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Senior Policy Adviser, Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Commerce and Master of Public Policy
"The multidisciplinary approach of combining social sciences was extremely valuable for me. The degree doesn’t push you down a specific pathway, but that’s the beauty of it—it opens up options. When I chose my degree at 18 years old I wasn’t entirely sure where it would take me, but it gave me the flexibility to find what I like and pursue it."
Lecturer (Communications), Universitas Negeri Padang
Master of Communications and Media Studies
"What appealed to me the most about the master’s program at Monash, was that I could complete a professional internship and the great research pathways available. In the span of two years, I gained a lot of professional experience and learnt so much, which has contributed positively to my career."
Language Manager, Chin Communications
Master of Interpreting and Translation Studies
"If you have a genuine passion for this field, you will witness the strong connection between theoretical knowledge and hands-on practice. The program will not only enhance your career prospects but also benefit your everyday work."
Owner/Director, Hyperlocal News Pty Ltd
Bachelor of Journalism; Master of International Development Practice
"I really loved my time at Monash. It was always a great atmosphere, and I enjoyed meeting like-minded people in my courses. The university lifestyle was great fun too. Monash just makes it so easy to have a good experience."
Senior Policy Officer, Clean Energy Council
Master of Environment and Sustainability
"As soon as I read through the course description, I knew that this was exactly the course I was looking for. A lot of other courses are more heavily focused on environmental science from a real life practical sense, but the Masters that I chose to study was much more well-rounded."
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao People's Democratic Republic
Master of Arts in International Studies and Development
"A proud Monash graduate, Minister Kommasith credits Monash for teaching him an independent perspective, and giving him knowledge that has helped his ability to see things differently."
CEO, Australia China Business Council, Queensland Branch
Master of Communication and Media Studies
"Wen is the first Chinese national to hold the CEO position at the Australia China Business Council. Her professional experience spans a variety of industry sectors, both in Australia and China. Her keen interest to advance bilateral relations and connect businesses has seen her make a positive impact in the Australian and Chinese business communities."
Founder & Blogger, Typewriter Media
"Critical and evaluative thinking are the two most important skills I learned in my Arts degree. In my Engineering degree, I was taught to understand the science behind things, the ‘how’ things get done. The critical thinking skills I learned in my Arts degree helped me ask the ‘why’ and ‘for whom’."
Corporate Partnerships Manager, The Royal Children's Hospital Foundation Melbourne
"Being bilingual has helped me enormously because I can speak to the Chinese market and the Australian market. I will always have my accent but that’s nothing to be embarrassed about – I am proud of my identity."
Marketing and Communication Manager
Master of International Sustainable Tourism Management
"I found the course co-ordinators are connected with industry and have knowledge and links into various organisations.The theoretical knowledge I gained in my degree directly relates to my day to day role, I find the marketing trends I learnt about in my degree I use on an everyday basis, and it really helps me with my marketing strategies."
International Tourism Development Expert | Senior Project Specialist at World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
"The potential of the tourism sector to engage stakeholders, generating benefits both economically and sociocultural, is immense. The knowledge gained through my Master’s highlighted to me how I want to contribute as a professional, helping me to develop my critical thinking and analytical skills."
Senior Manager Financial Planning Analysis, Traveloka
Master of Cultural and Creative Industries
"What I learned through academic writing is structural thinking. This skill applies in any job, including finance. In my current role, I need to be able to convey and deliver the right message and interpret numbers, graphs and diagrams. I learned these skills during my master’s degree and I really treasure them."
