AU · Master's
University of New South Wales (AGSM @ UNSW Business School)
AGSM MBA (Full-time)
University of New South Wales (AGSM @ UNSW Business School)
Course Overview
AGSM at UNSW Business School runs Australia's most established full-time MBA — a 12-month cohort program in Sydney aimed at mid-career professionals with at least 2 years of work experience (the typical class averages 6–7 years). For Sri Lankan applicants, it's a faster, cheaper alternative to a US 2-year MBA, with the same big-firm placement and a direct path to the 485 Temporary Graduate Visa.
The curriculum blends core management foundations with electives in strategy, fintech, sustainability, and analytics, plus an industry consulting project with Australian and APAC firms. AGSM is consistently ranked the #1 MBA in Australia by the Financial Times and QS, and the network across the Asia-Pacific is genuinely useful if you plan to work in Sydney, Melbourne, or Singapore after graduation.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Bachelor's degree (any discipline) with a strong academic record (credit average / GPA 3.0+).
- check_circle Minimum 2 years of full-time post-graduation work experience; class average is 6–7 years.
- check_circle GMAT or GRE required (median GMAT around 650). Executive Assessment also accepted.
- check_circle Two professional references, essays, and an admissions interview.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 7.0 Overall (min 6.0 in each section).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 94 Overall (min 23 Writing, 22 Reading/Listening/Speaking).
- check_circle PTE Academic: 65 Overall (min 54 in each section).
- check_circle Waived if your degree was taught fully in English.
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (AUD) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (12 months) | AUD 90,840 | Rs. 19,076,000 |
| Living Expenses (Sydney, 12 months) | AUD 29,710 | Rs. 6,239,000 |
| Student Visa (Subclass 500) + OSHC | AUD 3,200 | Rs. 672,000 |
| Total Programme Investment | AUD 123,750 | Rs. 25,987,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
AGSM full-time MBAs qualify for the 485 Temporary Graduate Visa (Post-Higher Education Work stream) — 2 years of unrestricted work rights in Australia, and Sydney is on the skilled migration list for management consultants and finance roles. Recent classes have placed strongly into McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Deloitte, Macquarie Bank, Atlassian, and Amazon, with median post-MBA salaries around AUD 145,000.
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