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An MBA, or Master of Business
Administration, is an internationally
accredited degree that can give you the
skills to master all realms of business and
management. The value of an MBA is not
restricted to the business world, it has
application across all facets of your career.
Most MBA programs include a core curriculum
of subjects, such as accounting, economics,
marketing and operations, as well as elective
courses that allow students to follow their
personal interests. Some schools require MBA
candidates to complete an internship at a
company or organisation, which can lead to
great career opportunities or boost your CV.
Some business schools require participants
to have at least a few years of professional
work experience before starting the program
and also require candidates to submit important
documents, including academic transcripts,
letters of reference and a statement of purpose.
Traditionally an MBA program lasts about
two years, but a one-year MBA program is
becoming more popular.
Why study an MBA?
Advance your career
Gaining an MBA often goes hand-in-hand
with securing a more prosperous and attractive
Former Eagles Captain Darren Glass
started his full-time MBA at The
University of Western Australia (UWA)
Business School four months ago and has
already started networking with high-
profile business leaders and attending
professional development workshops.
Mr Glass has so far studied organisational
behaviour, accounting and economics and
taken part in a leading self module.
Whilethe12-monthintensiveMBAhasareputation
forbeingtoughwork,MrGlasshasembracedthe
challengeofbeinganinauguralcohortmember.
“I grew up loving sport and was fortunate enough
to be able to do it for a living,” he said.
“However, like most professional athletes, my
identity is tied up with my sport. Studying an
MBA at UWA is giving me a great opportunity
to develop new capabilities and also build on
my knowledge in areas such as leadership
and management.
“We have an incredibly diverse cohort. There are
lawyers, accountants, engineers, small business
owners and a former band manager. We have
people who originate from Lebanon, Ireland,
Vietnam, Indonesia, the UK, US and all over
Australia; it is a truly global cohort.
employment opportunity. Graduates have a high
chance of obtaining and holding a high-level
management position. It is estimated about
70 per cent of MBA graduates are senior
managers or board directors.
Higher salary
Because of the employment
opportunities open to MBA students,
graduates are more likely to have a considerably
higher salary. In two to three years, graduates
can cover the investment made in their
MBA education.
Job security
People who expand their skill set can
be seen as more valuable by an employer,
potentially making their position in the company
more secure.
Expanding networks
Going back to university provides you
with another opportunity to network with
like-minded individuals who may prove valuable
further down the track. This helps students
establish a large business network and referrals.
Start your business
The skills taught in an MBA course
can easily be applied to the start-up world.
Students are given hands-on experience in the
business arena, which can help them on their
path to entrepreneurship.
What is an MBA? Kicking goals in the classroom
The Personal MBA
By Josh Kaufman
Widely acknowledged as
a world-class business
education in a single volume,
The Personal MBA gives
you a complete overview
of everything you can learn in your MBA,
propelling you ahead of the masses about to
embark on the same journey.
Complete MBA for
Dummies
By Kathleen Allen and
Peter Economy
Just like other For Dummies
guides, this is a practical,
plain English guide that covers all the basics
of a topnotch MBA program. The book
helps you navigate the pitfalls, trends and
techniques of a modern business world,
without the complicated lingo.
The Lean Startup
By Eric Ries
Many new companies fail.
But these failures can be
avoided. The Lean Startup
outlines a new approach
to business being adopted
worldwide, changing the way companies
work. Instead of pushing templates and
business plans, Ries attempts to open the
eyes of business owners and adjust them to
the ever-changing landscape of business.
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“The full-time intensive course is appropriately
named, but this has meant this group of
trailblazers has bonded and built up a strong
rapport very quickly.”
Over the coming months, Mr Glass will have
one-on-one mentoring sessions with
Wesfarmers Limited Director Tony Howarth,
undertake a study tour to companies in the
Pilbara and complete a business advisory project
for a real client.
“Studying an MBA at UWA is
giving me a great opportunity
to develop new capabilities and
build on my knowledge.”
Mr Glass will also complete further modules in
the Leadership Development Program, which
combines psychology with experiential activities
and personalised feedback.
Mr Glass said he had learnt plenty from other
students in his class.
