Testimonials
MBA Testimonials
With Uni SA offering MBA studies online, I was able to conveniently continue and complete my MBA after I had moved interstate (and even when I was overseas briefly). Offering the MBA online gives great flexibility to continue study no matter where a person's career takes them around the world.
With so many organisations now going global, and so many collaborations performed internationally, teamwork and communications are increasingly being done remotely and electronically. Communicating online for group work projects and assignments is increasingly becoming typical of how many people conduct their professional business, and helps to develop the skills that will become increasingly important in future.
Joe Amon
Senior Projects Manager
CSL Limited
My MBA
experience at UniSA changed my business outlook and structured my
thinking process. The campus facilities, staff/faculty contributions and
participative class discussions, all made the experience an invaluable
learning process.
The IGSB's MBA provides the right managerial tools to identify the problems, analyze the situation and formulate the appropriate strategies to deliver the best customer value, yield higher than average stakeholder returns, and ensure employee satisfaction.
Jathin Balan B.Arch, MBA
Architect and Project Manager
The Mossop Group
The practical application of theory that the IGSB advocates coupled with working in partnership with industry peers was invaluable, not only did it enhance the learning experience but it provided insight to the broader industry environment, locally and internationally. It also facilitated the establishment of strong networks within the business community.
The hard work was worth it and I would recommend the IGSM MBA to all of those seeking flexibility, practical learning, support and exposure to the broader business environment.
Sardi Calver
Team Leader - HR Assist
Shared Services Telstra, Adelaide
Through
membership of the Institute of Management Consultants and based on having
over 35 years of practical industry experience, I was accepted into the IMC/UNISA's
on line MBA studies completing the Graduate Certificate in Management
(2002), the Graduate Diploma in Management (2003) and the MBA (2004),
despite having no previous tertiary education.
While finding the initial semester a bit daunting, I found the online interactive feedback with other students and lecturers preferable to classroom discussion, as it provided more time to research and formulate responses, rather than shooting from the hip. Overall I found that the online structure for receiving course notes, posting assignments and responses and comments to other students and lecturers easy to negotiate and use.
During the course I had contact with about 95 other students from a diverse range of backgrounds and industries, both within Australia and Internationally. Class numbers ranged from 6 to 22 students, with the larger classes increasing the work load required in reading and commenting on other students' assignments throughout the semester.
As an Agricultural & Livestock Consultant, I spend a significant amount of the year travelling through Asia and Australia, however the fact that we were not required to sit examinations, with grades being based on assignments and response to other students' answers, gave me the flexibility to combine work and study from wherever I was.
Peter Cory
Malawac
The most
attractive part of this MBA is that it maintains a very high level of standard
while keeping its flexibility.
The 12 MBA modules are very well designed and catered for professionals like me. They helped me greatly in my daily management activities. Finance, Corporate Strategy, Leadership and People Management modules are among the best. I am extremely pleased with this MBA experience.
Dr Zhu Desheng
Senior R&D Manager
Hewlett Pakard IPG Asia Research and Development Hub
I highly recommend the MBA program offered by the University of South Australia. This program has been a key contributor to my career successes. It supported me with successfully developing my previous organization which was recently sold to an international buyer. The MBA program has also developed my understanding of key business principles and given me the confidence and knowledge to tackle the tough issues. Anyone considering this program should go for it, you never know where it could take you!
Kea Dent
Managing Director
Kea Dent & Associates
I find the MBA experience adds value to me as a person, as a manager of Information Technology and gives me an array of tools to improve strategic business communications and operations.
The online method of learning means I can schedule my own class time, do the required exercises and access all the academic resources I need from almost anywhere at any time, something not otherwise possible for me. I can also stay in touch with fellow students and tutors via online classes and email.
The MBA course certainly meets my requirements for relevance to the business community and every unit completed provides a stronger base for my future and one step closer to completion of the qualification itself.
Nick Eden
Manager: Technical Support
Monash University
Choosing an MBA program is a complex process. I found all I was looking for at the IGSB. My career progression has seen me move overseas and I needed a program that was flexible to match my evolving career. The online program allowed me to continue my studies without interruption. The program is dynamic, with course curricula constantly evaluated to meet the changing business environment, and visionary in critical thinking and analysis of future patterns.
Stacey Ellul
Staff Nurse
Stanford Hospital and Clinics
The best
thing about doing my MBA at the University of South Australia was the
interaction with people from diverse backgrounds. The learnings that I
achieved from the program were heightened by the communication that was
encouraged with the other students.
