Women in
Leadership &
Management Short Courses.

Short Courses. Big Impact.

Two distinct programs.
One powerful journey.

Which program is right for you?

Two Pathways. One Purpose. Both programs offer a blend of evidence-based learning, personalised coaching, and a powerful peer network – designed by women, for women.

Women in Leadership Women in Senior Leadership
Who it's for Emerging leaders ready to step into more senior, visible roles with confidence and clarity.

Mid-level women leaders looking to step into more senior roles or expand leadership capacity.
Established leaders seeking to deepen strategic impact, shape culture, and lead with authenticity.

Senior women executives leading at the highest levels or preparing for executive and board-level roles.
Key focus areas
  • Developing a leadership identity
  • Effective communication
  • Managing difficult conversations
  • Reframing leadership identity
  • Strengthening power and influence
  • Visionary strategic leadership
Career stage Emerging and mid-level leaders, technical specialists newly moved into managing people Senior executives and experienced leaders
Peer group Cross-industry mid-career professionals Executive-level leaders and seasoned decision-makers
Program length 2 modules, over 5 days, in-person (Carlton) 5 days, in-person (stay on campus, Carlton)
Delivery format Face-to-face at Melbourne Business School Face-to-face at Melbourne Business School
Key outcomes
  • Greater confidence and clarity in leadership
  • Tools to increase personal impact
  • Supportive peer network
  • Executive-level leadership strategies
  • Frameworks for organisational transformation
  • Powerful connections with senior peers
Latoyah Forsyth | Women in Leadership Program | Melbourne Business School
"The program addresses, educates and advises on how to work within, around and break through the systems and structures as a woman in a leadership position."
LATOYAH FORSYTH
Head of Marketing and Visitor Experience (Melbourne Recital Centre),
Chair of the Board (Emerging Writers' Festival) & Board Member (Music Victoria)
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What You’ll Walk Away With

  • A deeper understanding of your leadership style and identity
  • Practical tools and strategies to lead with impact and navigate complex environments
  • Confidence to own your seat at the table – carve your space and expand it
  • A powerful community of like-minded women and a lifelong network of women who get it

Scholarships are available. Contact us if you need more information.

Volume Booking Discounts

Volume bookings for our short courses give your team shared tools, language, and strategies to solve real business problems faster and more effectively. Discounts may be available when you enrol your team or multiple employees from the same organisation in any of our short courses over a 12-month period.

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Custom Programs - For Organisations

Transform your organisation’s culture, leadership, strategy and future with a customised learning solution.

Transform your organisation’s culture, leadership, strategy and future with a customised learning solution.

We are the trusted partner of some of the biggest names in business, working with them to design online learning solutions that address the specific challenges that their senior leaders, managers and teams face.

Our customised solutions draw on evidence-based insights and practical industry knowledge and expertise. They can be delivered in a range of formats to meet your business capabilities and goals.

With teams based in Malaysia, Indonesia and Australia, we offer regional reach and local understanding.

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Melbourne Business School’s short courses cater to:

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Independent leaders who wish to upskill and grow their network.
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Organisations looking to expand or deepen the capabilities of their team.
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Organisations who would like to co-design custom learning experiences.

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