“I’m finding that I’m learning a lot from others
in the cohort and having a good time doing it,”
he said.
“To sum it up so far, I would describe it as plenty
of lectures, laughs and late nights.”
The Real-life MBA
By Jack and Suzy Welch
Business authors Jack
and Suzy Welch guide
you through all the most
pressing challenges that
exist in the modern word.
From winning strategies to management
procedures and leading people, this book
leaves nothing to chance.
Purple Cow
By Seth Godin
A big part of business
is sales. If you understand
sales, you understand the
fundamentals of business.
Marketing guru Seth Godin’s
novel Purple Cow is a no-nonsense guide to
being remarkable in your marketing
and sales pitch, the key to building a
successful business.
How To Win Friends
And Influence People
By Dale Carnegie
Do not let the humorous
tone of this book distract
you; it can provide valuable
information about how
people interact and the
basics of human behaviour. You will be
able to apply Carnegie’s years of research
to instantly connect and win over even the
most difficult person.
Darren Glass will participate in one-on-one mentoring sessions as part of his MBA at UWA.
For more information visit www.mba.uwa.edu.au or contact
the school directly.
MBA Centre
UWA Business School
Phone: 6488 3980
Email: future-mba-business@uwa.edu.au
Next application rounds
MBA Full-time (commencing January 2016):
Application rounds close May 4, June 29, August 3 and October 5.
MBA Flexible: Applications close July 27 for August 2015 intake.

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After completing an MBA at The Wharton
School of the University of Pennsylvania,
Nupur Gupta started Crack the MBA, a
boutique education advisory firm based in
India, to help potential MBA students get
the best out of their degree.
Ms Gupta provides specialised, one-on-one
advisory services to help potential MBA
candidates present the best version of
themselves to prospective schools.
“While an MBA degree itself is open to a wide
variety of candidates, it does require a certain
intellect to be able to crack the MBA admissions
process,” she said.
“An important component of your application is
your academic profile. That is gauged not only
from your undergraduate major and grade point
average, but from your test scores.
“The most commonly used test is the GMAT,
followed by the recently adopted GRE.”
Ms Gupta said candidates who were not sure
about their suitability could take a free test at
www.mba.com. She added there were many
options available for flexible study, ideal for
people who thought they could not commit.
Breaking into the business world
Study benefits future prospects
Expanding your knowledge helps add value
“Barring the full-time option, candidates do
not need to leave their full-time employment,”
Ms Gupta said.
“Given the plethora of options in today’s world,
candidates can opt for a program that suits their
personal situation.
“Studies reveal candidates
frequently end up earning as
much as one-and-a-half to two
times more after an MBA degree.
Moreover, the degree enables
candidates to be eligible to rise up
the ladder in their organisation.”
“Part-time and Executive MBA options often entail
partial sponsorship from the candidate’s employer.
They also end up taking longer due to the fact that
candidates are packing so much more into their
daily lives. These options are typically employed by
candidates in their thirties or forties.
“The Online MBA is a recent phenomenon that
seems to be gaining traction. It tends to be the
most flexible option as well, owing to the ability
to attend classes from your computer.”
Applicationsnowopen.
Semester commences: July 27, 2015
Web: www.reachyourpotential.com.au/
postgraduate
Phone: 134 ECU (134 328)
Email: futurestudy@ecu.edu.au
In terms of
career rewards,
Ms Gupta
said there
were plenty
to entice
potential
students.
“Career rewards are
a vital motivator for
candidates to join MBA
programs,” she said.
“Studies reveal candidates frequently end up
earning as much as one-and-a-half to two times
more after an MBA degree. Moreover, the degree
enables candidates to be eligible to rise up the
ladder in their organisation.
“Also, candidates might be able to switch careers
from non-traditional backgrounds to other paths
of their liking. Therefore, the MBA can act as
a lifeline for these candidates in changing the
trajectory of their career.
“I am a staunch believer in the power of an MBA.
That is also the reason I founded my admissions
consulting firm.”
