Since its establishment in 1954, Mt Eliza Executive Education was grounded in spearheading quality education in Australia which made it the only Australian provider in the FT top 40. In the Asia Pacific region, it performed second only to Chinese provider CEIBS, in 29 th place. In 2004, it merged with Melbourne Business School (which is jointly owned by the business community and the University of Melbourne) to become the largest management education provider in Australia.

Mt Eliza offers programs:

Ranked 31^st globally, Open enrolment programs cover functional, leadership and management skills. Clients such as Swisse Vitamins CEO Radek Sali said, " In the future, pioneering programs like those offered by Mt Eliza will become a prerequisite for leadership. Leaders will become self-aware and engaged in what is really important for business to succeed".

Ranked 46^th globally, Customised programs in partnership with corporate and government client (including Leadership 21, with Enterprise Connect and C-Suite Ascent), and executive coaching for individuals and teams through the Centre for Coaching in Organisations. It was recognised for the excellence of its international partnerships (ranked 8^th), which include Ashridge, London Business School and the Center for Creative Leadership. The editor in chief of Australian Associated Press, Tony Gillies, a graduate of Mt Eliza's flagship Advanced Management Program, said, "The program has made me think more deeply than in the past about ways to keep people motivated and engaged so they can deliver on the company's performance goals."

While, Dr Michael Robertson of Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, said, "I have come away from Mt Eliza programs with some practical tools and insights that will change the way I approach everything at work (and home!). I can see why Mt Eliza is regarded so highly across the world."

Deputy Dean Executive Education Professor Paul Dainty said the result highlighted Mt Eliza's focus on anticipating the changing needs of business in a time of cutbacks and uncertainty.

In 1888, the Mt Eliza executive retreat was an opulent Victorian residence with splendid gardens and vineyard built for the English pastoralist, James Grice and his family. It was subsequently sold and served as the finest hotel on the Mornington Peninsula.

This heritage building overlooks Victoria's spectacular Port Phillip Bay and offers conference facilities, lounge areas, library, gym, tennis courts and fine dining. Surrounded by beautiful secluded grounds and beaches, you can relax, walk and reflect on your program learnings both individually and in groups.

The first Leaders Event Series for Sydney was held on March 30 and was so well received that it is now planned to be a regular event on the Sydney Mt Eliza Executive Education calendar.

Organisations who partner with Mt Eliza to develop a customised or tailored executive development program to meet a specific challenge, often integrate online l learning as part of the mix of learning methods, or blended learning, for their staff.

Middle and seniors executives can prepare for their next career move by developing their leadership and management skills through sporting metaphors.

Only offered in March and August, Mt Eliza's highly successful Management Development Program leverages off Australia's love of sport. Executives can learn about leadership and management through the experiences of successful Olympic athletes and coaches, bringing leadership theory to life.

A group of corporate and community sector leaders from across Australia returned to their desks with a new awareness and fresh perspective on leadership after taking part in the new Mindful Leadership program at Mt Eliza Executive Education.

In this year's Financial Times (FT) survey, Melbourne Business School's Mt Eliza Executive Education is ranked the No. 1 provider of executive education in the Asia Pacific.

Professor Abernethy believes the merger creates the opportunity to become the leading business and economics faculty in the Asia Pacific region with internationally recognized standards of excellence

Mr McNeilly believes that throughout the merger discussions the MBS Board and senior management were focussed on achieving an outcome that strategically moves MBS to a stronger position - without compromising any of the success factors that have led to its market strength.