What’s the secret to finding study success? We spoke to SCU Online’s Master of Information Technology Management student Carrie Baldwin to get her insights on the juggle that is motherhood, fulltime work and online postgraduate study.
Studying online with Southern Cross University is unlike any other university. Our online experience is interactive, easy to navigate and full of practical information and exercises.
See our blog posts below to connect with SCU Online and check out what’s happening in our community.
How to build resilience as a business leader
If you have been fortunate enough to work with a great leader, you might have found yourself at different times trying to identify what it is that makes them so effective. It might have been their ability to remain calm and effective in the face of a crisis, to recover quickly from setbacks, be creative at problem solving, adapt to changing circumstances or persist positively in the face of apparently overwhelming obstacles.
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Learning online at Southern Cross University
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to study online at Southern Cross University? We sat down to talk with Kristen, Senior Learning Designer at SCU Online to talk about some of the wonderful features of PERCI, our online learning environment.
Looking after your mental health as a postgraduate student
We’ve put together a list of ways you can prioritise your mental health as a postgraduate student with a focus on developing self-care, coping and resilience strategies.
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Blockchain’s influence on the future of business in Australia
The future of blockchain is already here. Technology companies and financial services firms across the globe are already experimenting with blockchain applications. They understand that this technology is disruptive and will, in due course, transform existing business models and engender innovation.
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Studying a Master of IT Management
Leigh Owens is the IT Manager for Essendon Football Club. He is currently studying his Master of Information Technology Management at Southern Cross University Online. We spoke with him about his job, kicking goals with online study and why he picked Southern Cross University Online to study his Master of Information Technology Management.
Mental Health Career Opportunities with Dr John Hurley
Recently, we hosted a webinar with Dr John Hurley, to speak about career opportunities in the mental health field and current trends within the sector.
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Standing desks: Just a fad or are they paying off?
Are standing desks the latest workplace fad or are they really paying off? With sedentary behaviour at an all-time high, standing workstations have been touted as the ‘next big thing’ to help boost productivity and improve wellbeing at work. Recent studies indicate that these active workstations are indeed beneficial and worth the investment, resulting in a variety of benefits for office employees. So, what’s the low-down on standing desks?
SCU ranks in top 150 young universities in the world
The Times Higher Education 150 Under 50 Ranking 2016 is in, and Southern Cross University (SCU) has been named as one of the best young universities in the world.
Online courses promotes more diversity in students
Online study has made getting a degree more accessible, more flexible and more affordable. It can open the door to an exciting career – or career change – for any type of student.
Southern Cross University’s online courses offer a university education without the cost and travel. A postgraduate degree is now as accessible as opening up your laptop.