Master of Business Administration
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    Master of Business Administration

    Deakin University
    Deakin University
    Australia
    Australia, Burwood
    University Rank:#197
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    Duration1.5 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 50,400 / year(s)

    Master of Business Administration

    About

    Study at a top 3 business school in Victoria* and propel your career to the next level. Join a thriving, diverse and inclusive community of like-minded professionals from a wide range of sectors and backgrounds in Australia’s #1 ranked Master of Business Administration (MBA) for classroom experience.^ Deakin’s MBA gives you access to the latest business insights from industry experts and academic thought leaders with decades of professional experience.

    Refined over 30 years, our MBA is a flexible and engaging program. Choose from an extensive range of specialisations, electives, residentials, study tours and intensives. Personalise your study to fit around your complex work and family life while meeting your career goals.

    Want to become a confident business leader with Deakin's game-changing MBA?

    Get first-hand experience of a socially and environmentally responsible approach to business that considers people, the planet and profit in all its forms. Gain real-world skills from day one. Tackle live challenges faced by organisations, visit international businesses, take industry-led masterclasses and mature your leadership style. You will be exposed to new ideas and thinking that doesn't stop when class does.

    Deakin has a long history of delivering unique, student-centred opportunities to upskill in future-focused areas of business. Our residential intensives and study tours allow you to learn through immersive, collaborative and culturally enriching experiences while gaining credit towards your degree. The Deakin MBA offers a wide selection of flexible study options that may help you fast-track your studies.

    You will learn from highly experienced and PhD-qualified professors and industry adjunct professors who are globally respected leaders in their fields. Our industry partners and professors work together to create a curriculum that is grounded in the everyday reality of business, ensuring that the MBA reflects the contemporary challenges you will face in your professional endeavours.

    In addition to industry input, your personal and professional background is valued for bringing significant knowledge to the program. Share your expertise with your peers and learn from people from a wide range of backgrounds. Take advantage of regular opportunities for networking, career enhancement and professional development. Plus, get the personalised learning support you need, including writing workshops, one-on-one mentoring and seminars.

    Whether you learn best face-to-face or online, the Deakin MBA allows you to create a course that works for you. A truly flexible experience, the modular nature of Deakin's MBA means you can choose from a range of specialisations, electives, delivery modes (online, residential, study tours) and MBA masterclasses to thoroughly explore your area of interest – tailoring your learning to what's relevant to your career goals.

    Deakin’s MBA will ignite your imagination, creativity and business mindset, setting you up to be a future CEO or director. You will graduate with both the technical and human skills to secure the job, client or project you’ve been pursuing.

    *AFR BOSS Best Business Schools 2024

    ^QS Global Online MBA Rankings 2022

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry requirements

    Selection is based on a holistic consideration of your academic merit, work experience, likelihood of success, availability of places, participation requirements, regulatory requirements, and individual circumstances. You will need to meet the minimum academic and English language proficiency requirements or higher to be considered for selection, but this does not guarantee admission.

    A combination of qualifications and experience may be deemed equivalent to minimum academic requirements.

      Academic requirements

      To be considered for admission to this degree you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria:

      • completion of a bachelor degree or higher in any discipline and at least three years' relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent)*
      • completion of a graduate certificate or higher in a related discipline and at least three years' relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent)*
      • completion of a graduate diploma equivalent (professional pathways)

      *Definition of minimum work experience: three years' relevant work experience and must include at least two years (full-time equivalent) in a managerial or professional role with responsibilities for decision making in a range of areas including budgetary oversight, staffing and management, involvement in strategy and planning development and operational implementation.

      English language proficiency requirements

      To meet the English language proficiency requirements of this course, you will need to demonstrate at least one of the following:

      Non-academic requirements

      You must provide the following with your application:

      • a current CV that clearly demonstrates professional / managerial experience
      • current contact details of two referees who can be contacted concerning your work experience
      • a one page brief outlining why you believe that your work experience would be valued by your MBA peers

      English Requirements

      • IELTSMin 6.5

      English Program Requirements

      All students must be able to prove that they can meet our English language requirements. Our English language requirements are divided into five bands – from Band A through to Band E. These Bands indicate the level of English required to undertake the course, with Band E representing the highest English skill level required.

      You will be able to provide evidence of your English language skills if you have:

      • completed an English language test such as IELTS, Pearson, TOEFL or Cambridge
        • Applicants who are unable to sit standard tests due to public health concerns relating to the COVID-19 pandemic can complete an online English language test such as IELTS Indicator, OET@Home, TOEFL Special Home Edition.
      • completed some types of university (tertiary) or high-school (secondary) studies
      • completed an approved English subject in IB Diploma, Australian Year 12 or other high school qualifications
      • lived and worked in an English speaking country for at least five years.

      These requirements are different for prospective undergraduate and postgraduate students. For the most up-to-date English language requirements, please visit the English Language Admission Criteria procedure.

      Career

      Career outcomes

      Deakin MBA graduates excel in leadership and entrepreneurial roles across all areas of business and industry. As a graduate of Deakin’s MBA, you will have the skills and expertise to pursue executive, C-suite and director roles.

      Fee Information

      Application Fee 55

      How to Apply

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      Also consider where you would like to study – we have four campuses in the state of Victoria, Australia, or you may like to study online.

      • Begin the application process

        We have a network of experienced authorised agents around the world who can help you through the application process. They are trained to provide advice and information on Deakin University and our degrees. Find out if you need to use a Deakin authorised agent to submit your application.

      • Check entry requirements

        Entry requirements differ depending on your degree or country of residence. Before starting your application, read through the entry requirements on the course page entry requirement tab.

        Need to improve your English language skills?

        You can enrol at the Deakin University English Language Institute and study a course to improve your English language skills. If you pass, this can help you get into most Deakin degrees. Please note, this page is available in both Indonesian and Vietnamese.

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      • Certify supporting documents

        Most documents need to be certified. For example, award certificates, academic transcripts and your identity papers (passport). Documents in languages other than English will also need to be translated. Take the original document and a photocopy to an authorised person (for example, justice of the peace, public notary, member of the police force or Australian lawyer), to sign.

        Be sure to attach all requested supporting documentation, otherwise your application could be delayed. If you get your application in early, this gives us more time to arrange visas and accommodation if you need them.

      • Submit your application

        Depending on your nationality and country of residence, you can submit your application directly to Deakin through our online international student application service StudyLink Connect or through a Deakin authorised agent.

      Master of Business Administration

      Deakin University

      Deakin University

      Australia

      Australia, Burwood

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