Charles Darwin University
2 years part-time
This adaptive MBA combines business expertise with educational leadership specialization for professionals seeking to strengthen leadership capability in education and learning environments. Study 100% online, part-time, with flexible six-week intensive periods designed to fit around work and personal commitments.
Applicants must have successfully completed a recognized bachelor degree, graduate certificate, graduate diploma, master's degree, or equivalent international qualification in any field. Alternatively, applicants without a bachelor degree may be considered if they have at least five years of full-time relevant work experience, including a minimum of three years in management or leadership roles. English language proficiency is required and can be demonstrated through previous study in English, successful completion of Australian secondary schooling year 12, completion of recognized English-speaking country secondary schooling, or approved English language test scores (IELTS 6.5, PTE 58, TOEFL 79, or CAE 176).
The course comprises 120 credit points structured as eight compulsory core units (80 credit points) and four specialist elective units (40 credit points). Core units include: Business Analytics, Business Research Skills, Contemporary Issues in Economics, Finance and Investment for the Executive, Organisational Change and Development, Strategic Management, Marketing for Managers, and Applied Business Project (capstone). Specialist elective units focus on educational leadership topics: Contemporary Issues in Education, Assessment and Quality Assurance in Learning and Teaching, Leadership in Education, and Intercultural Communication. Students apply learning through a capstone professional project addressing real-world organizational challenges in education or learning contexts.
Charles Darwin University is ranked #2 in Australia for postgraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024) and is in the top 100 globally for quality education (THE Impact Rankings 2021). CDU's Adaptive program offers a revolutionary flexible learning model designed specifically for working professionals, combining 100% online delivery with intensive six-week study periods. The university's graduates enjoy higher than average employment rates and starting salaries, and the program is delivered by lecturers with extensive industry experience from multinational companies, providing real-world insights and practical knowledge.
This course is suited for teachers, principals, assistant principals, education managers, school and curriculum coordinators, training professionals, policy officers, learning and development specialists, and professionals seeking broader leadership roles. Graduates are prepared for advancement across schools, tertiary education, government, community organizations, and other learning-focused settings. The program develops strategic leadership capability, evidence-informed decision-making skills, and organizational management expertise, positioning graduates for senior leadership positions and career progression in education and organizational learning sectors.
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