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Overview
As a graduate of the Master of Business Administration (Executive), you will acquire the skills to lead organisations of all sizes with a forward-thinking approach that goes beyond profit. You will gain a profound understanding of sustainable business practices that genuinely make a difference.
This course will teach you how to run a business profitably while positively impacting society, the economy, and the environment. Alongside traditional MBA core competencies, you will learn to develop effective business strategies, design and implement sustainability initiatives, and master environmental, social, and corporate governance disclosure and reporting.
Additionally, you will have the opportunity to engage in an applied professional business project and choose specialist electives that align with your career goals. This comprehensive curriculum ensures you are well-prepared to meet the demands of future-focused businesses.
Career opportunities
The Australian Government predicts strong industry demand for business degree graduates from a wide range of sectors. As a Master of Business Administration (Executive) graduate, you will be qualified to pursue a range of exciting domestic and international career opportunities.
Graduates can pursue leadership roles in fields such as management, entrepreneurship, and consulting. Additionally, this course is suited for students interested in positions in business operation management, marketing specialists, human resource management and business analysis. This Master of Business Administration (Executive) equips professionals to thrive in the dynamic and ever-changing world of business.
Credit transfers and advanced standing
Pathways
Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education
For information about credit transfer available to students with complete or incomplete study at this or other Institutions refer to Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education
Credit transfer
For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU
Credit transfers and advanced standing
Credit transfer
For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU
Fees
Learn more about the Master of Business Administration (Executive) Scholarship.
Non-Commonwealth supported places
Full fee paying places are available in this course.
Information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.
Why study business at CDU?
Learn from internationally-recognised academics when you study business at CDU. Future-proof your career with accredited courses built on sustainable business practices and innovation. You'll graduate ready to make an impact on the global market.
- #2 Australian university for postgraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
- Choose to study online, on campus, part-time or full-time as it suits you
- Industry experts with experience in Australia, the Asia Pacific and beyond
Why study business at CDU?
Learn from internationally-recognised academics when you study Business at CDU. Future-proof your career with accredited courses built on sustainable business practices and innovation. You'll graduate ready to make an impact on the global market.
- #2 Australian university for postgraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
- Industry experts with experience in Australia, the Asia Pacific and beyond
Why study business at CDU?
Learn from internationally-recognised academics when you study business at CDU. Future-proof your career with accredited courses built on sustainable business practices and innovation. You'll graduate ready to make an impact on the global market.
- #2 Australian university for postgraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
- Choose to study online, on campus, part-time or full-time as it suits you
- Industry experts with experience in Australia, the Asia Pacific and beyond
Why study business at CDU?
Learn from internationally-recognised academics when you study Business at CDU. Future-proof your career with accredited courses built on sustainable business practices and innovation. You'll graduate ready to make an impact on the global market.
- #2 Australian university for postgraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
- Industry experts with experience in Australia, the Asia Pacific and beyond
What will I study?
The Master of Business Administration (Executive) will provide you with the opportunity to develop a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of sustainable business practice in our rapidly changing world. You will complete units focusing on strategic management, human resource management, accounting, economics, leadership, data analytics, marketing, entrepreneurship, and business research skills. You will gain significant experience by completing an applied business project through a capstone unit.
Course structure
In addition to the core units, you will be able to specialise in business units such as executive leadership, global human resources, accounting for managers and entrepreneurship.
A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 120 credit points as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless otherwise indicated. Students are required to:
- Complete the eight compulsory core units
- Complete the four specialist elective units
| Unit type | Credit Points | Specific requirements |
| Core units (8 units) | 80cp | Compulsory core units totalling 80 credit points as per list of units detailed below: BUS508 Business Analytics |
| Specialist Electives (4 units) | 40cp | Specialist Elective units totalling 40 credit points selected from the list of available units detailed below: ACT508 Accounting for Managers |
| 120cp | Total Credit Points |
Course Rules (unless otherwise indicated in the above course structure) (120cp)
- See the Higher Education Course Rules (Award Requirements) in the Units and Courses Policy.
