Deakin University
Master of Business Administration (Leadership)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationGet 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 organizations, 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-centered 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.
Units
- Organisational Development and Change MMH707
- MPT712/MPM712 Managing Innovation ^
- MPR779/MPM779 Leadership in Complexity
- Foundations in Leadership MPM780
This unit focuses on the management of dynamic change within organizations by utilizing a strategic lens and focusing on a number of critical real-world Organization Development (OD) and Change Management (CM) topics. Drawing extensively from OD and CM literature, the unit introduces a range of models, tools, and methodologies that can be applied immediately within participants’ organizations, to facilitate the successful implementation of change initiatives. The critical and strategic role of human resource management in managing the often overlooked ‘people’ side of OD and CM is also explored in detail throughout the unit.
In this unit students visit an innovative ecosystem (such as Silicon Valley in the USA or Chilcon Valley in Chile) and spend 10 days visiting key organizations in the chosen entrepreneurial hub in order to learn more about managing innovation.
This is an intensive experiential program designed to capitalize on principles of adult learning. Students participate in a series of interactions designed to reproduce the dynamics of communication within organizations as well as communication between the organization and its environment.
The purpose of the unit is to deliver a thorough grounding in the main leadership theories, concepts, and issues. It is intended as an introduction to leadership and will be the theoretical foundation upon which other leadership units are built. Through online videos and readings and interactive seminars, students will be encouraged to engage with, and critique, leadership theories and consider how these might be applied to their own circumstances.
Delivery mode
Deakin University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- 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.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Master of Business Administration (Leadership) will prepare you for the following roles.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Chief Executive Officers (also known as CEOs) head large businesses and corporate enterprises. They steer the direction of the organisation and rep...
Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
A Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) develops and oversees the strategic marketing initiatives of an organisation. You might work in various industries,...
General Manager
General Managers oversee the profitability, administration, operations and compliance of an organisation. Depending on the size of the business the...
Managing Director
A Managing Director oversees the operations and strategic direction of a company. You might work in various industries, leading the business toward...
Operations Manager
An Operations Manager coordinates the daily running of a business or organisation. You might oversee activities such as staff recruitment and train...
About Deakin University
As one of Australia's largest universities, Deakin has strong global linkages, world-class research and, most importantly, an educational portfolio that blends the best of campus and digital delivery into a highly supportive and personalised student experience.
