ANU MBA Scholarships

For the 2019 ANU MBA intake the Research School of Managagement is looking to offer up to 30 scholarships ranging between 25% to full 100% scholarships.

“We are looking for an academically and professionally strong, diverse cohort with a minimum 5 years’ work experience, including at least 3 years’ management experience.”

If you are looking to study your MBA, have considered ANU as an option and think you have what it takes to be considered for a scholarship, make sure you mark off one of the below dates on your calendar. To find out more about the Business School, check out our overview here.

MBA Scholarship Information Evenings

ACT – ANU MBA Scholarship Information Evenings

ANU – MBA Scholarship Info Evening – 14th June

ANU MBA Scholarship Evening – 20th June

MGSM Women In MBA Partnership

Macquarie Graduate School of Management has taken a big step towards equalising the balance within their own MBA qualification. Already known as one of the leading Business Schools globally, the impact of this offer is likely to further boost their own international recognition and growth.

The new program, Women in MBA (WiMBA) corporate partnership program encourages this diversity in leadership, through corporate and government organisations. The WiMBA program aims to identify leading and up-coming talent and foster their growth through an MBA.

The investment they have put towards this cause so far has been over $4 million. This is the largest investment an Australian Business School has made in the postgraduate education of women.

Key Parts of the WiMBA

1. MGSM is matching dollar for dollar the contribution each corporate partner is investing in their talent.
2. Ensuring practical support is given for those who are part of the WiMBA. This includes the ability to spend attend classes, complete assignments or extra time for group study.
3. Partners chosen have the scale required to make this a success, both in investment and quantity of applicants.
4. In-house mentors/sponsors are provided by the employer to provide support, advice and guidance. This would also include post-MBA career path advice.

Partners

Key partners of the Women in MBA partnership include CPA, Johnson & Johnson, Philips, the Royal Australian Navy, Qantas and The Star.

One recent discussion from user shawnwasim asked for some tips from recent graduates and below are some of the top comments.

On networking: you can never be too early to start preparing your introduction
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On leveraging your professors: the wealth of information your professors can provide should never be underestimated, or underutilised.
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On career planning: this all links back to your planning, why do you want to study your MBA?
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While the ranked 27th globally, in Asia Pacific, the Executive MBA was ranked in the top 5.

Executive MBAs, designed for managers with significant experience are a popular choice for those leaders wishing to complete their MBA without having to put their career or company on hold.

The EMBA from Melbourne Business School offers their students 17 modules over 18 months, including a week overseas

Find out more about the MBS EMBA.

Already offering full-time, part-time and the new MBAX, the EMBA has again been recognised as one of the best in the world.

Students of the AGSM EMBA have an average of 11 years work experience, across industries including finance, consulting, technology, government and engineering.

Entry to the program is moderated by the Admissions Selection Committee on a session by session basis. You will be required to have a “strong undergraduate degree”, at least 2 years professional management experience and at least 6 years of professional experience.

Find out more about the AGSM EMBA.

The New AIM MBA+

More than just a name change, the MBA+ from AIM is redesigned for managers and leaders. The Australian Institute of Management has already made a name for itself as a leader in developing new leaders through a range of short courses, diplomas and corporate training. Now, AIM has further cemented themselves in the Postgraduate sphere, with increased flexibility, a 5-year AIM Gold Card and a reduction in tuition fees.

Contextualised Study

Focus your MBA in Human Resource Management, Change Management, Consultancy or Entrepreneurship.

Study Modes

Designed for the working professionals, AIM offers a number of study modes including on-campus, weekday evenings, online or a blend.

AIM MBA+ Gold Card?

All new MBA students gain 5-year access to a number of additional benefits.

AIM Coaches: Gain access to consultations with your advisers, offering personalised services to make the most of your study.

Short Courses: AIM offers a number of online and on-campus short courses to ensure you maintain your personal growth.

Lounge Access: Access to  AIM lounges located across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Canberra Business Districts.

5 Key Features Of AIMs MBA+

1. Entry based on a degree and/or your management experience. This enables those with significant management experience alternate entry into the MBA.
2. Assessments are practical, rather than exam based.
3. AIM recognises prior learning, both academic and business experience.
4. Monthly intakes enable more flexibility than many of the other Business Schools in Australia.
5. Tuition has reduced by almost $10,0000, down to $32,400 in 2018.

If you needed any more reasons to consider AIM for your Master of Business Administration, you have them.

Read reviews or ask questions about the AIM MBA+ here.

