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Student Success Stories

Behind every success is a different story, but these students and alumni have one thing in common. They all decided to take control of their future by studying with us at KBS. Meet some of our passion-seekers, goal-kickers and change-makers as they navigate their career paths.

Manuel Martinez

Colombian | MBA (specialisation: International Leadership) 

Intent on becoming a CTO of an international corporation, Manuel’s mindset changed when he started working for a not-for-profit. Using IT to benefit those in need is now his new goal. 

Feeling inspired? Learn more about our MBA specialisation in International Leadership


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Chathuranga Jayasekara (CJ) 

Sri Lankan | Master of IT (specialisation in Cyber Security)  

After working in IT for many years, CJ eventually discovered his true passion in cyber security. Within the first year of studying at KBS, CJ secured a part-time role as an IT Support Officer. He started a YouTube channel and blog called CyberMED and founded a cyber security student community group.  

CJ’s career goal is to create a safe cyber world for the global online community.  

Feeling inspired? Learn more about our Master of IT (specialisation in Cyber Security).  


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YVONNE BOSETTI

Italian | MBA (specialisations: Tourism & Hospitality Leadership / Project Management)

From working on a farm to becoming a StudyPerth Ambassador, Board Member and Business School Lecturer. For Yvonne Bosetti, adapting to the unknown is the key to success.

Feeling inspired? Learn more about our Master of Business Administration with two specialisations.


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MOHAMMED ABDULFATTAH

Alexandrian | Master of Business Analytics (Extension)

A long list of company problems drove Mohammed to seek new tools to help him. Business analytics ignited his interest in using data to provide him the insights to investigate business opportunities and implement solutions to complex problems.

Feeling inspired? Learn more about our Master of Business Analytics (Extension).


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Mariene Lescano

Filipino | Master of Business Administration (Specialisations: Digital Management and Entrepreneurship)  

Since childhood, Mariene has wanted to lead and help others. From helping her local community with basic needs to representing her country on the international stage, she now aims to use the knowledge and skills she gains from her MBA to be a future social entrepreneur who makes a positive difference in other people’s lives.

Feeling inspired? Learn more about our Master of Business Administration with two specialisations


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LADIA BRINCKMAN

Filipino / Master of Professional Accounting

Ladia graduated from KBS in 2019 and is now the financial controller at Future Business Technology Group (FBT Group). FBT Group has a strong industry partnership with Careers Central. Whenever there is a job vacancy, Ladia contacts Frida for candidates and has employed a ‘family’ of 5 KBS alumni to work with her.

Feeling inspired? Learn more about our Master of Professional Accounting.


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Wakako Kiba

Japanese / Master of Business Administration (Specialisation: Health Services Management) 

Wakako believes that learning is lifelong; that every stage in life presents new opportunities to grow your knowledge and life skills. After achieving her bachelor’s degree in Dentistry at Osaka University, a PHD, nine years of clinical research and working four years as an endodontist, Wakako believes she still has more to learn.

Feeling inspired? Learn more about our Master of Business Administration with a specialisation in Health Services Management


Payal Gidwani

Panamanian / Master of Business Analytics

Payal is more afraid of having regrets than taking chances. She's navigated two successful career changes, moving from advertising to commercial cookery and working as a chef at Google, to now studying business analytics. She's excited about a future in e-commerce, and how a knowledge of analytics can give her an edge in this space.

Feeling inspired? Learn more about our Master of Business Analytics.



Anja Christoffersen

Australian / MBA (Specialisations: Health Services Management and Entrepreneurship)

Anja received the QLD Young Achiever of the Year Leadership Award 2020 in recognition of her health advocacy efforts in Australia and overseas. Studying an MBA helped her start a new business, Champion Health Agency, that she hopes will create social change for millions of people around the world.

Feeling inspired? Learn more about our Master of Business Administration with a dual specialisation in Health Services Management and Entrepreneurship.



Lucas Goransky

Argentinian / MBA - (Entrepreneurship)

An innovator and mentor at heart, MBA student Lucas believes nurturing your professional network can spark great career opportunities. It was one such connection that led him to become the co-organiser of the first ever TEDx event 100% focused on climate change.

Feeling inspired? Learn more about our Master of Business Administration with a specialisation in Entrepreneurship.

Take your next step with confidence.

With student support rated higher than every public university in Australia* and a lifelong careers service by your side, you’ll graduate feeling prepared to create your own success.

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*QILT 2020 Student Experience Survey National Report. Published March 2021.