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Newcastle City
Duration1 year full-time.1 year full-time.
Mode of deliveryFace to Face
Start datesTrimester 1 (24 Jan 2022), Semester 2 (18 Jul 2022),
Trimester 1 (24 Jan 2022), Semester 2 (18 Jul 2022),
Program Code40214
Study an executive MBA
The Executive MBA is a practice-oriented graduate business degree, designed for experienced employees wishing to learn alongside like-minded people to advance leadership, business and management skills. You will typically be a team leader or a mid to high-level manager seeking to broaden your knowledge base and skill sets and take your career to the next level.
Entrepreneurial in theory and practice, the Executive MBA provides genuine global business insights that empower you to make a difference in your employer’s organisation and the wider world.
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AACSB & EQUIS
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accredited business school
World top 175
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for business and economics
Top 5 in Australia
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for business administration
92.1% employed
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within four months of graduating
Why study with us?
- Complete your degree in just over one year - Achieve fast results, with minimal interruption to your professional and personal life. Each of the eight courses comprises 28 hours face-to-face contact time, and eight hours blended learning time (online), to enable you to complete your Executive MBA in one year of study.
- Co-designed with industry - The program has been co-designed with industry, which will translate to immediate impact in the workplace.
- Only Chartered Executive MBA in Australia - The only Executive MBA in Australia to embed the internationally recognised Chartered Manager designation. Accreditation is offered by the Chartered Management Institute (UK) through the IML association. Following review of assignments for each cohort graduates receive the equivalent of a second Masters’ Degree in Strategic Leadership.
- Intensive ‘block’ study-mode - This mode of study will provide you with an immersive experience, which means there is less interruption to your busy working schedule and you can complete your degree in less time. You will complete the Executive MBA program by participating in classes on Fridays and Saturdays, scheduled throughout the year from February through to November, with breaks in between.
- WiMBA Scholarships available - Newcastle Business School is proud to support aspirational and high-achieving females with the Women in MBA (WiMBA) scholarship. WiMBA scholarships are available to candidates of the Executive MBA.
- Cohort-learning model - Work with a group of like-minded candidates, building in-depth relationships that enable you to work together effectively and support each other throughout the program.
- Action-based learning and engagement with industry experts - With the emphasis on real, work-related projects, and through the integration of leading academics and expert practitioners as visiting lecturers, there are dual opportunities to develop your skills, while providing value to your organisation.
- Employer sponsorship - Ideally, you will be sponsored by your employer at a minimum of 25% of the program cost (or equivalent in-kind). Please see the Guidelines for Participant Employers (Sponsors) for further information. It is expected that organisational sponsors will spend approximately four hours per course with Executive MBA participants to assist their development and completion of work integrated projects.
- IML Accreditation - The Executive MBA is an Institute of Managers and Leaders (IML) pathway partnership, providing individual membership in the IML and Chartered Manager status on graduation. Read Professor Tony Travaglione’s interview with IML, on ‘Learning new ways: Education keeps pace with a changing business landscape’.
What you will study
The Executive MBA will provide you with the fundamentals of executive strategy and business management with an action learning-based approach. It will build on your professional experience adding greater depth to classroom discussions by sharing work challenges and solutions, helping you to flourish in a collaborative learning environment.
The eight courses in the Executive MBA comprised of intensive workshops across 13 months, provide an immersive learning experience. Although the eight courses are considered to be full time, the Executive MBA can be completed while working. Assignments will involve work-integrated projects that are relevant to your current organisation, while supporting your learning in each of the eight courses:
- Mindful Leadership (click here to listen to our webinar on the topic)
- Sustainable Organisational Change
- Enterprise Strategy for Global Uncertainty
- Tools, Techniques and Transitions in a Digitally Changing Environment
- Innovation Management and Design (click here to listen to our webinar on the topic)
- Strategic Financial Management
- Project Design and Implementation
- Executive Consulting for Managers and Leaders
Download the full list of 2022 course dates (PDF 230KB)
To make an appointment to speak with our Executive MBA Ambassador for more details about this flagship program, email EMBA@newcastle.edu.au.
