MBA

When it comes to landing your first board position, it’s not a matter of what you know versus who you know, because both are equally important. An MBA can be one of the best ways to equip you with the skills, confidence, knowledge and network you’ll need to get a board role and be effective in the boardroom.

There are few places right now where leadership and risk management are as paramount as in a hospital, especially if you're the director of an infectious diseases unit. Dr Alex Chaudhuri from The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) in Brisbane had to harness the leadership skills he developed the UQ MBA program to cope with the impact of COVID-19.

Dr Sibasis Acharya has always wanted to work in the mining and metallurgy sector. As a child, he grew up in the mineral-rich Indian state of Odisha , which inspired him to pursue a career in the industry.

There has been a jump in demand for places at business schools as workers chase qualifications and job-related courses, with popularity particularly rising for online demand.

As a former US scientist who began assisting with autopsies at the age of 18, Ford has had roughly three different careers in the time it takes most people to have one.

Business School Entrepreneur in Residence Cameron Turner, discusses with ABC Radio National what to consider when launching a side hustle during COVID-19.