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Ready to take the next step in your career? Level up your leadership skills with a hyperflexible Master of Business Administration (Executive) from Charles Darwin University.
Duration Full-time 12-18 months Part time 2-5 years
Entry requirements View full entry requirements
Credit points required 120
Location Remote / Online
Intake From 20 October 2025
Course code SBUAT1 SATAC codes
At Charles Darwin University, our hyperflexible Master of Business Administration (Executive) is delivered with your work-life balance in mind.
Alongside traditional MBA core competencies, you’ll develop effective business strategies, design and implement sustainability initiatives, and master environmental, social, and corporate governance disclosure and reporting.
We know how important it is to stop and appreciate the view when climbing the ladder. Our course works around your schedule meaning you don’t need to sacrifice your career or other opportunities. You can also complete units as intensive courses.
Study your MBA units in the order you want, and submit assessments when you’re ready. Advance your career with a hyperflexible degree that you don’t have to take time off for – you’ll have a five-year window to complete the full MBA programme.
The Master of Business Administration costs approx. £12,000 for the full qualification. Payment will be processed in Australian Dollars at $2,000 per unit (AUD $24,000 per degree). Advertised GBP prices are indicative only and subject to exchange rate fluctuations and bank fees at time of purchase.
There are no hidden or additional fees. All masterclasses are included in the price, plus access to learning resources and networking opportunities.
You don’t have to pay the full fee up front; you can pay as you enrol in units. That way you can manage your own progress and your budget.
Equip yourself with the skills to navigate high-stakes scenarios and implement effective strategies, leading your teams to success. Our MBA develops C-suite acumen and decision-making skills when the consequences matter.
While your Executive MBA is delivered online with complete flexibility, we also offer face-to-face engagement opportunities: intensive masterclasses at our new London campus. These sessions are optional, included in your course fees, and designed to enhance your hyperflexible learning journey.
Gain access to thought leaders driving business into the future. Join change makers and peers from across the UK, work through trending opportunities and challenges, and be inspired by senior leaders.
Studying at Charles Darwin University
We provide the opportunity to learn with a strong industry focus and a multidisciplinary approach to upskilling. This ethos stems from our history as Australia’s only remote university. Based in Northern Australia, our students are taught to be resourceful, resilient and to think differently.
Our comprehensive curriculum includes 12 essential units. While you can complete them in any order that suits your immediate needs, we provide a recommended sequence for optimal learning progression.
Recommended foundation units (from October 2025)
Advanced application units (available late 2025/2026)
Pathway 1: Standard progression
Pathway 2: Strategic leadership focus
Pathway 3: Accelerated track
Looking to hone specific skills quickly?
You may want to plan your studies around immediate personal or professional priorities. Aim to:
You can apply with academic transcripts, or with relevant work experience.
Standard entry: A Bachelor’s degree in any field studied in the English language (or equivalent international qualification).
Don’t have a Bachelor’s degree?
We also consider alternative entry pathways – including 3+ years of management roles, professional qualifications such as diplomas or certificates, or professional development experiences.
Find out more about applying by work experience.
To apply, make sure you have:
These courses are offered in English. If you completed your education in English, no additional requirements apply.
If your qualifications are in another language, and/or you speak English as a second language, you may need to demonstrate English proficiency through recognised tests or supporting documentation.
Find out about accreditation, real-world application of your learning, and flexible exit points for industry-recognised qualifications.
Degrees offered by Charles Darwin University Australia are accredited in Australia.
Charles Darwin University Australia is regulated through the Australian Government’s Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA). TEQSA is the department responsible for regulating and assuring the quality of all higher education providers in Australia.
Charles Darwin University is searchable as a registered higher education provider through the National Register.
Charles Darwin University is bound by the following acts and standards as a registered provider:
Learn more about these acts and standards.
Charles Darwin University Australia is not registered with the Office of Students as having UK degree awarding powers.
The MBA (Executive) offers you the opportunity to transform your career in a meaningful way through enhancing your leadership capabilities and ability to think strategically.
Expected business application of our MBA (Executive) courses include:
If you want a particular skill or accreditation, you can exit any time with the completed units.
Complete 40 credits – or four units – for an Australian-accredited Graduate Certificate in Business.
Apply today. Start whenever you are ready.
