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MBA (Global) from Deakin University

A 24‑month blended Global MBA from Deakin University for mid‑to‑senior professionals—delivered with 160+ live hours, case-based projects, CXO masterclasses and optional campus immersions to accelerate strategic leadership.

Duration
24 Months
Learning format
Live Online & Campus Immersion
Program fee
₹7,99,000
Program start
30 September 2024
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Deadline not listed
Duration 24 Months
Mode Live Online & Campus Immersion
Program Fee ₹7,99,000
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Program Overview

Earn a WES‑recognised MBA degree awarded by Deakin Business School through a 24‑month blended program designed for mid‑to‑senior professionals. The curriculum combines an Executive Post Graduate Certificate (Year 1) with the Deakin MBA (Year 2) and emphasises strategy, finance, international business and high‑performance team leadership.

Learning is delivered through 160+ hours of live sessions, 15+ case studies and simulations, industry projects and a final capstone to apply cross‑functional learning. The program includes 6 CXO masterclasses, executive certifications from Wharton (Online) and Microsoft, plus optional campus immersions (1‑day GIFT City, 3‑day EPGC immersion, 7‑day Deakin campus) for practical exposure.

Support services include TA sessions, industry mentors, personalised expert feedback and career services. Admissions are online with profile review, offer issuance, a caution/block amount and document submission required prior to enrolment.

Why consider this program

Key highlights and core differentiators that set this program apart.

WES‑recognized MBA degree from Deakin Business School (Deakin University)

AACSB and EQUIS accredited business school

15+ case studies and simulations plus an 8‑week capstone

Executive certifications from Wharton (Online) and Microsoft

Optional on‑campus immersions including a 7‑day Deakin campus immersion

What you may gain

Core capabilities, strategic skills, and managerial frameworks you will acquire.

  • Earn a WES-recognized MBA degree awarded by Deakin Business School (Deakin University).
  • Apply strategy, finance, international business and leadership frameworks through case studies, simulations and a 8-week capstone project.
  • Gain practical skills via 15+ case studies, simulations and industry projects that create a portfolio of real-world deliverables.
  • Access global faculty, 160+ hours of live sessions and 6 CXO masterclasses to accelerate leadership and strategic decision-making.
  • Obtain executive certifications (Wharton Online Marketing Analytics, Microsoft Gen AI for Business) and optional campus immersions for global exposure.

Program at a glance

Essential delivery mode, timeline, and candidate eligibility at a glance.

Career level
Mid-Level
Mode
Live Online & Campus Immersion
Language
English
Certification
Degree
Application status
Dates awaited

Curriculum / Course Content

Comprehensive breakdown of course modules, masterclasses, and hands-on projects.

  • Develop and apply strategic frameworks to analyze competitive environments and formulate effective business strategies.

  • Identify and leverage organizational capabilities to achieve sustainable competitive advantage

  • Topics Covered:

  • Strategy Formulation

  • Strategic Capabilities

  • Implement design thinking principles to foster innovation and create user-centric products and services.

  • Evaluate and apply various innovation strategies to drive business growth and adaptability.

  • Topics Covered:

  • Design Thinking

  • Leading Strategic Innovation

  • Analyze financial statements to make informed strategic decisions regarding investments and funding.

  • Develop and implement financial strategies to support and sustain business growth initiatives.

  • Topics Covered:

  • Financial Analysis and Budgeting

  • Capital Raising and Planning

  • Assess the impact of global economic, cultural, and political factors on international business operations.

  • Formulate and execute strategies for entering and competing in international markets.

  • Topics Covered:

  • International Business Environment

  • International Business Strategy

  • Identify key factors that contribute to building and sustaining high-performance teams and organizations.

  • Develop and implement HR strategies to enhance organizational culture and employee performance.

  • Topics Covered:

  • Enhancing Performance and Developing High Performing Teams

  • Organisational Structure and Design

  • Integrate and apply knowledge from various business disciplines to solve complex, real-world business problems.

Learning format and experience

Format, class schedules, campus immersion details, and evaluation criteria.

Study format

Mode and time commitment

Mode
Live Online & Campus Immersion
Duration
24 Months
Learning hours
160
Learning approach

How you will learn

  • 160+ hours of live sessions with faculty and industry experts.
  • Case-study and simulation-led learning (15+ case studies and simulations).
  • Hands-on industry projects and assignments for each course.
  • Masterclasses delivered by CXOs (6 masterclasses).
  • Optional campus immersions (1-day GIFT City, 3-day EPGC immersion, 7-day Deakin campus immersion).
  • Pre-MBA preparatory content (20+ optional hours) covering Excel, Statistics, communication and interview skills.
  • Learning supported by TAs, industry mentors, discussion forums and personalised expert feedback.
Assessment

How learning is evaluated

  • Assignments and projects evaluated with personalised expert feedback and TA support.
  • Graded assignments and capstone project used to integrate learning across disciplines.
  • Grading and progress are carried forward on approved deferral; graded assignments remain recorded.
  • Regular live sessions and TA sessions support assessment submission and grading timelines.

