150 point program - full time over 18 months

The Executive Master of Arts (EMA) is designed for graduates who are eager to shape leadership roles for themselves in the 21st century. It is a program which recognises the unique benefits of combining traditional Arts strengths in analysis, ethics and critical reasoning with a skill set appropriate for managing resources, planning projects and delivering results in a dynamic contemporary environment.

Students who complete the Executive Master of Arts should have:

• advanced critical thinking and analytical skills developed through in-depth study in specialist subject areas
• broad perspective gained through exposure to a range of subject areas
• professional skills with breadth and a social/community focus
• an understanding of ethical behaviour
• ability to read the ‘real world’ and to understand social trends
• understanding of leadership and people leadership skills
• exposure to leaders in the business, government and community sectors
• relevant work experience
• enhanced inter-cultural understanding
• fundamental business skills
• demonstrated ability to work in teams on projects

150 point program

Duration: 1.5 years full-time / up to 3 years part-time

The Executive Master of Arts 150 point program requires:

• seven compulsory subjects (87.5 points)
• one core subject (25 points)
• three elective subjects (37.5 points)

Structure -

Year One - Summer/Semester One

Four compulsory subjects (50 points)

• MGMT90127 Leadership Theory and Practice
• PHIL90021 Creative Thinking and the Power of Ideas
• PHIL90022 Thinking and Acting Ethically
• MGMT90132 Professional Communication

One elective subject (12.5 points)

Choose from the list of electives

Year One - Winter/Semester Two

Three compulsory subjects (37.5 points)

• MGMT90126 Budget and Financial Management
• MGMT90128 Project Management
• MGMT90160 The Secret Life of Organisations

One elective subject (12.5 points)

Choose from the list of electives

Year Two - Semester One

One core subject (25 points)

MGMT90129 Group Project or MGMT90131 Internship II or MGMT90164 EMA Special Project

One elective subject (12.5 points)

Choose from the list of electives

Please note: written permission from the program and subject coordinator must be provided to undertake any electives that are not listed as part of the program, including language subjects, to a maximum of 25 points in total across the duration of the program.

For policies that govern this degree, see Academic Services Policy in the University Melbourne Policy Framework. Students also should also refer to information in the Student Policy Directory.

150 point program - full time over 18 months

Compulsory Subjects for Year One - Summer/Semester One

4 compulsory subjects (50 points)

Compulsory subjects for Year One - Winter/Semester Two

3 compulsory subjects (37.5 points)

Compulsory subject for Year Two - Semester One

1 core subject (25 points)

MGMT90129 Group Project or MGMT90131 Internship II or MGMT90164 EMA Special Project

Elective Subjects

Total of 3 electives must be completed -

• 1 in semester 1, first year
• 1 in semester 2, first year
• and 1 in semester 1, second year

Total 37.5 points

The 150 point program has a start year intake only.