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What makes Melbourne’s MBA program the best in the Asia-Pacific?
08 Jan 2019
Melbourne Business School‘s (MBS) MBA was recently ranked top in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) by The Economist. This year’s Which MBA? report saw MBS rise to number 23 from 27 worldwide, also moving up into the global Top 10 for networking opportunities.
The report lists the Top 100 MBAs at business schools worldwide, based on criteria like career opportunities, personal development and salary improvement.
MBS’s MBA has also been ranked within the Top 30 in the QS Global MBA Rankings 2019, which measures the strength of MBA programs by assessing the employability of students, entrepreneurship and alumni outcomes, return on investment, thought leadership, class and faculty diversity.
Without a doubt, this slew of awards has impacted MBS’s international reputation. But what really makes this the best MBA in the APAC?
Source: University of Melbourne, Business School
Well, MBS brings out the best in aspiring business leaders. Its unparalleled location in one of the world’s most liveable and business-centred cities places students at the heart of a vibrant multicultural community, immersing them in an already advanced economy with easy access to emerging Asian markets. On top of this, the Full-Time MBA is intensive, designed to help students fulfil their potential and have maximum impact in their career.
You will develop your business knowledge while gaining an adaptive mindset, building resilience and developing a tight network of inspiring and encouraging international peers.
“The MBA program at Melbourne Business School gave me a broader skill-set to accelerate my career progression and as a result I interned in a not-for-profit, founded a company and landed a consulting role in strategy and implementation,” says Nathan Spence, a full-time student.
The school’s prime location in the business hub of Melbourne means you’ll have access to opportunities with some of the world’s largest businesses and will learn from industry experts.
Source: University of Melbourne, Business School
Melbourne’s MBA program has a number of unique components, including the Business in Asia units, the international exchange requirement and the option to complete a dual degree such as a Full-Time MBA/Master of Marketing.
The option to combine the Full-Time MBA with the Master of Marketing course allows you to gain the industry-specific skills required to become a talented marketer with well-rounded business skills, widened career options and a pathway to c-suite success.
Access to this invaluable range of tools and knowledge will pave the way for your next big career move. The success stories of Melbourne MBA graduates speak for themselves.
For example, studying an MBA at Melbourne took Jodie Auster from emergency doctor to her first job in the business world; working Bain and Company and eventually landing the role of General Manager for UberEats.
For Jodie, the MBA was a game-changer, opening a world of opportunities, not least an exchange program in New York. The MBA allowed Jodie to fulfil her potential, gaving her the skills required to succeed in a new field.
Source: University of Melbourne, Business School
Meanwhile, Nick McInnes felt that he had already achieved the top capabilities in his field (healthcare), and decided to take his career to new heights with an MBA at Melbourne, enticed by the school’s outstanding reputation.
Interestingly, Nick was amazed by the depth of knowledge imparted by Melbourne staff, especially in the field of operations and process improvement.
Nick is now using his MBA to improve healthcare efficiency in emergency care in Victoria, increasing the number of pre-10am discharges by 23 percent – an unprecedented jump, allowing for smooth flow of patients in and out of hospital.
Another graduate using his newly-acquired business skills for good is Dan Code, whose internship with Social Ventures Australia through the MBA led him to an exciting role in mergers and acquisitions – subjects in which he gained crucial knowledge during his MBA.
MBS has a network of almost 10,000 graduates across 95 countries, all of whom understand what business excellence truly means. Students have unparalleled access to this network for career opportunities and advice.
Source: University of Melbourne, Business School
This expansive and high-powered network means 90 percent of graduates receive job offers soon after earning their degree. Whether you’re looking to change career paths or unlock new pathways in your field, the MBA at Melbourne will give you the opportunities you need to grow.
Not to mention, if you choose to study in Melbourne, you’ll enjoy living in the world’s most liveable city 2010-2017, according to The Economist Intelligence Unit Survey.
With abundant parklands, beaches and ski hills not far away, quality of life in this exciting, vibrant city is second to none. Famed for its restaurants and coffee shops, the city serves 1.9 million overseas visitors each year, with residents from 140 countries.
If you’re looking to take your career to the next level, choose the best MBA program in the Asia-Pacific by studying at MBS.
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