Overview
MGSM has an international reputation for excellence in management education and is consistently ranked in the top tier of business schools worldwide.
We specialise in the delivery of a comprehensive suite of postgraduate management MBA degree programs designed to fulfil the needs of the experienced management professional.
MGSM is also an acknowledged leader in the delivery of short-term executive education programs as well as customised degree or non-degree programs for organisations.
MGSM Vision, Mission and Values
Our Vision
"To be Australia's premier graduate management school of leaders of business and the community with a global reputation for teaching and research'"
Our Mission
MGSM's mission is to provide internationally recognised post-experience graduate management education to enable people of high potential to become successful leaders who are capable of bringing prosperity to their organisations and communities and to support these objectives by combining rigour and relevance in the School's research and teaching. Our degree programs embody values of professional practice and sustainability grounded in scholarship, with the aim of achieving assured learning outcomes, enhanced career opportunities for graduates and an active, high calibre alumni network.
MGSM Values
MGSM is committed to:
1. Cooperation through mentoring, nurturing and collaboration
2. Effectiveness through outstanding performance and achieving potential
3. Excellence through high quality and continuous improvement
4. Imagination though creative strategic thinking and entrepreneurial drive
5. Integration by applying diverse knowledge and experience to all endeavours
6. Integrity through personal, corporate and social responsibility
7. International Perspective by appreciating diversity across cultural boundaries
8. Mutual Respect by valuing oneself and others through effective communication
9. Pragmatism through applying theory, research and experience to practice
10. Wisdom by a capacity to learn from experience to make better judgments
Governance
MGSM Pty Ltd Board of Directors
The MGSM Board of Directors is currently made up of the following people:
Dr Malcolm Irving (Chair)
Dr Peter Dodd
Mr P. John Gorman
Professor Judyth Sachs
Company Secretary - Mr Frank Tonge
MGSM Executive
Associate Professor Bill McGaw
Interim Dean
Professor Robin Kramar
Deputy Dean
Professor Richard Badham
Associate Dean (Research)
Professor Richard Petty
Associate Dean (International)
Associate Professor Guy Ford
Director of Academic Programs
Ms. Annette Hely
Director of Human Resources
Mr. Peter Stewart
Director of Operations
Mr. Frank Tonge
Director of Finance & IT Services
Key Strengths
Prestigious International Reputation
MGSM has an international reputation for excellence in management education and is consistently ranked by the London Financial Times, Economist FT MBA Survey, Australian Financial Review AFR BOSS Magazine and MBA Career Guide as a leading business school in the Asia-Pacific region.
Contemporary and Practical Programs
The contemporary, practical and relevant content of all MGSM programs ensures executives gain immediate benefits that can be directly applied to the workplace.
Through the use of work-related projects, focusing on an issue within the individual's own or chosen organisation, the transfer of learning is enhanced and executives can link their activities at MGSM to "real-world" situations.
Quality Faculty
The quality of a business school's faculty is considered a major determinant of the School's standing in the business community. With an outstanding complement of 25 dedicated full-time faculty, and part-time faculty and presenters, MGSM can offer a unique diversity of academic expertise and knowledge.
MGSM's talented faculty are committed to rigorous academic quality and excellence in teaching and research. Our academics are highly qualified with extensive industry experience, combining business and academic life, and are constantly working to stay abreast of the latest research, theories and knowledge within their chosen fields of specialisation
Quality Students
One of the more important criteria to consider when assessing a business school is the quality of the students and participants it attracts. A significant amount of learning on any program takes place during class or group discussions and through interaction with fellow students.
At MGSM, the student profile offers many distinct advantages. Participants are generally more mature than at other business schools, with substantial work and life experience to draw upon during a program.
Flexibility and Understanding
MGSM understands that flexibility is vital for busy managers and professionals and MGSM programs are designed to be as flexible as possible.
- Lectures are offered in either a weekly format (one night per week over the 10 week term) or block format (two weekends within the 10 week term).
