Leadership
Earn a unique postgraduate qualification recognising your leadership ability and experience.
Type
Masters degreeDuration
1 to 2.5 years part-time. 2 programs ($7,550 AUD), 10 Professional Practice credentials ($5,000 AUD) and a Capstone program ($7,550 AUD).Total tuition fee
$20,100 AUDPrice per program
$3,775 AUD

Boost your professional credentials and become a world-class leader
Do you want to formally prove your leadership experience and skills? Are you looking for a flexible alternative to standard university learning?
This unique leadership qualification has been specifically designed to support you to reflect on your leadership experience as well as further develop leadership capabilities.
Get practical and professional leadership skills
It has been designed for emerging leaders as well as senior professionals looking to get the recognition they deserve for the experience they’ve acquired.
This unique degree consists of both taught units as well as professional practice credentials to allow you to finish your postgraduate qualification faster, flexibly, and entirely online.
Which degree is right for you?
Graduate Certificate
- Duration
- 1 to 1.5 years part-time. 2 programs ($7,550 AUD) and 4 Professional Practice credentials ($2,000 AUD).
- Price
- $9,550 AUD (total tuition fee)
$3,775 AUD (price per program) - Language
- English
- Format
- Fully online
What do I need to apply?
This degree is designed for individuals with leadership experience seeking recognition and to further develop leadership capabilities.
To apply, speak to a course adviser today.
Degree Structure
The Deakin Graduate Certificate consists of two programs and four Professional Practice credentials. You can complete the degree in one year or less depending on your individual circumstances but have up to two years if you need more time.
At the start of your degree we will help you to develop a plan for completing units and credentials that meets your particular needs.
Minimum admission criteria:
- Five years relevant work experience +
+full-time (or equivalent part-time) managerial, leadership in innovative or entrepreneurial business or ventures or equivalent
All applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements.
For more information on the Admission Criteria and Selection Policy visit The Guide.
Deakin Scholarships
Deakin offers a range of scholarships. If you’ve got something special to offer Deakin – or you just need the financial help to get you here – we may have a scholarship opportunity for you. Search or browse through our scholarships.
Additional fees may apply and course fees may be subject to change.
What are the learning outcomes?
Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of contemporary leadership theory and practices, creating new discipline knowledge through applied research methods.
Programs on this degree
Program |
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Leadership Practice with Impact |
Leadership Research Methods |
Masters degree
- Duration
- 1 to 2.5 years part-time. 2 programs ($7,550 AUD), 10 Professional Practice credentials ($5,000 AUD) and a Capstone program ($7,550 AUD).
- Price
- $20,100 AUD (total tuition fee)
$3,775 AUD (price per program) - Language
- English
- Format
- Fully online
What do I need to apply?
This master’s degree is designed for those who want to turn their skills and expertise into a Masters qualification that provides evidence of extensive experience, research, and knowledge in leadership.
You can enrol in these internationally-recognised postgraduate qualifications if you have already completed an undergraduate degree or have other evidence of equivalent academic capability.
Degree Structure
The Deakin Masters degree consists of two programs, 10 Professional Practice credentials and a capstone (equivalent to two programs). You can complete the degree in two years or less depending on your individual circumstances but have up to five years if you need more time.
At the start of your degree we will help you to develop a plan for completing units and credentials that meets your particular needs.
Minimum admission criteria:
- Bachelor degree in any discipline and at least five years of relevant work experience+ OR
- Associated Graduate Certificate of Professional Practice
- evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent
+full-time (or equivalent part-time) managerial, leadership in innovative or entrepreneurial business or ventures or equivalent
All applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements.
For more information on the Admission Criteria and Selection Policy visit The Guide.
Deakin Scholarships
Deakin offers a range of scholarships. If you’ve got something special to offer Deakin – or you just need the financial help to get you here – we may have a scholarship opportunity for you. Search or browse through our scholarships.
Additional fees may apply and course fees may be subject to change.
What are the learning outcomes?
Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of contemporary leadership theory and practices, creating new discipline knowledge through applied research methods.
Programs on this degree
Program |
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Leadership Practice with Impact |
Leadership Research Methods |
Research Project Capstone |
What you’ll get as a degree student with FutureLearn
- Learn when you want by watching videos, reading articles, doing tests, and completing assignments online
- Join online discussions and collaborate with your peers in a virtual study group
- Enjoy discussions with feedback from expert educators
- Get full access to the university library, online resources and support
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