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Choose a flexible MBA for an ever-changing world

For many years, Master of Business Administration courses have developed and educated skilled managers and leaders across the world, enabling them to contribute to organisations in a highly effective and responsible manner.

Start your new year in the education fast lane

Early childhood education is one of the fastest growing sectors across Australia, with high demand for fully qualified teachers. If you're a primary or secondary school teacher considering a career shift or expanding your qualification into early childhood education, it's time to get moving!

How a high school 'dropout' discovered the magic of physics

"If you told me 10 years ago I’d be at university studying physics, I'd have laughed at you." Meet Nathan Pittaway, a mature age uni student in the process of changing his life, one physics exam at a time.

Why Jacob was bowled over by his UK study experience

Cricket mad cybercrime student Jacob Oskam has just spent a year studying in the UK as part of a unique dual degree program. He says it's the best thing he's ever done.

Why biology is a great foundation for Madison's future career

Madison Martin was passionate about biology in high school and knew that it was the only topic she wanted to explore further. Until university, she didn’t realise how much further that could be.

Amber turns green in pursuit of a sustainable career

Sustainability is defined as the ability to maintain or support a process continuously over time. And Amber Anderson wants to be a leader in this growing field, where professionals are in demand.

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Bree dives into an ocean of career possibilities

From an early age, Bree Elliott was drawn to the ocean, spending many hours in the salty air and crashing waves. She now aims to educate others on the importance of our oceans and waterways.

Surge in music teachers holds new promise for musicians of the future

Enrolments in postgraduate music teacher education have doubled at ECU, propelled by the introduction of a one-year Graduate Diploma in Teaching course.

Looking for a career in healthcare? Here's one that's an ultra sound choice

Medical sonographers play an important part in the first line of investigation in diagnosing many health conditions, using ultrasound technology. Qualified sonographers are also in high demand in Australia.

Want to be a health professional with a difference?

If you care about the health and safety of people and communities, but don't see a medical career as your thing, you should explore the growing employment opportunities in environmental health.

Two countries, two degrees, one subject

If you're thinking about university study and the idea of spending time overseas sounds appealing, this might just be the ticket. You'll even graduate in less time.

Where would we be without teachers?

Teaching isn't a job; it's a calling. And it's one of the most critical roles in society. That's why, on World Teachers Day, we celebrate our fantastic teachers.

What's your primary reason for working? Is your career a calling?

Imagine spending your working days surrounded by excited, funny, unpredictable little humans who think you're some kind of superhero. Could you become a primary school teacher?

How to turn your passion into a whole new career

What if you could take something that you love doing, bundle it up with your previous uni qualification, and study a course that changes your world?

What's your special subject? Could you turn it into a rewarding career?

Now you can take something you love and study a course that not only specialises in that subject, but leads to you being able to teach it.

How big data is creating big opportunities for students

Skilled data scientists are in demand across a range of industries. Here's how two ECU graduates found their way into this exciting field and how you could join them.