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EMA 150 point program - full time over 1.5 years
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EMA 150 point program - full time over 1.5 years
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