MBA (Global)

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Index
About Deakin University

About upGrad

Why Pursue an Online Global MBA?

Message from the Course Director

360o Career Support by upGrad

Program Structure

Professors and Industry Experts

Program Curriculum

MBA (Global) Learning Experience - upGrad way!

Where our Learners work

What our Learners have to say

Program Certificate

Program Details
About
Deakin University

Deakin Business School (DBS) is accredited by AACSB and

EQUIS. Beyond simply acquiring skills and knowledge, the MBA
(Global) is underpinned by a commitment to enhance your
career, expand your networks and advance your professional
development. Taught by highly skilled academic staff with strong
industry links, it is a program that’s continually
informed by Industry.

Over the past decade, we have seen a massive change. Working

professionals are increasingly looking to upskill themselves. DBS
has worked on the MBA (Global) course content, keeping in mind
this need of the professionals. upGrad has ensured that the
course remains relevant to the Indian job market and has sought
input from industry leaders and key influencers.

Deakin’s MBA (Global) will challenge, captivate and inspire you.

Importantly, it will be an enduring and valued credential to further
your career. I look forward to welcoming you to
Deakin University and to the progressive learning and
development experiences of our MBA (Global).
About
upGrad
upGrad is an online education provider that helps individuals to develop
their professional potential in the most engaging learning environment.
Online education is a fundamental and much needed disruption that will
have a far-reaching impact. At upGrad, we are working towards transforming
this online education wave into a tsunami! We are taking a full-stack
approach of leveraging content, technology, marketing and services to offer
quality education at scale in partnership with corporates and academics to
offer a rigorous and industry relevant program.

Based on our market research and conversation with the industry, we have
identified that quality professional MBA education has critical supply
demand imbalance. Our vision is to design and deliver the best in class MBA
(Global) program to empower the next generation of global leaders with
leadership skills, global awareness, and critical and analytical thinking for
accelerated career enhancement.

Through the MBA (Global),

upGrad in association with
Deakin Business School will
help working professionals
exercise effective leadership
at senior levels along with
the understanding of the
nature of global issues
impacting them.

With upGrad, we promise to

equip you with the perfect
mix of business acumen and
technical capabilities to help
you achieve your
career goals.
Why Pursue an
Online Global MBA?

1 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
EXPOSURE
MBA (Global) curriculum covers various
aspects of business through a global lens.
The projects are also based on international
business scenarios.

2 1/10TH
THE COST
A full-time MBA from a foreign university
would cost on average 60,000 USD.
Compared to this, an online MBA will
cost you nearly 1/10th the price.

3 GLOBAL NETWORK
THROUGH ALUMNI BASE
Connect with a vast alumni base and gain
access to global job opportunities.

4 ONE STEP TOWARDS

MOVING ABROAD
An MBA (Global) degree from an international
university may increase your chances of
getting selected in an overseas job.

5 PRACTICAL LEARNING
EXPERIENCE
There is a strong focus on real-life business
problems. This is achieved through access to
industry relevant projects and case studies
Message from
the Course Director

I am delighted to introduce you to the Deakin University Master of Business

Administration (Global) – a transformative, applied and flexible program that will
progress your business career. The MBA (Global) is an online degree and is designed
to build your business acumen, enhance your decision-making and communication
skills, and ultimately further your career as a manager and leader in your chosen field.

