An internship goes a long way to getting your foot on the career ladder. You’ll have the chance to experience working in a particular industry, which could give you the edge you need to land your dream job.
Working in a fast-paced environment as a management consultant, Brooke Shaw wanted to develop her knowledge and gain expertise that would advance her career.
​It can be daunting to think about balancing work, life and postgraduate study, particularly if you haven’t set foot on a uni campus for some time. But, undertaking further education is easier than you might think.
Frances Summerhayes wanted to gain high-level analytical skills, as well as financial and commercial insights into industry, when she signed up to a Master of Financial Analysis in 2009.
From police detective to director of a company that employs over 56,000 people, Jason Breton reflects on how completing a risk management masters enabled him to change careers, and carve out a valuable niche navigating and advising on risk.
Postgraduate study is a great way to advance your career or change to a new profession. We chatted to five UNSW Business School alumni who shared how their postgraduate study has taken their career in a new direction.
Research coming out of the UNSW School of Economics is changing the way people think about refugees and their impact on the economy. Juan Carlos Carbajal, Associate Professor from the UNSW School of Economics, shares more.
​Elaine Wang shares how a Master of Financial Planning gave her the confidence and professional recognition to forge a promising career in the finance industry.
​Mark Humphery-Jenner, Associate Professor from the UNSW School of Finance, explains why research trends are increasingly helping finance professionals navigate real-world issues, including the management of overconfident executives.
​Within one year of completing her Master of Commerce (Human Resources Management) degree, Brooke Shaw had been promoted and received a global employee award. Although the best was yet to come.
Anna Trikoulis is a manager at PwC for the Private Clients business tax team. She was promoted to the role after completing a UNSW Business School Master of Taxation – and giving birth to her first daughter.
To celebrate reaching our 100,000+ alumni milestone, we tracked down the first UNSW Business School graduate. Meet Langer Avery, a pioneering businessman who believed knowledge is power.
The industry connections made during Isha Miglani’s time at UNSW Business School led the alumna to landing her current role as a Film and TV Production Accountant.
​So how can you create a career out of making positive global change? Sustainability and social enterprise are the new frontiers of business innovation.
Ever wondered what it would be like to go abroad as a student and work on a business issue for a client? Three students share their experiences completing a business placement overseas.
Three Business School PhD candidates and students have been selected as finalists for the UNSW 3 Minute Thesis competition. They’ll pitch their research that covers algorithmic decision-making, change communication, and longevity risk.
Career mentoring is not just for those who have an established career. A mentoring partnership during undergraduate or postgraduate study can broaden your career options, prepare you for the workforce and give you an opportunity to develop professional contacts.
