Business Chief APAC+ANZ Magazine May 2015 | Page 10

LEADERSHIP
MBA students at the University of Queensland have been working with notorganizations in an attempt to grow as potential leaders .
cause , to fundraising and strategic planning to improve processes . I also focus on increasing awareness and monitoring community engagement .”
Rose provides more than enough reasons to MBA candidates to look for jobs in the not-for-profit sector . The charitable sector is incredibly competitive ; with business-minded people at the helm however , organisations have a better chance of standing out among the crowd . The lack of business and strategic thinking in the sector also means that potential job opportunities are there for those with MBA degrees .
“ I love working in a not-for-profit because of the satisfaction you feel
from the intrinsic value of your work ,” said Rose . “ I am always inspired when I think of the steps forward we can achieve and the dynamic and multifaceted nature of the work .”
Charities Can Help MBA Candidates , Too It ’ s very possible many recent MBA graduates are inspired to join the not-for-profit sector because of their experiences and projects in university . In 2013 , for example , a group of MBA students at the University of Queensland Business School had the chance to help a Brisbane charity through their education .
The school ’ s Social Economic
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