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The Australian Graduate School of Management of the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and the Melbourne Business School offer a variety of courses in the field of business, though they are most popular for their MBA programs.
Overview Comparison
| Australian Graduate School of Management | Melbourne Business School | |
|---|---|---|
| ranking (overall) | # 79 Financial Times 2021 # 88 Financial Times 2020 # 70 Financial Times 2019 | # 87 Financial Times 2021 # 80 Financial Times 2020 # 61 Financial Times 2019 |
| Programs | UG Programs -27 PG Programs -12 Doctorate Programs -7 | PG Programs -6 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 28980 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 26199 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 34182 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 87000 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 23890 Per Year |
Top Courses Comparison
Top Courses Comparison
| ranking | # 33 for Business by QS World University 2025 # 98 for Business by Times Higher Education 2025 | # 40 for Business by Times Higher Education 2025 # 50 for Business by QS World University 2025 |
| application | # 46 Admissions | - |
| exam scores | IELTS - 7/9PTE - 65/90TOEFL - 94/120 | GMAT - 560/800GRE - 310/340IELTS - 7/9PTE - 72/90TOEFL - 102/120 |
| documents required | #Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose | #Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose |
| application dates | Aug 1, 2025 (Round 1 Application Deadline for 2026 Intake) Sep 1, 2025 (Round 2 Application Deadline for 2026 Intake) Oct 1, 2025 (Round 3 Application Deadline for 2026 Intake) Nov 1, 2025 (Round 4 Application Deadline for 2026 Intake) Dec 1, 2025 (Round 5 Application Deadline for 2026 Intake) Feb 1, 2026 (Round 6 Application Deadline for 2026 Intake) | Feb 2, 2025 (Round 2 Application Deadline For 2025 Intake) Mar 25, 2025 (Clemenger BBDO Scholarship Deadline) Mar 30, 2025 (Round 3 Application Deadline For 2025 Intake) Apr 28, 2025 (Ian Harper Scholarship for Excellence Deadline) May 25, 2025 (Round 4 Application Deadline For 2025 Intake(off-shore)) Oct 6, 2025 (Early Round Application Deadline For 2026 Intake) Dec 1, 2025 (Round 1 Application Deadline For 2026 Intake) |
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Comparison Notes
According to Financial Times, Melbourne Business School is #1 business school in Australia for MBA.
- MBA at AGSM is typically a 16-month program whereas MBA at Melbourne Business School is typically a 2-year program but can be fast-tracked to finish in around 12 months.
- Students at AGSM have the option of doing an MBA (Extension) where they can further develop their skills by undertaking a research project or a Work Integrated Learning project.
- Students at Melbourne Business School have the option of doing a Master of Marketing Course along with their MBA, and completing both in a time span of 24 months.
- Melbourne Business School offers more electives than AGSM and hence more specializations.
- Even though the employment rate for both schools is similar, Melbourne Business School graduates had a higher salary increase of 74%, compared to 62% for AGSM graduates.
- Both schools provide a good number of scholarships.
- Both business schools conduct exchange programs with other partner B-schools around the world.
- The average age of students at AGSM was 31 while that of students at Melbourne Business School was 29, as admission to AGSM requires more work experience than MBS.
Both schools provide for an immersive business experience, due to their being located in popular cities, and are being part of two of the topmost universities in Australia. It is difficult to state that one is better than the other because they both have pros and cons, and ultimately the choice will depend on what kind of experience you are looking for.
