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The Ultimate Guide to Australia's Red Centre
Australia's Red Centre, a magnificent landscape of epic proportions, packed with indigenous culture, alluring watering holes and of course, the world-famous geological marvels of Uluru and Kata Tjuta. Ingrained in the imagination of anyone who wants to explore Australia, the remoteness and vastness of this area can seem intimidating. But with frequent flights from all major cities into the region's hub, Alice Springs, as well as excellent road connections, visiting the Red Centre is both affordable and definitely doable!
First things first…how to do it
There are several options for exploring this stunning area of the Australian outback. Firstly, there are an abundance of tours available to suit any timescale and budget. Definitely the easiest option, pick an itinerary that takes your fancy and sit back and socialize as you are led around the most jaw-dropping sights. Alternatively, you could explore the outback yourself and road-trip around the area, sleeping at campsites and even resorts near to all the major sights. You could pick up a rental from the airport at Alice Springs or incorporate it into a much larger road trip around the rest of Australia!
However you choose to experience the Red Centre, there are definitely cultural experiences and walks through gorges and landscapes you cannot afford to miss! Read on to make sure you hit up these essential stops and get planning your outback adventure!
The Top Spots
Uluru
Of course no list would be complete without Uluru, famous across the globe and one of the most recognizable attractions in the world. A sacred Aboriginal site, Uluru is a giant sandstone monolith rising up from the flat Central Australian Desert to the awe of those in its shadow. It is an impressive sight around the clock, but watching as it transforms from black to fiery red amid a pastel sky backdrop at sunrise and sunset are experiences not to be missed. It also sets you up with the perfect beginning and end to a day of hiking and exploring the area.
There are a multitude of walks to choose from to experience it from all angles. The Base Walk is 10.6km, takes around three to four hours and is most definitely the best way to fully appreciate Uluru. However, there are excellent shorter walks, notably the Mala walk (2km return) and Kuniya walk (1km return) which allow you to explore the base and view rock art and Aboriginal meeting places. To greater understand the significance of the area and Aboriginal culture, head to the Cultural Centre. There's a wealth of information on how people have survived for so long in such a harsh environment and you can also see traditional art in the making.
Kata Tjuta
Image credit: Brett Darnesh (Flickr)
A cluster of 36 huge, domed rock formations also known as The Olgas are the next on our list of must-sees. While a second early wakeup call may be a struggle, we highly recommend setting off at sunrise for the Valley of the Winds walk. The unbelievable tranquillity and staggering size of the domes will be yours to enjoy pretty much for yourself, before the crowds arrive later on. Also, it's useful to know that during the warmer months it is common for some walks to close for safety reasons by late morning, as temperatures rise to around 40 degrees. Getting in early ensures you won't miss out! Again, there are a variety of walks available, just pop over to the Ayers Rock Resort visitor information center for maps and details.
Kings Canyon
A four-hour drive from Uluru on the way back to Alice Springs is the deceptively large and impressive Kings Canyon. The the crater rim walk offers the chance to roam through the surprisingly diverse landscapes and descend into the Garden of Eden. Probably the most varied and challenging of the walks in the Red Centre, allow plenty of time for the 6.4km route and, (as always!), get going early to beat the heat.
The first section is incredibly steep, but once you've scrambled to the top you can enjoy amazing views across the whole Watarrka National Park. From here on in it is thankfully flat, as you meander past several lookouts with views across the canyon and scramble through crevices in the rocks, it really is like a wild adults’ adventure playground. The final third of the walk takes you down to the Garden of Eden, a slice of peaceful paradise. The canyon walls and rising sun reflect in the water, which is almost black from the gum tree sap.
The MacDonnell Ranges
Very often overlooked, despite being the most accessible, are the East and West MacDonnell Ranges either side of Alice Springs. If the idea of exploring deep red gorges and cooling off in waterholes sounds like your kind of trip, then don't miss the MacDonnell Ranges!
Trephina Gorge in the East MacDonnell's has a sandy gorge walk where you can explore the giant red rock formations and there’s a selection of basic campsites with toilets and fresh water that only costs a few dollars. The West MacDonnell's has a great circular loop that takes in the impressive mountain range, a sacred Aboriginal site called the Ochre Pits and many amazing water holes where you can cool off from the blazing sun. Keep your eyes peeled and you might just spot a wallaby chilling out in the shade!
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Always wanted to explore Australia’s Red Centre but never known how? Read our guide for an unforgettable experience.
