MBAX (Sustainable and Inclusive Business)

The MBA (Sustainable and Inclusive Business) is offered as part of the MBAX program. MBAX offers you the option to specialise within your MBA.

Drive purposeful change and thrive as a sustainable leader responding to the environmental, social and economic challenges reshaping the way we do business. Get the knowledge, skills and attributes you need to to make sustainable decisions and position any organisation to succeed in a fast-changing world.

The AGSM MBAX is a unique part-time fully flexible MBA that can be done entirely online, or you have the option to personalise your study experience by opting to attend face-to-face courses, or you can choose to study in a combination of these delivery modes.

AGSM’s MBAX program is ranked 1st in Australia and ranked #4 online MBA in the world according to the QS 2024 Global Online MBA Rankings.

AGSM ranks well above the global average Employability, where our score of 81.8 was 34.2 points ahead of the global average, based on over 38,000 employers who were interviewed as part of these rankings’ surveys. AGSM was ranked second in the world for its ESG ranking among the top Online MBAs. It also ranked joint first place for Women on Board (50 per cent), second place for Female Students (40 per cent) and ranked third in the world for Women Faculty (41 per cent).

This reflects not just the quality of students we attract but also the significant investment we have made in career services across AGSM. An AGSM MBAX graduate doesn't just walk away with a reputable qualification, but with the skills needed to accelerate their career, change industries or start a new enterprise.

Why choose this degree?

The MBAX (Sustainable and Inclusive Business) will enable you to understand and effectively respond to the environmental, social and economic dimensions of sustainable and inclusive business. With an understanding of climate science, carbon literacy and the social responsibilities of business, you’ll be equipped to measure an organisation’s environmental and social footprint, identify global and national sustainability priorities related to your organisation, work strategically to identify opportunities for improvement and innovate to develop sustainable value chains.

You will be able to immediately apply your learning to drive change and shape a better future for your organisation, with a more sustainable mindset and a sustainability toolkit that helps you become a more valuable leader within your workplace and society.

Our online program delivery has intrinsic benefits. Its flexibility, and accessibility to those who might not have thought to – or been able to – access an MBA-level education, makes the AGSM MBAX an attractive choice for contemporary leaders who want to make a positive impact.

Who is this degree for?

• Business professionals seeking to acquire training and credentials in sustainable business
• Sustainability managers, strategists, and other sustainability roles looking to stand out in an increasingly popular field
• C-Suite, senior managers and decision makers involved in responding to the growing demand from consumers and governments for organisations to become more sustainable.
• Senior leaders looking to progress their careers as skilled sustainable leaders

Program structure and courses