Upcoming intake: Jan 2019
This programme is 100% online, which means you have the flexibility to fit your studies around your job and move your skill set to the next level without having to interrupt your career.
The structure of this programme is application-based. The learning approach is through various platforms such as case studies, including team analysis, problem-based scenarios, and real-world simulations and industry engagement.
Gain access to networking opportunities with high-achievers, from diverse professional backgrounds through attending overseas workshop and extend your network of like-minded peers even further.
Learning from Murdoch Faculty Perth and Singapore, international academics, industry experts and business leaders, giving the consistently high standard of teaching.
Anna Keen
Regional Manager, International Maritime Company
Executive Master in Leadership, Strategy and Innovation (E-learning)
Murdoch University Student (2018)
Gregory Mariotto
Business Unit Manager, International Aerospace Company
Executive Master in Leadership, Strategy and Innovation (E-learning)
Murdoch University Student (2018)
Regional Manager, International Maritime Company
Executive Master in Leadership, Strategy and Innovation (E-learning)
Murdoch University Student (2018)
How a Regional Manager Future-Proofed Her Management Career with an Executive Master's Programme
Anna Keen, a regional manager at an international maritime company, is not one to rest on her laurels. Currently pursuing Murdoch’s Executive Master in Leadership, Strategy and Innovation (eLearning) at Kaplan (EMLSI), she is an exemplar of the benefits of lifelong learning.
Driven by a hunger for knowledge, Anna wanted to enhance her leadership skills and embrace innovation. By doing so, she can better navigate her rapidly changing business landscape and produce the best results for all her stakeholders.
Unlike other Executive Master's programmes, the EMLSI can be completed through 100% coursework. Learners also have the flexibility to study anytime and anywhere.
Tailored for busy professionals, the e-learning programme by Murdoch University and Kaplan Higher Education Institute allowed Anna to stay focused on the course even when travelling for business. She enthusiastically declared that “it has been fantastic for me. I’ve learned much more effectively in the forum compared to attending a class.”
Anna further remarked, “The ability to dial in from anywhere in the world has allow me to stay on top of my units and not fall behind - even when I am busy travelling for business. The online support from the course facilitators has been awesome and invaluable on this learning journey.”
With over 30 years of work experience and international exposure, Anna certainly has a wealth of leadership and management expertise. Despite this, she shared that the combination of the global perspectives offered by her peers as well as the activity-based workshops provided in the EMLSI programme provided much value to her.
Anna concluded, “I’ve been applying the learnings to my job as I progressed through the modules. The ability to build a strong framework of technical learning on top of my vast work experience has been invaluable in creating a platform for forward-looking leadership in my career.”
Business Unit Manager, International Aerospace Company
Executive Master in Leadership, Strategy and Innovation (E-learning)
Murdoch University Student (2018)
Senior Business Unit Leader Of Aerospace MNC Reveals How An Executive Master Helped Him To Progress
Tasked with heading an entire business unit in an international aerospace company, Gregory Mariotto is responsible for the Profit and Loss (P&L), manpower and operations management of his unit. Greg (as he prefers to be called) is also very involved in developing strategic plans with the company’s senior management.
Meeting Senior Leadership Expectations
After close to 15 years of service, Greg felt that it was time to further his education as a formal recognition of his current skillset. His decision was also partly driven by the expectations the organisation had of their senior ranking personnel.
“In MNCs, there’s an expectation for business leaders to hold a Master’s Degree or its equivalent. After considering several options, I picked Murdoch University’s Executive Master in Leadership, Strategy and Innovation (E-learning). It was the best choice because it offered content that is highly relevant to my career, a flexible schedule, and the resources for me to study whenever time permits from anywhere in the world,” Greg shared.
Anchored in Leadership, Strategy and Innovation
A driven goal-getter, Greg opined that the Executive Master’s three pillars of leadership, strategy and innovation suited a senior business leader like himself. These competencies helped him to catalyse his team performance, integrate business strategy with operations, and create greater value for his company.
‘The Manager as Performance Coach’ unit gave me greater self-awareness. I found the self-development tools instrumental in creating a more collaborative approach to performance management with my staff,” Greg offered. “Beyond this, the ‘Strategy to Operations’ unit provided helpful case studies to supplement the concepts taught. It has helped me to understand the different strategy models well enough for me to apply what I have learned to improve my business unit’s strategy and deployment.”
Greg was also pleased that the Executive Master in Leadership, Strategy and Innovation (E-learning)’s intensive and modular curriculum allowed him to complete his studies in a year as opposed to a more drawn-out three-year part-time programme.
Why Greg Chose an Executive Master’s Degree over a Master’s Degree
When asked why he picked an Executive Master’s Degree over a Master’s Degree programme, Greg shared his observations, “I noticed while interviewing potential employees that some of the candidates were unable to apply the concepts taught in their Master’s programmes as they didn’t have any working experience. This led me to feel strongly about only taking a programme that builds on first-hand professional experiences, real-life application of concepts, and sharing of best practices amongst participants.
“I gravitated towards Murdoch University’s Executive Master in Leadership, Strategy and Innovation (E-learning) programme because I grew up in Western Australia and am very well aware of Murdoch University’s exemplary reputation. The programme content is highly relevant. I am confident that the knowledge would prove useful in my career where I need to apply leadership principles, strategic thinking and innovative vision,” added Greg.
Beyond the need for relevant work experiences, Greg also felt that the flexibility and online learning opportunities offered by the programme met his demanding schedules.
“My job requires me to travel extensively; sometimes, at a fairly short notice. Executive Master’s e-learning programme delivery mode enables me to catch up with the class from anywhere in the world and at any time - as long as I have an internet connection. I appreciate the ability to view recorded lectures and read e-books as well as other course material from the comfort of my hotel room while I’m travelling,” said Greg.
High Praise for the EMLSI
Greg counts himself lucky as his organisation provides full sponsorship for employees seeking higher education. He shared that the Executive Master’s programme has garnered high praise from the company and that he would definitely to recommend it - albeit with a caveat.
“The experience and diversity of the cohort are extremely important in this programme as it provides different viewpoints, ways of doing things and a variety of solutions to a wide range of problems. A lack of real-world experience before embarking on this Executive Master’s programme may dilute the learning outcomes,” he opined.