Four Ways the Student Experience at University Will Change in the Future
Sponsored by the University of Navarra
The university experience is set to change. The Building Universities’ Reputation conference took place last month, at the University of Navarra’s Madrid campus. The role of university alumni as reputation ambassadors was the focus of this year’s conference, which brought together education speakers from more than 17 countries around the world to discuss how economic, social and technological changes will affect universities and students in the future.
These challenges may sound daunting but speakers at the third edition of the conference offered an exciting vision of the future for universities, and how they can adapt to create better opportunities not just for themselves, but also for students.
Here’s a look at four ways universities are likely to change in the future in order to improve the student experience.
An increased focus on lifelong learning
Image: Small class sizes and different methods of teaching by ‘Service Learning’ or ‘Learning By Doing’ could be part of the future student experience
Lifelong learning begins in the classroom, and, in an attempt to reinvent themselves, universities are developing customized programs with collaborative learning methods, both in the classroom and online.
So, whether you decide to study an online degree program, or prefer classroom-based learning, the key to a successful university experience is the quality of teaching, according to speakers at the Building Universities’ Reputation conference.
However, not only does attending university (in the form of a degree certificate) help guide you into the world of work, they also offer support and advice through their career facilities and services. Attending a university where guidance is provided on internships, placements and graduate schemes can help make you better prepared for life after graduation.
The University of Navarra in Pamplona, Spain is ranked 61st in the QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2019, and continues to be the highest-ranked of Spain’s 14 representatives in the graduate employability rankings. The Careers Services at the University of Navarra offers its students and alumni various professional networking opportunities and events.
You won’t have to settle for a university which isn’t a perfect fit
Finding a university which is right for you can seem like a real challenge. As well as contemplating which degree you want to study, you’ll have to bear in mind the various extra-curricular activities on offer, the accessibility of facilities and services, the geographic location of the university, and – of course – the reputation of the institution. It’s a lot to think about.
It’s important to do your research and think about what you want out of your university experience. Industry experience and networking opportunities? A flexible or more structured degree program? An array of extra-curricular activities to choose from? A well-established careers service which offers support, guidance and advice?
As we’ve just said – it’s a lot to think about. But, one thing is for certain: your university experience can be whatever you want it to be. Choose what’s right for you, and the experience will take care of itself.
You’ll become an ambassador for your institution
Image: A group of University of Navarra alumni during a conference
Prospective students value highly what alumni have to say and universities are increasingly aware of the need to have alumni take an ambassadorial role.
Alumni like to give back to the university which has offered them a lot, and not just during their studies but also afterwards. For example, alumni ambassadors at the University of Navarra receive customized training and mentoring, as well as information about continuing educational activities, studies and professional development.
As an ambassador, you’ll already have the experience of attending your university and you’ll have the chance to help share the vision, values and beliefs of the university. From participating in extracurricular activities, to sharing personal experiences and offering advice to future students, there are plenty of ways to stay involved in university life after graduation.
Think smart, act kindly
The world of fake news is fast becoming a part of everyday life, and so universities are increasingly teaching students how to identify and analyze the truth in an attempt to counteract the rising phenomenon.
At the University of Navarra, students can expect to work and learn alongside other dynamic and diverse students from other various disciplines, where the days of examining and configuring data and knowledge are long-gone. Instead, wisdom, creativity, entrepreneurship, cooperation and empathy are now considered to be the fundamental disciplines necessary for overcoming challenges and solving problems.
Education experts from around the world met at the University of Navarra to discuss how the university experience for students and institutions will change for the better.
What is a Connect Masters Event?
If you’ve attended a QS World Grad School Tour event, you may have wondered what a Connect Masters event is. The events provide a win/win situation for students and institutions, giving you the opportunity to spend 30 minutes having a one-to-one meeting with an admissions professional to discuss your next career and study moves. Watch our video above to find out more.
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You can unlock your future with a Connect Masters Event. But what actually happens at these events?
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7 Reasons We Should All Move to Perth
With beautiful coastlines, incredible local produce and abundance of national parks, it’s surprising that Western Australia is so sparsely populated. Here are just some of the reasons we should all be moving to Perth in 2018, and moving quickly, before everyone else catches on too!
Beautiful parks and gardens
Chances are, if you’ve been to Sydney you’ve visited the world-famous botanical gardens that overlook the harbor. Impressive, right? Well, Kings Park, in Perth is arguably even better. At over 400 hectares, you could get lost in this green space forever amongst the impressively old boab trees, perfect displays of wild flowers and historical memorials dotted around the park. When you consider the fact that two thirds of the flora is completely untamed, you’ll be contented with a feeling of total separation from the big city. So take that quick jaunt up the hill, breathe in that fresh air, appreciate the incredible views of the city from afar, and return a few hours later feeling refreshed and with a new found love for the Western capital.