The decision of where to go is
affected by myriad factors,
not all under the applicant’s
control. Some important
factors that play into an
applicant’s decision are:
Geographical location
Expertise in a field of interest
Program’s rank and prestige
Career statistics (typically
available on program websites)
Access to specific employers
Duration of program
Strength of alumni in their
chosen career path and
their geography
Nupur’s advice for
choosing a school
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When Gabriela Pasqualon finished her
undergraduate degree, the choice of where
she would continue her postgraduate studies
was clear.
“I chose to return to Edith Cowan University
(ECU) for my studies because I knew I would get
the support I needed to balance my studies in
my already busy life,” she said.
Ms Pasqualon completed a Bachelor of
Communications in Public Relations and
Advertising at ECU but after entering the
workforce, she realised she wanted to further her
understanding of the business world.
“My lecturers were amazing and provided
excellent mentoring,” she said.
“I am still in contact with one of my mentors from
when I started my bachelor degree, whom I still
consult for career and professional advice.”
Ms Pasqualon said her MBA studies had
broadened her knowledge of how businesses
operated. That industry knowledge reflects the
fact ECU’s Business courses are designed by
the industry for the industry.
According to Professor Ross Dowling OAM,
Program Director for ECU’s Perth Graduate
School of Business, you can have great lecturers
and great academic content, but it is the applied
focus of a course that is important.
“It’s about adding value to the student taking
the course so they in turn can add value to
their place of work and their own life,”
Professor Dowling said.
Whether that’s expanding your qualifications,
branching into a new area or keeping up with
industry trends and standards, postgraduate study
at ECU can lead to a bright professional future.
Mid-year entry for ECU’s postgraduate business
courses is now open.
For more information or to apply visit
www.reachyourpotential.com.au/postgraduate.
Nupur Gupta.
Gabriela Pasqualon.
City Salary data
Brisbane, Queensland $107,415
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory $106,000
Perth, Western Australia $105,517
Sydney, New South Wales $101,263
Melbourne, Victoria $93,747
Adelaide, South Australia $82,822
Job National salary data
Chief executive officer $178,190
General/Operations manager $115,486
Management consultant $112,466
Business development manager $104,762
Operations manager $104,754
Human resources manager $101,470
Senior business analyst $101,367
Employees with an MBA – median salary by city
Employees with an MBA – median salary by job
Source: PayScale.

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With a unique platform and constant
flow of industry guest speakers, the MBA
program at Murdoch University provides
diversity to its students.
The course is offered by the School of
Management and Governance, which merges
three disciplines: business, governance
and sustainability.
MBA Course Coordinator Dr Jose Alcaraz said
Murdoch’s MBA was ahead of the curve.
“This unique arrangement acknowledges cutting-
edge trends in higher education that assume a
multidisciplinary approach needs to be at the
heart of a solid and practical understanding of
business,” he said.
“Overall the MBA gives students a unique
opportunity to acquire business knowledge and
skills within the broader context of increasing
societal and environmental challenges.
“A focus on Asia offers students knowledge, skills
and applications that will allow them to navigate
in emerging economies, vital for Western
Australia and, increasingly, globally.
“We also provide the opportunity to focus
on specific industries such as health or themes
such as human resources and leadership
and innovation.
“The school believes an MBA should be taught by
academics and industry experts to provide the
student with a mix of theory and practice. We do
this by taking advantage of our solid international
Have you ever wondered what an admissions
officer will look for as he or she trawls
through the documents lodged?
There are a few key things that will indicate you
are ready to gain an MBA, but there are some
simple things that can help you get ahead of
the pack.
Three areas admissions officers look at are
leadership, career progress and career readiness.
Leadership
MBA programs aim to prepare you for a
future position as a managing director or
chief executive.
Therefore, it is key to demonstrate that you
possess the skills that will allow you to become
a leader for the future.
The contents of your CV and letter must reflect
this. Admissions officers want to see a ‘habit of
leadership’ in your previous work life.
Career progress
The places and people you have worked for have
a great bearing on your application.
network, which includes a strong presence in
Perth, Singapore and Dubai.”
Murdoch’s MBA offers a work/life balance by
holding classes in the evening. Students with
families or work commitments can choose to
study online or via intensive modes in summer
or winter schools.
The MBA qualification can also be completed in
stages by first competing a graduate certificate,
then a diploma, before enrolling in the MBA.
