Our MBAs stand global test, say corporate leaders

For anyone considering whether an MBA is worth pursing in Australia, it might be a good idea to take a look at the QS TopMBA Jobs & Salary Trends Report 2016/2017.  When it comes to the highest MBA salary averages (in US dollars), Australia is the world leader at $108,250, beating out the United States ($100,714), Canada ($92,500), Ireland ($92,125) and United Kingdom ($91,600).

This is a tremendous coup for business schools in this country, demonstrating the high quality of education and the preparedness of our MBA graduates. These results aren’t exactly unprecedented; Australia has featured prominently in the QS salary trends in recent years, coming in at second in 2014/2015 and third in 2015/2016.

There are several reasons why Australian grads are attracting such lucrative salaries in post-MBA employment, one of which is the standard of teaching. In fact, according to Telstra and Stockland director Nora Scheinkestel, Australian institutes feature “world-class faculties”.

The element of mentoring within specific programs is also a factor, with some small, specialised courses including a senior mentor and catering to those who want to focus on improvement from both a professional and personal perspective.

To find out more about how Australian MBA recipients match up against their international equivalents, read on...