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Master of Business Administration
Deakin course code: M701
Award granted Master of Business Administration
Level Higher Degree Coursework (Masters and Doctorates)
Duration 1.5 years full time or 2 -3 years part time
Discontinuation of MBA
KMDC has ended partnership with Deakin University from 2007 onwards.
For enquiries and registration to Deakin University Postgraduate programmes please write to:
Lyn Parker |
Postgraduate Student Administration |
Tel: +61 3 5227 2107
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Faculty of Business and Law
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Fax: +61 3 5227 2655
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Deakin University
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Geelong Vic 3217, Australia.
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Course offering/Intake
There are 3 intakes a year. Late February (Semester 1), Mid July, (Semester 2) and Late November (Summer Semester). The application closing date is one month before the commencement date.
To view semester dates click here
Course overview
The Deakin MBA is a 12-credit-point course incorporating twelve units of study. The on-campus and off-campus modes of study incorporate Deakin's flexible learning model, using electronic conferencing, group-based project work and interaction, high quality course materials, overseas study programs and intensive residential schools.
The MBA covers a broad range of topics relating to all aspects of organisational management and the development of the creative, analytical and interpersonal capabilities crucial to business leadership.
Through intensive residential units and summer semester studies the MBA may be completed in 12 months of full-time study.
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Course rules
The MBA comprises 8 credit points of compulsory units and 4 credit points of elective units and may include one specialisation.
The four elective units may be selected in one specialisation as listed, or students may choose any four units from the range of specialisations including general elective units.
Students may also choose to exit the MBA prior to
completing the Masters, with either a Graduate Certificate
of Management or a Graduate Diploma of Business Administration.
It is possible to undertake a specialisation within the
Deakin MBA or CPA MBA in order to develop a specific technical
or specialist expertise that may be relevant to particular
circumstances or interests. Not all specialisations will
be available in all modes of study.
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Course duration
Through intensive residential units and Summer Semester
Studies the MBA may be completed in twelve months of full-time
study or part-time equivalent. Normally the MBA is completed
in eighteen months of full-time study or part-time equivalent.
The Graduate Diploma of Business Administration may be
completed in one year of full-time study or two years
part-time. The Graduate Certificate of Management may
be completed in one semester of full-time study or one
year part-time.
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Admission requirements - general
Deakin University offers admission to postgraduate courses through a number of Admission categories.
In all categories of admission, selection is based primarily on academic merit as indicated by an applicants previous academic record. The minimum requirements are successful completion of a three-year undergraduate degree, or equivalent, from an approved university or other educational institution or successful completion of other equivalent qualifications gained by examination, or approved professional or industrial experience. International students must also meet the English language requirements.
Admission requirements - specific
An undergraduate degree and a minimum of two years relevant work experience or seven years relevant work experience for those without a degree. For those without a first degree, they may enter through the pathway of Graduate Certificate (M501). Applicants are required to submit a full and detailed resume and provide proof of employment in the form of a letter on company letterhead from a current or previous supervisor/manager.
For the members of CPA Australia, in addition to having a first degree
and a minimum of two years relevant work experience, applicants
must also be current members of CPA Australia and have
completed theCPA Program. 5 or 6 units of advsanced standing will be granted for CPA holders who enrolled in Deakin MBA programme.
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Advanced standing - general
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 advanced standing. You will need to provide your previous course details so your credit can be determined. If you are eligible, your offer letter will then contain information about your advanced standing.
Your advanced standing 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.
CIMA members with Professional Qualification will be granted up to 6 units of advanced standing. For members of CPA Australia, 5 units of advanced standing (pre 2004) or 6 units of advanced standing.
You can also refer to the Advanced Standing System which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree.
Click HERE to view the current advanced standing assessment of CIMA units.
Click HERE to view the current advanced standing assessment of CPA units.
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Fees and charges
Deakin direct international students pay AUD2748 per unit.
View 2008 Deakin tuition fee rate (Deakin International Fee)
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Course structure
(Click on the link to view the course descriptions of each unit.)