“Our student cohorts are characterised by a
strong diversity; a variety of countries of origin,
industries, age and organisations,” Dr Alcaraz said.
“A focus on Asia offers students
knowledge, skills and applications
that will allow them to navigate in
emerging economies.”
“Most of them are selected to add
significantly diverse and complementing
perspectives to the case discussions and
learning experiences.”
To qualify for an MBA at Murdoch, students are
required to have at least two years’ relevant
industry experience and a bachelor degree.
“Each case is considered individually and we
may accept students with no undergraduate
degree, as long as they can contribute to the
student cohort by bringing complementary work
experience,” Dr Alcaraz said.
Admissions officers will look at what sort of
responsibilities you held, what you achieved in
each role and whether or not you improved
your standing at a company over the time you
were there.
A general manager must have a wide variety of
skills, so mention all the processes you learnt
from your employer.
Career readiness
Are you ready? When applying for an MBA,
you are essentially applying for the job you
want when you graduate.
Ask yourself whether you are at the
right stage in your life to take this
next step.
Admissions officers in some
ways act as a proxy to your
future recruiter and will
weed out the weak from
the strong.
Impress this person as if you
were applying for your next job.
Source: MBA Prep School.
MBA student Kath Sugars said studying at
Murdoch as a mature student had given her
inspiration and confidence.
“Each unit has taught me theoretical and practical
skills to add to my own experience, so now
I have a much more complete and accessible
knowledge base
to apply in the
workplace
and at home,”
she said.
Course prepares students for global intelligence
Nailing the important attributes
Student
feedback
“The knowledge I have gained has
helped me view different situations
from alternative angles, which has
opened up new career opportunities.”
William McGowan
H&S Advisor, Injury Management
Coordinator
“I have had many opportunities to
apply what I have learnt in my
day-to-day work activities.”
Matt Carson
BHO, Accommodation
and Aviation Operations
“Coming back to study an MBA at
Murdoch after years away from
the academic arena was daunting.
Murdoch has made the process as
smooth and simple as possible.”
Daniel Monks
Union Organiser
Dr Jose Alcaraz said an MBA course was best delivered using both theory and practice.
Applications are now open.
Web: www.murdoch.edu.au/Courses/
Master-of-Business-Administration/
Phone: 9360 2705
Email: MBAmg@murdoch.edu.au
Course Coordinators: Dr Jose Alcaraz,
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The MBA and Postgrad Expo in August
provides a chance for people interested in
pursuing further study to enquire and make
connections with various institutes.
From the 2013 Postgraduate Destinations
Survey, conducted annually by Graduate
Careers Australia, it was found that in the broad
employment sectors of health, education,
government and private industry, salaries
Expo showcases study options
of postgraduates were higher than those of
bachelor degree graduates.
From 2012 to 2013, the median salary of
postgraduate-qualified full-time employees
increased by five per cent compared to that of
bachelor degree employees with only a two per
cent increase in the same timeframe.
What can visitors expect from
the expo?
• A personal encounter with university staff.
• Detailsoftheirstudyoptions beyond the
website.
• Identify diverse ways of studying: online,
on-campus or distance education.
• Discover course and pathway options not
yet considered.
How can this expo help prospective
students?
• Clarify and broaden the choices available.
• Help create a shortlist of providers.
• Provide the details necessary to make an
informed choice.
• Match a career direction with appropriate
study options.
Thursday August 27
at Perth City Hall
Open 12pm to 7pm with entry free.
Visit www.postgradexpo.com.au to register your
attendance and receive news and advice in the
lead-up to the event.
Investing in your future has never
been so important, with demand for
postgraduate degrees set to double over
the next 15 years. More Australian students
are realising a ‘competitive job market’ is not
a throwaway line. It’s a cold reality.
Figures from the Group of Eight, a coalition
of Australia’s research intensive universities,
showed more than 500,000 additional
Australian students would seek enrolment
in courses by 2030. Up to 60 per cent are
expected to be postgraduate students.
Open Universities Australia (OUA) Chief
Executive Officer Paul Wappett said more
students were planning ahead and recognising
MBAs or a postgraduate course would put them
ahead of the pack.