- Flexible entry levels - Participants can choose to enter the programs at a lower level, successfully complete and articulate through to the higher levels in their own time
- Participants are able to take a break in their study and return when convenient for them, with up to 10 years from the date of enrolment to complete the MBA
- 4 intakes per year for part time students
- MGSM has two campuses; one in Sydney CBD and one at North Ryde on the periphery of Macquarie University and participants can choose to study at either or both locations
Strong Industry Links
Strong links with industry, through collaborative research, consulting projects and an Alumni Advisory Council comprising respected business leaders, ensure that MGSM programs are well recognised and meet the specific needs of industry.
The commitment of the School to excellence in research and the development of strong industry links, ensures the most up-to-date and pertinent information is covered in our programs and activities.
Excellent Client Service and Student Support
MGSM's people first philosophy is reflected in the high levels of customer service and support provided to students, including a team of dedicated Student Service Officers and Program Coordinators.
For postgraduate students, there is a comprehensive student intranet and a series of workshops conducted by MGSM at the beginning of each intake to assist students in managing the demands of postgraduate study.
First Class Venue and Facilities
MGSM has two conveniently located and easily accessible campuses in Sydney. The well-appointed campus at Macquarie Park in North Ryde, just 15kms northwest of the Sydney CBD and only 20kms from Sydney airport, offers ample parking and easy access from the M2. The CBD Campus is located in the centre of the financial district and close to bus, train and ferry routes.
Both venues comprise modern teaching facilities, dedicated networked computer laboratories, syndicate rooms and catering facilities. The Macquarie Park venue features a 4-star hotel, dining rooms, bar and restaurant.
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Strategic Alliances
MGSM offers a range of programs in partnership with Macquarie University and other prestigious institutions including:
Hong Kong Management Association (HKMA)
MGSM has developed a strong position within the Hong Kong market for its range of postgraduate programs, offered in partnership with HKMA. MGSM programs are recognised by students and recruiters as one of the leading business qualifications in the region.
For further information on HKMA, visit http://www.hkma.org.hk/
International Links
Leading business schools from around the world will recognise qualifications and programs studied at MGSM. The School has links with leading international business schools including:
- University of Edinburgh Business School (Scotland)
- University of Mannheim, School of Business (Germany)
- ESSEC Business School (France)
- Aarhus School of Business (Denmark)
- University College, Dublin's Michael Smurfit Graduate School of Business (Ireland)
- Aoyama Gakuin University (Japan)
- Asia Institute of Technology (Thailand)
- Grenoble Graduate School of Business, Grenoble Ecole de Management (France)
- Marriott School (Brigham Young University, USA)
- University de Chile
MGSM enjoys opportunities for student and faculty exchanges with approximately 100 universities worldwide via Macquarie University&aposs Global Links.
For further information, visit http://www.international.mq.edu.au/abroad/partner_directory.html
Accreditation
MGSM has received EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System) international accreditation by the European Foundation for Management Development (efmd).
Leading business schools in Europe to have gained EQUIS accreditation include INSEAD and London Business School. To achieve full EQUIS accreditation, business schools must be able to demonstrate that they satisfy quality criteria in three equally important areas:
- High international standards of quality in all areas
- A significant level of internationalisation
- The needs of the corporate world are well integrated into programs, activities and processes
The review team assessed MGSM on its national standing, mission, governance, scope, strategy, resources, faculty, students, student services, personal development, programs and research.
UNICON was established in 1972, initially as an informal common interest group of executive education program directors. The group soon evolved into an incorporated, not-for-profit organisation with a commitment to the development of university-sponsored executive education.
With a key mission to promote executive education and foster its continued development, UNICON has become the pre-eminent voice for management and executive education and development worldwide.
Members of UNICON include Harvard, Stanford, Cambridge and many other leading business schools worldwide.
Candidate organisations must meet the rigorous requirements of UNICON's membership criteria. Only those organisations with the necessary resources, management structure and highly credible track record in the development and delivery of executive education are selected.
MGSM is delighted to be included amongst the elite UNICON membership.