Compulsory units
MPA751 Financial Reporting and Analysis
MPE781 Economics for Managers
MPF753 Finance
MPK732 Marketing Management
MPM706 Strategic Management
MPM721 Organisational Behaviour
MPM735 International Business Management
Plus one unit from:
MPC741 IT Strategy and Management
MPM722 Human Resource Management
Elective units
The remaining 4 credit points may be selected in one specialisation as listed or, students may choose any units from the range of specialisations.
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10 Specialisations (Choose One Specialisation = 4 units)
Electronic Business Specialisation
MSC751 Online Solutions for Business
MSC752 eBusiness Strategies
MSC767 IS Security Management
Plus one unit from:
MMK737 Online Marketing
MSC768 Knowledge Management
MSQ791 Data Analysis for Managers
Finance Specialisation
Select four units from:
| MAF702 |
Financial Markets |
| MAF703 |
Applied Corporate Finance |
| MAF704 |
Treasury and Risk Management |
| MAF707 |
Portfolio Investments and Financial Planning |
| MAF754 |
Enterprise Risk Management |
| MPF753 |
Finance |
Financial Planning
Specialisation
| MAF702 |
Financial Markets |
| MAF707 |
Portfolio Investments and Financial Planning |
| MAF708 |
Retirement Income Streams |
| MAF709 |
Financial Planning Development |
Human Resource Management Specialisation
MMH706 Managing Human Resources for Strategic Outcomes
MMH709 Employment Relations for Organisational Effectiveness
MPM722 Human Resource Management
MMH707 Managing Transitions and Change
Information Systems Management Specialisation
MSC751 Online Solutions for Business
MSC754 IS Requirements Analysis
MSC770 IS Governance and Global Issues
Plus one unit from:
MSC755 IS Audit and Risk Management
MSC767 IS Security Management
Information Systems Project Management
Specialisation
| MSC751 |
Online Solutions for Business |
| MSC755 |
IS Audit and Risk Management |
| MSC756 |
Project Management |
| MSC770 |
IS Governance and Global Issues |
International Trade and Business Specialisation
select four units from:
| MAA758 |
International Accounting |
| MPE707 |
International Banking and Finance |
| MPE708 |
International Business Strategy |
| MPE711 |
Global Trade and Markets |
| MPK736 |
International Marketing |
| MPM735 |
International Business Management |
Marketing Specialisation
Select four units from:
MMK733 Strategic Marketing
MMK737 Online Marketing
MMK751 Services Marketing
MPK701 Research Design and Analysis
MPK712 Advertising and Consumer Behaviour
MPK732 Marketing Management
MPK736 International Marketing
Strategy and Planning Specialisation
MPM706 Strategic Management
Plus three units from:
MMH706 Managing Human Resources for Strategic Outcome
MMM792 Operations Management
MMH707 Managing Transitions and Change
Supply Chain Management Specialisation
| MSC751 |
Online Solutions for Business
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MSC753 |
eBusiness and Supply Chain Management
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| MSC795 |
eBusiness Processes
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Plus one unit from:
| MSC752 |
eBusiness Strategies
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| MSC755 |
IS Audit and Risk Management
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| MSQ791 |
Data Analysis for Managers |
Links:
- Graduate
Certificate of Management (M501)
- Graduate
Diploma of Business Administration (M601)
- CIMA MBA with 6 units of advanced standing (M741)
MORE INFORMATION
+ ABOUT Deakin University and Postgraduate Studies
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+ View DEAKIN University Academic Calendar 2008 HERE
+ Download DEAKIN Application Form HERE (requires Acrobat Reader)
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+ Master of Marketing (M728) - Deakin University, Australia
+ Graduate Certificate of Business Administration (M501) - Deakin University, Australia
+ Graduate Diploma of Business Administration (M601) - Deakin University, Australia
+ MBA (M701) - with 10 specialisations - Deakin University, Australia
+ CIMA MBA (M741) - with six advanced standing - Deakin University, Australia
+ CPA MBA (M702) - with five to six advanced standing - Deakin University, Australia
+ MBA(International) (M731) - focus on international business - Deakin University, Australia
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+ Graduate Certificate of Information Systems (M522) - Deakin University, Australia
+ Graduate Diploma of Information Systems (M622) - Deakin University, Australia
+ Master of Information Systems - Deakin University, Australia
+ MA in Work Based Learning - Middlesex University, UK
+ MSc in Work Based Learning - Middlesex University, UK
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