100 point program - full time over 12 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

100 point program

Duration: 1 year full-time

The Executive Master of Arts 100 point program requires:

• seven compulsory subjects (87.5 points)
• one core subject (12.5 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 4: Internship 1 (MGMT90130) and Project Management (MGMT90128)

Purpose: Equips students with the capacity to plan, execute and manage professional projects in workplace contexts, provides a ‘real-world’ cohort experience designed to facilitate pathways towards careers and provide a group-learning experience that utilizes the key skills developed in all prior EMA subjects.

Capstone Stream 5: EMA Career Project (MGMT90209) and Project Management (MGMT90128)

Purpose: Equips students with the capacity to plan, execute and manage professional projects, provides a ‘real-world’ cohort experience designed to facilitate pathways towards careers, provides a group-learning experience that utilizes the key skills developed in all prior EMA subjects and provides the opportunity to plan and execute a career-focused and research-based project.

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.

100 point program - full time over 12 months

Compulsory Subjects

7 compuslory subjects (87.5 points)

Core Subjects

1 core subject (12.5 points)

The 100 point program has a start year intake only.