Benefits of membership
Professionalism
The GMAA promotes the standing of graduate management qualifications in Australia by actively lobbying on management education issues.
Eligibility for various types of membership of the GMAA recognises the variety of MBA and postgraduate business education available in Australia. The GMAA carries out surveys of MBA and postgraduate business programs illustrating the the range, the diversity and the continual change in management programs in Australia.
The GMAA provides the opportunity to be recognised as a member of this prestigious national professional association.
Networking
The GMAA provides regional networking opportunities through the activities of the State Chapters. These opportunities are extended accross Australia and internationally through the National body.
Knowing the right people and the best access to information can provide a vital edge. With MBA and other business postgraduates covering a range of industries, both in the private and public sector, membership provides obvious benefits.
Activities
The State Chapters hold monthly committee meetings to which members are invited to join.
They manage interaction with the business schools and provide a range of functions to suit
the various situations and needs of members, such as:
- Boardroom briefings - exclusive access to the boardrooms and CEO's of leading organisations.
- Luncheon and evening addresses by prominent members of the business community.
- Business Issues Groups focussing on specific functional areas of bsuiness.
- Ongoing Educationals by leading business management professionals.
- Social functions.
- National Conferences.
Other Services
- Regular communication about activities, business issues and member services.
- Choice of contact method: e-mail, fax or mail.
- Access to surveys and other information on business schools.
- Directory of members and on-line search for other members.
The GMAA is continually reviewing the range of services it offers to members and is actively developing on-line services.