Master of Business Administration

Enrolments in this program are paused until further notice. The purpose of this MBA is to empower leaders and aspiring leaders in the public service ecosystem to make effective and evidence-informed decisions in complex environments through learning and development. To achieve this purpose, the program will: Equip leaders and aspiring leaders with evidence-based knowledge, skills, tools, and frameworks to navigate, embrace, and manage real complexities Redefine traditional notions of leadership success in both practice and research Provide leaders with resources to enact principles of equity, inclusion, and fairness, and to embody integrity Develop capabilities for complexity leadership, systems thinking, and transdisciplinary problem-solving Position leaders for career success and advancement This transdisciplinary MBA program is geared primarily toward Australian public sector leaders in both the state and federal governments, as well as leaders in adjacent industries. The program is suited to leaders transitioning to senior leadership roles who want to deepen their knowledge of core government functions in the public sector. Importantly, the ANU, as the National University, is located at the epicentre of the Australian Public Sector ecosystem, and as such provides a perfect environment for learning, networking and collaboration opportunities for our students as well as our world-class researchers. Students in this program must be professionals funded by their employers or other sponsor organisation. Prospective students might be eligible for the following scholarships: Sir Roland Wilson Foundation Pat Turner Scholarship ANU CBE Postgraduate Scholarship for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders ANU Professional Staff Scholarship . Applicants are advised to contact national.cbe@anu.edu.au to discuss their case before submitting an application.