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Adelaide Business School appoints new MBA Director

The University of Adelaide’s Adelaide Business School has appointed a new MBA Director, Associate Professor Gary Bowman.

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Adelaide MBA continues to impact daily work life of graduate 

As a female in the construction industry, Megan felt overlooked and stuck in her career. She made a 'crazy decision' and decided to do back to back master’s degrees, first the Adelaide MBA and then Master of Applied Project Management (MAPM), both with Adelaide Business School.

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MBA takes Chief Dietitian from the hospital to corporate leadership

Yvonne Bowyer looked for a career change after working as a chief dietitian at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for 8 years. She wanted to move up to a leadership role within the corporate sector however being a health and science graduate and having worked in the healthcare system for many years, she found it difficult to convince prospective employers of her ability to be a leader in a different industry.

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Adelaide MBA takes on The Bend Motorsport Park for high speed training

The Adelaide MBA course 'Fundamentals of Leadership' accelerated their studies at The Bend Motorsport Park on 17 and 18 September. 

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Will Twiss takes the next logical step with his Adelaide MBA degree

Looking back upon his decision to study the Adelaide MBA, Will is proud of everything that he has put into pursuing a postgraduate qualification to upskill. 

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Adelaide MBA gave graduate the confidence to successfully reapply for executive roles

After returning to the workforce after starting a family, Melanie Cottell soon realised she wanted to undertake professional development to refresh and expand her skill sets.

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Adelaide MBA equipped graduate for success in leadership role

In 2014, Jane Brunton stepped into a role to oversee the business planning and business case evaluation at Heathgate Resources.

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From Army Officer to Senior Manager: MBA graduate yearned for business world experience

Starting his career as an Army officer in the Defence Force, Scott Minion decided he wanted to gain exposure to areas of the business world he had not experienced before.

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CEO and Director of ART Lab Solutions shares MBA experience

Marie Ellul graduated from her Bachelor of Health Sciences (with Honours) at The University of Adelaide, and once the University spin-out company, ART Lab Solutions, she soon realised that she needed to upskill her business knowledge fast. 

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MBA student praises virtual studies

Beginning an internationally-respected MBA during a pandemic was ‘highly valuable’ for student Pulkit Verma.

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How to secure scholarship support for your Adelaide MBA

A wide range of scholarship support is available for commencing and future Adelaide MBA applicants. With categories covering leadership, financial need and community achievement (to name a few), the simple step of applying for a scholarship can have a large-scale impact on your Adelaide MBA journey.

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The benefits of in-class learning

In an increasingly digital age, made even more prominent thanks to the on-set of COVID, we cannot underestimate the value of in-class learning. Here’s three reasons why attending classes in person can benefit your overall learning experience.

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Feb

New year, new career: an MBA for change

An MBA is more than a degree to create leaders; it can also create change. As the New Year comes into full swing, many professionals are considering using this time to pivot careers, turning to the broad business skills and networks gained during MBA studies to help facilitate this change.

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Sep

What is the difference between an MBA and a Master of International Management?

We've highlighted some of the main features of our MBA and MIM degrees to help you choose the right degree for you.

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Aug

The 6 defining traits of an inclusive leader

In a business context, inclusivity is now important than ever with the changing dynamics of teams, an increase in female participation in the workforce and a more global outlook on employment.

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Aug

Where are they now - with MBA Alumni, Mercy Oloo

From cutting her teeth as tax accountant at a large multinational corporation, to now managing her own start-up, Mercy Oloo has always been driven to empower and lift up the women around her.

02

Jun

Tips for acing your Adelaide MBA scholarship application

Writing a scholarship application can be a daunting task, with a lot riding on the contents of a single essay. But it doesn’t have to be difficult and by following a few basics tips, you can put your best foot forward and set yourself up for success.

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May

Where are they now - with MBA Alumni, Jim Whalley

From an F18 fighter pilot, to business owner and founder, and now the first Chief Entrepreneur of South Australia, Jim’s career journey is just one of many incredible Adelaide MBA success stories.  

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