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Why Study an Executive MBA?
Career
Career opportunities
The University of Newcastle’s Executive MBA program will enable you to become a more effective leader while applying your learning to your role. This program has been designed to enable you to enhance your career while progressing towards a range of leadership roles.
Global opportunities
Given the University of Newcastle’s strong focus on international business, consider the reality of a leadership role in a global corporation located locally or abroad.
Engage with industry
The University of Newcastle’s Executive MBA is delivered by some of our leading strategic thinkers. Business, academic and professional practitioners from a range of difference sectors work together to provide you with contemporary, tangible real-word learning experiences. The course is deeply-rooted in industry engagement and business networking opportunities that expose you to challenges that can lead to exciting career prospects.
Professional recognition
The Executive MBA is an Institute of Managers and Leaders (IML) pathway partnership providing membership of the IML for graduates.
Practical experience
With an emphasis on work integrated projects and the support of leading experts and practitioners, the teaching approach will assist your dual goals of developing your skills, while providing value to your organisation.
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How to apply
Applying for Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)
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Before you get started
To ensure that the process goes smoothly for you, you should complete the following steps before applying:
- Review the program that you wish to apply for. Note the admission criteria, admission instructions, requirements & structure and any additional information listed.
- Review the program fees and costs.
- Check whether your postgraduate program has a Semester or a Trimester closing date. Please view the application closing date.
- If you are from a non-English-speaking background, you need to satisfy the University's English language requirements and ensure that you can provide evidence of your English proficiency if required.
You will be considered for entry based on criteria such as your undergraduate studies and/or equivalent prior learning and/or relevant work experience.
Other things to consider
Make sure you double check the special entry requirements, assumed knowledge or recommended studies for the degree:
Entry into the Executive Master of Business Administration will be available to applicants who have:
- An undergraduate degree (AQF level 7 equivalent) or higher in any field of study plus a minimum of seven years relevant organisational experience, OR
- A minimum ten years relevant organisational experience, including three years in a management position.
Admissions are reviewed on a case by case basis. If you do not meet this requirement and wish to enrol apply for admission to the program please email emba@newcastle.edu.au
All potential participants will be required to attend an interview and submit an Admission Writing Task which will assist in establishing whether potential participants are committed to, and prepared for, this type of MBA program.
Please see the Interview and Writing Skills Rubric and Guidelines for Participant Employers (Sponsors)for further information. It is expected that organisational sponsors will spend approximately four hours per course with EMBA participants to assist their development and completion of work integrated projects.
The EMBA program is available to domestic participants only and intake will be by cohort with the intention that participants will be sponsored by their employer to attend. Sponsorship may take the form of funding and/or time off for study.
All potential participants will be required to attend an interview to help establish whether potential participants are committed to, and prepared for, this type of MBA program. The purpose of these items is to ensure that the EMBA program details and expectations are clear for all parties. Please see the Interview and Writing Skills Rubric for further information.
All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.
Applicants for this program must satisfy a minimum English Language Proficiency Standard equivalent to an IELTS overall minimum of 6.5 with no subtest result below 6.0.
- Interviews -
- Written Statement - All potential participants will be required to submit a statement of intent to help establish whether potential participants are committed to, and prepared for, this type of MBA program. Please see the Interview and Writing Skills Rubric for further information. Interview and Writing Skills Rubric: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/536544/EMBA-Interview-rubric-for-Program-Handbook.pdf
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The Newcastle Business School is accredited with the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), earned by fewer than 5% of the world's business programs. AACSB is the premier, and longest-standing, international accrediting body for business programs and is the international benchmark for excellence in business education.
The Newcastle Business School is EQUIS accredited. The EQUIS accreditation measures our performance against rigorous international standards which validates the high quality and professional relevance of our education programs and research.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.