“Over the last few years we’ve seen growing
interest in online postgraduate courses, from
students seeking a second or third qualification,
to students moving into that level of study on the
basis of their extensive work experience, and it’s
not hard to understand why,” he said.
Postgraduate qualification is the new baseline
“It’s a trend that comes down to the expectations
of employers and the aspirations of those looking
to find new and better jobs.”
MBA Executive, Juris Doctor in law, Master
in Project Management, Master of Policing,
Intelligence, Counter Terrorism and Master
of Communication were the top five OUA
postgraduate courses last year.
Mr Wappett said online learning was coming
to the fore, with many working professionals
struggling to find time to dedicate to
on-campus study.
“Online options are allowing
working professionals to avoid
compromising their earning
capacity while working towards
the qualification they need.”
“They understand a postgraduate qualification
is their key to accessing a better role or
higher salary, but not everyone can commit
to attending campus,” he said.
Opening up
a new world
Darren Brandon and Kaye Amies
completed their MBA Executive courses
through RMIT with Open Universities
Australia (OUA).
The program develops leaders with a
forward perspective, underpinned by
contemporary business knowledge and
research. The program is infused with
principles of design, enabling students
to create, lead and manage complex
initiatives within uncertain globally
connected environments.
Mr Brandon said he previously believed
having a qualification wasn’t always
the answer.
“I was of the opinion that I could do
anything without a qualification but I was
enlightened,” he said.
Ms Amies decided to study with OUA so
she could stay in the workforce longer.
“It’s something I‘ve wanted to do for a long
time. I was initially scared, as I thought my
age could be a disadvantage, but it’s really
validated my role at work and I have even
had a promotion since finishing,” she said.
The MBA Executive course through
RMIT includes learning activities and
experiences, such as issue-based seminars,
case study analysis, exploration of
readings and research and facilitated class
discussions. Assessment tasks require
graduates to integrate relevant academic
theory with contemporary practice and
apply this within the workplace.
For more information visit
www.open.edu.au/courses/business/
rmit-university-mba-executive--rmi-
mba-mas-2015.
“Online options are allowing working
professionals to avoid compromising their
earning capacity while working towards the
qualification they need, whether it’s a graduate
certificate or a masters degree, to progress in
their career.”
Courses are designed so students can opt in and
out of their course to suit their lifestyle and they
can do so knowing their hard work will result in
the same qualification as their on-campus peers,
Mr Wappett said.
For more information visit
www.open.edu.au/courses/postgraduate
or call 1300 363 652.
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Nikki’s five tips for
women studying MBAs
Understand how valuable you are in
the classroom. Don’t be deterred by
larger than life personalities, younger students
or male students. Your intelligence and
contribution to the classroom are valued.
Put what you learn in the classroom
into practice straight away. Whether
it be at home or at work, you can learn and
re-learn what you are taught over and over
again by putting it into practice.
Be really clear about your timeframes
and availability with group work. It’s
likely you will work in groups with people who
have different schedules and priorities to yours.
Be upfront about the times that work for you.
Let go and enjoy the process. As soon
as you walk into the classroom, leave
everything at the door. Emerge yourself in
the learning process.
Finally, treat it like a ‘day spa for
your brain’. I had more energy and
ideas after university. Preparation is key. Be
organised, delegate and prioritise and you’ll
enjoy the process.
Calling her study time a ‘day spa’ for her
brain, entrepreneur Nikki Brouwers
encourages women to step forward to gain
an MBA education.
Ms Brouwers is the founder and Managing
Director of The Interact Group, a services provider
in the area of human capital management. Ms
Brouwers graduated from the University of
Sydney as an occupational therapist in 1992, but
her education journey was not over.
Curtin MBA student Nicole Jolly said she
encouraged working parents to look into
studying at the university.
“It seems like the Curtin Graduate School of
Business focuses more on people who need to
balance work, study and home life,” she said.
“What I really like about Curtin’s MBA course
is that it is taught over trimesters rather than
semesters, which doesn’t necessarily fit with
the busy schedules of people who work.
“One of the things I really liked when I got into
Curtin was the diversity of the students.
“Ithoughtitwouldbeverymale-dominatedand
resourcesindustry-dominantbutIwassurprisedat
thenumberofwomeninthecourse.
