Master of Business
Elevate your career by studying at a top 3 business school in Victoria* and graduate with the skills to solve complex business problems with confidence.
Whether you’re starting a new career, planning to run your own business or upskilling in your current role, the Master of Business is your pathway to business expertise in as little as two years, regardless of your previous field of study. This highly flexible degree has been purposefully designed to give you the greatest scope to shape your studies in a way that suits your personal needs. Deepen your knowledge of business with the option to study further specialist areas that match your unique career goals, all while graduating with a business qualification highly valued by employers.
Gain the skills to tackle the business challenges of tomorrow
Complement your background with a degree that will take your career to the next level.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of how businesses of all sizes work and the issues they face. Learn the principles underpinning emerging technology, financial transactions, local and global markets, social responsibility and entrepreneurial strategies, and the many ways they influence business success.
Apply process, systems and investigative techniques to foster business acumen while gaining hands-on experience through a capstone business consultancy project. Further opportunities for work integrated learning include an international consultancy, an entrepreneurship experience and a business for social impact project.
Study online or on-campus at Burwood, and graduate ahead of the curve with a business degree that prepares you for the future.
Campus Information
Melbourne Burwood
The Melbourne Burwood Campus is Deakin’s largest. A short trip from Melbourne’s central business district, Burwood offers the perfect balance between city lifestyle and suburban comfort. On campus you will find impressive buildings and world-class facilities, a wide range of learning and social spaces, and a relaxed atmosphere. If you enjoy getting outdoors between classes, the Melbourne Burwood Campus also sits alongside parkland, which is great for walking, jogging and cycling.
Intakes
- March
- July
- Nov
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Deakin offers you career support throughout your studies and beyond. We're here to help you explore your employment opportunities and equip you with the tools to secure your ultimate career.
Secure your ultimate career
Gain a competitive edge in the workplace with real?world expertise and practical skills in-demand from employers. We're committed to helping you become the most employable version of yourself. Using proven tools and techniques we’ll help boost your career IQ, arming you with the comprehensive knowledge you need to land that job and build a satisfying career. At Victoria’s #1 university for student support, you will get the assistance you need to succeed.^
Your careers and employment service
Prepare for the jobs of tomorrow with lifetime access to an award-winning university career service. DeakinTALENT empowers you to explore a broad range of career opportunities and build skills and experiences. Take the first step to shaping a career that aligns with your interests, values and skills.
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Admission requirements
Applicants are required to have completed at least a bachelor's degree, or comparable, of an acceptable standard from an approved university or other educational institution. Some degrees may have additional entry requirements, which you can find on the course pages in this guide. Masters degrees by coursework that include a research stream may provide a possible pathway to Ph.D. candidature.
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 another check.
Supporting documents
When you apply to Deakin, it’s important to attach all requested supporting documentation, otherwise, your application could be delayed or disallowed.
Remember, most documents need to be certified before you upload them, so give yourself plenty of time to get organized.
Examples of certified copies you’ll need to include:
- award certificates
- academic transcripts
- formal identity papers (e.g. your passport).
Documents in languages other than English will need to be translated. If you’re applying for a scholarship, please also check the specific supporting documents for that application.
- Bachelor Degree, or
- Two years relevant work experience.
- CEFR Proficient User Level C1
- IELTS 6.5
- Bachelor degree
- Bachelor Degree, or
- Two years relevant work experience.
- CEFR Proficient User Level C1
- IELTS 6.5
- Bachelor degree
- i. 8 Credit Point
- Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma in a related discipline, or
- Bachelor Honours Degree in a related discipline, or
- Bachelor Degree in a related discipline AND two years relevant work experience.
- CEFR Proficient User Level C1
- IELTS 6.5
- CEFR Proficient User Level C1
- IELTS 6.5
- Bachelor degree
- Completion of a research project in a related area including a thesis which is equivalent to at least 25% of a year’s full-time study at Level 8 or 9 of the Australian Qualifications Framework with achievement of a grade for the project equivalent to a Deakin grade of 70% or equivalent, or
- Masters Degree (Research) in a related area.
- CEFR Proficient User Level C1
- IELTS 6.5
- Course Code: 117003C
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
92400 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: 55 AUD
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