Master of Leadership
    Duration1.5 year(s)
    Next IntakeJune 1, 2026

    Master of Leadership

    About

    The University of Notre Dame Australia’s Master of Leadership will give you the skills and capabilities to kick-start your career. Available as a full-time program across 18 months (or the equivalent of part-time study), this postgraduate degree will provide you with the skills necessary to secure a leadership role in your chosen field, profession, or industry.

    You will complete nine compulsory courses focusing on leadership, strategy and a project and have the option of specialisation in business, liberal arts or three general elective courses.

    Each course is developed and offered by a team of respected leaders, combining a solid academic framework with strong commercial and industry experience in the degree program. This ensures that our postgraduate programs are academically sound, career-relevant, and contemporary with industry and modern Australian society. The Master of Leadership program is a unique blend of class tutorials, networking, mentoring, and interacting with guest lecturers.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    • A Bachelor's degree from a recognised Australian or overseas university demonstrating the attainment of satisfactory grades plus a minimum of five years’ relevant experience in managerial and/or supervisory and/or leadership roles
    • OR a Graduate Diploma in a Business discipline
    • OR if the Dean is satisfied that there is sufficient background and/or experience in management/supervision and the applicant has the skills necessary to complete the program.

    Recognition of Prior Learning may be granted to selected applicants who have no formal tertiary qualifications but who have at least 10 years’ industry experience.

    Students who have completed a recognised postgraduate business degree (i.e. Graduate Certificate in Business) may be eligible to apply for advanced standing, depending on their undergraduate course and specialisation. To obtain advanced standing, students require a significant level of specialisation in a particular area. For further information go to Advanced Standing.

    Fee Information

    How to Apply

    You can apply directly to the University and there is no application fee.

    To apply, please complete the online application form and submit it with all supporting documents.

    If you prefer, you can download a print version of the international application form. The application form also contains questions relating to Genuine Temporary Entrant assessment. For more information, please download the International Program Guide.

    • What you'll need to apply

      • Certified copies of your academic basis for entry
      • Certified copies of proof of English language proficiency
      • Certified copy of your proof of citizenship/residency
      • Certified copies of existing Australian visa and/or OSHC (if applicable)
      • Evidence of your ability to pay tuition fees and living expenses while in Australia
    • Admissions process

      Our admissions process comprises four easy steps:

      1. Apply – direct or via an education agent
      2. Receive your offer – successful applicants receive an offer via email
      3. Accept - your offer and make fee payment
      4. Enrol – receive your eCoE and apply for your student visa (if applicable), and enrol at Notre Dame

    Master of Leadership

    The University of Notre Dame Australia

    The University of Notre Dame Australia

    Australia

    Australia, Fremantle