Prof. Colin Higgins

Course Director,
MBA (Global)
Program
Structure

PG PROGRAM IN MBA (GLOBAL) FROM

MANAGEMENT DEAKIN BUSINESS SCHOOL
1st Year | 14 Courses 2nd Year | 11 Courses

After successful completion of the

PG Program in Management and
meeting eligibility requirements of
MBA (Global), students will get
6 units as Recognition for Prior
Learning from Deakin University.
360o Career Support
by upGrad
• PLACEMENT SUPPORT
Gain exclusive access to upGrad's job
openings each quarter, giving you the
opportunity to be interviewed by upGrad's
hiring partners.
• UPGRAD CAREER FAIRS
Regular hiring drives in major cities across
India, giving you the opportunity to interview
with upGrad's hiring partners ensuring you
get every opportunity you deserve.
• PERSONALISED INDUSTRY
MENTORSHIP
Get mentored on the career front by an
experienced professional of your desired
domain and receive personalised feedback.
• JUST-IN-TIME INTERVIEWS
Get company and role-specific preparation
with mock interviews right before your actual
interviews.
• RESUME REVIEW
Obtain specific, personalised inputs on your
resume structure and content.
• CAREER MENTOR
A dedicated career mentor to get alongside
you in helping track your weekly company
application targets, coach you on your profile
and help you on your career transition journey.
• COMPANY-SPECIFIC
PREPARATION
Get company-specific guidance with access
to a carefully curated pool of interview
resources per company to ensure that you're
interview-ready for the company of your choice.
Professors and
Industry Experts

COLIN HIGGINS SIMONA SCARPARO

Assoc. Professor Senior Lecturer
Deakin Business School Deakin Business School

MATT MOUNT JANE MENZIES

Assistant Professor Senior Lecturer
Deakin Business School Deakin Business School

PUJA AGGARWAL SANTANU ROY

Professor Professor
IMT Ghaziabad IMT Ghaziabad

PRASHANT KAPUR AMIT RATHI

National Sales Head Vice President Sales Operations
Vodafone Vodafone

ANIRUDH MENDIRATTA ANKUR CHATURVEDI

Head of Operations Head of International Supply Chain
CARS24 Emami Ltd

RADHIKA VENKATARAYAN SUNIL BHARADWAJ

Karvy Insights Limited Deputy General Manager
Emami Ltd Raymond Limited
Program
Curriculum
*Note: This curriculum is subject to change based on inputs from university and Industry.
Course 1-10 will be delivered by IMT Ghaziabad and course 11-21 will be delivered by
Deakin Business School.

COURSES DELIVERED BY IMT GHAZIABAD

COURSE : MARKET MANAGEMENT - 1

FUNDAMENTALS OF MARKETING
Introduction to Marketing, STP, Marketing Mix or 4P's, Elements of a brand
(Introduction to branding).

MARKETING CHANNELS

Channels - II.

COURSE 2: FUNDAMENTALS OF LEADERSHIP

COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP

Introduction to Leadership, Non verbal communication and body language,
Emotional Intelligence (Plus organizational intelligence and cultural
intelligence), Verbal Communications and Speeches, Managerial Writing.

BUILD A PERSONAL BRAND

Personal Brand Vision & Defining of target audience, Building of assets for personal
branding, Monitoring your brand.

COURSE 3: ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

ACCOUNTING STATEMENTS AND RATIO ANALYSIS

Basics of Finance, Financial Statements, Ratio Analysis.
 PROJECT EVALUATION
Time Value of Money, Project Evaluation Techniques.

WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

Working Capital, Components of Working Capital.

COURSE 4: DECISION SCIENCES

EDA AND SAMPLING

Data visualisation, Univariate analysis, Distribution Plots 1, Distribution Plots 2.

HYPOTHESIS TESTING
Hypothesis tests - I, Hypothesis testing - II, A/B testing.

REGRESSION ANALYSIS AND FORECASTING

Covariance, Correlation and Simple Linear Regression, Multiple Linear Regression
and Logistic Regression, Forecasting, Sales Forecasting.

COURSE 5: BUSINESS ECONOMICS

MICRO ECONOMICS
Consumer Theory, Demand and Supply, Pricing, Market Equilibrium, Introduction to
Game Theory.

MACRO ECONOMICS
Aggregate Demand and Supply, Business Cycles, Unemployment and Inflation,
Capital Markets, International trade and strategic trade theories.

COURSE 6: OB, HR AND BUSINESS LAW LEGAL

ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR
Understanding an organisation - vision, mission, structure, hierarchy, roles and
stakeholders, Organisational Design in the Digital Age, Organisational Culture and
Change, Conflict and Stress Management, Planning and Decision Making, Motivation
Perception, Power and Influence at Work.
 HR FOR NON-HR MANAGERS

BUSINESS LAW AND ETHICS

Contract act and company law, Important tender clauses (such as pricing,
indemnification), Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility.

COURSE 7: SALES AND DISTRIBUTION MANAGEMENT

FUNDAMENTALS OF SALES
Sales Process, Sales Strategies, Impact of digitalisation on Sales.

