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About the course
This fully online, part-time master program (a joint degree developed by the University of Melbourne and the University of Manchester) focuses on contemporary leadership for the global development sector. It emphasises practical leadership skills, collaborative approaches and building global connections to address complex development challenges. Students learn from international leaders in the field while developing a diverse professional network and applying learning directly to real-world development contexts.
What you might learn
The course aims to equip students to lead with confidence in complex, rapidly changing development environments by developing practical leadership capabilities and a collaborative, partnership-based leadership mindset. Students build a global perspective on development issues and strengthen their ability to navigate stakeholder networks to support meaningful change. The program also supports working professionals to integrate learning with practice from day one through flexible online delivery.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue or strengthen leadership pathways across the global development sector, including roles in program and project leadership, policy and planning, and stakeholder and partnership management. The course is relevant to professionals working in or alongside development as managers, policymakers, consultants, educators, entrepreneurs, researchers and community advocates. It supports career progression into senior roles requiring collaborative leadership across organisations, communities and international development networks.
Entry requirements
IELTS 6.5 with no band less than 6.0
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***
