The Deakin MBA

The Deakin MBA is one of the most highly regarded MBA programs on offer.  It integrates a case-based teaching approach with the reality of business and professional practice.
The Deakin MBA offers a broadly based programme covering all aspects of an organisation’s administration and the development of creative, analytical and interpersonal knowledge and skills which are crucial elements of business leadership.
As a founding member of the Australian National Business School Limited, Deakin University has worked closely with professional associations and business leaders around the globe such as IBM, Coca Cola Amatil, Coles, Myer, General Motors Holden, Ford, Quantas and CPA Australia to develop contemporary, flexible and most importantly, practical MBA qualifications.   

The Deakin MBA consists of 12 modules (credit points)

• Financial Reporting and Analysis
• Organisational Behaviour
• Marketing Management
• Economics for Managers
• International Business Management
• Finance
• Strategic Management
• Human Resource Management
• International Marketing
• International Banking & Finance
• Global Trade and Markets
• Strategic Marketing

And can be completed (part-time) over a period of 2 years, with students taking 2 modules per semester (3 semesters per year).

 

One interesting feature of the Deakin MBA is that it allows students holding CPA Australia recognition to claim exemption from up to 6 of the 12 modules.  Typically CPA Australia members only have to complete the following modules:

• Marketing Management
• Strategic Management
• Organisational Behaviour
• International Marketing
• International Banking and Finance
• Global Trade and Market

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Students who have a Chartered Institute of Management Accountants professional qualification can claim exemption from up to 6 of the 12 modules.  Typically CIMA members only have to complete the following modules:

• Economics for Managers
• Marketing Management
• Strategic Management
• Organisational Behaviour
• International Business Management
• Human Resource Management

 

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The Deakin MBA integrates work and study through a case based approach and through the use of applied projects to deal with real business management issues.  It is international in its perspective, with high quality course materials, web based library support and backed up with TMC’s highly qualified lecturers who provide local support in Singapore.
Students are required to submit assignments on a regular basis, which are assessed by Deakin’s academic staff. At the end of each semester, students will sit for the same written examinations as those students attending on-campus studies at Deakin University.

At TMC students will attend regular study group meetings with locally approved lecturers.  Typically each module has up to 30 contact hours.  In addition to the study support, students have access to Deakin’s on-line resources, and can use the TMC library and Postgraduate Study Centre.  TMC will also provide support and assistance outside of the study groups, and with students’ administrative requirements

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Admission Requirements
A recognised first degree and a minimum of two years relevant work experience

Applications will be considered from candidates who do not have a relevant degree, but have considerable work experience (min of seven years relevant work experience). 

Applicants who have a degree but do not have the relevant work experience are eligible for the Deakin MBA (International).

English Language Requirements
Where students have studied at least two years full-time or equivalent on a degree where English was the medium of instruction they will meet the English language requirements.

Where students have a Polytechnic Diploma from one of the 5 Polytechnics in Singapore and have top-up to a degree they will also meet the English language requirements. 
Students who have not studied their degree in an English language environment will have to provide proof of English proficiency.  Currently they can choose to take IELTS (6.5 average, with no band lower than 6.0) or the Deakin University English Language Institute (DUELI

Semesters and Intakes
The degree has three intakes a year:

Semester 1       February to June
Semester 2       July to November
Semester 3       December to February (Summer Semester)

Students can enrol to start in any semester.  The deadlines for application are as follows:

Semester 1       End of January
Semester 2       End of May
Semester 3       End of October

Full-time students will normally study up to a maximum of 4 units per semester (Semester 1 and 2), and up to 2 units during the Summer Semester.

Part-time students will normally study up to a maximum of 3 units per semester (Semester 1 and 2), and up to 2 units during the Summer Semester.

Assessment
Assessment is by means of assignments which are submitted to Deakin for marking and examinations (set and marked by Deakin).  Exams are held in June (Semester 1), November (Semester 2) and February (Summer Semester). 

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Application forms are available from TMC Academy for Advanced Education. Please check with TMC for the closing date for submission of applications.

All inquiries in the first instance should be directed to:

TMC Academy for Advanced Education:

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