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While there’ll always be some people who have known their future career path since they were small (hello medics and lawyers), it’s completely OK if you’re one of the many who doesn’t have a clue as to what job you’re best suited for or would like to do in the future. If you’re fairly relaxed about what field you’ll work in, or haven’t given it much thought yet, here’s a closer look at some of the fastest-growing industries around the world, all of which feature great wages and high job prospects. Information comes from projections by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Digital marketing and communications = ca-ching!
In an age where social media, user experience and community engagement can make or break a business, digital is more important than ever. Whether you're an aspiring or experienced media professional, Macquarie’s new Master of Media will enable you to expertly respond to changes in media production and consumption, and accelerate your career in today's and tomorrow's fast-moving, contemporary mediascape.
Alternatively, as a Master of Accessible Communication student, you will learn how to help whole communities find their voice. You will gain the skills you need to help communities – from culturally and linguistically diverse groups to people with impairment – succeed in the communications-driven world we live in.
Speaking of the internet…cyber security is really big
Cyber security seems to always be in the spotlight at the moment, whether it's a story about data breaches or election hacking. Unfortunately, cyber crime isn't just limited to these areas: cyber criminals pose a risk to everyone and every organisation, meaning that staff with the skills to fight back are increasingly in demand.
Macquarie’s Master of Cyber Security brings together studies in risk, IT, finance, law, governance and policing, providing you with a multidisciplinary skill set that will enable you to lead more effective responses to security challenges. Students also benefit from the university’s close collaboration with the telecommunications brand Optus and other major companies at the Optus Macquarie University Cyber Security Hub.
Unsurprisingly, the healthcare industry will always need talented graduates
Ageing populations coupled with the constant development of new medicine and medical technologies mean there will always be a demand for graduates to work in healthcare. In fact,
most new job openings for graduates with a master’s degree over the next decade will be in health care, whether it’s as a nurse practitioner, physician, surgeon, dentist or general practitioner. So, there should be plenty of roles for you to move into after graduation.
most new job openings for graduates with a master’s degree over the next decade will be in health care, whether it’s as a nurse practitioner, physician, surgeon, dentist or general practitioner. So, there should be plenty of roles for you to move into after graduation.
The Macquarie MD (Doctor of Medicine) includes extended international clinical experiences for all students, as the university recognizes the need for future doctors to be globally engaged clinicians.
The Macquarie MD has been developed to be a dynamic, future-focused program that produces competent, professional graduates who put the patient at the centre of all they do while nurturing a passion for lifelong learning and fresh thinking about the challenging health issues of our time.
Software and app developers are becoming increasingly vital employees
The world is undergoing an information explosion at the same time business is becoming more competitive, and people with the skills to help businesses innovate and better serve their customers are incredibly valuable.
Macquarie’s Bachelor of Information Technology gives you access to emerging technologies while being located in the heart of Australia’s fastest-growing tech precinct – the Macquarie Park Innovation District. You’ll benefit from both industry connections and a dynamic, practice-based learning environment, ensuring you’re ideally prepared for a future career.
Meanwhile Macquarie’s Master of Science degree will provide you with the training and immersive experience you’ll need to become an entrepreneurial and innovative thinker. You’ll learn how to take cutting-edge ideas in scientific disciplines from conception through development to realisation, and build skills in entrepreneurship, leadership and innovation.
Business leaders, financiers and economists are needed to spearhead change
Nearly half of the 20 professions with the most job openings in 2016-2026 for graduates with a bachelor’s degree are in business, finance and management, including personal financial advisors, accountants, management analysts and business operations specialists.
Macquarie’s Bachelor of Economics will provide you with a sound understanding of today's complex economic environment. You'll learn about how modern economies operate, the role of prices and markets in allocating resources, how economies trade and grow, and economic modelling.
Of course,these are just some of the courses Macquarie offers to set you up for a career in a growth industry. For more information about the areas that interest you most, visit their website.
