EMA 150 point program - full time over 1.5 years

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; and
• demonstrated ability to work in teams on projects.

150 point program

Duration: 1.5 years full-time

• seven compulsory subjects (87.5 points)
• core subject/s (25 points)
• 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)(Available for students completing the 200 and 150 point program)

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)(Available for students completing the 200 and 150 point program)

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)(Available for students completing the 200 and 150 point program)

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

Capstone Stream 4: Internship 1 (MGMT90130) and Project Management (MGMT90128) (Available for students completing the 150 and 100 point program)

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) (Available for students completing the 150 and 100 point program)

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.

Capstone Stream 6: The Power of Ideas: Ten Great Books (ARTS90004) and Project Management (MGMT90128) (Available for students completing the 100, 150 and 200 point program)

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 a capstone experience designed to illuminate some of the key attributes of an education in arts.

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.

EMA 150 point program - full time over 1.5 years

Compulsory Subjects

7 compulsory subjects (87.5 points)

Students must complete all compulsory subjects in the first 100 points of the program.

Core Subjects

25 points

Students should complete the core subject requirement in the final semester of the program.

Elective Subjects

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.