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master’s degree – it’s about becoming part
of the Carnegie Mellon ethos of trying to
improve the world. It is an ethos that has
its roots in the founding of the University in
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania USA.
In 1900 philanthropist Andrew Carnegie
established a technical school for the
children of steel workers. Carnegie wanted
a school where students could gain
practical, applied knowledge that would
improve their own lives and communities.

As the Carnegie Institute of Technology, the

school became prominent as a technical

and fine arts school and in 1967 ‘Carnegie
Tech’ merged with the Mellon Institute,
a science research centre, to become
Carnegie Mellon University.
Today, Carnegie Mellon University is made
up of seven Colleges: the Carnegie Institute
of Technology; the College of Fine Arts;
College of Humanities and Social Sciences;
the Tepper School of Business; the Mellon
College of Science; the School of Computer
Science; and the H. John Heinz III College.
The H. John Heinz III College at Carnegie
Mellon is founded on the proposition that
the study of public policy and of information
technology, independently and jointly,
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provides a uniquely powerful platform
from which to influence the world of the
21st Century.  We are the only academic
institution in the world that pursues
this goal through a unified faculty that
comprises social science, management
and information technology in roughly
equal parts. It is our mission to utilize
the research and education this platform
enables to have a positive influence on the
evolution of societies, economic systems,
organizations and individual lives around
the world.
Formerly known as the H. John Heinz III
School of Public Policy and Management,
October 2008, witnessed the creation of
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and Management was created to sit
alongside the School of Public Policy and
Management.
Although the intellectual base of the
College is a unified faculty across these
key intellectual traditions, the College’s
professional education functions are carried
out in these two distinct Schools.

The School of Public Policy and

Management prepares graduates for
leadership through intelligent action in
pursuit of the public interest.
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The School of Information Systems
Management prepares graduates to exploit
cutting edge information technology for the
transformation of organizations, markets
and societies.

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We see a world in which the increased
diffusion of information technology, the global
development of human capital and the resultant
interdependence of market, political, social
and cultural systems has changed the nature of
economic, managerial and policy problems
We believe our ability to mobilize
analytic models, empirical analysis and
technological sophistication to address
these changes is unique.  In pursuing
our intellectual agenda we also aspire
to be an academic institution that is a
bridge between the development of new
knowledge and its application for the
transformation of organizations,
societies and individual lives.
The founding principles still guide the
University today with a focus on the applied
and practical. Programs at Carnegie Mellon
are designed to advance knowledge, not by
abstract theory but by purposeful problem
solving in research and learning, based
 Carnegie Mellon’s reputation has
spread across the globe.”
on teams collaborating across disciplines.
Its strong focus on improving society is
reflected in the fact that it has been the
launching pad for 16 Nobel Prize winners
and countless leaders in their field.
Carnegie Mellon’s reputation has spread
across the globe. Degrees are offered in
nine countries with the University exporting
its strengths in computer science and
information technology, business, and public
policy and management. Its Information
and Technology Management program
consistently ranks number one in the US
News and World Report rankings and its
Public Policy program rates in the top five.
These same programs are now offered in
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our Asia-Pacific campus in Adelaide, South
Australia.
“When the South Australian Government
decided to form a locally-based partnership
with an overseas university, we looked
all over the world for the right institution.
We wanted one that represented a good
“fit” with South Australia, a university
that had a progressive approach to
education, that shared our State’s
values and that excelled in the sort of fields
that would be vital to our future prosperity.
Against all these criteria, Carnegie Mellon
was the stand-out choice.”
Hon Mike Rann MP, Premier of
South Australia.
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We see a world in which the increased
diffusion of information technology, the global
development of human capital and the resultant
interdependence of market, political, social
and cultural systems has changed the nature of
economic, managerial and policy problems
“The multicultural Australian campus of
Heinz College demonstrates the best in
university teaching and resourcing.  
It is a state of the art teaching complex
surrounded by beautiful Victorian
architecture. The Heinz College only takes
the best students. We expect them to
turn their visions into reality and to lead
by example. The world, more than ever,
needs students trained in public policy and
management and at the intersection of IT
and business. The cosmopolitan Adelaide
campus, with its first class faculty, is
perfectly situated to attract students from
the Middle East and Asia.”
Dean Krishnan, H. John Heinz
III College
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Dean’s Welcome Welcome to the H. John Heinz III College
at Carnegie Mellon. The School of Public
Policy and Management and the School of
Information Systems and Management at
the College have world-class reputations.

