MBA
Could Experience Be Your Path to an MBA?
Discover how professional experience can open alternative pathways into MBA study and leadership development.
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The Griffith MBA community features current students, alumni and academics united by a shared goal: to lead meaningful change in today’s evolving business landscape. From Graduate Certificate cohorts to experienced MBA candidates, this is a network built on progression, collaboration and purpose.
Grounded in Griffith’s focus on sustainability, our community spans industries including sport, government, not-for-profit and education, with members applying their learning to real-world impact.
MBA for Life
Our MBA for Life program gives MBA alumni access to networking events and professional development opportunities
Alumni in action: Where our graduates lead
Jordan Walsh
Jordan completed his MBA while juggling a demanding career, family life, volunteering and taking part in the Global Business Challenge. How did he manage that balance, and what drew him to the Griffith MBA?
Melissa Mullen
Melissa Mullen is a Senior Advisor of Safety Systems and Training at Australia’s largest rail freight operator, Aurizon. We, the MBA Team sat down with Melissa to gain an insight into her dynamic role and how she has harnessed the skills she has acquired through her MBA studies.
James Hall
James is a proud Deputy Principal. In this interview, James talks about his teaching experience in a remote community and reflects on the first MBA course he completed.
Rachell Hansen
Rachell is the Acting Manager of the Future Economy & Strategy Team in the Department of Resources (Queensland). In this interview, Rachell gives us an insight into her core business, her professional aspirations and her MBA experience.
Jason McKenzie
Jason shares insights into his international career, how he started his own international business venture and his recent announcement of being awarded the prestigious “Knight in the Order of Academic Palms” award, originally instituted
by Napoleon in 1808.
Naomi Saines
Naomi is a communications and marketing specialist who is striving to make a positive impact within the realms of sustainability and social impact. In this interview, Naomi talks about how she manages her busy schedule, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Marketing and her advice for future MBA students.
Meet the next generation of leaders: Student stories
Jessica Fox
Olympic gold medallist Jessica Fox OAM is used to performing at the highest level - and she’s bringing that same mindset to her studies as a Griffith MBA student.
Marvel Nartey
Marvel has been a nurse for 16 years. Find out what first inspired her to pursue a career in health, and what continues to drive her passion for caring for others.
James Musicka
After working with major companies in Australia, like BHP and Webuild, later in his career, James' interest was sparked by seeing how other people and businesses operate and what makes a business.
Hien Le
From practising law to working in major events and retraining as a nurse, Hien’s career has been guided by self‑reflection, community involvement and a passion for helping others.
Amber Wilson
With a background in design and a passion for human-centred thinking, Amber’s decision to pursue an MBA has been driven by a desire to move beyond execution into strategy, leadership and purpose-led impact in a rapidly evolving, AI-influenced industry.
Some of the experts behind the MBA
Professor Naomi Birdthistle
In this interview, Naomi—MBA Director and an experienced academic in innovation and family business—reflects on her journey from Ireland to Australia, her leadership of the MBA program, and the experiences that have shaped her work.
Professor Nick Barter
Nick was MBA Director for several years and currently teaches into the MBA program. In this interview, Nick reflects on his leadership of the program, gives us a glimpse into the book he co-authored, and shares advice for future MBA students.
Professor Ashlea Troth
Ashlea is the Course Convenor for Leading for Sustainable People Outcomes. In this interview, Ashlea talks about what students can expect from this course, and the misconceptions surrounding emotional intelligence.
Associate Professor, Michael Duggan
Michael is a valued member of the Griffith MBA Community, who shares his experiences and expertise with our students and alumni. In this interview, Michael talks about fatherhood, work-life balance and the importance of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Scholarships to help you achieve your MBA dreams
Griffith Business School offers a range of scholarships for new MBA students. Our MBA scholarships support and encourage diversity, excellence and responsible leadership.
Applying is free and simple. You can either submit just the information for your one chosen scholarship, or you can enter the complete list of information to be considered for other scholarships as well.
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Insights, leadership thinking and industry perspectives from the Griffith University MBA.
Leadership
When Legacy Meets Leadership
Exploring how family businesses can prepare the next generation for effective leadership and long-term success.
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