The Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM) MBA is Australia’s premier MBA and AGSM Executive Programs are the consistent leader for executive education in Australia.

In 2002 they became the first Australian business school to receive international accreditation from AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, for their AGSM MBA programs in business administration. AACSB International accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools, worldwide. MBA programs are available in full-time or part-time study format. There is also a specialist range of programs for those interested in change management or law and management. AGSM Programs are consistently ranked as #1 in Australia and as top-tier programs on a global scale.

• #1 MBA Program in Australia, Financial Times (UK) 2007 (only Australian School in Top 50 & ranked in the Top 100 since survey inception)

• #1 MBA Program in Australia and Asia, Forbes 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007

• #1 MBA (Executive) Program in Australia, Financial Times (UK) 2001-2007

• #1 Executive Programs in Australia and Asia for Open Enrolment and Custom Programs, Financial Times (UK) 2002- 2006

Summary

Location: Sydney, Australia

Duration: 12 - 16 months

Fees: AUD$57,120

2008 MBA Ranking (FT): 39

2008 MBA Ranking (BW, non-U.S.): N.A.

Website:http://www2.agsm.edu.au/agsm/web.nsf/Content/Home

Essay Questions

Program beginning:  January 2009

1. What are your professional goals? How will an AGSM MBA from help you? (250 words)

2. What are your most significant personal and professional achievements and why do you view them as such? (250 words)

3. Describe a situation where leadership and teamwork were critical to the outcome. (250 words)

4. Becoming an AGSM MBA student implies membership of a distinguished community. Describe how you will contribute to the community during your time as a student and beyond. Describe what community spirit means to you. (250 words)