MBA intensive units
Go beyond theory
Immerse yourself in Deakin’s renowned Master of Business Administration (MBA) program over a six-day residential program at our beautiful Waurn Ponds Estate in Geelong.
Embrace the complexity of modern business
Come together with peers to tackle business challenges as a team and get a taste of Deakin's MBA program. This single, intensive unit can be credited to your degree if you choose to enrol later. Completed over six consecutive days of intensive study, you’ll have the flexibility to fit learning into your busy schedule. Embrace this high-impact learning experience at one of Victoria's top 3 business schools.
Please note: Places are strictly limited. Please get in touch to ask about availability and entry requirements before commencing an application.
MBA intensive units offered in 2025
Leading people in organisations
Single unit
Understand people’s behaviour at work, as individuals, teams and groups. Acquire tools to analyse roles, relationships, influence and leadership.
Study at our purpose-built conference centre
During the 6-day intensive you'll be based at Waurn Ponds Estate, a purpose-built conference centre located at our Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus. You’ll enjoy meals made with produce sourced from the Estate’s kitchen garden and have access to facilities including a solar-heated pool and spa, gymnasium, tennis courts and walking track.
Fees and inclusions
A non-refundable registration fee of $275 (including GST) is required to secure enrolment into each intensive unit. The cost for an accommodation and meal package (including the $275 non-refundable registration fee) is outlined below.
| Single room | Twin share | Day delegate |
|---|---|---|
| $2393 | $2090 | $1539 |
Students will receive separate invoices for the tuition fee and the intensive conference fees. Enrolment into the unit does not guarantee you a place unless the deposit is paid. Students successful in gaining a place in an intensive unit will be notified by email. Intensive units may not proceed where there are insufficient numbers.
What's included in the package?
The following items are included in the accommodation and meal package:
- accommodation
- conference facilities
- full buffet breakfast
- morning tea
- working lunch
- afternoon tea
- two-course dinner (three course one evening)
- beverages served with dinner (selected wine, selected beer, juice)
- Wi-fi internet
- free parking.
Complete an MBA residential intensive in just six days
In six consecutive days of intensive study, you’ll complete one unit of Deakin's Master of Business Administration.
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