Deakin University

Entry requirements

• There are no mandated 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 course entry requirements to be considered for selection, but this does not guarantee admission.

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:

• bachelor degree
• IELTS overall score of 6.5 (with no band score less than 6.0) or equivalent

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

Recognition of prior learning

The University aims to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning which exceeds the normal entrance requirements for the course and is within the constraints of the course regulations. Students are required to complete a minimum of one-third of the course at Deakin University, or four credit points, whichever is the greater. In the case of certificates, including graduate certificates, a minimum of two credit points within the course must be completed at Deakin.

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 course entry requirements to be considered for selection, but this does not guarantee admission.

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:

• bachelor degree
• IELTS overall score of 6.5 (with no band score less than 6.0) or equivalent

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

Online studies

Deakin offers many courses which can be studied by distance education overseas.

However, international students living in Australia on a student visa, in each compulsory trimester (that is, Trimesters 1 and 2), must enrol in at least one unit that is offered as a Campus located unit and can, in addition enrol in units offered online. International students may undertake a maximum of up to one third (or equivalent) of their study as online study. Please note enrolment in one face to face unit in compulsory study periods is only allowed if the student is completing their final unit of study and will not exceed maximum one third (or equivalent) online requirement.

Recognition of prior learning

If you have completed previous studies which you believe may reduce the number of units you have to complete at Deakin, indicate in the appropriate section on your application that you wish to be considered for Recognition of Prior Learning. You will need to provide a certified copy of your previous course details so your credit can be determined. If you are eligible, your offer letter will then contain information about your Recognition of Prior Learning.

Your Recognition of Prior Learning is formally approved prior to your enrolment at Deakin during the Enrolment and Orientation Program. You must bring original documents relating to your previous study so that this approval can occur.

Recognition of Prior Learning into the Master of Business Administration may be granted to students who have successfully completed appropriated postgraduate studies in management. Students must complete at least four credit points of units from the core at Deakin.