She enrolled in Macquarie Graduate School
of Management to study a Master of Business
Administration, completing the program in 2012.
Ms Brouwers now runs a successful business,
has established herself as a public speaker
and is a member of a number of boards
and associations.
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Why did you find it necessary to study
an MBA?
I had obtained an undergraduate degree
in health sciences and my natural position as
a chief executive officer is about making
sure I continually look for best practice.
Whilst I had a successful business at the time,
I wanted to explore the principles and
foundations of finance and accounting to
ensure we were applying that to my
business model.
Was your family supportive of
your decision?
My husband and three children were extremely
supportive. I think they were really proud of
mum studying.
How did you choose your university and
your study hours?
At the time Macquarie University (MGSM)
was the only university to offer face-to-face
classes and they were really flexible. I would
often take subjects in block mode over the
weekend. This fitted around my family as well
as work really well.
What do you hope to leave as your legacy?
To build an incredibly successful business from a
clinical and business perspective while being the
best person I can be for my family.
Further yourself
Course facilities the juggling act of life and study
Curtin University is actively encouraging
women to study an MBA, an initiative
spearheaded by Dean of Curtin Graduate
School of Business Professor Milé Terziovski.
His aim is to increase the proportion of female
MBA students at the university from 30 to 40
per cent over the next two years.
Ataskforcehasbeenestablishedtosupportcurrent
andfutureMBAstudents,aswellasalumni.
Chair of the taskforce Associate Professor Linley
Lord said the first meeting would take place later
this month.
“We are keen to explore the possibility of
increased industry support for female MBA
students, as well as establishing scholarships to
help students facing financial barriers,” she said.
“We will seek input from industry and
professional associations.”
Ms Lord said women faced more barriers than
men in terms of self-education.
“The Curtin MBA includes
the option of a leadership
specialisation, which is attractive
to women, especially those in the
not-for-profit sector.”
“There is data that shows us women are less
likely to have their tuition fees paid than men
and less likely to be given time off from work
for study,” she said.
“Thismaybepartlyareflectionoftheindustrythey
workin,butunlikelytobethewholeexplanation.
“There is consistent research that shows
women with families are less likely than men in
comparable situations to spend money on their
own education. This compounds the problem
of fees.
“Women with caring responsibilities find there
are constraints on their class attendance,
particularly evenings.”
Ms Lord said the Curtin Graduate School of
Business was making an effort to provide tailored
support to women who had difficulty getting
to class.
“The flexible study options
for the Curtin MBA have many
features. These include options
to combine e-learning and class
attendance and intensive coursework
options, which can be readily combined
with family responsibilities and the
workplace,” she said.
“Options to do only a half part-time study
load while using the trimester and intensive
programs to progress towards completion are
also important.
Call to boost
female entrants
“I was after an MBA that offered more than just
theory. I was interested in how much of what
I experienced in the classroom could then be
applied in real life. That was what really drew me
to the Curtin MBA.”
Ms Jolly said the university was well known
for its practical, hands-on teaching style.
“I haven’t had to sacrifice a lot to study and
I think a lot of that is how Curtin delivers its
MBA,” she said.
Ms Jolly said she was pleased at how the
university supported parents, including
those who worked.
“I’d encourage anyone, but particularly women,
to look at Curtin,” she said.
“I found the diversity of students really helpful in
the classroom.”
A social worker by training, Ms Jolly has worked
for the past seven years in the not-for-profit and
government sectors.
“I thought it would be very
male-dominated and resources
industry-dominant but I was
surprised at the number of
women in the course.”
“I decided to do my MBA to develop my business
acumen and progress my career towards
management,” she said.
“The Curtin MBA includes the option of a
leadership specialisation, which is attractive to
women, especially those in the not-for-profit
sector and in some female-dominated professions.”
Applications are now open. Apply by July 24 to start your MBA in Trimester 3
(August). Register now to attend the Curtin Graduate School of Business Information
Evening on June 24.
Web: www.curtin.edu.au/gsb
Phone: 9266 3460
Email: enquiries@gsb.curtin.edu.au
Curtin MBA student Nicole Jolly.
Nikki Brouwers.

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the pathway to professional development
the pathway to professional development