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25/03/2026

Business schools around the world are beginning to confront one of the quieter but potentially significant consequences of widespread AI adoption: a decline in students’ cognitive engagement and independent thinking.

In other words, as AI gets smarter, users get stupider. This makes the ability to think critically a much more valuable skill.

The evidence of AI-induced cognitive decline is mounting. A study published in the International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education, based on analysis of data from 300 university students, revealed that AI dependency led to increased laziness, the spread of misinformation, a lower level of creativity, and reduced critical and independent thinking.

Business schools around the world are beginning to confront one of the quieter but potentially significant consequences of widespread AI adoption: a decline in students’ cognitive engagement and independent thinking. In other words, as AI gets smarter, users get stupider. This makes the ability to...

25/03/2026

For decades, the MBA has promised personal and career transformation. In 2026, that transformation is no longer incremental. It is ambitious, multidimensional and often global.

MBA students are as impatient as ever and are not just looking to climb the corporate ladder. They are aiming for what many now call a “triple jump”: changing industry, geography and function in one move. That level of ambition is pushing business schools to rethink one of the most important, yet historically overlooked parts of the MBA experience, career coaching.

The traditional careers office was once largely transactional, focused on CV polishing, interview preparation and job postings. That model is no longer sufficient. Australian business schools are increasingly embedding personalised, high-touch coaching into the core of their MBA programs. They recognise that complex career pivots require more than access to recruiters. They require structured reflection, strategic positioning and sustained guidance.

Many of Australia’s top business schools are now integrating career support into their offerings.

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For decades, the MBA has promised personal and career transformation. In 2026, that transformation is no longer incremental. It is ambitious, multidimensional and often global. MBA students are as impatient as ever and are not just looking to climb the corporate ladder. They are aiming for what many...

25/03/2026

As artificial intelligence becomes a fixture in businesses everywhere, the University of Sydney Business School has launched the MBA (Technology and Digital Strategy) designed to train leaders who don’t just use AI, but understand it, critique it, and help guide its responsible use across society.

The MBA (Technology and Digital Strategy) has welcomed its first cohort of students, with Professor Katina Michael recently commencing as Program Director.

Professor Michael is adamant that leadership in emerging technology requires more than technical familiarity.

“Community values, organisational values, local or global challenges are embedded in every subject of the MBA,” she explains. “We teach responsible innovation, technology management, intelligent supply chains, sustainable futures, public interest technology, and AI ethics. It’s about learning how to navigate change.”

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05/01/2026

Guided Growth: How Executive Advisors Are Shaping Leadership in the QUT Executive MBA

In the second half of the QUT (Queensland University of Technology) Executive MBA (EMBA), something significant shifts. The units continue to challenge, and the cohort discussions remain rich and thought-provoking, but students begin to move beyond theory, stepping into a deeper sense of identity and clarity around the kind of leader they aspire to be.

And they are not doing it alone.

Through the Business Leadership Practicum, every student is paired with an Executive Advisor (EA), an experienced senior leader who walks alongside them as they navigate the complex terrain of strategy, governance, decision making and self-awareness.

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In the second half of the QUT Executive MBA (EMBA), something significant shifts. The units continue to challenge, and the cohort discussions remain rich and thought-provoking, but students begin to move beyond theory, stepping into a deeper sense of identity and clarity around the kind of leader th...

28/10/2025

QUT (Queensland University of Technology) has reaffirmed its position among the world’s elite with reaccreditation from the EFMD Global's EQUIS program for another five years.
This achievement gives the school the prestigious Triple Crown of accreditation: AACSB, Association of MBAs and EQUIS.

For professionals looking to take the next step in their careers, the QUT Executive MBA stands out. Delivered in Brisbane, it combines in-person learning blocks with flexible online study, giving participants a global perspective, practical leadership tools, and valuable international connections.

Our editor Ben Ready spoke to EMBA graduate Diana Urbina about how the Triple Crown accreditation was a key reason for choosing the QUT program.

If you’re ready to accelerate your leadership journey, the QUT Executive MBA is a program worth exploring.

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QUT Business School has reaffirmed its place among the world’s leading business schools, successfully achieving reaccreditation from the prestigious EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) for a further five years. The recognition continues QUT’s long-standing reputation for excellence in busine...

02/10/2025

2025 Best Business School Rankings

The University of Melbourne has been named the Australian Financial Review BOSS Best Business School for 2025, breaking a three-year winning streak by the UNSW.

This year, six of the top 10 schools were from the prestigious Group of Eight universities.

The University of Melbourne has been named the Financial Review BOSS Best Business School for 2025, breaking a three-year winning streak by the University of New South Wales.

29/08/2025

The Australian Business Deans Council is calling on the Australian government to buck international trends and capitalise on the geographic, economic and social advantages that Australia offers international students.

The Australian Business Deans Council is calling on the Australian government to buck international trends and capitalise on the geographic,

31/07/2025

Olivia Blight, a medical product development engineer, has been named the recipient of the University of Sydney Business School's University of Sydney Business School’s 2025 Future Leaders MBA Scholarship.

https://www.mbanews.com.au/engineer-with-a-mission-olivia-blight-wins-prestigious-mba-scholarship/

Olivia Blight, a medical product development engineer, has been named the recipient of the University of Sydney Business School’s 2025 Future

19/06/2025

Discover the best online MBA programs in Australia! With four local programs making the QS Global Online MBA Rankings, including AGSM at UNSW claiming a remarkable fourth place, the future of education is here. These programs offer flexibility and quality, allowing you to balance studies with your professional life. If you're considering an online MBA, explore these top-ranked options that can help you achieve your career goals without compromising your current commitments. Your future awaits! 💻

16/06/2025

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