The 2026 Skills Horizon report, published by Sydney Executive Plus, covers everything leaders need to know next, including the traits and habits of The Grounded Leader, an archetype for steady and successful leadership in a decade of disorientation. Read more.

The Australian Centre for Gender Equality and Inclusion @ Work has released the first Gender Equality @ Work Index, an international tool that reveals uneven sector pay and domestic workload remain stubborn barriers to equality. Read more. 

The University of Sydney Business School’s Master of Business Administration (Leadership and Enterprise) and Master of Management have both increased their global rank in the prestigious 2026 QS Global MBA Rankings and Business Master’s Rankings. Read more.

The University of Sydney Business School, together with Colonial First State (CFS), have launched the CFS Future AI PhD Internship Program, a new initiative aimed at accelerating the responsible development of artificial intelligence solutions and driving innovation in the wealth management sector. Read more. 

MBA (Leadership and Enterprise) '22

A decade ago, Alex Barty spent his days making pinot noir. Today, he’s working with ANDHealth, Australia’s only dedicated digital health accelerator. It was the career pivot that even he couldn’t have predicted. Read more. 

Bachelor of Commerce '13

Since co-founding Contour Cube in 2021, Sarah Forrai has become a recognised name in the global beauty and business landscape. She reveals the idea that sparked her business journey, which led her to Shark Tank and helped create a new category in the beauty industry. Read more. 

Wednesday 26 November 2025 

Join us for a webinar exploring the differences between the part-time MBA and the new, highly interactive MBA (Technology and Digital Strategy), covering program details, admissions, careers, and scholarships. Register now.

Thursday 4 December 2025

Discover how Australia's No. 1 MBA^ combines business fundamentals with an immersive 18-month leadership experience through our virtual information session. Register now. 

^Financial Times MBA Rankings 2024 

Leveraging AI for productivity 

Alumni price benefit: $295 AUD    
4 December 2025 

The Generative AI Masterclass is a three-hour, interactive deep dive into the world of text and image generation. You’ll practice creating new products, composing provocative text, and learn how tools like ChatGPT and Midjourney can improve your personal productivity. Register now.

Unlocking AI strategy and deployment

Alumni price benefit: $995 AUD  
6 – 20 February 2026 

The self-paced AI Fluency Sprint, in partnership with Deloitte, will help you to build an understanding of the opportunities, capabilities and challenges of artificial intelligence and engage confidently with key AI stakeholders. Become an AI leader within your organisation. Register now. 

Lead with impact 

Alumni price benefit: $150 AUD   
19 February 2026 

From competing priorities, complex decision making and constant distractions, it’s easy for leaders to feel overwhelmed. In the Focussed Leader Masterclass, learn how to stay focused in an always-on environment – and preserve your energy in the process. Register now. 

Global Unicorn Series - Scaling success in an era of digital disruption

Alumni price benefit: $7,040 USD ($10,800 AUD)  
24 – 27 February 2026  

Join business founders and executives from across Asia to learn from leaders of Unicorn Companies who have disrupted industries and transformed the global economy. Held in partnership with the Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB), the University of Sydney Business School brings the acclaimed Global Unicorn Program to Australia in February 2026. Gain insights into innovative approaches to growth, disruption, and scaling business with a focus on traditional industries such as energy, health, retail, and technology. Alumni are eligible for a 20% discount. Register now. 

Sydney Leadership Accelerator Program   

Alumni price benefit: $4,070 AUD  
5 – 8 May 2026   

Leadership transitions are some of the most challenging and important steps in your career. This specially designed, four-day program equips new and experienced managers with skills, leadership frameworks, personal insights and a management toolkit to lead with confidence in complex environments. Alumni are eligible for a 50% discount on the program. Apply now. 

LGBTQIA+ Executive Fellowship

Alumni price benefit: $8,415 AUD   
18 – 22 May 2026    

Build your executive and board leadership capabilities with this transformative one-week program created for LGBTQIA+ leaders and their allies. This specially designed, one-week program will equip you with the skills, strategies, and mindset to lead with authenticity, influence and impact. A 10% early bird discount is available for payments made before Friday, 19 December 2025. Apply now. 

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