They attract a globally diverse student

pool and offer intellectually stimulating and
exciting programs that are highly valued in
the marketplace.
 
Carnegie Mellon University is a global US
research university of more than 10,000
students, 70,000 alumni, and 4,000 faculty
and staff. Recognized for its world-class
arts and technology programs, collaboration
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a top-ranked university.
Sincerely,
In May, 2006, Heinz College began
operations at a new location in Adelaide, Ramayya Krishnan, Dean
Australia, which serves as the school’s H. John Heinz III College,
Asia Pacific education base. The Australia Carnegie Mellon
campus in Adelaide is truly multicultural
with the student, faculty and staff
population representing over 30 different
nationalities. Students also
have the opportunity to conduct internships
and systems synthesis projects.

We are excited about our role here at

Carnegie Mellon, and we look forward to
having you share in that excitement.
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At the Heinz College’s campus in Adelaide, students don’t just get a good
education – they get to experience a unique lifestyle in a city renowned for its
arts and culture, relaxed living and passion for sport and the outdoors
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Students will have no trouble accessing
Australia is one of the most dynamic places money in Australia. There are automated
teller machines (ATMs) in most Australian
in the world to eat, thanks to international
towns and all cities, as well as banks that
culinary influences. Due to the country’s will cash travellers cheques.
huge size, the climate varies a great deal
Most ATMs accept cards issued by other
from north to south. This means that at any banks and are linked to international
time of the year there’s an enormous variety networks.
of produce on offer, including Australia’s
Credit cards such as Visa and MasterCard
justifiably famous
Click seafood.
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including getting cash advances over the
counter at banks and from many ATMs.
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students provided it’s done within six weeks
of arrival. Simply present your passport and
provide the bank with a postal address and
they’ll open the account and send you an
ATM card.
Changing foreign currency or travellers
cheques is usually no problem at banks
throughout Australia or at licensed money-
changers such as Travelex or Amex in cities
and major towns.
Lifestyle
Australia is one of the most dynamic places
in the world to eat, thanks to international
culinary influences. Due to the country’s
huge size, the climate varies a great deal
from north to south. This means that at
any time of the year there’s an enormous
variety of produce on offer, including
Australia’s justifiably famous seafood.
Christmas in Australia, in mid-summer, is
less likely to involve a traditional European
baked dinner, and more likely to be
replaced by a ‘barbie’ (barbecue), full of
seafood and quality steak. Various ethnic
groups have their own celebrations.
The Indian community brings out delicious
sweets during Diwali; the Chinese annual
Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) involves
sumptuous banquets; and Australia’s
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Australia is one of the most dynamic places
in the world to eat, thanks to international
culinary influences. Due to the country’s
huge size, the climate varies a great deal
from north to south. This means that at any
time of the year there’s an enormous variety
of produce on offer, including Australia’s
justifiably famous seafood.
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Islamic community marks the end of
Ramadan with the festival of Eid al-Fitr.
Shop until you drop
Australians like to shop. Big cities can
satisfy most consumer appetites with
everything from high-fashion boutiques
to second-hand emporiums, while many
smaller places tend towards speciality retail
shops. Many Australian cities have really
interesting shopping (and eating) strips in
different neighbourhoods, especially in the
inner suburbs.

Leisure - kicking back and relaxing

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it’s enjoying a ‘barbie’ (barbecue) and game
of backyard cricket; barracking (cheering)
their team at football, soccer, rugby, netball
(or just about any other sport you can
think of).
Australians love their sport – both playing
it and watching it. The number-one watched
sport in the country is Australian Rules
Football and the National Rugby
League (NRL).
Australians are a nation of swimmers.
Surfing is a hugely popular sport and
pastime, as is evidenced by big events such
as the Bells Beach Surf Classic, south of
Melbourne. When you go to the suburban
beaches, always swim between the flags
as some beaches have dangerous
undertows (rips).
That’s Entertainment!
It doesn’t take much to convince an
Australian to celebrate or be entertained.
When in Australia, do as the locals do.
Australia’s arts festivals attract people from
all over the country to see drama, dance,
music and visual arts. The Adelaide Arts
Festival takes place at the beginning of
March in even-numbered years.
Womadelaide, Adelaide’s outdoor festival of
world music and dance, takes place in the
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Australia is one of the most dynamic places
in the world to eat, thanks to international
culinary influences. Due to the country’s
huge size, the climate varies a great deal
from north to south. This means that at any
time of the year there’s an enormous variety
of produce on offer, including Australia’s
justifiably famous seafood.
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second week of March each year. Melbourne
has a Comedy Festival in April, the world’s
biggest Writers’ Festival in September
and the fabulous Melbourne International
Festival in October.
Sporty fun includes Darwin’s Beer Can
Regatta in August, when a series of boat
races are held for “boats” constructed
entirely of beer cans, while Alice Springs
holds the Henley-on-Todd, a boat race on
a dry river bed! More mainstream events
include the Sydney to Hobart yacht race
(from Boxing Day) and the Australian Grand
Prix (Melbourne, March).
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once called Adelaide
“the last well planned metropolis on earth”