TERRITORY MANAGEMENT
Territory Objective and Decisions, Coverage Metrics, Territory Management Strategy.

CHANNEL MANAGEMENT
Objective of Channel Intermediaries, Types of Channels, Channel Design Strategy.

TEAM AND CUSTOMER MANAGEMENT

Recruitment and Training, Motivation and Rewards, Conflict Management.

COURSE 8: BUSINESS STRATEGY

FUNDAMENTALS OF STRATEGY

and Portfolio Decisions, Go to Market Strategy, Mergers, Acquisitions and JVs,

Mixed Frameworks: PESTLE, Mckinsey Matrix.

GROWTH STRATEGY
Competitive Rivalry, Analysing industry and competition, Industry-level Frameworks:
Porter's 5 Forces, Strategies for a competitive environment.
COURSE 9: OPERATIONS & SUPPLY CHAIN
MANAGEMENT
SCM AND STRATEGIC PLANNING
Basics of demand planning and supply chain management.

SOURCE, MAKE AND MOVE

Inventory Planning, Inventory Management, Inventory Control
Transportation Planning, Transportation Management, Transportation Execution.

COURSE 10: ELECTIVE

OPTION 1: MARKET RESEARCH
Consumer Behaviour, Research design, Research execution.

OPTION 2: CORPORATE FINANCE

Risk and cost of capital, Stocks and options, Risk management.

OPTION 3: BUSINESS LEADERSHIP

Leadership frameworks, Leadership styles, Everest simulation.

OPTION 4: OPERATIONS & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 2

Demand planning and forecasting, advanced sourcing strategies,
logistics and distribution optimisation.

OPTION 5: BUSINESS ANALYTICS

Data visualisation and interpretation, Hypothesis testing, Time series analysis.

OPTION 6: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Workforce planning and recruitment, Training and Development, Employee
Engagement and Retention.

COURSE 11: LEADERSHIP, ENGAGEMENT

AND PEOPLE PERFORMANCE
MODULE 1 - WHAT DEFINES A LEADER?
1. Understand what attributes define a leader and how you can plan to
imbibe those attributes as an aspiring leader.

2. Examine the intra-personal characteristics of a leader and formulate a plan

to cultivate these qualities within yourself in your leadership journey.
 MODULE 2 - LEADING TEAMS EFFECTIVELY
1. Evaluate the extraordinary qualities of a winning team and the role
played by a leader to achieve it.

2. Diagnose the symptoms of a positive and a negative team dynamics and formu-
late a conquering plan to overcome its negative impact as a potential leader.

MODULE 3 - LEADERSHIP AS A WAY OF LIFE

1. Appreciate the lifestyle driven by a set of high-yielding qualities in steering
your organisation.

2. Make tough leadership decisions in a situation of crisis.

COURSE 12: LEADING CHANGE FOR

SUSTAINABLE FUTURES
MODULE 1 - CHANGE MANAGEMENT FROM AN
INDIVIDUAL PERSPECTIVE
Identify the need to change and create a sense of urgency

MODULE 2 - CHANGE MANAGEMENT FROM AN

ORGANISATIONAL PERSPECTIVE
Engage and Enable the Organisation for Change

Module 3 - Reimagining Change

Support and sustain change initiatives

COURSE 13 : ENTERPRISE AND RISK MANAGEMENT

MODULE 1 - UNDERSTANDING RISKS IN AN ORGANISATION
1. Understand the importance of risk management in an organisation

2. Understand the different types of risks that can appear in an organisation

3. Awareness of the risks that arise due to the global nature of businesses

4. Analyse a given case study and understand that the risks covered in the
module never occur in isolation
 MODULE 2 - TACKLING RISKS
1. Introduction to the different risk management frameworks
(COSO, COBIT, ISO 31000)

2. Understanding, implementation and limitations of each of the three

risk management frameworks

COURSE 14 : DIGITAL BUSINESS INNOVATION

MODULE 1 - DIGITAL INNOVATION

1. Formulate an innovation plan for your organisation through understanding
the core concept, objectives and key elements of innovation

