Charles Darwin University
2 years part-time
An adaptive online MBA tailored for healthcare leaders combining core business skills with specialist health leadership knowledge. Perfect for aspiring and current managers in hospitals, health services, and government seeking flexible study that fits around work and family.
Applicants must hold a recognised bachelor degree, graduate certificate, graduate diploma, or master's degree in any field. Alternatively, those without a bachelor degree may be considered with at least five years 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 completion of Australian secondary schooling, TAFE qualifications, or approved English tests (IELTS 6.0+, TOEFL 60+, PTE 50+, or Cambridge CAE 169+).
Core units (80 credit points) 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 (40 credit points) focus on health leadership topics: Leading Safety and Quality Across a Diverse Workforce, Leadership in Health Care, Digital Health and Informatics, and Planetary Health and Health Care. The curriculum emphasises strategic management, business analytics, finance, economics, marketing, organisational change, research, and health-specific leadership competencies.
Charles Darwin University is ranked #2 in Australia for postgraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024) and ranks in the top 100 globally for quality education (THE Impact Rankings 2021). CDU's Adaptive program offers a flexible, innovative approach to postgraduate study designed specifically for working professionals. Graduates enjoy higher than average employment rates and starting salaries. The university combines rigorous academic standards with practical, industry-focused learning delivered by lecturers with multinational corporate experience.
Graduates are well-positioned for leadership roles across healthcare settings including hospital administration, health service management, healthcare operations, policy and planning, and digital health innovation. The MBA is suited for current and aspiring leaders, managers and senior professionals in hospitals, health services, government agencies, community health organisations, and related healthcare entities. Career pathways include executive management, strategic planning, organisational development, and healthcare innovation leadership roles.
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