Study plan
Students commencing in Intensive 1
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in Intensive 1 and enrolling in a part time load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
When designing an individual study plan:
- maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
- check the assumed knowledge, pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements for each unit
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective |
Part-time Study Plan
| Intensive 1 | Intensive 2 | Intensive 3 | Intensive 4 | Intensive 5 | Intensive 6 | ||||||
| Year 1 | |||||||||||
| BUS508 Business Analytics | CO | FIN504 Finance and Investment for the Executive | CO | MAN517 Executive Leadership | SE | MAN500 Strategic Management | CO | MKT504 Marketing for Managers | CO | ENT502 Entrepreneurship | SE |
| Year 2 | |||||||||||
| HRM506 Global Human Resources | SE | HRM504 Organisational Change and Development | CO | ECO500 Contemporary Issues in Economics | CO | ACT508 Accounting for Managers | SE | BUS521 Business Research Skills | CO | BUS622 Applied Business Project | CO |
Students commencing in Intensive 2
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in Intensive 2 and enrolling in a part time load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
When designing an individual study plan:
- maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
- check the assumed knowledge, pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements for each unit
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective |
Part-time Study Plan
| Intensive 1 | Intensive 2 | Intensive 3 | Intensive 4 | Intensive 5 | Intensive 6 | ||||||
| Year 1 | |||||||||||
| FIN504 Finance and Investment for the Executive | CO | MAN517 Executive Leadership | SE | MAN500 Strategic Management | CO | MKT504 Marketing for Managers | CO | ENT502 Entrepreneurship | SE | ||
| Year 2 | |||||||||||
| BUS508 Business Analytics | CO | HRM504 Organisational Change and Development | CO | ECO500 Contemporary Issues in Economics | CO | ACT508 Accounting for Managers | SE | BUS521 Business Research Skills | CO | BUS622 Applied Business Project | CO |
| Year 3 | |||||||||||
| HRM506 Global Human Resources | SE | ||||||||||
Students commencing in Intensive 3
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in Intensive 3 and enrolling in a part time load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
When designing an individual study plan:
- maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
- check the assumed knowledge, pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements for each unit
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective |
Part-time Study Plan
| Intensive 1 | Intensive 2 | Intensive 3 | Intensive 4 | Intensive 5 | Intensive 6 | ||||||
| Year 1 | |||||||||||
| MAN517 Executive Leadership | SE | MAN500 Strategic Management | CO | MKT504 Marketing for Managers | CO | ENT502 Entrepreneurship | SE | ||||
| Year 2 | |||||||||||
| BUS508 Business Analytics | CO | FIN504 Finance and Investment for the Executive | CO | ECO500 Contemporary Issues in Economics | CO | ACT508 Accounting for Managers | SE | BUS521 Business Research Skills | CO | BUS622 Applied Business Project | CO |
| Year 3 | |||||||||||
| HRM506 Global Human Resources | SE | HRM504 Organisational Change and Development | CO | ||||||||
Students commencing in Intensive 4
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in Intensive 4 and enrolling in a part time load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
When designing an individual study plan:
- maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
- check the assumed knowledge, pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements for each unit
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective |
Part-time Study Plan
| Intensive 1 | Intensive 2 | Intensive 3 | Intensive 4 | Intensive 5 | Intensive 6 | ||||||
| Year 1 | |||||||||||
| MAN500 Strategic Management | CO | MKT504 Marketing for Managers | CO | ENT502 Entrepreneurship | SE | ||||||
| Year 2 | |||||||||||
| BUS508 Business Analytics | CO | FIN504 Finance and Investment for the Executive | CO | MAN517 Executive Leadership | SE | ACT508 Accounting for Managers | SE | BUS521 Business Research Skills | CO | BUS622 Applied Business Project | CO |
| Year 3 | |||||||||||
| HRM506 Global Human Resources | SE | HRM504 Organisational Change and Development | CO | ECO500 Contemporary Issues in Economics | CO | ||||||
Students commencing in Intensive 5
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in Intensive 5 and enrolling in a part time load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
When designing an individual study plan:
- maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
- check the assumed knowledge, pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements for each unit
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective |
Part-time Study Plan
| Intensive 1 | Intensive 2 | Intensive 3 | Intensive 4 | Intensive 5 | Intensive 6 | ||||||
| Year 1 | |||||||||||
| MKT504 Marketing for Managers | CO | ENT502 Entrepreneurship | SE | ||||||||
| Year 2 | |||||||||||
| BUS508 Business Analytics | CO | FIN504 Finance and Investment for the Executive | CO | MAN517 Executive Leadership | SE | MAN500 Strategic Management | CO | BUS521 Business Research Skills | CO | BUS622 Applied Business Project | CO |
| Year 3 | |||||||||||
| HRM506 Global Human Resources | SE | HRM504 Organisational Change and Development | CO | ECO500 Contemporary Issues in Economics | CO | ACT508 Accounting for Managers | SE | ||||
Students commencing in Intensive 6
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in Intensive 5 and enrolling in a part time load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
When designing an individual study plan:
- maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
- check the assumed knowledge, pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements for each unit
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective |
Part-time Study Plan
| Intensive 1 | Intensive 2 | Intensive 3 | Intensive 4 | Intensive 5 | Intensive 6 | ||||||
| Year 1 | |||||||||||
| ENT502 Entrepreneurship | SE | ||||||||||
| Year 2 | |||||||||||
| BUS508 Business Analytics | CO | FIN504 Finance and Investment for the Executive | CO | MAN517 Executive Leadership | SE | MAN500 Strategic Management | CO | BUS521 Business Research Skills | CO | BUS622 Applied Business Project | CO |
| Year 3 | |||||||||||
| HRM506 Global Human Resources | SE | HRM504 Organisational Change and Development | CO | ECO500 Contemporary Issues in Economics | CO | ACT508 Accounting for Managers | SE | MKT504 Marketing for Managers | CO | ||
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree, graduate certificate, graduate diploma or master's degree or equivalent international qualification in any field.
