Program Requirements

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

24 units from completion of the following compulsory specialisation:

Management Core specialisation

48 units from completion of the following compulsory specialisations:

Management Essentials specialisation

Leadership specialisation

Either:

24 units from completion of one of the following specialisations:

Business Information Systems Specialisation

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Specialisation

Marketing Specialisation

International Business Specialisation

Project Management Specialisation

Or:

24 units from completion of elective postgraduate courses offered by ANU

Specialisations

Study Options

Admission Requirements

A Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5.0/7.0

Or:
a Graduate Certificate of Management with a minimum GPA of 5.0/7.0

Or:
a minimum GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) score of 550 or higher, and at least 3 years of full time work experience.

Cognate Disciplines

Business, Management, Leadership

English Language Requirements

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

Assessment of Qualifications

Unless otherwise indicated, ANU will accept all Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications or international equivalents that meet or exceed the published admission requirements of our programs, provided all other admission requirements are also met. Where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will base assessment on the qualification that best meets the admission requirements for the program. Find out more about the Australian Qualifications Framework: www.aqf.edu.au

ANU uses a 7-point Grade Point Average (GPA) scale. All qualifications submitted for admission at ANU will be converted to this common scale, which will determine if an applicant meets our published admission requirements. Find out more about how a 7-point GPA is calculated for Australian universities: www.uac.edu.au/future-applicants/admission-criteria/tertiary-qualifications

Unless otherwise indicated, where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will calculate the GPA for each qualification separately. ANU will base assessment on the best GPA of all completed tertiary qualifications of the same level or higher.

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

Further Information

Applicants who do not have a completed Bachelor’s degree or ANU Graduate Certificate of Management and are applying for admission using a minimum GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) score of 550 or higher plus at least 3 years full time work experience should provide this completed CV template and two referee reports/letters as one PDF and upload it with their application.

Contact the Research School of Management at enquiries.rsm@anu.edu.au if you have any queries regarding the application requirements.

Program commencement

The ANU Research School of Management offers a tailored Orientation Week program each semester for its postgraduate students, held during the University O-Week dates for that semester. This tailored program is designed to introduce students to their fellow peers, and provide specific information pertinent to studying a postgraduate program at the ANU Research School of Management. Evidence-Based Management is foundational to ANU Research School of Management postgraduate programs and this, along with other facets of the teaching and academic environment, will be introduced to students during this week. Attendance is highly encouraged.