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University of Melbourne

  • 37% international / 63% domestic

Executive Master of Arts

  • Masters (Coursework)

Develop the skills you need to tackle contemporary leadership challenges with the Executive Master of Arts (EMA). This world-first graduate degree draws together the practical skills needed for effective career development, and the creative and critical thinking strengths from the humanities.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
068099M
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Mar, Jul

About this course

Develop the skills you need to tackle contemporary leadership challenges with the Executive Master of Arts (EMA). This world-first graduate degree draws together the practical skills needed for effective career development, and the creative and critical thinking strengths from the humanities. The EMA is developed in consultation with arts, government, corporate and community sectors.

The program focuses on project management, leadership, creative and critical thinking, people management, budgeting and financial management, as well as organisational theory and practice. You can diversify your skill base with subjects including international history, politics, HR practice, arts management and social entrepreneurship. Or internationalise yourself by studying a language from beginner to advanced level. During your studies, you'll have the opportunity to find a placement in a wide range of national and international government, cultural, corporate and not-for-profit organisations.

Study locations

Parkville

What you will learn

200 point program (2 years full-time)

This is our most popular program for those who have completed undergraduate study. No experience is necessary.

  • 100 points of Compulsory subjects
  • 25 points of Capstone subjects
  • 75 points of Elective subjects

Career pathways

Career outcomes for the Executive Master of Arts are rich. As globally recognised qualification, you'll have a head start pursuing roles including:

  • Arts program director
  • Business analyst
  • Communications manager
  • Foreign affairs and trade officer
  • Management consultant
  • Public relations manager

Graduates have also gone on to work in global organisations including:

  • Amnesty International
  • ANZ Bank
  • Australia India Institute
  • Cubed Communications
  • Lonely Planet Publications
  • Marie Stopes International
  • National Australia Bank
  • Talent 2

How to apply

Domestic student application deadlines

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Creative Arts courses at University of Melbourne.
83.2%
Overall satisfaction
80.1%
Skill scale
80.8%
Teaching scale
66.7%
Employed full-time
$62k
Average salary