Program Requirements

The Master of Leadership (Advanced) requires the completion of 96 units, which must consist of:

72 units from completion of the following coursework component:

48 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:

Management Core Specialisation

Management Essentials Specialisation

24 units from completion of the Leadership specialisation

24 units from completion of the following research component:

24 units from completion of MMIB8006 – Master Sub-Thesis (Business Studies)

Students must achieve a minimum 70% weighted average mark in the coursework component and have the approval of an identified supervisor for the research project to continue to the research component.

Students who do not achieve a minimum 70% weighted average mark in the coursework component or do not have the approval of an identified supervisor will be transferred to the Master of Leadership.

This program has been re-designed to place a stronger emphasis on research. Students are introduced to the importance of research and provided specific research-skill development within the first course of the program—MGMT7250 (Evidence-Based Management). The methods, tools and frameworks comprising the evidence-based management approach are then systematically embedded within all the courses that follow. We conservatively estimate that at least a quarter of all course content, and all assessment in the courses within the program will be research-based. This would equate to around 24 units of specific research training, and completion of a 24 unit thesis.

Specialisations

Study Options

Admission Requirements

Either:

A Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a credit average (GPA 5.0/7.0).

Or:

An ANU Graduate certificate in management with a credit average (GPA 5.0/7.0).

All applicants must meet the University's English Language Admission Requirements for Students

A maximum of 48 units of credit will be available based on the following conditions:

• Applicants with at least 10 years’ work experience (including 5 years documented management experience) may be eligible for 24 units of credit.

• Applicants with a Bachelor Degree or international equivalent in a cognate discipline may be eligible for 24 units of credit (AQF level 7).

• Applicants with an Honours degree or postgraduate qualification in a cognate discipline may be eligible for 48 units of credit (AQF level 8/9).

Students must achieve a minimum 70% weighted average mark in the coursework component and have the approval of an identified supervisor for the research project to continue to the research component.

Scholarships

ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.

Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are.  Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.

For further information see the Scholarships website.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the skills and knowledge to:

1. Evaluate and synthesize evidence to inform decision making

2. Create opportunities and novel solutions to organisational challenges

3. Work effectively with others to resolve challenges

4. Adapt to complex and uncertain situations

5. Engage, inform and influence stakeholders

6. Incorporate the influence of a changing global environment

7. Model ethical behaviour and make principled decisions

8. Apply specialised knowledge and skills in the area of leadership

9. Undertake a substantial independent research study