Why study management at UNSW Online?

 

The AGSM advantage

Delivered through the Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM) at UNSW’s Business School.

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Most employable
students

UNSW has been voted as having the most employable students at the AFR Top 100 Future Leaders Awards.

AFR, Top 100 Future Leaders Awards 2020-2025

 

#1 for Business and Management

UNSW Business School has been ranked first in Australia for Business and Management studies.

QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025

 

Top 20
worldwide

UNSW has ranked in the global top 20 universities for three consecutive years.

QS World University Rankings, 2024-2026

Master of Management

A management degree built around your ambition from UNSW Online 

Gain a world-class business foundation from the Master of Management from UNSW Online, then take your degree to the next level with the flexibility to customise your learning to become the leader tomorrow’s organisations’ need.  

Rapid changes in technology and the emergence of new business models are disrupting many, if not all, industries. This disruption is having a profound impact on the way we work, with 62 per cent of employers believing a lack of leadership management skills is having a negative impact on business¹. Stand out in this new world by designing a program that works for you, with the choice of two specialisation options or the freedom to choose from over 50 electives, giving you an unparalleled ability to design a study journey that aligns with your strengths, your ambitions, your skills gaps and your industry’s need. Meanwhile, the core courses provide contemporary management expertise, including subjects such as Strategies for Disruption, Managing with Digital Technology and Business Analytics. 

This is a management degree as flexible as your ambition allowing you to build a leadership capability that is personal, relevant and future-focused.

¹Australian Industry Group, 2018

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What you will study

Regardless of your industry, be ready to enhance your credibility and unlock your potential in a new generation of contemporary management. Explore the essentials of modern management, navigate emerging technologies to help power your strategic decision making and put your knowledge into practice. Theory is blended with real-world application through highly experiential teaching, business projects and entrepreneurial practices to ensure you graduate with confidence.  

UNSW’s 100% online Master of Management is designed to provide the most relevant, practical and contemporary business management frameworks that are critical to unlocking your potential and gaining a competitive edge in employment across a myriad of disciplines. You will have opportunities to consult with leading organisations, join professional placements, collaborate with teams, and experience the hands-on industry training making, providing you with the skills employer's demand and fast-tracking your way to a rewarding and dynamic career in management.

Find out more about the program and what you'll study and the UNSW Online experience in our program guide.

Career pathways

Whether you’re looking to upskill in your current job or planning on switching careers into a managerial role, the online Master of Management at UNSW is for you.

The program supplements your existing degree, to increase your expertise and provide you with the most relevant, practical and contemporary business management skills.

Download the program guide to find out more about how the Master of Management can help you unlock your potential in a new generation of contemporary management.

There are many career pathways for Master of Management graduates. Job roles can include:

 

Program structure

The Master of Management comprises 12 courses - 11 core courses and an industry experience.

There is also the option to study the Graduate Certificate in Business, which upon successful completion, may be used as an entry to the Master of Management. Similarly, by successfully completing a Graduate Certificate in Business Law or a Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Organisational Development, students may also be eligible to articulate into the Master of Management.

Graduate Certificate

4 courses
or continue studying

Master's

+ 8 courses

Graduate Certificate in Business

Gain the essentials of business success

Employers today are placing greater importance on hiring professionals from a broad range of disciplinary backgrounds who possess a combination of hard and soft skills and who are able to creatively approach problems and tasks across business². 

The Graduate Certificate in Business is ideal for those who want to develop the essential management skills to accelerate their career. You will immediately gain real-world knowledge and confidence critical to unlocking your potential, giving you a competitive edge in a new generation of contemporary management.  

Courses are delivered in seven-week intensive blocks, which means you can graduate in as little as eight months, propelling you into career opportunities sooner. 

²LinkedIn, 2020 

Master of Management

Learn to lead success in contemporary business 

From Financial Management and Business Economics to Strategies for Disruption and Foundations of Marketing, the skills that you will develop in the Master of Management will equip you with the skills and confidence for business management success and strategic decision-making regardless of industry. This is where you turn theory into practice, learning into leadership, and transition from a good manager to a great manager. 

Delivered in seven-week intensive blocks, one course at a time, you will be able to apply what you learn immediately and graduate in as little as two years. Learn to lead teams towards growth and organisations towards success. 

Completion time dependent on individual study path, RPL, leave and course availability. Please speak to a Student Advisor for more information.

 

The UNSW Online experience

We are here to support you, every step of the way, to graduate from one of the world’s leading universities. Our online learning environment has been designed to seamlessly fit into your already busy schedule and you’ll be able to access course resources on any device, at any time.

We offer six study blocks, or hexamesters per year. Each hexamester runs for seven weeks with some orientation time beforehand. You study one course per block, offering balance and flexibility with life's other commitments.

Our academics are some of the best in the world and, even though you’re studying online, you can expect your learning experience to be the same high standard as that of our on-campus students.

Throughout your study journey, you will be able to turn to your Student Success Advisor, who is committed to assisting you from enrolment through to graduation. They are on-hand for all non-academic queries by phone or email.

You will also have access to Career Success – a curated, self-paced module that provides a framework for thinking about, and taking action to implement, an effective career plan. Through Career Success, you will have access to tools like Career AI (powered by VMock) and CaseCoach, and guides on crafting the perfect LinkedIn profile, resume, and cover letter.

 

 

 

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