Down to business for dad’s new job
Hitting the books again is an investment, writes Cara Jenkin
RETURNING to study has paid off for father-of-two David Morgan. He finished a Master of Business Administration at The University of Queensland Business School, which was ranked by
The Economist as No 1 globally for graduate salaries post-MBA. Mr Morgan decided on further study after making a career change from the police service into consulting and realising he did not have all the technical skills to develop a successful career.
“Professionally and personally, it’s been a great investment,” he said. “If you look purely at the numbers, my increase in salary in the period of time I’ve been studying has already paid for the course and I’ve only just graduated.
“It’s a no-brainer really. I’ve gained soft skills as well as technical skills through the course.
“You meet so many people from all walks of life and business — engineers, doctors, accountants, lawyers, people in the construction industry. It just opens your eyes up and broadens your horizons and your skills in business.”
Since he began studying, he has moved into a new job as forensic and risk principal at PKF.
“It was a step up into a commercial, business development role,” he said. “There’s no doubt that my MBA has been a big part of that progression.”
Mr Morgan said the flexible study options offered by UQ Business School, such as weekend and evening classes, and intensive subject options, helped him fit study around other commitments.
“Juggling that around family and career has taken a bit of time but was certainly worth it,” he said. “My wife Jacquie has been a huge support during the journey with evening and weekend study. That is a critical success factor when you are trying to balance study, career and family commitments.”
Mr Morgan said it was important to choose the right course, ensuring it provides the desired skills.