Sally Elson
Human Resources Manager
AusBulk Ltd
I had the
opportunity to study with high achievers from all kinds of professions and
trades, make friends and make use of small group discussion, analyse and experience
shared interaction. 18 months of complete and solid course content really
reinforced the strengths at work I was lacking in, and helped me to open up
a greater macro field of vision to bring about a new career.
Rosa Ho
2005 Chinese MBA Top Student "Sustainable Corporate Strategy"
What
benefits me most in studying the Chinese MBA is group work . Through
classroom discussion , case studies and the constructive participation from
the top professors and lecturers, we share our expertise in order to
further develop our abilities. The program has been a key contributor to my
career successes.
Fen-Lan, Hsu
MSI/Supervisor
Micro-Star Int'c Co., Ltd
I studied my MBA part-time over a number of years with
IGSB. My goals
in doing so were primarily to expand my learning on leadership and
management, and find that crucial edge in gaining employment as a CEO.
Both of these goals were achieved and much, much more. I recognised my
leadership potential when I was about 35 years of age, and I believe
that the IGSB MBA was a major influence in gaining my first CEO role in
1994. I really thought that it might not be possible at my age to win
such a position. The learning environment at IGSB was very positive and
the curriculum design and content changed to keep up with international
best practice. Teaching staff were excellent, with a good combination of
regular academics and leading external specialists brought in to cover
specific areas. High standards of achievement were expected, and good
support was provided. The learning environment recognised the pressures
of work and family commitments and the camaraderie and support from
fellow participants was vital. The networks and contacts made have
contributed to sustaining me as a leader. IGSB graduates in leadership
positions have been a vital resource for me over the last ten years.
Leigh Garrett
Chief Executive Officer, Offenders Aid and Rehabilitation Services,
(OARS) SA
and The Centre for Restorative Justice
CEO of the Year 2002, Equity Trustees
As a
health professional with 20 years of management experience, I feel the
MBA confirmed the best of what I have learned from experience, expanded
my thinking, knowledge and business skills, and provided opportunities
to explore and develop my full potential. The program developed strong
strategic thinking abilities, analytical skills and systems perspectives
and provided new frameworks for building the success and sustainability
of a business. The MBA expanded my horizons and career opportunities and
offered flexibility to specialize in several fields.
Bev Gaughwin
Director of Physiotherapy
Flinders Medical Centre
The
University of South Australia's MBA was a natural choice for me as a busy
working professional. The flexibility enabled me to structure the program
to suit my work and life styles, while the practical 'real life' nature of
the material was easy to apply and of benefit almost immediately.
Megan Grey
Manager, Office of the Lord Mayor & CEO
Adelaide City Council
The online MBA program provided me with the ideal way of advancing
my education and skills. During the program, I had a heavy requirement
to travel for my employer. This made it difficult to attend regular
lectures or tutorials using a traditional learning approach. The online
MBA allowed me to choose the time and place to study and interact with
other students, making it easy to fit around family and work
commitments.
Rod Irvine
Services Specialist
Hewlett-Packard Australia
The MBA
program with the University of South Australia has not only provided me
with the advanced academic training but also has given me an all rounded
management perspective for my own personal development. The program was
designed with 12 different modules to cater for the need of professionals
like me to meet the ever-changing demands of the business world.
Elly Kwong
Vice President & Head of Information Technology
AIG Credit Card Company
I found the IGSB on-line experience to be essentially flexible and convenient to my demanding professional lifestyle, while at the same time rewarding and stimulating. Despite being an online student, the open, personal and encouraging communication from all, including the administration department, lecturers and fellow students ensured that I felt very much a part of the University.
Ann MacLean
Director
Stonecross Manor Hotel
My
interest in the financial market and business operations inspired me to
take up business administration as my study field. The craving for
learning new business tactics and the desire to get an overseas
qualification like my brothers are some reasons that instigated me to
pursue my MBA at UniSA.
Not only has my MBA Finance well equipped me to build up my career aspiration in the banking and finance industry, further it has given me the opportunity to think and act strategically in my personal life. My IGSB MBA has provided me with new concepts, theories, framework and most importantly 'case study' analysis approach upon which I can practice my business skills.
Mahin Mahjabeen
Executive Director, stockbroking firm
Dhaka Bangladesh
The
MBA at UniSA has been a very rewarding experience for me. Benefits from
the course to both the business and me have been great. I have applied
many of the theories to practice and the returns have been: paradigm
shifts, higher motivation of staff and a more productive environment. I
had attended classes and participated in the online delivery and in both
cases found the courses to be challenging and rewarding. Contact with both
administration and teaching staff was always a positive experience.
