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Deakin Business School, Deakin University (Australia)

WES-recognised global degreeNIRF: N/A for NIRF (foreign university). Deakin University is globally ranked (QS/THE world top ~200-300 band). The dual partner IMT Ghaziabad is a well-known Indian B-school. Verify exact current global rank.Programs from ₹4,00,000EMI available

Deakin Business School is the business school of Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia (established 1974). Its MBA (Global) is delivered online in India online as a DUAL programme: learners earn an MBA (Global) from Deakin Business School plus an Advanced General Management certification from IMT Ghaziabad. This is a FOREIGN (Australian) degree, not a UGC-DEB-entitled Indian degree. Deakin Business School holds the ‘triple accreditation’-tier marks AACSB and EQUIS and is WES-recognised — a premium, globally-branded online MBA for professionals seeking an Australian qualification without relocating.

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1974established
accreditation
1+ programsMBA (Global) + IMT AGM
₹4,00,000total fee range
Yes — 3–12 month EMI / loanEMI / payment
Multiple cohorts per year (confirm dates)admission cycle
100% onlinelearning mode

Honest Fit Check

Is Deakin Right For You?

Good Fit If You

  • Professionals wanting a globally-branded Australian MBA + Indian B-school credential
  • Those aiming to work or migrate abroad (WES + AACSB/EQUIS helps)
  • Learners who value dual credentials and can afford the premium fee
  • Career-switchers wanting an internationally recognised qualification
  • NOT ideal for those who mainly need a cheap, UGC-entitled Indian degree for government jobs

Think Twice If You

  • NOT a UGC-DEB Indian degree — needs AIU equivalence (paid) for Indian government jobs/further study
  • Premium fee (~₹4L base; up to ₹8.5L with immersion) — far above UGC-entitled Indian online MBAs
  • Longer duration (~23 months) than many online MBAs
  • Delivered — experience depends on the online learning platform
  • No NAAC/NIRF (foreign university) — different recognition framework
  • Placement is the delivery platform-network assistance, not guaranteed

Programs Offered

Deakin Online Programs & Fees

Every online program offered — duration, eligibility and specializations at a glance.

MBA (Global) + IMT AGM · PG · 2 yrs

Total fee: ₹4,00,000

Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree; work experience preferred (professional MBA). Confirm exact criteria with the delivery platform.

General management (dual credential); confirm current elective/specialization tracks with the delivery platform

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Fee Structure

Deakin Fees, EMI & Scholarships

ProgramPer semesterTotal fee
MBA (Global) + IMT AGM₹4,00,000Get Details

EMI & Payment

No-cost EMI from ~₹9,453/month’s finance partners. Confirm tenures and terms at admission.

Scholarships

  • the delivery platform may offer merit/early-bird scholarships or fee waivers — confirm current schemes at admission

Eligibility

Program-wise Eligibility

ProgramEligibility
MBA (Global) + IMT AGMBachelor’s degree; work experience preferred (professional MBA). Confirm exact criteria with the delivery platform.

Admission Process

How To Apply To Deakin

01.

Apply on the the delivery platform IMT-Deakin MBA page

02.

Submit profile details and upload documents (degree, transcripts, ID, CV)

03.

Profile-based eligibility review (no Indian entrance exam)

04.

Pay the fee (full / no-cost EMI) and enrol

05.

Complete the first phase with IMT Ghaziabad, then the Deakin MBA (Global) modules

documents needed

Graduation degree & transcriptsPhoto ID / passportCV / work-experience proof (if applicable)Passport-size photograph

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Learning Experience

How You’ll Learn At Deakin

Platform & Delivery

LMS: the delivery platform learning platform (web & mobile) with Deakin Business School & IMT Ghaziabad content

Live classes: Live online sessions plus recorded content across the ~23-month dual programme

Recorded lectures: Yes  ·  Mobile app: Yes

What’s Inside The LMS

  • Live online sessions + recorded lectures
  • Two-phase structure: IMT Ghaziabad (~11 months) then Deakin MBA (Global) (~12 months)
  • Case studies and industry projects
  • Peer learning and discussion forums
  • the delivery platform career support & mentorship
  • Optional Deakin campus immersion (extra cost)
  • Mobile app access

Career Support

Career & Placement Support

What You Get

  • the delivery platform career support: resume building, mock interviews, career mentorship
  • Access to the delivery partner’s hiring/placement network
  • Industry projects and networking
  • Deakin + IMT Ghaziabad brand & alumni linkages

Our Honest Note

Deakin provides placement assistance, not a guaranteed job. Any recruiter or salary figures associated with Deakin generally reflect its full-time campus programs, not online-mode outcomes. Your results depend on your profile, effort and experience.

