core subjects, and the remaining six are electives. Other coursework programs draw from the subjects offered through the MBA, such as the Master of Management, and a postgraduate diploma. The Master of Management is designed for students who have recently graduated from an undergraduate degree from any disciplinary background and who are looking to build up their skills and experience for a career in business management or management consultancy. The school also delivers short-term Executive Education Programs and customised degree or non-degree programs for organisations in the areas of leadership, management, interpersonal skills innovation and neuroscience. Research MGSM has six key focus areas for its research: leadership, strategy and organisational change; finance management research; marketing; reflective practice in management education; supply chain management; and sustainable leadership and organisations. MGSM accepts candidates to its PhD and MPhil programs, and there is emphasis on post-doctoral research by faculty. Reputation and profile MGSM's MBA and management programs are accredited by AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. 687 schools of business, or less than 5% worldwide, have this accreditation. Rankings of MGSM include: Alumni There are more than 16,500 members of the MGSM Alumni Community, situated in over 135 countries around the world. Notable alumni include Andrew Scipione, NSW Police Commissioner. References Business schools in Australia Macquarie University Educational institutions established in 1969