The Executive MBA (EMBA)

An innovative, international program | A rewarding experience


The Executive MBA from Melbourne Business School is a world-class degree from a world-class institution. Our graduates are awarded the full Master of Business Administration degree of the University of Melbourne.

Melbourne Business School recognises the real difficulties faced by senior managers trying to devote time to postgraduate study, and develop the competencies and insights required to perform effectively at the top executive level.

The EMBA's unique, intensive, modular structure enables senior executive participants to separate their study from work and personal commitments.

It's completed through four, one-month, fully-residential, intensive modules spread across a 14-month period. You'll return home and to your workplace to apply your learning between modules. There are no formal study requirements during those intervals.

The program’s dynamic learning experience is based on:

Leading academic foundations

  • experienced international business school faculty from around the world
  • a global classroom located in Australia, China, Germany and the USA
  • program partnerships with leading European and American graduate business schools
  • postgraduate degree and award from the University of Melbourne

Experienced business executive participants

  • senior managers with an average of 18 years' work experience, including significant managerial responsibilities and a proven record of professional career progressthe provision of a true executive peer network of senior, like-minded professionals
  • from a wide range of sectors and professional backgrounds
  • limited participant numbers (30-40 per intake)
  • a true executive peer network of proven, ambitious professionals
  • Our EMBA program is for senior managers with 10+ years of work experience, including significant experience at a managerial level. Participants have a track record of professional career progress.

Creative learning approach

  • balance of academic and conceptual rigour with management and organisational relevance
  • exciting, creative program with a diverse range of learning methods, including interactive class discussions, syndicate projects, case studies, group problem-solving activities, simulations, international projects
  • global best practice and ideas drawn from faculty research and consulting experience
  • deep insights into live business problems from experienced participants