Charles Darwin University
2 years part-time
Lead with confidence in a changing business environment. This adaptive MBA is designed for experienced and emerging managers, business owners, and professionals seeking flexible postgraduate study that strengthens leadership capabilities, strategic thinking, and evidence-informed decision-making while fitting around work and lifestyle.
Applicants must have successfully completed a recognised bachelor degree, graduate certificate, graduate diploma or master's degree 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, with evidence such as previous study in English, successful completion of Australian secondary schooling year 12, or approved English test scores (IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 60, PTE 50 for postgraduate level).
The course comprises eight compulsory core units totalling 80 credit points covering: 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 an Applied Business Project capstone. Additionally, students select four specialist elective units (40 credit points) from options including Accounting for Managers, Entrepreneurship, Global Human Resources, and Executive Leadership. The capstone professional project requires students to address a real-world organisational challenge while gaining practical experience and building industry connections.
Charles Darwin University is ranked #2 Australian university for postgraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024) and is in the top 100 globally for quality education (THE Impact Rankings 2021). CDU graduates enjoy higher than average employment rates and starting salaries. The Adaptive MBA is specifically designed for working professionals, offering 100% online delivery with flexible six-week intensive study periods, the ability to apply anytime, and study one unit at a time. Many lecturers have industry experience working for multinational companies, providing real-world insights into contemporary business scenarios.
Graduates are equipped to pursue leadership opportunities across business, industry, government and not-for-profit organisations in Australia and internationally. The course is ideal for experienced and emerging managers, business owners, project leaders, consultants, marketing specialists and professionals preparing to move into broader leadership roles. Upon completion, graduates will be confident in responding to the demands of a changing work environment and can fast-track their careers, increase job prospects, and progress into senior management and executive positions.
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