Idyllic weather
With some of the best weather all year round in Australia, you’ll find yourself wanting to spend all your study sessions outside on the grass making the most of it. Perth is an ideal city for those looking for a temperate climate, and recent studies have shown that it has more daylight hours when compared to Sydney and Melbourne. Think of all that vitamin D!
Prestigious universities
Perth was ranked 39th in the QS Best Student Cities 2018 ranking, with several internationally ranked universities helping to earn it such a high spot. It boasts three universities with positions in the global top 600 of the QS World University Rankings® 2019: the University of Western Australia (UWA) (ranked 91st), Curtin University (joint 250th), and Murdoch University (591-600), making studying in Perth even more desirable.
Excellent career opportunities
Despite what some may think, Perth still encompasses all the opportunities that you could find in Sydney and Melbourne, so don’t be fooled into thinking that you’ll be missing out in your career prospects after you graduate. In fact, recent research has shown that with all of the recent construction and development going on in the city, there are more job openings than ever before. More and more large and global companies are investing in offices in the Western capital, offering competitive salaries and exciting new jobs! Even more, with a population of only 2.14 million, rather than 5.4million in Sydney, your commute will feel like a breeze.
Having a study/life balance couldn’t be easier
Being so close to the sea and so many untouched beaches, grabbing a weekend away is as easy as jumping in your car. Be it a day trip to Swan Valley to sample local wines and produce, a weekend to Cervantes for a BBQ on the beach or a longer trip away to Kalbarri National Park, there is something for you no matter how much time you have to spare.
You get unlimited access to selfie-taking quokkas
Of course, we can’t talk about the perks of living in this city without mentioning these adorable residents of Rottnest Island. People fly from all over the globe to catch a glimpse of these creatures, found only in the protected areas of Western Australia. Living in Perth would give you unlimited access to these cheeky selfie-taking critters and, even better, they’re only an hour’s boat ride away. Rent a cute little boat house on the island, and a bike and enjoy a weekend break on the beautiful Rottnest.
Traveling is easy
Perth is one of the most remote major cities in the world, but if you’re in the mood to travel further, it couldn’t be easier, as it now has excellent connections to the rest of the world. Earlier this year new direct flights from Perth to London became available, making Europe more accessible than ever before. And with direct flights to Bali, a relaxing trip to a deserted island in South East Asia is reachable in just four hours.
So head over to Perth and take a look for yourself! I’ll guarantee you won’t want to leave.
Ever thought of moving to Perth for your studies? Find out what this overlooked Aussie city has to offer.
Careers in STEM: Working as a Data Scientist at Arsenal Football Club
Football has changed a lot since 1966 and all that. In the 52 years of hurt (if you’re English) that have followed since, the game has evolved into a multi-million-dollar industry where even the smallest details are scrutinized by fans, players and coaches alike.
In the race for footballing supremacy, teams are using an increasing amount of data and information to help give them an edge over the competition. In 2009, when Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster credited watching videos on an iPad to a vital penalty shoot-out save, the idea was novel. Now, every goalkeeper does it. At this summer’s World Cup, England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford had notes written on his water bottle.
However, not every use of statistical data is this obvious to the fan watching in the stands or at home on TV. Clubs collect vast amounts of information about their own players and how they train, all of which can then be used by the manager and coaches to shape their approach for each match.
To learn more about this process and to find out what it’s like to be a data scientist at one of the world’s biggest football clubs, we spoke to Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT) graduate Mikhail Zhilkin. Mikhail started working at Arsenal earlier this year, having previously worked for King – the makers of popular mobile games including Candy Crush. These two roles alone make his career path one of the more unusual you’re likely to find, so we were keen to find out how other STEM students could end up working in such unconventional roles.
Moving from King to one of the world’s leading football clubs is hardly a conventional career move. What drew you to the role at Arsenal?
I stumbled upon the position at Arsenal by accident. I’m subscribed to a regular analytics newsletter, and that’s how I got a list of vacant positions, which had Arsenal on it. Since I’m fond of soccer, especially English teams, I could not pass that up. I thought, in all likelihood, I would probably not get the job, because it was something quite specific and I had no relevant experience. But still, I submitted an application.
