Master of Business Administration (International)

2020 Deakin University Handbook

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Year	2020 course information
Award granted	Master of Business Administration (International)
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	2 years full-time or part-time equivalent
CRICOS course code	056889B Burwood (Melbourne)
Deakin course code	M751
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

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.

Teamwork, sustainability, globalisation and social and regulatory responsibility are themes that run through the entire MBA (International) 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 (International) program is renowned for its learning opportunities based on experience and observation. 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 and overseas study programs.

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 across the globe.

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.

Career opportunities

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 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 (International) (M531)
Graduate Diploma of Business Administration (International) (M631)

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 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.

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), plus completion of the compulsory 0-credit point unit, MAI010 Academic Integrity. 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.

Students are introduced to research tools and techniques in core units of the course where they learn analytic skills and the practical application of those skills in professional contexts. They must also complete advanced level units and a capstone unit that require them to integrate the skills learnt over their course of study and produce applied pieces of research with reference to prevailing literature.

From Trimester 2 2020:

Most units (think of units as 'subjects') are equal to 1 credit point.

Electives may be selected from:-

a Faculty specialisation
Post-graduate units offered by the University (subject to eligibility)

Specialisations

From Trimester 2 2020:-

Faculty-wide specialisations*

Refer to the details of each specialisation for availability.

*Replacing course specific specialisations.

Course specific specialisations

Offered to continuing students only. Please see a student adviser for further advice.

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

Course structure

Core units

MPM731

Business Communication for Managers

MPM732

Critical Thinking for Managers

MIS770/MIS770A

Foundation Skills in Data Analysis ^{^}

MMH733

Ethics for Managers

MPA702

Financial Interpretation

MPM701/MPM701A

Business Process Management ^{^}

MPT781/MPE781

Economics for Managers ^#

MPT735/MPM735

International Business Management ^#

MPT732/MPK732

Marketing Management ^#

MPE707

International Banking and Finance

MPM703

Business Strategy and Analysis

Plus one of:

MWL716

Consultancy Experience

MWL705

Cultural Experience

MWL717

Entrepreneurship Experience

MWL718

Internship

^#MPT code denotes Study Tour version of the unit

^{^}MPM701A and MIS770A are Start Anytime units.

Course structure

Compulsory 0-credit point unit

To be completed in the first trimester of study:-

MAI010

Academic Integrity

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:

MLT782

Indian Law

MPK704

Sustainable Environmental Marketing

MPM792

Operations Management

or any other units with prior written approval of the Course Director.

Elective units from Trimester 2 2020:-

The remaining 4 credit points may be selected from:-

a Faculty-wide specialisation
Postgraduate units offered by the University (subject to eligibility)

Work experience

This course provides students the opportunity to complete one or more elective work integrated learning units.

More information: WIL Programs

Other course information

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.

Research and research-related study

Students complete at least 2 credit points (or equivalent) of research and research training across their degree. This business course provides students learning opportunities to develop a variety of research skills designed to enable them to:

source information and retrieve it;
develop a problem statement, research questions and hypotheses;
evaluate prevailing industry and academic literature from market analysts, economists and other industry experts;
utilise industry based research methods;
demonstrate presentation and academic and business report writing skills.

Students are required to undertake authentic and applied ‘research-orientated’ tasks as part of several core units:

Examples of task and assessment include (but are not limited to):

information retrieval and literature searches;
literature review on a nominated topic;
demonstrated skills in data management;
quantitative and qualitative research methods;
presenting research and critical analysis;
business and academic writing.

Students can, if they wish, extend their research skills and application by choosing elective units that form a research specialisation.