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Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM), established by UNSW in Sydney in 1977 has been ranked 70 in 2019 as per the Financial Times 2019 Global Ranking of MBAs. The School offers only Graduate courses, they have four Business programs and they also provide short courses and online degrees.

Ranking

• AGSM ranked in the top 100 Full-Time MBA programs in the World according to The Financial Times (UK) (January 2018)
• It has world rank #6th for MBAX, AGSM’s online MBA (QS online MBA Ranking) (2019)
• It has world rank #9th for MBAX, AGSM’s online MBA(Financial Times UK)(2019)
• Ranked within the Top 50 worldwide for MBA from AGSM (QS Global MBA Rankings, QS Global Executive MBA Rankings) (2019)
• Ranked within the Top 50 worldwide for MBA Executive Program from AGSM (Financial Times Executive Education Global Rankings) (2019)

Highlights

Campus, Programs, and Residence

Campus

• AGSM is located at the University of New South Wales, in Sydney.
• University has many facilities for students to study and for their leisure time including libraries, clubs, societies, shops, cafe’s and auditorium for events.
• Once in a week, They give campus tour for all students who want to explore the university.

Program

• Australian graduate school of management offers 4 types of MBA course i.e, Full- Time MBA, part-time MBA(executive), MBA(extension), MBAX, and Master of Management (MMGT), Graduate Certificate in change management and non-award/ cross-institutional study
• They also provide short courses and online degrees

Residence

• The residential wing is located in the AGSM Building at UNSW Sydney Kensington campus. Sydney’s famous beaches are near to Kensington campus within walking distance
• Capacity of residence: 44 Rooms + 7 flexible theatres and breakout rooms.
• They give you total comfort and convenience, lounge, cafe, courtyard, each room has a double bed and complimentary wifi

Australian Graduate School of Management Admission

Australian Graduate School of Management has many requirements for admissions. To fulfill the requirements follow the details which are given below:

Admission Requirements

• A GMAT score of 660 (only for full-time MBA)
• Official transcripts are required which you had complete from high school and a bachelor degree in native and in the English language
• A detailed CV
• Minimum of 2 years professional or managerial work experience
• In case, a candidate doesn’t have an undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification when at least 6 years of work experience are required

English Test Requirement

AGSM wants English Proficiency Test for International applicants who don’t have English as a native language.

Cost of Attendance

School has different fees for different programs which are as follows:

Financial Aid/ Scholarship

Australian Graduate School of Management provide some scholarships for international students which are given below:

• AGSM global reach scholarship - The Global Reach Scholarship gives high achieving students from around the world access to AGSM’s world class Full-Time MBA program.
• Boyarsky AGSM International Scholarship- Applicants must be enrolled in the full-time MBA or the Executive MBA program and Australian citizens or PR. Award of scholarship is AUD 7000
• The AGSM Excellence Scholarship- This scholarship is for all applicants who receive an offer of admission to AGSM’s Full-Time MBA program.

AGSM’s Scholarship programs help meritorious and rank-holding students to get quality education at affordable prices within their reach. 

ADMISSION:

The Australian Graduate School of Management offers a total of 6 programs and only 3 MBA programs namely MBA full, MBA executive and MBAX. Apart from the MBA programs, the university offers short courses, a Master of Management and a Graduate Certificate in Change Management.

To apply for programs at the Australian Graduate School of Management, an applicant must have at least 2 years of managerial or professional work experience and for application based solely upon work, a minimum of 6 years of work experience is required.

Applicants may follow the following steps in order to apply for admission at Australian Graduate School of Management:

• Complete the online application.
• Upload the supporting documents either with the application or later after the issuance of the UNSW student ID number.
• Provide proof of standardized tests taken, such as GMAT.
• Submit TOEFL/ IELTS score as proof of English language proficiency if you an international applicant.
• Pay the required application processing fee.
• Wait for the admission notification.
• If selected, the applicants will be called for an admission interview.

Highlights

Australian Graduate School of Management Deadlines

The application for the Australian Graduate School of Management can be submitted 1 year prior to the course start date. All the applications for full-time MBA programs are assessed in 7 rounds with varying deadlines.

On acceptance, the University sends an offer that must be accepted by the applicant within a specified deadline. It is recommended to submit applications before the deadline for the 4th round so that after the acceptance of the offer, the applicant has sufficient time to apply for an Australian student visa. Please note that the 7th round of applications is only for the domestic students. The deadlines have been specified below:

Australian Graduate School of Management International Student Admissions

The Australian Graduate School of Management provides 3 MBA programs each of which is unique in their own way and gives flexibility to students in making a selection.

Where to Apply: AGSM online application using the program code

Application Fee: 125 AUD

Admission Requirements: The 3 MBA programs offered by the AGSM have more or less common requirements for international students with varying application deadlines. The various requirements for international applicants are as follows:

• Academic transcripts - An applicant must submit either original or certified copies of academic transcripts and recognized undergraduate degree along with the application.
• Detailed CV – The applicant must prepare a detailed CV with a full, legally recognized name, portrait photo, educational qualifications, employment history and personal details like prizes, awards, achievements, club memberships, interests, citizenship, and residency.
• Referee reports – The applicants for all MBA programs have to submit at least 2 reports written by their references who might be contacted by the Graduate school if the need be.
• Identity proof – The proof of the identity of the candidate along with residential details must also be attached with the application.
• GMAT official score report – A candidate must also submit an original or certified school copy of the GMAT official score which must be minimum 550 for the MBA programs.
• Video interview – This is required to be made 3 days after the application has been submitted. It must contain a proper interview of the candidate that specifies his/her intention and motivation to join this University and also the reason for the choice of program.
• English proficiency test results – The non-native English speakers must submit a proof of English proficiency as scores of tests specified by the graduate school. An applicant might be offered waiver from submitting these scores if certain other criterion are fulfilled.

The specific admission requirements for the courses offered by the school are mentioned in the table given below.

Application Portal: AGSM online Application

English Proficiency Test Score for International Students

An applicant might be asked to present proof of English proficiency on the basis of the candidate’s educational background and citizenship. The University has specified certain minimum language requirements because the curriculum comprises lectures, tutorials, assignments, and examinations which will be conducted in English. Along with the test scores, the University provides certain other options that an applicant can exercise to prove proficiency in English. These include:

• English Language Tests and University Courses
• Prior study in English medium
• Other qualifications
• English Waivers

The exams and scores accepted by the University have been listed below:

The AGSM MBA Admissions Selection Committee is primarily involved in evaluating all the received applications and conferring the admissions. While applying, applicants must take care of the admission requirements and ensure that they have taken all the prerequisite tests. It should be noted that GMAT scores are required only for the regular MBA program and not for other programs.