Monash is top Australian university for world business leaders

20 October 2011

In rankings announced today by The New York Times, Monash University is regarded the best university in Australia by global CEOs and chairmen when recruiting graduates.

Hundreds of chief executives and chairmen, chosen from leading companies in 10 countries from Europe and the Americas, were asked to select the top universities from which they recruited. Monash was ranked 47th in the world.

The number one position was taken by Harvard University, followed by Stanford University and Yale University at numbers two and three respectively.

Monash Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Ed Byrne said the results were a testament to the quality of teaching and learning at the University.

“We believe our graduates are known for their academic ability and as independent learners, leaders and innovators. The majority of our graduates find full-time employment within a few months of graduation, often with a higher than average starting salary,” he said.

“Employers and multinational companies actively recruit on our campuses. Many Monash degrees offer industry placements that give our students vital workplace experience while they study. We are an Australian university with a number of campuses around the world, which may also account for our very high profile.”
"Part of the reason for the strong reputation of our graduates is Monash Passport. Monash Passport is more than a combination of programmes; it represents the University's approach to education. It allows our students to complement their main studies with industry experience, international exploration, leadership and volunteering opportunities, as well as early exposure to research. These, and the many other options Passport gives students a chance to get out of the classroom or laboratory and meet situations, people and cultures that they would not otherwise encounter,” Professor Byrne said.

Monash University is this year celebrating the 10th anniversary of the establishment of its South African campus in Ruimsig, Johannesburg, where students enjoy excellent facilities and quality teaching. This growing campus currently has four schools offering full-time degrees in Business Science, Information Technology, Social Sciences and Public Health. A Foundation year and a variety of Honours degree programmes are also available.

Prof Tyrone Pretorius, Pro Vice-Chancellor and President of Monash South Africa says: “Besides our uncompromising academic standards, we place an emphasis on providing a well-rounded campus-based education experience for our students. While our curricula are focused on local and regional issues, they include global dimensions.”

Read the full results at The New York Times website.