According to the Graduate Management Admission Council’s 2015 Corporate Recruiters Survey, 84 per cent of employers globally will hire MBA graduates this year—up ten per cent from last year. Whether you’re looking to study an MBA to obtain a senior managerial position or develop your own business, the return on your study investment can be vast. You’ll need to be prepared to dedicate time and energy to your MBA, making sacrifices in order to succeed. Tthe overall benefit to your career will be worth it.

Follow these blog posts to see how you can apply the knowledge you gain from a Master of Business Administration in a business setting.

Types of jobs that benefit from an MBA

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Several years ago, employers were interested in hiring individuals who had a bachelors degree in their particular field of work, but the market has moved on. More employers than ever are looking for proven business knowledge to back up an area of specialisation, the sort of knowledge and business confidence that comes from a Masters of Business Administration.

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Going Green

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From schools to businesses and homes, environmental efforts and “going green” are somewhat commercialised. Nevertheless, this effort often doesn’t translate into behaviours that are significant enough to make a permanent change. Plastic production continues to increase year on year, while the number of vehicles on the road grows and grows.

So just how concerned are we? And how far are we willing to go to protect the planet? We surveyed over 900 people across Australia and the U.S. to find out. Continue reading to see what the future may hold for Earth.

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How does an MBA affect your salary?

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It’s hard work, expensive, and a daunting prospect to leave a stable career and study for a Master of Business Administration (MBA). So, why do people do it? Of course, there are a variety of reasons to take the plunge. Perhaps you’re looking to move into a management or leadership position in your current field; or diversify your talents in order to make a particular career change. Whatever the reason, underlying all these motivations is the significant positive effect that an MBA has on graduates’ salaries.

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Why the Future is Human

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At SCU’s recent networking event in Brisbane, over 50 attendees were inspired by bestselling author and 2018 SCU Vice Chancellor’s Alumnus of the Year, Bella Zanesco as she guided them in becoming fully expressed leaders with her keynote The Future is Human.
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What is the value of an MBA in a DIY-learning world?

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The way we learn continues to evolve as new technologies become so common that we can no longer imagine life without them. With the increase of smartphones, rising internet access and greater digital connection, we’re now able to access information on any topic instantaneously, reducing barriers to learning and personal growth.

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What speed means for a business in the 21st Century

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In today’s workplace, managers strive to inspire employees to work smarter, not harder. Our fast-paced, digital-focused world means that the speed of work is more important than ever, so it can be easy to get overwhelmed by priorities and caught up in processes designed to force better efficiency. In practice, smarter work is less about processes and more about effective management.
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