Master of Business Administration (International)
2016 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2016 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Master of Business Administration (International) |
| Campus | Offered at Burwood (Melbourne) |
| Cloud Campus | Yes |
| Duration | 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
| CRICOS course code | 056889B Burwood (Melbourne) |
| Deakin course code | M751 |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Indicative student workload
- Alternative exits
- Course Learning Outcomes
- Course rules
- Specialisations
- Course structure
- Details of specialisations
Course overview
Learn how to manage and lead an organisation in an international context with one of Australia's premier business education programs.
This internationally-focused version of the MBA provides a business internship experience, and offers opportunities to participate in overseas study tours where academic study is integrated with visits to professional bodies in host countries. This enables you to develop a real appreciation of key aspects of business in a global environment.
For 30 years, the Deakin MBA has offered relevant skills, contemporary knowledge and real experience, while developing the business leaders of tomorrow.
Teamwork, sustainability, globalisation and social and regulatory responsibility are themes that run through the entire MBA program. The course has a strong focus on people, profit, and the environment, which means you’ll graduate with an understanding of the importance of ethical behaviour and sustainable decision-making.
Research, scholarship and industry engagement heavily inform the content of the course. This enables the course to always stay up to date with current and future business trends.
The Deakin MBA program is renowned for its learning opportunities based on experience and observation. Innovative teaching techniques include our intensive residential units where you can complete a unit in one week.
Deakin’s MBA(I) currently holds a 5-star rating from the Graduate Management Association of Australia (GMAA).
Our MBA has been ranked the number 1 online MBA in Australia. Both campus and online 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.
Our MBA (International) is designed to be a stimulating study experience. You will be able to develop the analytical, creative, and interpersonal skills that are key to a successful career in business.
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.
Alternative exits
| Graduate Certificate of Business Administration (International) (M531) | |
| Graduate Diploma of Business Administration (International) (M631) |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Learning Outcome | Course Learning Outcome |
| Discipline specific knowledge and capabilities | Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of a contemporary body of knowledge and apply research skills and theories to the evaluation of complex business issues in a global context. |
| Communication | Demonstrate advanced communication skills and intercultural understanding in a diverse range of business and management contexts. |
| Digital literacy | Select and use digital technologies to find, organise, analyse and disseminate complex business ideas. |
| Critical thinking | Apply critical analysis skills to evaluate complex ideas in business and international contexts. |
| Problem solving | Apply problem solving skills to conceptualise, construct and recommend solutions for complex business issues facing local and international organisations. |
| Self-management | Work and learn independently and take responsibility for personal and professional actions. |
| Teamwork | Demonstrate advanced team work skills in diverse organisational contexts. |
| Global citizenship | Analyse and interpret the impact of ethics, culture and internationalisation on contemporary business. |
| Approved by Faculty Board October 2014. |
Course rules
To complete the Master of Business Administration (International), students must attain a total of 16 credit points, consisting of 12 credit points of core units and 4 credit points of elective units (which may include a specialisation). Most units (think of units as 'subjects') are equal to 1 credit point.
Electives may be selected from:-
- an MBA(I) specialisation (and may form an MBA(I) specialisation, or
- the specified list of electives, or
- other postgraduate units subject to prior written approval of the Course Director.
Specialisations
Refer to the details of each specialisation for availability.
- Business Consulting
- eBusiness and Supply Chain Management
- Finance
- Human Resource Management
- Insurance and Risk Management ^
- International Business
- Marketing
- Project Management
- Research
- Retail Management
- Social Media and Mobile Strategies
^Offered to continuing students only
Course structure
Elective units
The 4 credit points of elective units may form one of the specialisations listed above, or students may choose these units from the range of specialisations or the general elective units listed below:
| MLM782 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MPK704 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MPM792 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MPT738 | Unit description is currently unavailable # |
OR
| MPM778 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
or any other units with prior written approval of the Course Team Chair.
#MPT code denotes study tour version of the unit
Course structure
Core units
| MPM731 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MPM732 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MIS770/MIS770A | Unit description is currently unavailable ^ |
| MMH733 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MPA702 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MPM701/MPM701A | Unit description is currently unavailable ^ |
| MPT781/MPE781 | Unit description is currently unavailable ~ |
| MPT735/MPM735 | Unit description is currently unavailable # |
| MPT732/MPK732 | Unit description is currently unavailable # |
| MPE707 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MPM703 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MWL701 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
#MPT code denotes study tour version of the unit.
