Aleksandr Taylor-Gough is a school principal who had a goal to further refine the knowledge, skills and practices required to deepen his leadership capabilities. He is currently studying the Master of Education, with the finish line in sight. He was drawn to study online with SCU after having put a Master of Education course with a different institution on hold for a few years. Continue reading
Studying online with Southern Cross University provides you with a multitude of online support platforms and tools to assist, and enhance your learning experience. While the thought of online study may sound daunting, it’s often the most approachable way for professionals to learn and develop their skills, while staying connected to the workforce.
It removes the risk of leaving your position to fit in study time, and works around your lifestyle. For tips and support for studying online, check out the blogs below.
How to succeed in studying while juggling work and family life
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.
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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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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Lifelong learning for educators
As you progress in your career, the skills you develop from your work experience are undoubtedly critical. Yet, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that your education is over after you finish high school or your undergraduate degree. Indeed, one of the most attractive parts of completing your studies is the idea that you don’t need to learn anything else.
Studying Advanced Property Law
Southern Cross University online postgraduate law degrees cover a range of traditional and emerging business fields.
One of our Master of Business Law students, Kathryn Oliver recently shared with us why Advanced Property Law has been her favourite unit in the course so far.
Inclusive education to maximise student learning
Recently, we hosted a webinar with Dr Bellert, which focused on some of the key topics and considerations for teachers when teaching students with disabilities or additional learning needs. Below are some of the key takeaways and listen in to the podcast, which you can access and listen to for more information about this specialist area.