Master of Business Administration
2020 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2020 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Master of Business Administration |
| Course Map | This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 1 2020. This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 2 2020. This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 3 2020. Course maps for commencement in previous years are available on the Course Maps webpage or please contact a Student Adviser in Student Central. |
| Campus | Offered at Burwood (Melbourne) |
| Cloud Campus | Yes |
| Duration | 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
| CRICOS course code | 035037J Burwood (Melbourne) |
| Deakin course code | M701 |
| Approval status | This course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Standards Framework. |
| Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition | The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 9. |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Indicative student workload
- Professional recognition
- Career opportunities
- Participation requirements
- Mandatory student checks
- Alternative exits
- Fees and charges
- Course Learning Outcomes
- Course rules
- Specialisations
- Course structure
- Work experience
- Details of specialisations
- Other learning experiences
- Research and research-related study
Course overview
Deakin's distinctive Master of Business Administration (MBA) course is one of Australia's premier business education programs.
For over 30 years, the Deakin MBA has been offering relevant skills, contemporary knowledge, and real experience, while developing the business leaders of tomorrow.
The Deakin MBA is designed to meet your professional needs and to fit around your work, your family and your lifestyle. You can study on campus, in the Cloud (online) and through experiential delivery options.
Our teaching staff are experts in integrating theory into professional practice and in developing learning experiences that are current and relevant to today's workplace. By choosing the Deakin MBA you will enjoy professional academic support services including writing workshops, mentoring programs and seminars.
Over 30 years of experience delivering an MBA program means we understand your needs, the needs of your current and prospective employers, and the importance of matching one to the other. The Deakin MBA is not just about 'knowledge' and 'skills' - but also about networking, career enhancement, and professional development. Our active alumni and industry partners work with us inside and outside the classroom to ensure your learning is grounded in the everyday reality of business, and the issues it faces.
The Deakin MBA will challenge you. It will capture your imagination and enthusiasm. It will be a lifelong benefit to your career and to your professional development.
Indicative student workload
As a student in the Faculty of Business and Law, you can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include classes, seminars, practicals and online interaction. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.
It is expected that students will complete each short module in 10 hours of independent study.
Professional recognition
Deakin Business School (DBS) is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Only five per cent of business programs worldwide are AACSB accredited and DBS is one of only three business schools in Victoria to achieve this recognition. DBS has been awarded EQUIS accreditation through the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD). This global best-practice recognition places Deakin Business School in the top 1 per cent of business schools worldwide.
By choosing appropriate units within the Master of Business Administration, students may satisfy the professional recognition requirements of the Institute of Certified Management Accountants (ICMA).
Institute of Managers and Leaders Membership
Our partnership with the Institute of Managers and Leaders (IML) means Deakin MBA students can elect to become members of Australia’s most powerful leadership network for the duration of their study. Students who select IML membership will also be awarded a Diploma of Strategic Management and Leadership by the UK’s Chartered Management Institute and carry the designation ‘Chartered Manager’.
Visit the IML website
Career opportunities
Deakin’s Master of Business Administration has a wide 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 consulting, strategy and planning, human resource management, marketing and a range of other areas.
Participation requirements
Units in this course may have participation requirements that include compulsory placements, work-based training, community-based learning or collaborative research training arrangements.
Placement can occur at any time, including during the standard holiday breaks listed here: https://www.deakin.edu.au/courses/key-dates.
Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. Click here for more information.
Mandatory student checks
Units which contain work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, working with children check or other check. These requirements will be detailed in unit guides upon enrolment.Alternative exits
| Graduate Certificate of Business Administration (M501) | |
| Graduate Diploma of Business Administration (M601) |
Fees and charges
Fees and charges vary depending on your course, your fee category and the year you started. To find out about the fees and charges that apply to you, visit the Current students fees website.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Learning Outcomes | Course Learning Outcomes |
| Discipline Specific knowledge and capabilities | Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental business principles and concepts and integrate own business expertise to develop insights into complex, contemporary business issues and apply this to address emerging global business trends and challenges. |
| Communication | Demonstrate high level written, oral and interpersonal communication skills required to provide clear, well-reasoned advice to organisations and lead and influence others. |
| Digital Literacy | Select and use digital technologies that support the research and analysis of complex business issues and enhances effective dissemination of proposals and recommendations. |
| Critical thinking | Apply critical thinking and analysis skills to evaluate complex data, relationships and projects in an organisational environment. |
| Problem Solving | Apply problem solving skills and creativity to arrive at evidence-based decisions and imagine strategies and the changes required to implement recommended courses of action. |
| Self-management | Developed an enhanced insight into leadership style and reflect on own ability to take personal accountability and act as a confident leader. |
| Teamwork | Demonstrate the ability to develop networks and business relationships and leverage these to achieve collaborative and mutually beneficial outcomes. |
| Global Citizenship | Demonstrate an understanding of the impact entrepreneurial approaches to business issues has on social, sustainability and cultural challenges in the global business environment. |
Course rules
The MBA course structure provides an integrated experience designed to reflect the foundational business knowledge required of an MBA program, career development and employability, leadership and management skills, and an integrative capstone experience.
