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EMA 100 point program - full time over 1 year
Informal specialisationYear: 2017
EMA 100 point program - full time over 1 year
Contact information
Coordinator
Dr Sara Wills
Email: s.wills@unimelb.edu.au
Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Currently enrolled students:
- Contact Stop 1
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
Future students:
- Further information: http://graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au/
- Contact: 'make an enquiry' on http://graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au/degrees/24-executive-master-of-arts
Overview
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.
Intended learning outcomes
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.
Last updated: 30 January 2024
Structure
100 point program
Duration: 1 year full-time
- 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) (Available for students completing the 150 and 100 point program - Students completing this Capstone option in the 150 point program must ensure an additional core subject is completed (12.5 points) as per the program requirements)
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 - Students completing this Capstone option in the 150 point program must ensure an additional core subject is completed (12.5 points) as per the program requirements)
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.
Subject Options
Compulsory Subjects
87.5 points
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
PHIL90021 | Critical and Creative Thinking | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PHIL90022 | Thinking and Acting Ethically | April (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MGMT90126 | Budgets and Financial Management | August (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MGMT90127 | Leadership Theory & Practice | March (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MGMT90128 | Project Management | September (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MGMT90132 | Professional Communication | June (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MGMT90160 | The Secret Life of Organisations | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Core Subjects
12.5 points
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ARTS90004 | The Power of Ideas: Ten Great Books | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MGMT90130 | Internship I |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MGMT90209 | EMA Career Project |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MGMT90234 | Leaders, Business & Culture in Florence | December (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Notes
The 100 point program has a start year intake only.
Links
http://graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au/Last updated: 30 January 2024
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EMA 100 point program - full time over 1 year
Last updated: 30 January 2024