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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
    UNSW’s Toby Walsh says workers who know how to use AI will replace those who do not.

    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

    Moving to net zero requires everyone to understand the challenge, says Sally Townsend from Blackmores.

    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

    The new dean of the Australia and New Zealand School of Government, Professor Caron Beaton-Wells.

    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
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    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
    Francis deSouza told analysts the drama was only affecting “a very small part of the company”. He resigned two months later.

    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
    AFR education editor Julie Hare.

    Why one university stands out

    University of South Australia leads the ‘upstarts’ on the move.

    • Julie Hare
    UNSW, led by Professor Chris Styles, is named AFR BOSS Best Business School for the second consecutive year.

    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
    Stephen Parker, former vice-chancellor of Canberra University, says the last reform in higher education was about 30 years ago.

    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
    Professor Nick Wailes is Dean of the Australian Graduate School of Management at UNSW.

    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
    Moya Dodd.

    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
    Joe Bryant used his MBA from the University of Queensland as a launching pad for his aerospace business, Aeromech.

    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
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    Small schools hold their own in rankings

    Edith Cowan and Bond universities match it with the big business schools for excellence.

    • Sian Powell
    Monash is consistently ranked among the top universities worldwide, placing strong emphasis on research excellence and its dedication to teaching.

    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

    Pressure is mounting for the wrokforce to adapt, upskill and reskill.

    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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    The age of adaptive leadership is here.

    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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    Ewen Hollingsworth, right, and Cameron Haynes, are co-founders of a finance company that funds masters programs at the world’s best universities.

    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

    Terry Hatziandreou ServiceNow Solutions Consultant at their office. He works in sales at ServiceNow and has completed online learning to improve his skills.

    ‘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
    Sydney Uni vice chancellor

    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