For applicants without a bachelor degree, consideration may also be given to those with at least five (5) years of full-time, relevant work experience, including a minimum of three (3) years in management or leadership roles. Applicants must provide full details of their employment experience in their application.
Credit Pathway for Experienced Professionals (Advanced Standing)
Applicants with a qualification in a business-related field and at least four years of full-time experience in managerial or leadership roles may be eligible for up to 40 credit points of unspecified or specified credit, offering a reduced study load and faster course progression.
To apply for advanced standing after receiving an offer, applicants must complete the CDU eForm via the CDU Portal and submit supporting documentation, including a current curriculum vitae (CV) and a statement of service issued by your employer on company letterhead. This statement should outline your roles and responsibilities, key tasks, number of hours worked each week, and the duration of your employment in the role.
International entry pathway
International Pathway Applicants who have completed the CDU International Masters Qualifying Program (ZMQP01) or the Accelerated International Masters Qualifying Program (ZAMQP1) are eligible for entry.
Essential requirements
English language requirements
DOMESTIC STUDENTS
To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the standard English language proficiency requirements for Higher Education courses at Charles Darwin University (CDU) and provide evidence as part of their application.
You can meet the minimum English language requirement by providing evidence of one of following:
| Previous study in English |
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| AHPRA Registration | Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). |
| English Test^ | Completion of an approved English Test within two years of commencement, with the minimum scores shown below. |
| Primary language pathway | Completion of six years of primary and/or secondary schooling in a recognised English-speaking country*, including at least two years between years 7-12. |
Additional information about accepted tests and the evidence requirements is available on the English language proficiency requirements page.
^English tests - approved tests and minimum scores
| Undergraduate and postgraduate pathway program requirement | Postgraduate requirement (HDR and coursework) | |
| CDU ELICOS - English for Academic Purposes | Successful completion of EAP003 | Successful completion of EAP004 |
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test | Overall minimum: 6.0 No band below: 6.0 | Overall minimum: 6.5 No band below 6.0 |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic | Overall minimum: 50 No score below: 50 | Overall minimum: 58 No score below: 50 |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) | Overall minimum: 60 Minimum writing score: 21 | Overall minimum: 79 Minimum writing score: 21 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) | Overall minimum: 169 No skill below: 169 | Overall minimum: 176 No skill below: 169 |
Information about test validity, accepted combined test results, IELTS One Skill Retake and evidence requirements is available on the English language proficiency requirements page.
*Recognised English-speaking countries:
| Standard List | Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States of America. |
| Extended List | Bermuda, Botswana, Cayman Islands, Fiji, Kenya, Malawi, Malta, Mauritius, Seychelles, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu, Zimbabwe. |
All previous studies must have been delivered in English (medium of instruction was English). Applicants who have studied at an institution from a coutnry on the extended list must provide confirmation that their study was completed within the last five years.
For further details on the English requirements for CDU courses, please refer to the CDU English Language Proficiency Policy.
Most of my lecturers also had industry experience working for multinational companies, giving us insight into real-world scenarios.
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Ellie
CDU student
Most of my lecturers also had industry experience working for multinational companies, giving us insight into real-world scenarios.
Sachin
CDU student
I genuinely believe Darwin is the land of opportunities if you leverage your strengths, abilities and skills.
Ellie
CDU student
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Inherent Requirements
There are inherent requirements for this course. Students must read and understand the requirements for this course.
Australian qualification framework
This course is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 9.
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You make CDU
Together we are a positive force for change in our communities and the world.
Learn about business at CDU
Sushan is from Nepal studying a Master of Business Administration (Professional Practice) at CDU. Hear more about his experience of studying, living, working and playing in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.
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