One of the interviews was about soccer: not so much about the numbers and data, more about understanding the game itself. Since I enjoyed playing soccer myself and watched TV shows with analysts discussing the games, I passed that interview. However, I’m aware that I’m the only person with no professional background in soccer and people still get surprised when they find out.
Were you a fan of Arsenal before taking this position?
I was a fan of Manchester United, but no one cares. Once you start working for a club, you gradually begin to support it. You can go to home games and cheer for the people you work with. A negative result casts a shadow over your work as well. You know how soccer is, lose a match and everyone is tempted to find someone to blame, when in fact it could be just about bad luck.
Did your experience with Candy Crush help at Arsenal? Were there any skills you carried over from your previous job to the new one?
Those were the most basic skills: knowing how to write a query to a database and perform statistical analysis using a programming language. The ability to work in Excel is also important. People may underestimate this. In my first year at King, I mostly worked in Excel, and I was doing fine. Today I get some of the data in spreadsheet format. If you can solve a problem in Excel, why not?
What does your job actually involve on a typical day?
One of the things that makes my job special is working next to the other people in charge of the physical training of the athletes. We go to the same rooms, put on the same clothes, change in the same room. I’m present during the daily briefing, even though the focus of the discussion is on injuries, fitness regimen, and the appropriate intensity of training. I’m not knowledgeable about this, but I’m involved in the process, so I go to these meetings.
I work in very close contact with these people and the athletes themselves. Much depends on the team’s schedule. Generally, once the season has started, they have one training session before lunch. I’m there to help with the simplest of things.
For example, during the session an athlete wears a special close-fitting jersey with a slot for a GPS transmitter, so we can track their movement, acceleration, deceleration. They also wear a device that tracks the heartbeat. Someone has to prepare all that stuff. Furthermore, you need to make sure everyone puts on their GPS transmitter and does not mix things up.
When people return from training to have lunch, you need to pull out each GPS transmitter from the sweaty jerseys. You get to see how your data is collected, so you can identify problems and possible inaccuracies right away. Say, if someone didn’t put on their transmitter or forgot to turn it on, you recognize the problem and find ways to interpolate the data somehow.
You also face issues such as: What if we didn’t collect the data on a player and we need to figure out at what intensity he’d been training, how can we gauge it, at least approximately? If you’re into soccer, this behind the scenes stuff is interesting. Plus, you get to work in really close contact with the athletes. Some people spend days outside the training ground just to catch one of the players driving out and ask for an autograph, while you get to take a sweaty jersey from him.
When assessing player fitness and performance, what are the key pieces of statistical data you’re looking at?
My team doesn’t assess the performance of the players or tactics, though data analysis could be employed for that. In soccer, unlike baseball, the objective indicators, such as the distance run or balls passed cannot be interpreted in a straightforward way.
If you count up the number of accurate passes made by a certain player, this wouldn’t give you a complete picture, because someone tends to pass the ball backward or sideways, for example, which doesn’t help the team to advance. Another player might attempt riskier long balls, most of which get intercepted, but if they don’t, this creates an opening and leaves the forward one on one with the goalkeeper. So, it’s much more subtle.
For now, our main objective is to capture a complete picture of how prepared every athlete is and try to optimize training intensity, because a soccer player is treading a fine line between undertraining and an increased risk of injury. You have to find the middle ground where he is alive and well but also in top condition for the next match. In soccer, winning the next match is always a priority.
You’ve worked in two industries where there’s a very clear metric for success, whether it’s the number of downloads a game has or the number of matches a football team win. How much connection do you personally feel to those successes?
So far, the contribution is minimal as I’m just starting out. I have no grand ambition, because in soccer, the result in many ways depends on chance.
Up until now, I’ve been trying to help with the little things: give people more information for making decisions, so they would be more accurate and objective. Perhaps a year or two from now we will be doing advanced stuff that would have more of an effect on decision-making. The decisions that have to do with training and preparing the athletes for a match are only one piece of the puzzle.
I wouldn’t say the things I do make a decisive impact, but we’re talking about a top club playing a professional sport and big money is involved. So even if you can nudge the balance slightly in favor of your team, this might well be enough to make your work worthwhile.
When you were a student at MIPT, how did you picture your future career?
Everything kind of happened by itself. I got into King almost by accident. I realized that analyzing data could be interesting for me, but I had no carefully thought-out plan. I tend to begin work in the hope that it would turn out interesting and try to obtain the necessary skills in the course of projects. I don’t see myself as a highly qualified specialist in any particular field.
