects and 24 credit points of options. The course covers executive leadership, innovation, strategic transformation, technological disruption and organisational management.

Core subjects (48 credit points)

Complete all seven subjects:

• Innovation Lab (6 credit points)
• Adaptive Leadership Lab (6 credit points)
• Leading Technological Disruption (6 credit points)
• Strategic Transformation (6 credit points)
• Adaptive Sustainable Enterprise (6 credit points)
• Transformation and Renewal (6 credit points)
• Strategic Design Studio (12 credit points)

Options A (12 credit points)

Select 12 credit points from the following subjects:

• Data Driven Decision Making (3 credit points)
• Data, Algorithms and Meaning (3 credit points)
• Applied Governance and Risk Management (3 credit points)
• Transforming Workforce Capability (3 credit points)
• Field Study Immersion (6 credit points)

Options B (12 credit points)

Select 12 credit points from the following subjects:

• Strategies and Business Models (3 credit points)
• Applied Financial Management (3 credit points)
• Accounting Practices and Tools (3 credit points)
• Deliver Customer Value (3 credit points)

Entry requirements

The standard admission pathway to the Executive Master of Business Administration requires completion of the Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Strategy, with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level.

Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Strategy entry requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

• Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded passes not included) AND a minimum of six years of relevant full-time post-degree professional work experience in a managerial role, or equivalent part-time experience.
• A minimum of eight years of relevant full-time post-secondary professional work experience in a managerial role, or equivalent part-time experience, AND demonstrated general capacity to undertake tertiary education.

Shortlisted applicants must attend a compulsory interview, which may be conducted by teleconference.

Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application

Applicants relying on professional work experience must provide a curriculum vitae (CV) AND supporting evidence in one of the following formats:

• A Statement of Service provided by the employer.
• A completed UTS Statement of Service signed by the employer.
• A statutory declaration confirming relevant professional experience (Australian residents only).
• An official letter from an accountant or solicitor confirming professional experience, the duration of business operations and the nature of the business.
• A business registration certificate, such as ASIC documentation, an ABN or equivalent supporting evidence.

English language requirements

• IELTS Academic: Overall score of 7.0, with a minimum writing score of 6.5.
• TOEFL iBT (0–120 scale): Overall score of 94, with a minimum writing score of 24.
• TOEFL iBT (1–6 scale): Overall score of 4.5, with a minimum writing score of 5.
• Pearson PTE Academic: Overall score of 65, with a minimum writing score of 58.
• Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: Overall score of 185, with a minimum writing score of 176.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee an offer of a place.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of prior learning may be considered individually for eligible three-credit-point subjects.

Subject exemptions

• A maximum of 18 credit points of recognition of prior learning may be granted.
• Recognition of prior learning is considered for subjects valued at three credit points.
• Recognition of prior learning is not available for six-credit-point or 12-credit-point subjects.

Applications are assessed individually. Approval is not guaranteed.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

The course develops capabilities in executive leadership, strategic decision-making, innovation, governance, organisational transformation, stakeholder engagement and responsible business management.

Career outcomes

Career options include:

• General Manager
• C-suite roles
• Executive
• Director
• Business Strategist
• Founder
• Corporate Transformation and Innovation Specialist
• Strategy and Management Consultant
• Partner

Fees and FEE-HELP

Domestic full-fee paying prices

• Indicative tuition fee per 6-credit-point subject in 2027: $6,264
• Indicative annual tuition fee (48 credit points) in 2027: $50,070
• Indicative total course fee in 2027: $68,710

Eligible domestic students may access FEE-HELP to defer all or part of their tuition fees.

The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) may apply and is not included in the indicative tuition fees.

Tuition fees are subject to annual review and may change.

You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.