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

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)

Capstone Requirement:

All students are required to complete the Capstone Requirement for the program (25 points). Students must complete one capstone option -

Capstone Stream 1: MGMT90129 Group Project (25 points)

Purpose: Provides students with the opportunity to conceptualise, plan and execute a substantial group project undertaken for an external organisation, responding to a real problem or challenge within that organisation, demonstrating advanced and innovative practical, analytical, team work and communication skills to understand, contribute to and engage with the organisation in question

Capstone Stream 2: MGMT90164 EMA Special Project (25 points)

Purpose: Provides students with the opportunity to conceptualise, plan and execute a substantial, independent, research-based project in the form of a report or minor thesis, demonstrating a specialist understanding of the topic being studied, high level skills in interdisciplinary and comparative research, analysis and critique, underpinned by a demonstrable capacity to communicate research effectively, creatively and persuasively in written form

Capstone Stream 3: MGMT90131 Internship II (25 points)

Purpose: Provides students with the opportunity to plan and execute a four-week (full-time equivalent) placement or internship based capstone experience in an external organisation, demonstrating an ability to work across a range of tasks relevant to the organisation’s objectives, and develop and complete a specific project with creativity, integrity and cultural sensitivity, acquiring significant insight into the complexities of applying knowledge and skills within a professional workplace

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)

Elective Subjects

Total of 3 electives must be completed -

• 1 in semester 1, first year (12.5 points)
• 1 in semester 2, first year (12.5 points)
• and 1 in semester 1, second year (12.5 points)

Total 37.5 points

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 12.5 points in total across the duration of the program.

The 150 point program has a start year intake only.