Master of Business Administration (International)

2025 Deakin University Handbook

Year	2025 course information
Award granted	Master of Business Administration (International)
Deakin course code	M751
Course version	2
Faculty	Faculty of Business and Law
Course Information	For students who commenced from 2015 to 2022
Campus	For students who commenced prior to 2023 only
Duration	2 years full-time or part-time equivalent
CRICOS code	056889B Burwood (Melbourne)
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition	The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 9
Note: The final intake for this course version was 2022. Students should contact a Student Adviser in Student Central for course, course map and enrolment information.

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. The Deakin MBA (International) is renowned for its learning opportunities based on experience and observation. Both campus and online modes of study incorporate our flexible learning model using electronic conferencing, group-based project work and interaction, high quality course materials and overseas study programs.

This internationally-focused degree will provide you with a business internship experience and opportunities to participate in a global, virtual work integrated learning (WIL) project, where you’ll work on business challenges in other countries.

You’ll also explore international business issues through several core units, enabling 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 course content, ensuring the knowledge your gaining is always up to date with current and future business trends.

You'll also have the option to complement your primary studies in business administration with a specialisation in a wide range of business-related fields. Designed to meet industry demand for skilled professionals with a breadth of transferrable skills, a specialisation can help deepen your knowledge in a particular business field and benefit your future career.

Designed to be a stimulating study experience, our MBA (International) will enable you 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.

Professional recognition

Deakin Business School is in the top 1% of business schools globally by holding both AACSB and EQUIS accreditations. These prestigious accreditations are awarded to business schools that meet strict standards of quality, academic and professional excellence, and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing improvement and innovation in their courses, ensuring our graduates are employable worldwide.

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)

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 pass 16 credit points and meet the following course rules to be eligible to graduate:

DAI001 Academic Integrity Module (0-credit-point compulsory unit) in their first study period
11 credit points of core units
one course elective unit
4 credit points of open elective units

Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements. See the enrolment codes and terminology to help make sense of the University's vocabulary.

Specialisations

Faculty-wide specialisations

Refer to the details of each specialisation for availability.

*Offered to students who commenced in 2023 or prior.

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

Compulsory 0-credit point module

To be completed in the first trimester of study:-

DAI001

Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin [replaces MAI010]

Core units

MPM780

Foundations in Leadership [replaces MPM731]

MPM712

Managing Innovation [replaces MPM732]

MIS770

Foundation Skills in Data Analysis

MMH733

Ethical Decision Making in Organisations

MAA702

Financial Interpretation [MPA702 recoded]

MMM710

Emerging Issues in International Operations [replaces MPM701]

MPT781/MPE781

Economics for Managers ^#

MPT735/MPM735

International Business Management ^#

MMK710

Fundamentals of MarTech [replaces MPK732]

MPE707

International Banking and Finance

MPM703

Business Strategy and Analysis

^#MPT code denotes Study Tour version of the unit

MPM731 Business Communications for Managers [No longer available for enrolment, replacement unit MPM780]

MPM732 Critical Thinking for Managers [No longer available for enrolment, replacement unit MPM712]

MPM701 Business Process Management [No longer available for enrolment, replacement unit MMM710]

MPK732 Marketing Management [No longer available for enrolment, replacement unit MMK710]

Course elective units

Select one unit from:

MWL716

Consultancy Experience

MWL705

Business for Social Impact

MWL717

Entrepreneurship Experience

MWL718

Internship

MWL719

International Consultancy Experience

Open elective units

The remaining 4 credit points may be selected from:

a faculty-wide specialisation
postgraduate units offered by the University (subject to availability)

Work experience

This course provides students the opportunity to complete one or more elective work integrated learning units.
More information: WIL Programs

Further information

Student Central can help you with course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements.

Contact Student Central

Fees and charges

Fees and charges vary depending on your course, the type of fee place you hold, your commencement year, the units you choose and your study load. To find out about the fees and charges that apply to you, visit the Current students fees website or our handy Fee estimator to help estimate your tuition fees.

Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as photocopying or travel.