Eligibility and admissions

Eligibility criteria, work experience requirements, and admission steps.

Who this program is for

  • Experienced Managers
  • Senior Management Executives
  • Business Owners / Entrepreneurs
  • Mid- to senior-career professionals with at least 3 years of full-time relevant work experience
Minimum qualification
Graduate
Experience
3yrs and above

Admission and selection process

Admission criteria

  • Valid bachelor’s degree issued by any university under UGC.
  • At least 3 years of full-time relevant work experience by the start of the Deakin phase.

Selection criteria

  • Application form submission and profile evaluation (professional experience, academic scores and SOP review).
  • Shortlisting by the admission panel and issuance of offer letter.
  • Block the seat by paying caution amount and submit self-attested documents as per offer letter.

Alumni connection

Graduates gain official alumni recognition and lifetime networking privileges.

Important Dates

Key application deadlines, batch commencement dates, and intake schedules.

Application Deadline TBA
Program Start Date 30 September 2024
Deakin Phase — Program End Date20 September 2026

Date notes

Program dates shown correspond to the Deakin phase start/end (embedded schedule). Cohort and deferral terms apply as per the refund/deferral policy; exact cohort start/end dates are subject to the admitted cohort schedule.

Fees and Financing

Tuition fees, flexible installment schedules, and available financing options.

Total Programme Fee₹7,99,000
Fee or instalmentAmountDue date / termsNotes
MBA Program (standard plan)₹7,99,000On payment schedule as per offer letterNo Tax Applicable (as displayed on page)
Immersion plan (enriched campus experience)₹10,99,000On payment schedule as per offer letterInclusive of Taxes
Caution / Block Amount₹15,000At offer acceptance / seat blockingAdjustable against total course fee; subject to refund rules and processing charges
Embedded programPackageFee (internal reference)₹6,77,966.10—internal programPackageFee (embedded data) — programPackageFeeWithTaxes listed as INR 800,000
Program fee with taxes (embedded reference)₹8,00,000—programPackageFeeWithTaxes (embedded data)

Fee notes

Fee inclusions and tax:

  • Base MBA program fee listed as INR 7,99,000 (No Tax Applicable) for the standard plan; immersive plan shows INR 10,99,000 (inclusive of taxes).

Blocking, refund and processing:

- A caution/block amount is required to block seat: ₹15,000 (page statement). Embedded data also shows a programPackageBlockAmount (25,000) but the page explicitly states ₹15,000 to block the seat. - Refunds before program start: refundable subject to deduction of ₹10,000 processing charges once the block amount is paid; no refund once program has started.

  • Learners must pay full fee within 7 days of payment of caution money or cohort start date, whichever is earlier; failure may result in rescinded admission and a processing fee of ₹10,000.

Deferral:

  • Post‑commencement deferral allowed once; deferral requires payment of INR 30,000 (unless waived) and must be to a cohort starting within 1 year of original cohort start.
  • Pre‑commencement deferral allowed once; requires payment of 50% of total program fee (inclusive of taxes) before approval and remaining 50% within 30 days of approval or cohort start date of deferred cohort.

EMI / No‑cost EMI notes:

  • 0% credit card EMI available with major Indian banks; minimum transaction limit for 0% EMI is INR 50,000.
  • Some banks may charge nominal processing fees between INR 99: 500 on 0% credit card EMI transactions; if charged, will be billed in the first repayment installment.
  • If cancellation/refund after paying balance with no-cost EMI, additional charges include interest paid by upGrad to the bank; refund will be of principal amount actually deducted/blocked from card, minus applicable deductions per refund policy.

Processing timelines:

  • Refunds (if eligible) will be processed within 30 working days from receipt of written application.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries about the program, admissions, curriculum, and policies.

Experienced Managers, Senior Management Executives, and Business Owners/Entrepreneurs who are in mid to senior career stages with at least 3 years of full time relevant work experience in business roles.

Bachelor’s degree issued by any university under UGC and at least 3 years of full-time relevant work experience at the start of the degree.

The admissions process is completely online. Following are the key steps in the application process:

Fill out an online application

Candidates will be evaluated based on their profile,i.e.professional experience and academic scores.

Upon receiving the offer letter, block your seat by paying a caution amount.

Submit self-attested documents as per the list of documents in the offer letter.

Pay the balance fee. 0% interest EMI options available.

Post successful completion of this programme, you will get a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) Degree from Deakin Business School, Australia and Executive Post Graduate Certificate in Business Management.

You can learn this program from any city in India and abroad.

Yes it is WES recognised.