~MPT code denotes study tour version of the unit. This tour unit is not available from trimester 2 2016.
^MPM701A and MIS770A are Start Anytime units.
Details of specialisations
Business Law
Unit set code
SP-M75101
Units
Select 4 credit points of units from:
| MLC771 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MLM703 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MLM706 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MLM721 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MLM785 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MLM792 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
Details of specialisations
Project Management
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online)
Unit set code
SP-M75114
Units
| MIS701 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MIS798 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MIS771 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MIS782 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
Details of specialisations
eBusiness and Supply Chain Management
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online)
Unit set code
SP-M75115
Units
| MIS712 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MIS713 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MIS731 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MIS781 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
Details of specialisations
Business Consulting
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne)
Unit set code
SP-M75111
Units
| MPM715 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
plus 3 credit points of units from:
| MLM706 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MPK701 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MPM701 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MPM712 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MPR705 | Unit description is currently unavailable * |
| MIS798 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MPR707/MPM707 | Unit description is currently unavailable * |
* MPR code denotes residential version of the unit
Details of specialisations
Insurance and Risk Management
Unit set code
SP-M751071
Offered to continuing students only. Please see a student adviser for further advice.
Details of specialisations
Human Resource Management
Campuses
Cloud (online)
Unit set code
SP-M75108
Units
| MPR722/MPM722 | Unit description is currently unavailable * |
| MMH709 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MMH753 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MMH707 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
* MPR code denotes residential version of the unit
Details of specialisations
Finance
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online)
Unit set code
SP-M75106
Units
| MPE711 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
plus 3 credit points of units from:
| MAF702 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MAF703 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MAF707 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MAF767 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MPT753/MPF753 | Unit description is currently unavailable # |
# MPT code denotes study tour version of the unit. This tour unit is not available from trimester 2 2016.
Details of specialisations
Marketing
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online)
Unit set code
SP-M75104
Units
Select 4 credit points of units from:
| MMK738 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MMK739 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MMK751 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MPK701 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MPK713 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MPT736/MPK736 | Unit description is currently unavailable # |
# MPT code denotes study tour version of the unit
Details of specialisations
International Business
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online)
Unit set code
SP-M75103
Units
| MPE711 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
plus 3 credit points of units from:
| AIR747 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MAA716 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MPR722/MPM722 | Unit description is currently unavailable * |
| MPT735/MPM735 | Unit description is currently unavailable # |
* MPR denotes residential version of the unit
# MPT denotes study tour version of the unit
Details of specialisations
Information Management
Unit set code
SP-M73102
Offered to continuing students only. Please see a student adviser for further advice.
Research
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online)
Unit set code
SP-M75105
Units
| MPP704 | Unit description is currently unavailable ~ |
~4 credit points
Retail Management
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online)
Unit set code
SP-M75109
Units
| MPM705 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MPM716 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
plus 2 credit points from:
| MLM790 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MMK737 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MPM712 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MPM701/MPM701A | Unit description is currently unavailable ^ |
| MPM715 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MPR721/MPM721 | Unit description is currently unavailable * |
| MPR722/MPM722 | Unit description is currently unavailable * |
| MPT732/MPK732 | Unit description is currently unavailable # |
| MIS713 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
*MPR code denotes residential version of the unit
#MPT code denotes study tour version of the unit
^MPM701A is a Start Anytime unit.
Social Media and Mobile Strategies
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online)
Unit set code
SP-M75113
Units
| MIS712 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MIS771 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MIS784 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MMK737 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
Project Management
Unit set code
SP-M73114
Units
| MIS701 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MIS798 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
Plus 2 credit points of units from:
| MIS771 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MIS782 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
Research
Unit set code
SP-M73105
Units
| MPK701 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
plus
| MPP704 | Unit description is currently unavailable ~ |
~4 credit points
Supply Chain Management
Unit set code
SP-M73110
Offered to continuing students only. Please see a student adviser for further advice.