The sixth dean of the Business School, Prof Harper brings a wealth of experience in the business and finance sector. Graduating from ANU with a PhD, Prof Harper has worked in a number of high profile roles, including as the Chairman of the Australian Fair Pay Commission,  Chairman of the Competition Policy Review and a board member of the Reserve Bank of Australia.

“Our greatest opportunity is the fact that Melbourne Business School is part of the number one-ranked university in Australia, and both of us are located right here in the centre of the fastest-growing capital city.”

Professor Harper has been a professor at the University of Melbourne and Melbourne Business School for almost 20 years.

Melbourne Business School offers four MBA programs, including the Senior Executive MBA.

Image: Melbourne Business School home page.

Global MBA Trends

“Rapidly changing demands for skills from employers and a desire for quicker, cheaper study to get a better return on investment makes sense for a prospective student”, details Andrew Crisp of CarringtonCrisp.

What about Australian MBAs?

Competing against countries such as China, Singapore, and India, Australia had 3 Business Schools mentioned in the top 20. Two of these included their MBA program.

FT 2017 Top Business School Rankings

Ranked 11 – Melbourne Business School

Continuing their impressive stretch of mentions in global rankings, Melbourne Business School was ranked 11th overall in APAC. Specifically for the MBA, they were ranked 14th, while Open Executive Education was ranked 5th. Explore MBAs from Melbourne Business School here.

Ranked 20 – Australian Graduate School of Management – UNSW

AGSM ranked 20th overall as a Business School, with their MBA program ranked 12th. Open Executive Education was ranked 4th overall. Explore MBAs from AGSM here.

Ranked 12 – University of Sydney Business School

While the University of Sydney Business School was ranked 12th overall, their MBA program was not featured on this list. Instead, they were ranked second best for their Masters in Management. Explore MBAs from the University of Sydney Business School here.

See more at Financial Times.

This ranking was determined based on 172,000 responses to their QS Global Academic Survey and 158,000 responses to their Employer Survey. 13 criteria are reviewed across 5 key areas:

• Employability (40%) – Asks employers from which schools they prefer to hire. The score also includes employment rate, 3 months post graduation.
• Return on Investment (20%) – While QS admits this is one of the hardest metrics to measure, they look into the 10-year change in graduate salaries against the average salary changes.
• Entrepreneurship and Alumni Outcomes (15%) – Reviewed schools of 49,000 CEOs, executives and board members at companies including the Forbes 2000, FT Global 500 etc.
• Thought Leadership (15%) – Includes citations per paper, the percentage of faculty with doctoral degree etc.
• Class & Faculty Diversity (10%) – ratio of female/male students and faculty, international faculty and international mix of students.

Globally Ranked Australian MBAs

• Melbourne Business School – 34
• AGSM – 39
• MGSM – 101-110 (tied)
• UQ Business School – 111-120 (tied)
• University of Western Australia – 121-130 (tied)
• Bond University – 151-200 (tied)
• Deakin – 151-200 (tied)
• RMIT University School of Business – 151-200 (tied)
• University of Wollongong, Sydney Business School – 151-200 (tied)
• La Trobe Business School – 201+
• Victoria University Graduate School of Business – 201+

Why Only 11 Business Schools Are Featured

It is important to note that there are a large number of private institutions that do not meet criteria to be present in QS Top MBA ranking.

Congratulations to all Australian top ranked MBA programs.

Source: QS Top MBA 2018 Rankings

MBA Jobs Trends – Do Employers Still Want To Hire MBA Graduates

Asia-Pacific saw the strongest growth of graduate hires increasing 18% year on year. 2018 is expected to see a spike in technology, consulting and finance industry recruitment.

MBA graduates are being hired into a diverse amount of job functions, including:

1. Strategic Planning
2. Finance – Other
3. General Management
4. Marketing
5. Consultant
6. Sales & Development
7. IT / Technology
8. Finance – Advisory
9. Operations / Manufacturing
10. Supply Chain / Logistics
11. E-commerce
12. Other

MBA Salary Trends – What Do Australian MBA Graduates Earn?

Leading the way is Switzerland, with graduates earning an average base salary of USD$123,500. Leading the way for the Asia-Pacific region are Australian MBA graduates, earning a reported average of USD$98,400. This puts Australia in position 5 globally for MBA salaries.

Specialisations – What Employers Considered Most Valuable

Specialisations that employers determined to be most valuable include:

• Leadership
• Strategy
• Innovation
• Finance
• Operations Management
• Marketing
• Information Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

You can find many MBA specialisations offered by Australian providers here.

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