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Deakin University executive programs

Deakin Est. 1974 Melbourne, Victoria Autonomous Business School AACSB EQUIS

Deakin University is a leading Australian public research university founded as a university in 1974 with antecedent institutions dating to 1887. With major campuses in Melbourne (Burwood), Geelong (Waurn Ponds and Waterfront) and Warrnambool, Deakin combines strong regional engagement with a globally connected research and teaching profile. The university is named after Alfred Deakin, a former Prime Minister of Australia.

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About Deakin University

Renowned for high student satisfaction and applied research strengths, Deakin houses multiple research institutes—spanning artificial intelligence, frontier materials, health transformation and more—and offers professional faculties including Deakin Business School and Deakin Law School. The university holds national accreditation and international business school accreditations, and regularly features in major global rankings. Deakin's campuses are notable for contemporary architecture, waterfront facilities and extensive regional research precincts.

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  • Public research university with multiple suburban and regional campuses (Burwood, Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool). Deakin operates seven major research institutes and multiple strategic research centres, emphasising applied research and industry partnerships. Deakin Business School is AACSB and EQUIS accredited; the university is regulated by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA). Known for consistently high student satisfaction scores and strong graduate outcomes across undergraduate and postgraduate cohorts.
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Who is eligible for executive or part-time programs at Deakin University?
Eligibility varies by program: most executive and professional programs require a bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus relevant work experience. Specific entry tests (where required) and professional experience criteria are listed on each program page.
Will I receive the same alumni status as full-time graduates if I complete an executive or online degree?
Yes. Graduates of accredited Deakin award programs—full-time, part-time, blended or online—receive the same formal award and are eligible for alumni services and networks.
Do executive programs include on-campus immersion or residential components?
Some executive and professional programs include short on-campus residencies, workshops or intensive modules at Deakin campuses; details vary by program and are specified in program outlines.
What international accreditations does Deakin or its business school hold?
Deakin Business School holds AACSB and EQUIS accreditations. The university is regulated nationally by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA).
What distinguishes Deakin academically and for executive learners?
Deakin combines applied, industry-aligned research institutes, professional accreditations, high student satisfaction, and extensive employer connections—providing executive learners with practice-focused curriculum, industry projects and a global partner network.
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