2. Identify areas of innovation in a firm through an understanding of phases

and stages of innovation and the respective impact on not going digital

3. Analyse how organisations can stay relevant through digital innovation

and transformation

MODULE 2 - DIGITAL BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION

1. Frame strategies to create value for customers through Digital business
models by understanding value creation drivers and forms

2. Discover the benefits of implementing digital innovation through structural

changes and AI/ML strategies to enhance your organisation's effiency

3. Identify barriers to digital innovation to analyse what are the areas which
cease developments in your firm"

MODULE 3 - DIGITAL BUSINESSES

1. Ideate a plan to launch a digital platform through an understanding
of function areas, types of a platform and by overcoming the chicken
and egg situation

2. Determine how can a digital platform grow through network effect

3. Infer how can your organisation generate revenue and sustain in the
market through their digital platform
COURSES DELIVERED BY DEAKIN UNIVERSITY

UNIT 1: STRATEGY FORMULATION

COURSE 11: STRATEGY FORMULATION

Evaluate and apply a range of theories, concepts and tools required to address
strategic challenges in a range of organisational settings.

COURSE 12: STRATEGIC CAPABILITIES

Explore strategic capabilities, and the strategic choices available to managers
as they seek to achieve organisational growth.

UNIT 2: INNOVATION BY DESIGN

COURSE 13: DESIGN THINKING

Formulate a design thinking approach to innovation through the application of
human-centered and ethnographic research tools to empathise, understand
and define a wicked problem.

COURSE 14: LEADING STRATEGIC INNOVATION

Use design thinking methodologies to ideate an innovative solution and design
a program for prototyping and testing proposed solutions, assessing them
using desirability, feasibility, and viability lens.

UNIT 3: FINANCING YOUR STRATEGY

COURSE 15: FINANCIAL ANALYSIS & BUDGETING

Evaluate an organisation’s financial position in order to appraise its capacity to
fund strategic options. Assess the effects of financing costs on the business’s
budget.

COURSE 16: CAPITAL RAISING AND PLANNING

Evaluate the potential value of strategic investment options and determine
possible financing options. Recommend a viable corporate financing plan in the
context of the organisation's financial position and strategic endeavors.
UNIT 4: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
COURSE 17: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENTS

in an increasingly globalised world. The unit provides an overview of the complex,

economic, political, legal and cultural environments which international businesses face
and the challenges they represent in conducting business across national and cultural
borders.

COURSE 18: FIRM’S RESPONSE TO THE INTERNATIONAL

ENVIRONMENT
Apply relevant theories, models and frameworks to assess international
business opportunities. Undertake an applied and practical research project in
International Business and make recommendations for strategic decision-making.
Demonstrate an advanced understanding of key international business theories and
models, and their relevance for strategic decision-making.

UNIT 5: HIGH PERFORMING ORGANISATIONS

COURSE 19: ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT FOR HIGH-PERFORMING
ORGANISATIONS
Examine the capacity of an organisation to be agile in a new workplace context that
integrates AI with human resources. Addresses this context with a governance and
risk-management framework after consideration of appropriate organisational structures.

COURSE 20: PEOPLE LEADERSHIP AND PROCESSES FOR HIGH

PERFORMING ORGANISATIONS
Evaluate relationship management by addressing contemporary
leadership and management of employees, teams, and stakeholders.

UNIT 6: GLOBAL CAPSTONE

COURSE 21: MBA CAPSTONE PROJECT
This unit includes a range of activities, providing an integrative MBA
experience. You will be presented with a 'case study’ that allows you to
synthesise and apply the knowledge, experience, and insights gained from the
previous units within the MBA (Global) program. Practice leadership and
management skills as you work independently and within a team to research
and apply your analytical and business problem-solving skills to the benefit of
multiple stakeholders.

