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Thirst for knowledge driving growth in MBAs
Diving into a full-length MBA can be daunting, so some business schools are now offering short courses to meet varying demand.
- Megan Breen
Need to get up to speed on gen AI? Here’s how
Workers who know how to use AI are expected to eventually replace those who do not. Four experts explain how and where to level up your skills.
- Euan Black
Online MBAs connect students to a global network
An online MBA’s flexible study schedule makes it an attractive option for busy professionals.
- Alexandra Cain
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June
Short and sharp: courses that can lead to better jobs
Bite-sized qualifications deliver better jobs and pay for employees and competitiveness for employers.
- Agnes King
How Australia can become a world leader in green hydrogen
A short course is being developed to give electrical engineers the specialist knowledge they need to work in the emerging green hydrogen sector.
- Christopher Niesche
Companies switch on to new ways of staff training
A growing number of employers including law firms are developing short courses known as microcredentials in collaboration with tertiary institutions.
- Alexandra Cain
April
New uni course gets executives match fit for net zero
The micro-credential course starting in May will fast track understanding of how to navigate carbon accounting, reporting and reduction strategies.
- Julie Hare
March
How ‘deliberate reflection’ and being a ‘list zealot’ help this leader
Competition expert Professor Caron Beaton-Wells runs up to eight lists on her phone and manages them ruthlessly. “That immediately makes me feel like it’s all manageable”.
- Tom Burton
November 2023
How to juggle work and study
To cope with high living costs, almost 90 per cent of students are taking on part-time jobs. Here’s how to find one.
- Bianca Hartge-Hazelman
Investors use AI to find out what executives really think
Funds already use algorithms to trawl through earnings calls transcripts to glean signals from executives’ choice of words. Now they are trying to find further messages.
- Nicholas Megaw
September 2023
UNSW leaps to top in rank for excellence
A mix of sandstone and non-sandstone universities make up this year’s finalists in the quality category.
- Alexandra Cain
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- Best Business Schools
Why one university stands out
University of South Australia leads the ‘upstarts’ on the move.
- Julie Hare
This is the top business school for second year in row
University of New South Wales wins close fight with University of Melbourne that widens the gap over the rest of the field.
- Sally Patten
This uni tops ladder for career outcomes
Canberra University business school ranks highest in the career category by staying abreast of changing needs.
- Sian Powell
- Analysis
- The University of Melbourne
How we ranked the business schools
The methodology used to assess the best business schools recognises there are limitations to all data.
- Stephen Parker and Tim Brown
This uni says social impact is key for reputation
Business schools believe putting an increased emphasis on contributing to society will boost their reputation ranking.
- Christopher Niesche
The Matilda who waltzed into an MBA
Former Matildas star Moya Dodd is one of many prominent Australians who have undertaken an MBA to help move into new roles or prepare for more senior positions.
- Christopher Niesche
How this CEO used an MBA to join the space race
MBA’s can be a useful tool for corporate leaders looking to transition into becoming a business founder and owner.
- Alexandra Cain
Small schools hold their own in rankings
Edith Cowan and Bond universities match it with the big business schools for excellence.
- Sian Powell
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- Monash University
Empowering future leaders through innovation and excellence
Monash is a modern, global, research-intensive university, delivering education and research excellence in Australia and across the world.
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July 2023
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A valuable partnership: why co-designed learning is the perfect fit for your organisation
As the pace of change in the world of work continues to accelerate, so does the need to adapt, upskill and reskill with purpose.
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We need adaptive leadership. Here’s why
Organisations need a new operating model that will build capacity and democratise leadership to help employees adapt quickly to disruptive changes
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Why young executives are heading overseas for their MBAs
Up-and-coming corporate high-flyers are heading to business schools in the US, UK and Europe in a bid to globalise their careers.
- Julie Hare
June 2023
‘Choose your own adventure’: Why short modules win with workers
Short online courses have helped this Sydney worker get ahead – and he says the opportunities have bolstered his loyalty to his employer.
- Nina Hendy
Industry partnerships aim to tackle chronic tech skills shortage
Not enough IT students are graduating each year to fill the shortage of workers in the tech sector. That’s where microcredential courses can help.
- Michael Collins