Devan Nambiar
Information Technology Services Manager
Boeing Constructors Inc.
I moved from 'on campus' to 'on-line' delivery in the second year of my MBA, and there was 'no going back'. I loved the flexibility to be able to 'log on' for 15 + minutes from any computer and contribute to the on-line discussion/work on the group assignment/raise a question with the Lecturer. I found the communication lines were stronger using this medium of learning; there was 'zero' wasted time (no travelling, finding a car park etc) and I could much more easily coordinate work commitments and family responsibilities with my study. Most of all I gained more from the learning experience. As individual contributions and discussions are "in print" everyone seems to go to greater lengths to explain the points they are trying to make which resulted in a higher level of understanding of the subject matter and its application across a range of work settings and countries.
Julie Patterson
Project Director
Common Ground
Completing an MBA broadened my managerial skill set and provided me with specialised skills in the area of strategic problem solving; I also developed strong critical thinking and complex problem solving skills. The MBA program not only gave me knowledge from the latest management thinkers it also encouraged me to learn how this knowledge could be applied on the job. The professional and personal development that I gained from the MBA program has made me more transportable between industries and provided improved employment prospects.
Ian Pratt
Production Manager
SASPine
I
found that not only could I learn in an online environment, but that I could
apply this knowledge I was gaining in my particular workplace on almost a daily
basis.
There are several kinds of diversity in this program. There is diversity in location and in types of people. You get a broader perspective on a lot of issues.
Folks that travel a lot would find the structured programme to work very well for them, just like it has for me.
PK Ramakrishnan
European Brand Manager - Onmipaque
Amersham Health PLC
I
have recently completed my Master of Business Administration
Degree, having originally enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in
Business-Automotive Dealership Management course.
As an enthusiastic advocate for your post graduate courses I highly recommend them to anyone contemplating tertiary business study. The key aspects which appealed to me were the articulation from each successive course, and most importantly the efficiency of the online study.
As a busy professional with substantial work and travel demands I found the online delivery efficient, effective and relevant. I am delighted with the outcome.
Ken Rich
Partner
BDO Dealer Services
I have found the IGSB MBA to be an enjoyable and rewarding experience.
The course content was relevant and the structure flexible. The MBA has delivered newfound confidence; friends from other industries and cultures; and a variety of knowledge, tools and experiences I can draw upon throughout my career.
John Rohrsheim
Engineer
Worley Projects - Chemicals and Minerals
In
the current business environment we need to constantly look for
ways to expand and develop our skills to maintain a competitive
advantage. The unique learning process offered through the UNISA
has enabled me to participate in a personal development program
that would have otherwise been unavailable to me.
Walter Schwalbe
Business Development
Alcatel Australia Ltd
I
have benefited both professionally and personally. I particularly
like the UniSA MBA because of its flexibility and practical
nature. The program at UniSA provided many opportunities for me
to apply at my workplace. This practical component and the
interactive nature of the program allows me to fully understand
the theories and concepts presented.
Darren Seah
Controller
Teaching Strategies Inc
The University of South Australia MBA programme provides a great
combination of academic and practical experiences that have changed the
way I think about not only my career, but also the broader context of
industry, national and global issues. It has provided me the tools and
frameworks to truly make an impact.
Peter Stevens
Human Resources Manager - South Australia
Organisational Change Management Lead
EDS
The
IGSB MBA online program has resulted in both my personnel and
professional development being taken to a new level. Exposure to
such wide reaching business environments and experiences both
locally and internationally has been pivotal in my learning and
growth as a business professional.
While the online delivery demands a high level of achievement, strong lecturer support and course flexibility greatly assisted in balancing my demanding professional and family requirements.
For those individuals striving for excellence in their professional careers I highly recommend the undertaking of the IGSB MBA Program.
Nathan Sutton MBA
Global Lead Organisation Development
BHP Billiton
2005 IGSB Online Top Student "Management Research & Consulting"
Since commencing my studies with UniSA in 2003, I have nothing but praise for the Graduate Certificate in Management program that they offer. I am impressed by the caliber of academic staff, who come from established positions within industry, providing a balance between theory and work life. The subjects that I took last year have really broadened my horizons, far more than I'd ever imagined. The learning experience is well worth it!
Patricia Thaggard
Human Resources Officer
Dana Australia - Salisbury
I found the MBA and enlightening experience, it not only opens your mind to learning but also to share and consider a wide range of perceptions. The MBA encourages strategic thinking and most importantly the systematic influences of decision making, which in an ever evolving environment is fundamental to any organisations growth.