What advice would you have for students reading this who are interested in science and data, but aren’t sure of the career paths into roles like the ones you’ve occupied?
My advice would be, first and foremost, that one should learn English, and that goes for almost anyone, regardless of which field you want to work in. The fact that English was taught at a decent level at MIPT was important, perhaps even more so than math or physics.
I’d also recommend trying out different things, different jobs, different projects. It took me a long time to realize that I liked to work with data. You probably will never know, unless you try. Expand your horizons, don’t be afraid to try something new.
MIPT graduate Mikhail Zhilkin has had an eclectic career, working at both mobile game developer King and now Arsenal football club. We got in touch to learn more about how a STEM degree can lead to working for one of the world's biggest football clubs.
Five Essential Skills for Your Future Career
At the beginning of every academic year, many of my students speak with fear about articles they’ve read listing professions which are disappearing or becoming obsolete in the near future. They ask a simple question: How can they best prepare for their future career in such a rapidly changing and unpredictable world? Well, here are five things I’d recommend to all students interested in future-proofing their career.
Study hard but don’t forget to focus on soft skills
A short survey conducted among students at the Ban Ki-moon Institute for Sustainable Development at KazNU found that 74 percent of respondents believe that “soft skills” are very important for success in professional life after graduation, while 26 percent believe that “hard knowledge” is more essential.
These survey results reflect the realities of today and the need to find a balance between learning hard and soft skills. We should bear in mind, though, that this issue is complex. I believe that “hard knowledge” in a specific professional field is still highly valued in the world outside universities (and you get your grades for that too). Yet, you have to acquire soft skills as well. I usually suggest devoting at least 25 percent of your time to learning various soft skills.
Some skills are transferable across many fields
Every field and every profession has its own set of very specific and narrowly defined essential skills. At the same time, some skills are universal and applicable in many fields. One such skill is project management. Indeed you will find almost every job description calls for project management skills or project management experience, as more and more companies and organizations build their work and activities around specific projects.
An unofficial motto of project managers is wisely expressed by American entrepreneur Denis Waitley: "Expect the best, plan for the worst, and prepare to be surprised." The quote may make you smile, but it also conveys how solid project management skills will stand you in good stead, in practically any profession.
Don’t forget about strong communication skills
In the rapidly globalizing world, strong communication skills have become increasingly important for staying competitive in the job market today and tomorrow. Although almost everyone can claim to have communication skills in one form or another, modern effective communication has its own rules, techniques and scientific principles which can significantly boost success in communication.
Indeed, you can have the brightest and most innovative idea, but if you fail to communicate it to your friends and colleagues, the idea will be lost: in fact, the first 50 prototypes of the iPhone failed and kept failing until the innovative team learned to communicate between each other better.
Many comprehensive courses – both in-class and online – and complex communications matrixes and systems can boost effective communication skills. American billionaire Warren Buffett highlighted “learning communication skills such as public speaking” among top skills for success not only in the world of business but also in every other field.
Advanced digital skills have become key
Advanced digital skills have become increasingly important as we use and rely on our new technologies – social media, various gadgets and artificial intelligence. The recent trend has seen many of the largest and most venerated corporations and even government agencies adopting information communication technologies (ICTs) as their main mechanism.
In this environment, having basic computer knowledge is not enough. Employers demand recent graduates be capable of everything from using the internet efficiently to producing virtuoso work on Microsoft Office, and from software coding to advance internet business skills.
Emotional intelligence can’t be easily replaced by technology
Paradoxically many corporate leaders increasingly talk about and highly value emotional intelligence, despite the fact we use more machines than ever before and now communicate more online than in person.
In a nutshell, emotional intelligence is your ability to deal effectively with emotions, create appropriate emotional relations with each other, communicate competently with workplace teams, and intelligently and appropriately use emotional information to create a positive workplace environment.
By developing and training these skills and abilities, you can be more successful in your personal interactions, from attending job interviews to creating a positive emotional environment for a team you’re leading.
It's not merely enough to graduate with a good degree anymore. Here are the skills I tell my students they need to develop alongside their studies.
5 Amazing Careers You Can Do With a Master's in Management
Sponsored by IE Business School
A master’s in management degree (MiM) can widen your career prospects and open the door to an excellent salary and job security. The knowledge of management, business, finance and marketing gained from a MiM can make you a desirable and valuable asset for future employers.
Pursuing a career in management means you can shape and develop your unique and transferable skill set attained from your MiM accordingly to your desired career path. Careers in management can be found across the private, public and voluntary sectors, with opportunities to branch out into areas of media, entertainment, technology as well as the more expected areas of finance and banking.
