Explore some of the most frequent questions people ask about the Executive MBA and its embedded Graduate Certificate in Executive Business Practise
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Can I study part-time?
Yes, it is possible to study the Executive MBA for more than one year by reducing the number of subjects you take per session. We can help you make the right choice regarding your prior knowledge, the teaching schedule and the recommended study path.
What is the time commitment?
The program is designed as a full-time study experience. For every hour in the classroom, you can estimate another three hours of self-guided study, group work and data collection. If studying full-time, you have to commit about 40 hours per week during the session. If you reduce your hours to a part-time load, this time commitment becomes less.
When are classes taught?
All classes are taught in the evening or on the weekend. This means you can study while working. See the detailed schedule. Timetables are subject to change. For full and up-to-date timetable information, see the UTS Timetable Planner.
What is the cost?
The Executive MBA program fee is approximately $64,300 (2023) for domestic students. Find out about fees for postgraduate students at UTS. Visit the UTS CIS Course Fees site and search for course number 'C04424' for Postgraduate Domestic Fee Paying Coursework students.
For domestic students: 'search for fees by course' and fee type 'Postgraduate Domestic Coursework' choose fee year and cohort choose course area ‘Business' and course code ‘C04424’
For international students: 'search for fees by course' and fee type 'International Postgraduate Coursework' choose fee year and cohort choose course area ‘Business' and course code ‘C04424’
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Can I start with a Graduate Certificate before considering the full EMBA?
You can do this. We offer the 24cp Grad Cert in Executive Business Practice as a combination of online core and stream subjects. Find out more about the Grad Cert
As with the full Executive MBA, you decide how long you take to complete the program. We can help you to put together a study plan.
Who takes this course?
The Executive MBA attracts a very diverse cohort. The average age of students is about 34 years old, with the youngest students in their late-20s and the oldest in their 50s having many years of professional experience. This makes for a vibrant mix, valuable connections and inspiring conversations. Students have various backgrounds, including engineering, IT, science, design, business, arts, journalism, and many more.
How much professional experience do I need?
There are 6+ years of professional experience required to join the EMBA if you have graduated with an undergraduate degree with a credit average. If you are not a university graduate or you haven't graduated with your degree with at least a credit average, we take into account your work experience of 8+ years. In general, professional experience will help you better understand the course content.
I'm an international student. Can I join the Executive MBA program?
Yes, the Executive MBA is open to international candidates. About 10 per cent of students in the program are from countries including the USA, Canada, Germany, China, Indonesia, India, Netherlands, Sweden, the Philippines, Vietnam, and many more.
I am a mature-age student. Can I join the Executive MBA program?
Yes, the Executive MBA has been particularly popular with people with more than 15 years of professional experience and want to try out entrepreneurship or develop their innovation skillset to advance their careers.
Will I be part of a cohort and learn from my peers?
Yes, peer learning is a feature of the program. We introduce this in the Adaptive Leadership Lab, and if you and your peers take study stream, you will stay together in your stream subjects. We have strict selection criteria for the Executive MBA program, and in every class, you will learn from the extensive and diverse experiences of your peers.
Can you learn entrepreneurship?
Some say ‘no’, but we say, ’yes, of course!’. Entrepreneurship, like any other professional field, can be learned through practice. The tools, methods and mindset of entrepreneurship can be studied, especially if taught in an experiential way. This is why every student in the Executive MBA in Entrepreneurship works on a project from ideation to launch.
How many startups have launched after taking the Executive MBA?
Since the program was launched in 2016 (in its first format), about 130 students have taken subjects or graduated from the program. While every student launches a startup or social venture by the end of the program, about 10 per cent are still working on that project a year later. Many graduates have moved on to other projects, joined another startup or taken roles in larger organisations.
Can I work on my startup in the entrepreneurship stream of the Executive MBA?
Yes, the Executive MBA in Entrepreneurship is specifically designed so that you can work on your own ideas. Over the course, you have many opportunities to also work on startup ideas of your fellow students or other startups and scale-ups associated with the degree.
I don't have a well-defined idea yet. Can I join the program anyway?
Yes, although you should at least have an area of interest or problem space to work with. Most subjects in the Executive MBA in Entrepreneurship will require that you apply the learning to your own project.
What if my idea for a startup changes?
We understand that your ideas change as you progress through the program. This is a normal part of the entrepreneurial journey. Your ideas will transform as you learn more about the problem you are trying to solve and understand more about entrepreneurship.
Do I get funding for my startup from the university?
No, UTS will not fund your startup as part of the Executive MBA. However, as a UTS student, you can access various support and awards or prizes. For example, you may win cash and in-kind awards as part of Venture Day at the end of your studies. Also, by signing up for UTS Startups, you have invaluable access to co-working spaces at UTS and many other benefits.
Can I find a co-founder at UTS?
You will meet many other like-minded people not only within the Executive MBA student and alumni network but also at UTS and the entrepreneurial ecosystem in general. This may help you find a co-founder or other talented individuals who can help you advance your ideas.
Get in touch!
Get your questions answered by our dedicated Programs Officer at ExecutiveMBA@uts.edu.au.