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Leaders are people who shape our actions, behaviour, values and beliefs. Our practical leadership courses aim to improve your influence, impact and ability to make things happen – perhaps even to help you change the world. Ready to walk the talk?

Deakin Business School: 1 of 3 schools in Victoria accredited by AACSB
Our MBA: meets the international quality benchmark (EPAS) for business programs

Career opportunities

The Master of Leadership prepares you for leadership positions in fields as diverse as:

  • business
  • education
  • entertainment
  • government
  • health care
  • not-for-profits
  • politics
  • religious organisations
  • retail businesses
  • sports.

    Postgraduate

    Postgraduate (further study)

    A postgraduate qualification can be undertaken by students who have already completed an undergraduate degree or possess significant, demonstrable work experience. Postgraduate courses include graduate certificates, graduate diplomas, master’s and PhDs, as well as specialist programs for industry professionals.

    Graduate Certificate of Leadership The Graduate Certificate of Leadership provides students with skills to supplement their base understanding about professional practice in leadership skills. This course was previously titled Graduate Certificate of Professional Practice (Leadership)
    Postgraduate Coursework
    Graduate Certificate of Education Business Leadership Study contemporary education issues whilst expanding your critical thinking skills. Enrol to study a Graduate Certificate of Education Business Leadership.
    Postgraduate Coursework
    Master of Business Administration Australia's premier Master of Business Administration (MBA) is at Deakin. Study our globally recognised program online or on campus, full or part time.
    Postgraduate Coursework
    Master of Leadership A Master of Leadership provides students with workplace-based research opportunities throughout their degree. This course was previously titled Master of Professional Practice (Leadership).
    Postgraduate Coursework

    Research

    Higher Degrees by Research (supervised research)

    Research degrees are research based master’s or PhD programs that focus on a single area of expertise. They provide students the opportunity to carry out highly specialised research under expert supervision.

    Doctor of Philosophy (Business and Law) This supervised research program encourages you to make a substantial, original contribution to knowledge in your chosen field. Learn more and apply today.
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    Learn from the best

    Why not learn leadership from one of the best? Course Director, Professor Jon Billsberry, is the most recent recipient of the Pearson-sponsored ANZAM Management Educator of the Year Award.

    Research with us

    Take your leadership skills to the next level and get ahead in the field of leadership with a higher degree by research.

    Learn more about researching with us

    International accreditation

    Our MBA is internationally recognised and EPAS accredited by the European Foundation for Management Development. EPAS is an international quality benchmark for business programs worldwide. 

    Deakin Business School (DBS) is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Only five per cent of business programs worldwide are AACSB accredited and DBS is one of only three in Victoria.

    What makes Deakin's MBA so popular?

    Deakin's MBA is one of only three Australian programs with a prestigious EPAS international accreditation.

    Deakin's 15% postgraduate bursary

    If you're a Deakin alumni commencing a postgraduate course, you may be eligible to receive a 15% reduction per unit on your enrolment fees.  Your spouse and members of your immediate family may also be eligible to apply.

    LEARN MORE ABOUT DEAKIN'S 15% POSTGRADUATE BURSARY

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