Murdoch University

Murdoch University Graduate (2021)

I had moved to a new role that provided me with a wider scope of work, exposure and visibility that included global and regional responsibilities, compared to my previous role with responsibilities confined to Singapore.

The programme taught me to think critically, and challenge existing ideas and implement new ones to do my job better. The programme helped me to understand the job function and make new suggestions to improve operations.

As for which aspects of the programme I liked the most, that would be the lecturers, classmates and subjects. The modules were brought to life by having good lecturers.

I had learned to juggle work and studies since pursuing the Murdoch Bachelor of Business Degree programme. The flexibility of the timetable helped me to manage schoolwork, assignments and complete tutorials. Thanks to the great experience in the Bachelor’s Degree programme, I continued on to pursue the MBA with Kaplan as well, knowing very well that the timetable and time management were within my control.

The demands of the MBA programme were tougher, but I managed to do well, with good teammates and lecturers who sincerely cared about education, learning and development.

Murdoch University Graduate (2021)

I was driven to pursue a Postgraduate Degree for personal development. It has helped me to reassess my thought process and develop a more critical approach to problem solving. The programme has worked very effectively towards making me a more disciplined future business leader, as it gave me perspective and helped me equip myself with better instincts.

By studying for a Postgraduate Degree, I have developed skills such as business management and entrepreneurship, business strategy and leadership management, time management, research, presentation and writing. The programme has helped me to work within a team and consider different perspectives.

Working and studying at the same time can be really challenging, but the outcome is fulfilling. I would advise those thinking of taking up a Postgraduate Degree to be mentally prepared, determined and enjoy the learning process.

Murdoch University Graduate (2021)

I was driven to pursue a Postgraduate Degree as I wanted the value-add from learning relevant skills and knowledge. After researching, I decided to pursue my MBA with Murdoch University as it was the best choice for me. The MBA Degree has, without a doubt, given me an edge over my colleagues.

The course has equipped me with the knowledge and skills needed for my role and led to me become more recognised by employers due to my qualifications. I am able to apply the knowledge and skills to my job. They include Business Finance, which is highly related to my role in calculating and deriving investment tool returns, as well as Global Business in the Asian Century, which has helped me to get along with colleagues from different backgrounds.

I like how the programme encourages students to work and communicate together in setting up project assignments. This was one of the best takeaways from the programme for me, as I made good friends, and we learn from and help one another even after graduation.

After achieving my Postgraduate Degree, I secured career advancement in UBS, a top-tier investment bank, to work in the front office as an Execution Trader, and then moved on to J.P. Morgan in a Credit Risk Management role. I had also received job offers from other banks.

Investing in yourself by securing an MBA Degree to remain competitive and relevant is the best investment in this era!

Murdoch University Graduate (2021)

I have always aimed to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and when I was researching for a good university to pursue my Bachelor’s Degree, I came across Murdoch University that offered direct entry into the CPA programme. Additionally, the programme allowed me to complete my Degree in 16 months due to exemptions from my Diploma.

Being able to choose the modules and respective classes to take gave me a great deal of flexibility and allowed me to manage my time between work and school well, given that I worked full-time while studying part-time.

Upon attaining my Degree, I switched to a new job as a Tax Associate in one of the big four accounting firms.

The lecturers are extremely knowledgeable and approachable. They go out of their way to help students who have difficulty understanding certain topics, and are friendly and helpful. I was able to approach my lecturers without any hesitation with queries regarding my studies. Despite the sudden switch to online learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they were able to deliver the lessons in a very articulate manner.

I would recommend Murdoch to others as I learnt so much with the University, mainly because of the lecturers. Every class conducted was interactive, very thought-provoking and did not leave you merely memorising stuff, which I felt contributed strongly to academic excellence.

Murdoch University Graduate (2021)

The initial motivation to pursue a Postgraduate Degree was based on a personal challenge to better myself academically. But upon completing my programme, I have found myself constantly applying what I had learnt in my daily work, especially in managing the company.

The programme was challenging at first, but with work-from-home (WFH) being the default mode of working at my company and classes transitioning online, I saved a lot of time on commuting and juggled work and studies better. In addition, the support from my colleagues, clients, family and friends enabled me to manage my work and studies concurrently.

My advice to those who are thinking of taking up a Postgraduate Degree is, do not let your age put you off the idea. For those who have not been to school for a long time, the initial adjustments as a student may be a little uncomfortable, but with determination and tenacity, nothing is impossible.

Murdoch University Graduate (2021)

The Postgraduate Degree programme teaches knowledge and skills that are relevant for real-life situations and enables you to have an in-depth understanding of the topics that could be applied.

In addition, Murdoch University provides the flexibility to plan your curriculum according to your schedule, which made juggling between my work and studies easier.

The Finance module was one of my favourite aspects of the programme, especially the knowledge we learned such as the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM), which is applicable to both work and personal life.

A Postgraduate Degree is advisable to those who wish to broaden their knowledge and work towards their goals. The most important part of preparation would be time management, but it will all be worthwhile at the end of the day. As they say, “never stop learning, because life never stops teaching.”

Murdoch University Graduate (2021)

This Postgraduate Degree programme has helped me in my career, as the knowledge gained and the MBA Degree qualification have certainly strengthened my academic profile and made me a more qualified candidate for senior-level management positions.

I get to apply the knowledge and skill sets from my programme to what I do now. For instance, the Accounting and Finance modules have strengthened my knowledge, as a senior management staff with Profit and Loss responsibility. The Business, Society and the Environment module is relevant to sustainability, one of the hottest topics in the world today, while the module on Leading the Engaged Enterprise has brought a new dimension to the right approaches that modern leaders should adopt.

Networking is one of the best parts about taking up the MBA programme. The opportunity to get to know, communicate and work with people from different age groups, countries and cultures was always very exciting and interesting to me.
I had the chance to experience hybrid learning due to the pandemic, one of the aspects of the programme I liked most. While physical interactions are always fun and enjoyable, home-based learning has trained me to adapt faster to the reality of the business world today.

Anyone with a considerable amount of work experience who wants to stay relevant with new skills and knowledge, and who has a strong passion to meet and work with different people of all levels should take up this Postgraduate Degree programme.

Murdoch University Student (2021)

I had completed my Master of Science in Marketing during the pandemic and decided to further fortify my credentials by pursuing a Murdoch University MBA Degree, which will help sharpen my business acumen and broaden my horizons across leadership, finance and strategy domains.

My job requires me to work extensively with C-suite leadership, including the marketing, finance, corporate strategy, human resources and operations teams. My team plays a pivotal role in driving the organisation’s marketing strategy by providing valuable insights to cross-functional teams for performance steering. So, it is a huge plus if I can understand their lingo and appreciate their perspectives. This would allow us to collaborate better and work towards a common goal.

During the MBA programme, I addressed real-world business challenges, which honed my ability to see beyond my role and understand how organisations operate. This also increased my exposure to diverse perspectives on global, social and business issues as I collaborated with peers whose backgrounds, experiences and career goals differ from mine.

Given that I work in a super fast-paced environment, the MBA programme’s flexible schedule and highly relevant course content, that balances theoretical and experience-based learning in both a classroom and ‘real-world setting’, allowed me to complete the programme in a way that was suited to my work commitments. Upon completion of my Murdoch MBA this year, I was promoted to Vice President of Marketing Analytics.