Course Overview
The Deakin Master of Leadership equips you with the skills to thrive in dynamic environments. Learn to apply contemporary leadership theories, boost team performance, and make ethical decisions that drive success.
Gain industry-recognised credentials that validate your expertise, reflect on your achievements, and uncover growth opportunities. This program empowers you to inspire change, take on larger roles, and shape the future as a confident and visionary leader.
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- General Manager
- Executive Director
- Chief of Staff
- Head of Strategy or Transformation
- Leadership Consultant
- Organisational Change Consultant
- Principal
- Management Consultant
What You'll Learn
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Study Method
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Duration Study Load
Graduate in as little as 12 months*
^Students have the opportunity of fast-tracking the course in as little as one year by completing units in three consecutive trimesters and all other components within the first two trimesters of study. Completion time dependent on individual study path and unit availability.
Delivery
100% online and flexible
Study at your pace, completing in as little as 1-2 years, with all study completed onlin
Entry Requirements
Entry into the Master of Leadership degree will be based on:
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A bachelor’s degree in any discipline and at least three years of relevant work experience#,
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Deakin’s Graduate Certificate of Leadership
#Applicable to applicants with a bachelor degree. Work experience must be full-time (or equivalent part time) senior managerial leadership with a high level of operational and strategic leadership responsibilities.
Course Features
Understand and strengthen your leadership style
A personalised 360-degree feedback diagnosis tailors personal and professional development throughout your study program.
Less theory, more practice
Practice-based learning emphasises guided self-reflection, workplace research, application, and feedback.
Formalise your professional experience
An AQF Level 9 master’s validates leadership skills with a research project to demonstrate expertise.
Professional Recognition
#1 for overall Student Satisfaction
Deakin is #1 in Victoria for Overall Student Satisfaction* and has been for 14 years, and one of the top universities in Australia on this measure (2023 QILT Student Experience Survey)
Top 1% worldwide for business and management
Deakin’s business and management subject offerings have been ranked in the top 1% worldwide by the QS University subject rankings.
#1 Victorian Uni for teaching quality*
To be the best, learn from the best at Victoria’s #1 university for teaching quality.
#1 Victorian uni for graduate employment*
Be in demand as soon as you graduate, with a degree from the #1 Victorian university for graduate employment.
Testimonials
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""I would highly recommend studying through Deakin University Online. The program is well-structured, the faculty is supportive.""Liesl FreemanMaster of Leadership
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""The online Master of Leadership at Deakin University provided the perfect platform to refine my leadership skills.""Franci BuljatMaster of Leadership
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""I know no other University which acknowledges and credits you for the leadership skills you exhibit in your job.""Brian WilliamMaster of Leadership
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About Deakin University
As one of Australia’s most progressive universities, Deakin is driven by innovation, excellence and real-world impact. We combine exceptional teaching, flexible learning and world-class research to create opportunities that lead to meaningful careers and positive change.Guided by inclusive values and a commitment to our global partners and communities, we don’t just advance education and research – we empower it to shape a better future.
