Master of Business Administration (International)

What you will study

To complete the Master of Business Administration (International), students must attain a total of 16 credit points, consisting of 10 credit points of core units, two credit points of course electives and four credit points of open elective units (which may include an optional specialisation).

You must complete the compulsory Academic Integrity Module in your first trimester of study (zero credit point unit).

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

Depending on your professional experience and previous qualifications, you may commence this course with admission credit and complete your course in one year full-time (or part-time equivalent).

Academic requirements

One year full-time (or part-time equivalent) - eight credit points

To be considered for admission to this degree (with eight credit points of admission credit applied^*) you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Completion of a bachelor's degree (honours) (AQF 8) in a related discipline, with a minimum weighted average mark of 65.
• Completion of a bachelor degree in a related discipline with a minimum weighted average mark of 65 and at least 2 years of relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent). 
• Completion of a graduate certificate or graduate diploma or higher in a related discipline. 

1.5 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) - 12 credit points

To be considered for admission to this degree (with four credit points of admission credit applied^*) you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Completion of a bachelor's degree or higher in a related discipline, with a minimum weighted average mark of 65.
• Completion of a bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline with a minimum weighted average mark of 65 and at least 2 years of relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent). 

Two years full-time (or part-time equivalent) - 16 credit points

To be considered for admission to this degree (without admission credit applied*) you will need to meet the following criteria:

• Completion of a bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline with a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) (or equivalent average grade indicator) of 65. 

^Related discipline degree: A 'related discipline' award for this course is a bachelor's degree in commerce or business in which students have completed studies explicitly in areas covering financial, people, market and economics.

^Relevant work experience: Relevant work experience is determined as business experience either in a broad commerce role or in a managerial position with business oversight responsibilities in any field.

*Credit for Recognition of Prior Learning will still be considered on a case-by-case basis.

English language requirements

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

• Bachelor's degree from a recognised English-speaking country.
• IELTS overall score of 6.5 (with no band score less than 6.0) or equivalent.
• Other evidence of English language proficiency (contact the university for more information).

Recognition of Prior Learning

You may be able to get credit towards your course based on prior formal, non-formal or informal learning. To apply, you will need to provide supporting documentation outlined by the university. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

Deakin's graduate learning outcomes describe the knowledge and capabilities graduates can demonstrate at the completion of their course. These outcomes mean that regardless of the Deakin course you undertake, your degree will teach you the skills and professional attributes that employers value. They'll set you up to learn and work effectively in the future.

• Develop an advanced and integrated understanding of fundamental business principles, concepts and knowledge with a focus on innovation and technology, strategy and leadership and internationalisation. Apply research skills, theories and concepts to the evaluation of complex business issues and challenges in a global context.
• Develop advanced written and oral communication skills and intercultural understanding in a diverse range of business and management contexts.
• Apply and develop critical analysis skills to evaluate complex data, proposals and projects in business and international contexts.
• Develop and apply problem solving skills and creativity to conceptualise, construct and recommend solutions for complex business issues facing local and international organisations.
• Develop an enhanced insight into learning and working independently and take responsibility for personal and professional actions.
• Demonstrate the ability to network with peers and to leverage these relationships to achieve collaborative and mutually beneficial outcomes in a diverse context.
• Develop and demonstrate an understanding of the impact that innovative approaches to business issues have on social, sustainability and cultural challenges in the global business environment.

Career outcomes

Deakin’s Master of Business Administration (International) has a range of specialisations to help you progress your career in all areas of business from administration to business strategy. As a graduate, you may find employment in areas such as:

• Management consultancy
• Financial planning
• Corporate governance
• Human resource management
• Marketing

Fees and FEE-HELP

Estimated first-year tuition fee in 2025: $32,600 (domestic full-fee paying place)

All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a full-time study load of eight credit points (normally eight units) per year.

A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:

• The number of units studied per term.
• The choice of major or specialisation.
• Choice of units.
• Credit from previous study or work experience.
• Eligibility for government-funded loans.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.