LEARNER EXPECTATIONS FOR DEAKIN

For successful completion and maximum value extraction, higher self-
learning hours are required from learners.
 Global MBA
Learning
Experience -
upGrad way!
• BUSINESS SIMULATIONS
- Virtual business environment where the
students will be required to implement
strategies like a real business.
- Sourced from Harvard Business School,
INSEAD, etc.
- Personalized feedback on performance.
• LIVE SESSIONS
- Once in every 2 weeks on weekends.
- Usually contain interactive elements
such as breakout rooms, Q&A, etc.
- Will cover higher level learning objectives
of the courses.
- Taken by industry experts and/or faculty.
• BOOTCAMPS, WORKSHOPS &
MASTERCLASSES
- Experts will conduct bootcamps and
workshops to impart some hands-on
learning.
- Sessions by people who achieved great
heights in their respective fields.
- Example: Branding bootcamp by Kiran
Khalap, communication workshop by
Rakesh Godhwani
• PROJECTS AND CASE STUDIES
- Study groups will be formed in each cohort.
- Mix of Indian and international case studies
and assignments.
- Case readings from Harvard Business
Review etc.
- Personalized feedback on project
submissions
upGrad Learning
Experience

Industry-relevant curriculum Well structured learning format

Designed and taught by best in class Practical learning of concepts with Harvard
industry experts and faculty of Liverpool Business Publication simulations and
Business School and IMT Ghaziabad. 15+ hands on industry projects.

Blended learning Global Exposure

Learn with the ease and flexibility of Get insight into international business
recorded sessions as well as live through lectures by instructors like Alex
sessions, designed to ensure a Cambell, Dave Poritzky, Marie-Lys and case
wholesome learning experience. studies from global companies like IKEA etc.

Discussion Forums Re-learn the concepts

Learn from your peers and teaching Get program access for up to 3 years
assistants, and for timely doubt resolution. to refresh your concepts.
Where our learners
work at - Part 1
Average Years of
Working Experience

11 Years

Industry Sector

EDUCATION
5% MANUFACTURING
4%
HEALTHCARE
6%

OTHERS
32%

BANKING
IT
9%
33%

OIL & GAS

6%

MEDIA
5%
Where our learners
work at - Part 2

Director, Group Wealth Vice President

Management

Years of
work experience City Head DGM

45%
Vice President Director
- Manager
30%
15%
10%

HR Leader Program Director

3-6 years 6-8 years 8-10 years 10+ years

CXO Head - Finance, Tax,

Compliances

Chief Business Office Zonal Manager

What Our Learners
Have To Say
Surya Kant
Senior Business Analyst
IHS Markit

This program helps with live simulation and projects from Harvard
Business Publications, the quality of content videos and live sessions
are great. Being a working professional the discussion forums really
helps as students and teaching associates can collaborate.

Azmat Tahir
Procurement Manager
MABROOK HOTEL SUPPLIES CO WLL

For me, the program is a perfect fit as it allows me to continue my

For me this program gives the updated content which is very much
relatable to the current business . Being a working professional I feel
the course ain't lengthy is given the time that is expected.

Mahak Rajvanshi
Technology Lead - USSE
Infosys Ltd.

I choose this program because Deakin University is both AACSB and

EQUIS accredited which is globally recognized. Deakin is also in top
1% of business schools in the world, I have future plans in Canada and
this course is WES recognised , its very well-structured and the syllabus
is a good mix of videos, live sessions, case studies, projects, Harvard
Simulations and assignments.
Program
Certificate
DUAL CREDENTIALS
OF IMT-PGP

PGP In Management by IMT-Ghaziabad

Master of Business Administration (Global)

by Deakin University
Program
Details
STEP
Application Form
01

Shortlisting/Profile
Steps of STEP
02 Review Round with
Academic Counselor
Admission:

STEP Profile Shortist &

03 Enrollment

PROGRAM START DATE

Please refer to the website for program start dates

PROGRAM FEES DURATION HOURS OF DEDICATION

INR 5,29,800(Incl. of taxes) 24 Months IMT-PGP 6-8hrs weekly
Flexible Payment Options available Deakin University 15-18hrs
weekly

ELIGIBILITY
Bachelors Degree with minimum 50% Must meet Deakin’s English Language
At least 3 years relevant work experience requirements

Please note that admission to MBA (Global) program is subject to successful completion of PG
Program in Management. Final decision will be taken by the admissions team of Deakin University
based on relevant documents submitted by the student.

SELECTION PROCESS
Admission to be decided by the Admissions Committee on the basis of the
candidate's profile

For further details, contact:

NAVDHA KHERA
Program Manager
admissions@upgrad.com
18002102020
Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B