This is not a joint degree program. The Deakin MBA is awarded independently and is separate from the EPGC. The college providing the EPG Certificate has no role in conferring the Deakin MBA degree. However, while the EPGC in BM is a non-credit bearing program, its completion does satisfy the requirements of year 1 of the Deakin Global MBA

The curriculum is made by the best of International Faculty Members from Deakin Business School, IMT Ghaziabad Faculty Members, along with inputs by industry experts, which makes it extremely relevant to working professionals. Along with this, our Support Services, Career Assistance, and Live Sessions make it a classroom experience, which no one else in the market can offer.

Our programs have a strong experiential component that will prepare you to apply your learning in the job. Learn - Experience - Apply. Case Studies and industry projects will help you to experience real-life challenges in Management. These will enable you to step into the shoes of leading managers at companies and put to use the theoretical learning in an experiential manner. Post this program, these will serve as a portfolio of projects you can illustrate to advance your career.

Deakin Business School (DBS) is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Only 5% of business programs worldwide are AACSB accredited and DBS is one of only three business schools in Victoria, Australia to achieve this recognition.

Deakin Business School has also been awarded EQUIS accreditation through the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD). This global best-practice recognition places Deakin Business School in the top 1 per cent of business schools worldwide.

The program has been made in collaboration with faculty from Australia's top-ranked B-School and industry leaders from leading corporates. This ensures that the curriculum is not only updated with the latest academic developments but is also absolutely job relevant.

You can write to us via studentsupport@upgrad.com Or for urgent queries, use the "Talk to Us" option on the Learn platform.

  • Additionally, an upGrad buddy will enhance the learners’ experience by engaging with them to ensure they are on track with upcoming deadlines, submissions, offer guidance, and resolve their non-academic queries.
  • Extensive academic support through the Discussion Forum, weekly TA-Sessions. Just like in a university, your batchmates will help you with any academic queries. This will happen via the Discussion Forum.
  • Other than your peers, you also have TAs (Teaching Associates) for any academic query. Your academic queries will be solved by the Faculty and TAs in 36-48 hours.

You need to pay ₹15,000 to block your seat.

Refund Policy: (Programs without prep-session component)

  • Learners must pay applicable caution money for the enrollment of the course. This will be adjustable against the total course fee payable by the learner.
  • You can claim a refund for the amount paid towards the Program at any time, before the Program Start Date, by visiting www.upgrad.com and submitting your refund form via the "My Application" section under your profile. You can request your Admissions Counselor to help you in applying and withdrawing for a refund by sending them an email with reasons listed. There shall be no refund applicable once the program has started. This is applicable even for those learners who could not complete their payment, and could not be enrolled in the batch opted for. However, the learner can avail pre-deferral as per the policy defined below for the same.
  • Once the learner pays block amount, "any" refund shall be subject to deduction of ₹10,000 processing charges.
  • Learners have to pay the full fee within 7 days of payment of caution money or cohort start date, whichever is earlier, otherwise, the admission letter will be rescinded and processing fee of ₹10,000 will be levied.
  • Refund shall be processed to an eligible learner within 30 working days from the date of receipt of a written application from him/her in this regard.

Deferral Policy: (Post Program Commencement)

  • A Learner can request deferral only once post-commencement and must defer their study to a cohort scheduled to start in the next 1 year from the cohort start date of the initial cohort the Learner had enrolled for.
  • The Learner’s Application for Deferral will not be granted until (i) the Learner pays a deferral fee of INR 30,000; or (ii) the deferral fee is reduced or waived by UpGrad.
  • The Learner has 7 days (including holidays and weekends) from the date of deferral request to make the payment of the deferral fee or to request a waiver or reduction of the deferral fee, after which the deferral request will expire and the Learner will continue as part of the current cohort.
  • On resumption of study, the Learner will be responsible for paying the differential program fees between the two cohorts (if any). All grades and progress till that point will be carried forward as it is to the new cohort.

Deferral Policy: (Pre- Program Commencement)

  • If a Learner is unable to commence with the cohort and requests a deferral before the cohort starts, the Learner must request a pre-commencement deferral before the cohort start date by sending an email request to either his/her Admission Counsellor or Student Mentor.
  • The Learner will be required to pay 50% of the total program fee amount (inclusive of taxes) before the deferral can be approved. The Learner has until the current cohort commencement date to make the payment of the 50% program fee referred to above after which the deferral request will expire.
  • A Learner can request a pre-commencement deferral only once and must defer their study to a scheduled cohort to start within the next 1 year from the cohort start date of the initial cohort the Learner had enrolled for.
Certificate Details

Masters of Business Administration (MBA) Degree from Deakin Business School, Australia; Executive Post Graduate Certificate in Business Management (EPGC in BM) earned during Year 1 (non-credit bearing but satisfies Year 1 requirement).

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