To complete the Master of Business Administration, students must attain a total of 12 credit points, consisting of 8 credit points of core units, and 4 credit points of elective units (which may be taken as one of 21 specialisations)* plus completion of the compulsory 0-credit point unit, MAI010 Academic Integrity. Students also have the option of completing Masterclasses to count towards MBA electives. The masterclasses focus on new trends and issues with industry leaders in a short and engaging format.
The Deakin Advantage capstone provides an integrative MBA experience in which students complete a ‘live case study’ as a major project which synthesises knowledge, concepts and research gained from their study program.
*From Trimester 2 2020:
4 credit points of elective units may be taken as one of the available Faculty-wide specialistions.
Specialisations
From Trimester 2 2020:-
Faculty-wide specialisations*
Refer to the details of each specialisation for availability.
- Academic Research
- Accounting
- Artificial Intelligence for Business
- Arts and Cultural Industries
- Business Analytics
- Cyberlaw
- Digital Transformation
- Finance
- Financial Planning
- Human Resource Management
- Information Systems
- International Trade and Business
- Leadership
- Management Consulting
- Marketing
- Project Management
- Property and Real Estate
- Supply Chain Management
*Replacing course specific specialisations.
Course specific specialisations
Offered to continuing students only. Please see a student adviser for further advice.
- Accounting
- Arts and Cultural Management
- Business Analytics
- Business Consulting
- Corporate Governance
- eBusiness and Supply Chain Management
- Environmental Sustainability
- Finance
- Financial Planning
- Health and Human Services Management
- Healthcare Management
- Human Resource Management
- Information Systems Project Management
- Innovation
- International and Community Development
- International Trade and Business
- Leadership
- Marketing
- Project Management
- Property and Real Estate
- Public Management
- Research Project
- Retail Management
- Strategy and Planning
Course structure
Compulsory 0-credit point unit
To be completed in the first trimester of study:-
| MAI010 | Academic Integrity |
Course structure
Core units
| MBA700 | The Deakin Advantage: Leadership and Professional Development |
| MBR701/MBA701 | Strategy and Value Creation # |
| MBR702/MBA702 | Financial Decision Making |
| MBT703/MBA703 | The Economic Environment ^ |
| MBT704/MBR704/MBA704 | Marketing, Positioning and Consumers ^# |
| MBA705 | Business Processes and Technology |
| MBR706/MBA706 | Leading People in Organisations # |
| MBA707 | The Deakin Advantage: Capstone |
#MBR code denotes residential version of the unit
^MBT code denotes study tour version of the unit
Elective units
The remaining 4 credit points may be selected in one of the specialisations listed or students may choose any four postgraduate units.
Work experience
This course provides students the opportunity to complete one or more elective work integrated learning units.
More information: WIL Programs
Details of specialisations
Academic Research
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online)
Unit set code
SP-MDBS001
Units
| MPP704 | Research Project 4 |
Details of specialisations
Arts and Cultural Industries
Campuses
Cloud (online)
Unit set code
SP-MDBS003
Units
| MMM790 | Arts Management |
| MMK792 | Arts Marketing |
Plus 2 credit points from:
| MMM793 | Managing Cultural Projects and Events |
| MMM796 | Managing Arts in Community Settings |
| MMM799 | Arts Fundraising and Sponsorship |
| ACA715 | Creating Your Arts Business |
Details of specialisations
Artificial Intelligence for Business
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online)
Unit set code
SP-MDBS018
Units
| MIS713 | Digital Transformation of Supply Chains |
| MIS715 | Artificial Intelligence for Accounting and Finance |
| MIS716 | Artificial Intelligence for Business |
| MIS784 | Marketing Analytics |
Details of specialisations
Business Analytics
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online)
Unit set code
SP-MDBS004
Units
| MIS771 | Descriptive Analytics and Visualisation |
| MIS772 | Predictive Analytics |
Plus 2 credit points from:
| MIS770A/MIS770 | Foundation Skills in Data Analysis * |
| MIS775 | Decision Modelling for Business Analytics |
| MIS784 | Marketing Analytics |
* MIS770A code denotes Start Anytime version of the unit
Details of specialisations
Accounting
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online)
Unit set code
SP-MDBS002
Units
| MPA701 | Accounting |
| MAA703 | Accounting for Management 1,2,4 |
Plus 2 credit points from:
| MAA716 | Financial Accounting 1,2 |
| MAA705 | Corporate Auditing 2,3,4 |
| MAA789 | Accounting Systems and Analytics 1,2 |
| MLC703 | Principles of Income Tax Law 2 |
Notes:
1 Required by CPA Australia for Associate (foundation level) Membership.
2 Required by the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand for entry to the CA Program.
3 For candidates who have completed an accredited degree in Australia, this unit may be taken as part of the CPA program. Required by the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand for entry to the CA Program.
4 For candidates who would like to obtain exemptions to the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) program.