Leigh Thomspon
Operations Manager SA & NT
Parker Hannifin
I was sure
that the dynamic faculty at UniSA and the up-to-date courses would not only
increase my knowledge, but also teach me to approach, analyze, and evaluate
business situations from different viewpoints. I was convinced that the
experience of working with diverse people and the mix of western with eastern
management science would add great value to the program.
In the MBA program I improved my ability to focus which is very important in today's dynamic business environment.
Marco Totaro
Business Planning & Systems Manager
Microsoft Switzerland
Studying online was the perfect way for me to complete my post graduate studies while I pursued my career in various parts of rural Australia. Online study does not feel as "isolated" as traditional distance learning because of the regular interaction and online discussion with both classmates and the class facilitator which is an integral part of the course. Online study opened my eyes to new ideas, people and cultures I would not have otherwise experienced in my chosen field.
Sarah Whitely
Corporate Responsibility Coordinator
Whirlwind Print
On the whole, the
MBA experience has been an exciting journey of self-discovery. Apart from
gaining new knowledge, it has also enhanced my critical thinking, analytical,
people and presentation skills via the case studies, individual and group
project papers, class discussions and presentations.
Studying and living in Adelaide has allowed me to build life-long friendships and networks with students from around the world.
I would also like to thank the lecturers for their guidance, advice and support during the MBA program as I could not achieve these results without them. Overall, this has been a wonderful experience.
Elena Yeow
Banker
The IGSB MBA program has contributed both to my personal growth and
professional development by broadening and deepening my core managerial
skill set. Applying the principles and practices taught in MBA courses
to the managerial problems I was facing, my business showed improvement
right from the start. Interaction with other managers from a variety of
industrial, professional and administrative backgrounds helped me to see
a wide range of perspectives and new ways of thinking about problems and
issues confronting my business. Enrolling in the IGSB MBA program was
the best professional development decision I ever made.
Melanie Yeo
Director, Donald Cant Pty Ltd
Winner of the Alex Ramsay Prize for "Most Outstanding Student in the
IGSM MBA Program 2002"
I have reached
a career and personal milestone with the completion of an IGSB MBA. I
have developed the core skills required for managing a business, which
will truly enhance my future career prospects. The range of courses
undertaken have honed my business writing and communication skills and
highlighted the importance of team dynamics in the workplace. When I
applied the principles and concepts to my own business problems I
discovered my ability to think strategically had expanded and was truly
stimulated. An IGSB MBA has certainly added value to my marketability.
Irene Yu
Priorities Business Banking Manager, Westpac
DBA testimonials
It feels great that dream of being a Doctor is a reality. My
three-year doctoral journey was a challenge, it required good time
management to balance working life and family's needs. The DBA program
has enriched my personal competency that allow me to enhance my
contribution in the area of professional management practices.
Boon Huat Ching
General Manager
Sharp-Roxy Corporation (M) Sdn Bhd
The International Graduate School of Business DBA is an outstanding option for those hoping to make contributions at the highest level within their organisations.
Dr Stephen W Litvin
The DBA is definitely more than study and knowledge.
Over the last three years, I have learnt that to be successful, you have to be committed in everything you do, focus on every single detail, believe in yourself and never give up.
The DBA has changed my attitude towards life.
Chin Kuen Liang
Group Director
Ta Kwong (K) Sdn. Bhd.
My
study for a DBA is a fulfillment of my dream to reach ' the pinnacle '
of tertiary education. The program is well-structured with excellent
online resource facilities provided by the library. I am grateful to
UniSA for providing this program and my dissertation supervisor for his
guidance and support.
Yow Ching Lee
Engineering consultant
Penang Water Supply Department, Malaysia
The IGSB Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program was a natural and seamless progression from the IGSB's MBA.
Mark Tregoning
The
DBA program has been extremely beneficial to my workplace and academic
pursuit. I have acquired the skills of critical and innovative thinking,
conducting research and writing reports, and combining management
theories with practical experience. Now I am able to apply those skills
in my current job of global business development in biotechnology, and
expand my network in the academic field by giving lectures at leading
universities in China and Hong Kong.
Daniel Hak-Loong Lam
Business Development Director
CK Life Sciences International
Being a participant in the DBA program has been a vital learning
experience for me, developing confidence in myself to achieve my goals,
honing my otherwise untapped marketing skills, preparing me to be an
active player in the global marketplace. Lastly, it has pointed more
clearly the way to future endeavours, and the means to advance ahead of
the competition. I have nothing but the highest admiration for what
University of South Australia is doing in equipping its students to
achieve their best.
Dr. Aylwin Tai
Managing Director & General Manager
Richtone Worldwide Ltd
