Leadership and executive education
UNSW's MBA and executive education programs develop confident leaders equipped to drive innovation, influence decisions and lead organisations to success.
Build your leadership pathway with AGSM at UNSW
Lead with impact through MBA and executive education programs, delivered by the Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM) at UNSW, Australia's #1 school in Business & Management (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025). Designed for managers, executives and professionals ready to lead in today’s complex world, AGSM equips you with the skills to make confident decisions, drive strategic change and inspire performance across industries and cultures.
Through world-class faculty, industry engagement and experiential learning, you’ll build capabilities in influence, innovation, resilience and systems thinking. Our programs are also stackable; each AGSM short course earns you points towards the Certificate in Executive Management and Development (CEMD), a formal credential that can count towards an AGSM MBA or graduate certificate qualification.
Whether you’re beginning your leadership journey or strengthening your executive presence, AGSM provides the flexibility, recognition and pathway to help you lead with purpose.
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Learning programs and opportunities
Full-time MBA
Immerse yourself in an intensive, one-year MBA program, ranked #1 in Australia (Financial Times Global MBA Rankings, 2025). AGSM's Full-time MBA is designed to accelerate your career and build global leadership capability through experiential learning and international exposure.
MBA (Executive)
Designed for experienced professionals, the AGSM Executive MBA blends flexible, part-time study with immersive, real-world learning. Gain strategic leadership skills, expand your network and apply insights directly to your role, without stepping away from your career.
Online MBAs
Ranked #1 in Australia and #4 globally (QS Online MBA Rankings, 2026), AGSM’s online MBAs offer executive-level learning with maximum flexibility. Designed for working professionals, the programs combine real-world projects with live online classes. Choose from eight specialisations or a generalist track, all taught by industry leaders and world-class academics.
Progress your career with stackable credentials
Build your leadership capability and unlock future study opportunities with the Certificate in Executive Management and Development (CEMD) from AGSM at UNSW. Each AGSM short course earns you CEMD points, which can be stacked over time to create a personalised professional development pathway.
Once you collect 12 points over a period of up to 4 years you will be awarded the CEMD. The CEMD is a specialised credential that recognises your commitment to lifelong learning and can contribute to 2 course credits towards our AGSM MBA and Graduate Certificate qualifications.
With each course, you'll also receive a verifiable digital badge to showcase your achievement.
This flexible model supports continuous, stackable learning, allowing you to progress your career with confidence and create a clear pathway from short courses to postgraduate study.
Explore alternative learning opportunities
Unlock new career pathways with flexible study options from UNSW. Choose short courses and microcredentials to quickly upskill, or take the next step with an online postgraduate program designed to help you specialise in your chosen field of expertise.
Short courses and microcredentials
Rapidly upskill with UNSW short courses. Learn at your own pace, earn microcredentials that highlight your expertise and stay ahead with specialised knowledge in high-demand fields. Designed for working professionals, our flexible programs help you gain real-world skills that make an immediate impact.
Online degrees
Advance your career with 100% online postgraduate programs at UNSW, including graduate diplomas and master’s degrees. Designed to build specialised expertise and support your professional goals. Earn globally recognised qualifications and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certifications that are highly valued by employers across industries.