Veronica Bainton’s drive to complete an MBA has led her to achieve her biggest career goal, an internship at the United Nations, New York headquarters.
The 32 year old was named as one of three Edinburgh Business School (EBS) MBA scholarship recipients in 2010.
“I received news of the scholarship with EBS at a time when I wanted to further my career through post graduate study but financial pressures were high,” says Bainton.
Bainton was seeking an MBA to complement her past study and experiences in the social sciences and law. She selected EBS because of its reputation as one of the best online MBA providers and its wide selection of electives.
“Being able to study online was critical as I was about to move to Papua New Guinea at the time of applying. Studying with EBS has allowed me to juggle my career and study in a remote environment,” says Bainton.
Bainton had moved to Papua New Guinea to take up a role liaising between the mining industry and local communities. Her study with EBS and work to improve mining stakeholder and community relations has now led to a two month internship with the United Nations.
“An MBA was a prerequisite for the internship in New York. I was accepted as a result of my current study in business administration and strong background in the social sciences,” says Bainton.
Bainton has one month of the internship program to complete at the United Nations. To date, her internship role has included assisting in human rights research and policy development for Global Compact.
“I have done a lot of research on global corporate social responsibility initiatives in the past and now I am working right at the heart of it. It is an amazing experience that is broadening my knowledge on international policy,” says Bainton.
Bainton says the experience would not have been possible without EBS.
“I live remotely and travel frequently. Online study allows me to learn anywhere and at any time.
“I thought completing the MBA via distance education might be difficult without classroom support, but there is plenty of interaction through the online forums,” says Bainton.
“I have recommended EBS to all my colleagues looking to further their education. It has allowed me the freedom to focus on my career and study simultaneously,” concludes Bainton.
Edinburgh Business School Australasian Scholarship Scheme
The Edinburgh Business School (EBS) is currently accepting applications for its Australasian Scholarship Scheme. Each scholarship is valued at $19,600.
Scholarships are awarded competitively to nationals from Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. Applicants are assessed based on their level of financial need, intellectual ability, evidence of national commitment and their future impact.
“The scholarship program gives disadvantaged individuals the opportunity to complete postgraduate education when it would not otherwise be possible,” says Malcolm Kinns, General Manager of EBS.
“Just as Veronica has experienced, the MBA program opens doors for your career and can help you to achieve your professional and personal goals,” concludes Mr Kinns.
Individuals can apply for a scholarship directly to the Edinburgh Business School. For more details visit: http://www.ebsglobal.com.au
Applications must be submitted by 19 December, 2011.
About EBS
EBS is the Graduate School of Business of Heriot-Watt University and the only international college accredited by the Department of Education and Training to provide Masters of Business Administration (MBAs) in Australia. Think Education Group is the local partner for EBS in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.
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