Cyberlaw
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online)
Unit set code
SP-MDBS006
Units
| MLM704 | Foundations of Law |
| MLM735 | Data Law, Policy and Cybercrime |
| SIT719 | Security and Privacy Issues in Analytics |
| SIT763 | Cyber Security Management |
Digital Transformation
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online)
Unit set code
SP-MDBS007
Units
| MIS712 | Managing Digital Transformation |
| MIS782 | Value of Information |
| MIS741 | Ethics of Digital Transformation |
| MIS776 | Design Thinking for Innovation |
Finance
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online)
Unit set code
SP-MDBS009
Units
Select any 4 units from:
| MAF702 | Financial Markets |
| MAF703 | Applied Corporate Finance |
| MAF707 | Investments and Portfolio Management |
| MAF767 | Treasury Dealing |
| MPF753 | Finance |
Financial Planning
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online)
Unit set code
SP-MDBS010
Units
| MAI769/MAA769 | Ethics for Financial Services |
| MAI728/MAA728 | Financial Behaviour and Decision Making |
| MLI714/MLC714 | Financial Advice Regulation |
Plus 1 credit point from:
| MAA745 | Financial Planning and Economic Fundamentals |
| MLC707 | Business Law |
| MLC703 | Principles of Income Tax Law |
Note:
MAI and MLI coded units denote Intensive offerings and are only available to M701 students enrolled in this unit set.
To find out whether this specialisation is FASEA approved and suitable for you, please contact our dedicated Financial Planning Course Advisers to discuss further on +61 3 9251 7969, financial-planning@deakin.edu.au, or book a phone consultation.
Human Resource Management
Campuses
Cloud (online)
Unit set code
SP-MDBS011
Units
| MMH701 | Human Resource Strategy |
| MMH702 | Strategic Staffing |
| MMH704 | Performance Management and Reward |
| MMH709 | Employment Relations for Organisational Effectiveness |
Information Systems
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online)
Unit set code
SP-MDBS012
Units
| MIS701 | Business Requirements Analysis |
| MIS761 | Enterprise Information Management and Security |
| MIS770/MIS770A | Foundation Skills in Data Analysis * |
| MIS782 | Value of Information |
*MIS770A unit code denotes the Start Anytime version
International Trade and Business
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online)
Unit set code
SP-MDBS013
Units
Select one unit from:
| MBA703/MBT703 | The Economic Environment (Tour) * |
| MPE781/MPT781 | Economics for Managers (Study Tour) * |
Plus
| MPE707 | International Banking and Finance |
| MPE711 | Global Trade and Markets |
| MPK736/MPT736 | International Marketing * |
*MBT and MPT codes denote the Study Tour version of the unit
Leadership
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online)
Unit set code
SP-MDBS014
Units
| MMH707 | Organisational Development and Change |
| MPT712/MPM712 | Managing Innovation ^ |
| MPR779 | Leadership in the Real World * |
| MPM773 | Contemporary Issues in Leadership |
^ MPT code denotes study tour version of the unit
* MPR code denotes residential version of the unit
Management Consulting
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne)
Unit set code
SP-MDBS005
Units
| MPM715 | Management and Organisational Consulting |
| MPT712/MPM712 | Managing Innovation * |
| MIS798 | Project Management |
| MMH707 | Organisational Development and Change |
* MPT code denotes Study Tour version of the unit
Marketing
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online)
Unit set code
SP-MDBS015
Units
| MPK713 | Consumer Behaviour |
| MPT732/MPK732 | Marketing Management ^ |
| MMK738 | Integrated Marketing Communication |
| MMK739 | Strategic Brand Management |
^MPT code denoted Study version of the unit.
Project Management
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online)
Unit set code
SP-MDBS016
Units
| MIS776 | Design Thinking for Innovation |
| MIS778 | Agile Project Management |
| MIS798 | Project Management |
| MMH707 | Organisational Development and Change |
Property and Real Estate
Campuses
Cloud (online)
Unit set code
SP-MDBS017
Units
| MMP713 | Property and Real Estate Context |
| MMP731 | Management of Real Estate |
| MMP732 | Property Development |
| MMP742 | Investment Valuation |
Supply Chain Management
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online)
Unit set code
SP-MDBS008
Units
| MIS712 | Managing Digital Transformation |
| MIS713 | Digital Transformation of Supply Chains |
| MIS775 | Decision Modelling for Business Analytics |
| MPM792 | Operations Management |
Other course information
Mandatory student checks
Any unit which contains work-integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, working with children check or other check. Refer to the relevant unit guide.
Course duration - additional information
Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.
Further information
Student Central can help you with course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements.
- Contact Student Central
Other learning experiences
This course includes the option of other learning experiences including residential and study tour units.
- MBT703 The Economic Environment (Tour)
- MBT704 Marketing, Positioning and Consumers (Tour)
- MBR701 Strategy and Value Creation (Residential)
- MBR702 Financial Decision Making (Residential)
- MBR704 Marketing, Positioning and Consumers (Residential)
- MBR706 Leading People in Organisations (Residential)
Research and research-related study
Students are introduced to research tools and techniques in core units of the course where they learn analytic skills and the practical application. Assessment tasks require students to conduct self-directed research in order to complete them