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About the course
The Executive Master of Arts (EMA) is a world-first graduate degree designed to build leadership and management capability alongside the creative and critical thinking strengths of the humanities. Developed in consultation with arts, government, corporate and community sectors, it focuses on practical, career-oriented skill development. Students can tailor their studies through subject choices and may undertake an external internship placement or special project with organisations in Australia or internationally.
What you might learn
Students develop contemporary leadership and management skills including project management, people management, and organisational theory and practice. The course builds capability in budgeting and financial management while strengthening creative and critical thinking for complex real-world challenges. It also supports career development through cohort-based learning, industry engagement, and optional work-integrated learning via placements or projects.
Career outcome
Graduates are prepared for leadership and management roles across arts and cultural organisations, government, corporate settings, and not-for-profit/community sectors. The program’s emphasis on project management, people leadership, and financial/organisational capability supports careers in arts management, program and project leadership, and organisational development. Internship or special project opportunities help translate learning into professional experience and networks in national and international organisations.
Entry requirements
IELTS 6.5: with no band less than 6.0. Access Melbourne is available.
Living Costs in Melbourne**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318 |
Average Salary***