Comparison

Compare Deakin With Similar Universities

UniversityNAACOnline MBA fee
DeakinN/A (foreign university — NAAC is an Indian accreditation)₹4,00,000
LiverpoolN/A (foreign university — NAAC is an Indian accreditation)₹4,20,200
GGUN/A (foreign university — NAAC is an Indian accreditation)₹4,30,000
JGU OnlineA₹1,80,000
NMIMSA++ (4th cycle)₹1,96,000

What Sets Deakin Apart

  • Foreign Australian degree (vs UGC-entitled Indian peers) — needs AIU equivalence for India
  • AACSB + EQUIS + WES — elite global recognition
  • Dual credential with IMT Ghaziabad — distinctive
  • Premium fee (~₹4L base, more with immersion)
  • Best for international/private careers, not government-job recognition

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Student FAQs

Deakin Online — Your Questions Answered

Is the Deakin MBA (online) a UGC-recognized Indian degree?

No — it’s an MBA (Global) from Deakin Business School, Australia (a foreign degree), plus an Advanced General Management certification from IMT Ghaziabad. It is not UGC-DEB entitled. It is internationally recognised (AACSB, EQUIS, WES). For Indian government jobs/further study you’d typically need an AIU equivalence certificate for the Deakin award.

What exactly do I get — one degree or two?

A dual credential: an MBA (Global) degree from Deakin Business School AND an Advanced General Management certification from IMT Ghaziabad.

Who awards the degree?

Deakin University (Deakin Business School), Melbourne, Australia, with the IMT Ghaziabad component delivered in India — all online.

Is it WES-recognised?

Yes — Deakin Business School is WES-recognised, and holds AACSB and EQUIS accreditation, supporting strong global recognition.

How much does it cost?

The base programme fee is around ₹4,00,000 with no-cost EMI from ~₹9,453/month. Some listings cite ₹5.5L (no immersion) to ₹8.5L (with campus immersion) — immersion/study-abroad adds cost. Confirm on upgrad.com.

How long is the programme?

About 23 months total — roughly 11 months under IMT Ghaziabad, then about 12 months of Deakin MBA (Global) modules.

What is the eligibility?

A bachelor’s degree, with work experience preferred (professional MBA). Confirm exact criteria with the delivery platform.

Is there an entrance exam?

No Indian entrance exam — admission is profile/eligibility based.

Will this degree be valid for Indian government jobs?

Not automatically. As a foreign degree, you’d typically need an AIU equivalence certificate for Indian government jobs or further study at Indian universities. For private-sector and international roles, the Deakin + IMT credential is a strong asset.

What is an AIU equivalence certificate?

A certificate from the Association of Indian Universities recognising a foreign degree as equivalent to an Indian one. It’s paid (around ₹59,000 incl. GST) and granted only if the foreign university and programme meet AIU conditions.

Do I need to travel to Australia?

No — the programme is delivered online in India. The Deakin campus immersion is optional and costs extra.

How do I apply?

Apply on the the delivery platform IMT-Deakin MBA page — submit your profile and documents, pass the eligibility review, then pay the fee (full or no-cost EMI) and enrol.

Are EMI options available?

Yes — no-cost EMI from about ₹9,453/month’s finance partners.

How are classes delivered?

On the online learning platform with live online sessions, recorded lectures, case studies and industry projects across the two phases, with a mobile app.

How are students assessed?

Through continuous assessment — assignments, projects and case studies — per IMT Ghaziabad and Deakin Business School requirements.

Does the delivery platform provide placement support?

Yes — resume building, mock interviews, mentorship and access to the delivery partner’s hiring network. It’s assistance, not guaranteed placement.

Is Deakin Business School reputable?

Yes — Deakin Business School holds AACSB and EQUIS accreditation (elite global business-school marks) and Deakin University is globally ranked.

What is IMT Ghaziabad’s role?

IMT Ghaziabad, a well-known Indian B-school, delivers the first phase (Advanced General Management) and provides an Indian academic anchor and alumni linkage alongside the Deakin MBA.

What documents do I need?

Graduation degree & transcripts, photo ID/passport, CV/work-experience proof (if applicable), and a passport-size photo.

When can I start?

the delivery platform runs multiple cohorts per year (rolling). Confirm the next start date on upgrad.com.

Who is this MBA best for?

Professionals wanting a globally-branded Australian MBA plus an Indian B-school credential for private-sector or international careers, who don’t require an automatically UGC-recognised Indian degree.

Is it worth the higher fee?

If you want an international (Australian) credential with AACSB/EQUIS pedigree and global mobility, the brand and dual credential can justify the premium. If you mainly need a low-cost UGC-entitled Indian degree (e.g., for government jobs), a UGC-entitled Indian online MBA fits better.

Is there an alumni network?

Yes — you gain access to both Deakin’s global alumni network and IMT Ghaziabad’s, plus the delivery partner’s learner community.

What technology do I need?

A laptop/desktop with internet and a webcam for live sessions; the the delivery platform app supports mobile access.

Who do I contact to enrol?

Use the enquiry/contact options on the the delivery platform IMT-Deakin MBA page (upgrad.com).

How does this compare with the Liverpool MBA online?

Both are foreign degrees needing AIU equivalence for Indian government use. Deakin is Australian with AACSB+EQUIS and a dual IMT credential; Liverpool is a UK Russell Group MBA. Choose by target geography and whether you want the dual IMT credential.

Does the campus immersion add value?

The optional Deakin campus immersion offers on-campus networking and experience but adds significant cost — worth it if international exposure/networking is a priority.

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