Monash Uni - Arts Dean

Professor Rae Francis, Monash University Dean of the Arts Faculty had these kind 100 words on the subject…

‘An Arts degree is the perfect degree for anyone who wants to acquire general, flexible skills in research, analysis and communication.  Arts students are taught to THINK, not just absorb information, and are therefore useful to employers who need people who can think critically and show initiative. Because Arts students study people and societies, our knowledge can complement the skills of those from technical backgrounds to help find solutions to the big problems that confront the world today. An Arts degree also offers students an unparalleled opportunity to explore a range of fascinating subjects in a myriad of combinations. It gives you the chance to find out not just about human society, but also about yourself.’

Bigpond Arts

Making it to number one in the internet industry with a BA from Flinders University. LAA is currently trying to contact Justin for a quick interview. However, to make do for the time being.. the Tesltra comms person has done some work already….

“Justin Milne was appointed Group Managing Director of BigPond in December 2005, following three years as BigPond Managing Director.

Justin has been a member of Telstra’s CEO leadership team since 2004. As Group Managing Director of BigPond, he is responsible for driving the growth of BigPond’s ISP business, BigPond’s brand and Telstra’s internet content.

As Managing Director of BigPond, Justin led the organisation to become Australia’s pre-eminent Internet Service Provider. Under his direction, BigPond has led the market in developing online content and online applications. These efforts have been recognised with several national awards including the 2006 “Best Wireless Operator” and 2005 “Best ISP” awards at the Australian Telecom Awards.

Prior to his career at Telstra, Justin was CEO of OzEmail, formerly Telstra’s biggest ISP competitor, and Managing Director of the Microsoft Network in Australia.

Justin is a board member and Past President of the Internet Industry Association. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Flinders University. ” Taken from http://www.telstra.com.au/abouttelstra/corp/executives.cfm

Not alone

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics there were 152,800 under grad art students in 2007. Of all the undergraduates we made up 23% of the student population (652,700), second only to management and commerce (178,600). View the report from the ABS here - Higher ed info 2007

Coke Side of Arts

This guy has done pretty well, if this is what you’d call well. There could have been some ethical conflicts in his life but if he has kids, I bet they love him. It’s not in the tradtional form as I got it straight from the coke global website, but check it out. Almost as entertaining as watching my concrete lawn grow.

http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/ourcompany/executivei.html

Life after, and before

I’m an accountant, I studied commerce. I’m an architect, I studied architecture. I’m an …… I studied arts. Oh the pain of an arts (humanities) student in an age where education is becoming more geared towards a job. What do we do after three years at uni? The list of occupations in the handbook is a mile long! But nothing seems to fit! How will my minor in history help me get a job at BP? Or any other major company that offers graduate positions? Let’s find out. We’ll try to sus out all the grad opportunities you can apply for with little less than an arts degree. And some more. Look out for people who’ve made it big with the olde B.A. too.