IE Business School is committed to integrating technology into its everyday education, and offers its students a modern business school learning experience, equipping them with the knowledge and experience to take on the challenges of a rapid digital transformation.
A considerable 41 percent of IE Business School graduates have gone into marketing and sales, 20 percent into finance and accounting, 16 percent into consulting and nine percent into general management. A further seven percent have gone onto operations and logistics while three percent work in information and technology and two percent in human resources.
Should you wish to pursue a career in management, you should be able to grasp the workings and understandings of technology and how it can impact organizations, businesses and companies, as it’s fast-becoming both an invaluable and crucial factor within the world of management.
Using data from PayScale, read on to find out about some of the amazing careers you can do with a master’s in management.
Management consultant
Average salary: $84,963 in the US
A career in management consultancy is one of the more obvious career paths you can pursue with a master’s in management.
As a management consultant you’ll offer strategic and expert advice in order to help a business, organization or company improve their productivity and overall performance.
To do this, you’ll have to carry out sufficient research and data collection in order to gain an understanding of the business’ goals, to then resolve any issues, risks and problems by presenting recommendations and implement any improvements that are necessary.
This is a very client orientated role, where you’ll work in project teams. You should therefore be comfortable working under minimal supervision, and be able to cope with a high level of responsibility and authority.
Project manager
Average salary: $58,570 in the US
If you enjoy being organized and organizing others, have strong communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to use initiative and make decisions under pressure, then a career as a project manager could be for you.
From working in construction, to marketing to healthcare, project managers are responsible for managing a project, ensuring that the client’s desired goal is achieved all whilst sticking to a strict timeframe and budget.
Using IT and other technology systems to analyze budgets, teams and resources, you’ll also monitor progress to implement changes where necessary and ensure that standards are met.
At the end of every project, you’ll either report to the client, or senior manager to evaluate the success of the project, and set targets for future projects based on previous project performances.
Social media manager
Average salary: $49,015 in the US
As the use of social media accelerates in today’s digital marketing and technological world, so does the demand for jobs within the industry.
As a social media manager, you’ll have a strong understanding of web development strategy, what makes good web design, and how multimedia content can be used to boost an organization’s reputation and visibility.
You should also have an understanding of how social media can be used effectively within social media marketing, as well as other creative elements such as managing projects and campaigns, planning, creating and outsourcing multimedia content and delivery.
Using tools such as Google Analytics, it is the social media manager’s responsibility to report and analyze data surrounding social media performance. As a social media manager, you’ll develop and implement strategies for social media marketing to increase brand awareness and effective client and customer engagement.
Business development manager
Average salary: $70,995 in the US
A career as a business development manager may not seem as obvious as other career paths when trying to make the most of your master’s in management degree. But if you have a genuine interest in supporting businesses with the ability to make the most of your own experience across a range of specialisms such as management, business, finance and marketing, working as a business consultant may be the ideal career for you.
A business development manager is the driving force behind sales and contacts, as they’re tasked with the job of developing the business side of an organization, and helping it grow and achieve its full potential.
Having a good understanding of technology will also ensure you have a competitive advantage, as you’ll have to carry out meticulous and strategic planning to increase the business’ profitability or position within the market.
You must also have the ability to combine your knowledge of management along with analytical and communication skills, as you’ll build and maintain positive working relations with all contacts, including clients and suppliers.
As a business development manager, you’ll be able to specialize in almost any sector, including: information technology, manufacturing or telecommunications.
Entrepreneur
This is where you can take advantage of the skills, expertise and knowledge from your master’s in management degree. For those who have an entrepreneurial mindset you can combine your own personal interests and management know-how skills and knowledge to develop a venture of your very own. Although there is no specific way to become an entrepreneur, your master’s in management degree can definitely benefit you.
At IE Business School, MiM students have the opportunity to visit Tel-Aviv in Israel, as part of the business school’s, Global Immersion Week. This international trip offers MiM students the chance to further develop their understanding of the global business world and managerial skills.
Where to begin
Based in Spain’s sunny capital, Madrid, the IE Business School’s master’s in management program is for recent university graduates and young professionals who have only a maximum of two years of experience in the industry. The program itself is innovative and challenging – and is designed for those who wish to fast-track their career in management. It is a 10-month full-time course which is taught in both English and Spanish.
This article was originally published on November 1st, 2018.
Not sure where your master’s in management can take you? Read on to discover some of the amazing careers you can do with a master’s in management degree.