Ben Ready is the Managing Editor at MBA News, which he founded in 2014. With a background in business and finance journalism from the Australian Associated Press and Dow Jones Newswires, he focuses on themes such as education management, corporate sustainability, and entrepreneurship. Ben has been featured in MBA News Australia, highlighting his insights on startups and educational policy.
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Ben Ready's coverage predominantly focuses on business and industry, with a specific emphasis on MBA programs, skills development, career transitions, and business school rankings. He frequently cites data and press releases while also incorporating expert commentary.
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By: Ben Ready
For decades, the MBA has promised personal and career transformation. In 2026, that transformation is no longer incremental. It is ambitious, multidimensional and often global. MBA students are as impatient as ever and are not just looking to climb the corporate ladder. They are aiming for what many now call…
By: Ben Ready
Business schools around the world are beginning to confront one of the quieter but potentially significant consequences of widespread AI adoption: a decline in students’ cognitive engagement and independent thinking. In other words, as AI gets smarter, users get stupider. This makes the ability to think critically a much more…
By: Ben Ready
Prospective MBA and business master’s students are increasingly pursuing graduate business education to boost their income, improve career security and strengthen long-term employability, according to the newly released GMAC Prospective Students Survey 2026. The global report reveals a major shift in candidate motivations, with business school applicants becoming more financially focused…
By: Ben Ready
Australia’s economic outlook is becoming increasingly uncertain. Rising interest rates, geopolitical instability linked to the Iran conflict, stubborn inflation and the accelerating adoption of artificial intelligence are combining to create what many economists believe could become a far more competitive labour market over the next two years. In that environment,…
Long before leading the global growth strategy for power electronics manufacturer EcoJoule Energy, Martin was a teenager with long hair, playing in rock bands and building effects pedals from kits ordered online.
By: Ben Ready
UNSW Sydney has claimed the number one spot in Australia for the first time in the 2027 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings - one of the most comprehensive and respected international league tables in tertiary education. UNSW placed 19th in the world in the ranking compiled from an evaluation…
By: Ben Ready
Flinders University has launched Australia’s first MBA specialising in Artificial Intelligence for business leaders, alongside a new future-focused Business School dedicated to preparing professionals for an AI-driven workforce. Unlike other AI degrees that focus on technical development, the Flinders MBA AI is designed for executives and managers across all disciplines,…
By: Ben Ready
Prospective MBA students are placing greater emphasis on personal growth, practical business knowledge and measurable career outcomes, according to the latest GMAC Prospective Students Survey 2026. The global survey of 4,253 prospective graduate management education candidates across 145 countries found that business school remains a powerful pathway for students seeking…
By: Ben Ready
Global employers are planning to hire more MBA graduates in 2026 and continue to offer them a significant salary premium over other candidates, according to the latest GMAC Corporate Recruiters Survey. The 2026 Corporate Recruiters Survey, based on responses from 621 corporate recruiters and hiring managers across 39 countries, paints…
By: Ben Ready
As artificial intelligence continues its march into every corner of the workplace, Oxford University's Saïd Business School is doubling down on the one thing technology cannot replicate: human leadership.