Education State
South Australia is a sophisticated, modern
and affordable place to live, work and study.
The capital city of Adelaide is a major urban
centre with modern and classical architecture,
a bustling retail hub and a multi-cultural
population.
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- and with good reason. The city has wide
streets and central squares ringed by 900
hectares of lush parklands.
Traffic is rarely congested and the people
are relaxed and friendly. Compared to
large metropolises, the air is clean and the
public transport system will take you to the
city’s white, pristine sandy beaches or the
Adelaide Hills within half an hour.
Adelaide is becoming a University City. Its
three main universities, the University of
Adelaide, the University of South Australia
(UniSA) and Flinders University have been
recently joined by prestigious U.S. and UK
Universities - Carnegie Mellon, University
College London and Cranfield University. It’s
a place where ideas and culture merge.
Adelaide hosts more than 500 festivals
annually. Three of the most popular are the
Adelaide Festival of Arts, the Fringe Festival
and WOMAdelaide. The city also offers
a wide range of sports and recreational
activities and a broad range of cultural
opportunities, including museums, theatre,
music, dance and visual arts.
The quality of life in Adelaide has been
ranked among the top 30 cities in the
world. The cost of living in Adelaide is lower
than any other Australian mainland capital.
The Central Market in the heart of the city
caters for every cuisine. Halal food
is available.
A recent survey commissioned by Education
Adelaide found South Australians are
overwhelmingly supportive of international
students. The survey said that South
Australians believe international students
add to the vibrancy of the city, as well as
contributing to the community and the local
economy. There are now a record number
of more than 33,500 international students
living and studying in South Australia.
Adelaide has a Mediterranean climate.
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daily temperatures can go as high as 45C.
Summer is dry. Winters are cool and wet.
South Australia is a sophisticated, modern
The average maximum temperature is 15C.
and affordable place to live, work and study. Autumn and spring are mild.
The capital city of Adelaide is a major urban
centre with modern and classical architecture,
a bustling retail hub and a multi-cultural
population.
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Our Campus This elegant, Italian Renaissance-style

The Australian campus of the Heinz College is
aptly located in a restored wing of the historic
Torrens Building in Victoria Square in the heart
of Adelaide’s Central Business District
building has been synonymous with public
policy and administration since
it was built in 1882. Over this period it
housed either State Government agencies
or non-government organisations involved
in social services. The award-winning
renovations have provided a purpose-built
campus for Carnegie Mellon University.

The cosmopolitan and bustling Central

Market is on the doorstep along with cafés,
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city’s abundant parklands are within easy
walking distance as are cinemas, theatres,
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houses classrooms, project rooms, faculty
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library, computing clusters and study space. ensure students can exchange ideas
State of the art IT facilities are available and link up with other campuses across
with high speed wireless access throughout the world and tap into educational
the building and a computer cluster resources at the Pittsburgh campus.
providing specialised Student breakout
hardware, software
“The award-winning renovations have provided a rooms provide
and databases for purpose-built campus for Carnegie areas for project
specific course units. Mellon University.” work, equipped with
The IT facilities whiteboards, power
match those at Carnegie Mellon’s US outlets for computers and work tables. A
campus, which are regularly rated among quiet study area and the library provide
the ‘most wired’ in the space for students to study in between
United States. classes and a student lounge, with
kitchen facilities, ensures students can
Data projectors are available in each take a break from their studies.
classroom, supplemented by portable video
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“One of the motivations for me to study in Australia was Carnegie
Mellon University’s reputation for excellence. I liked the fact that
the curriculum and degree are exactly the same as in the States.
It’s a unique cultural experience studying with Australian people.”

Yu Yi, MSPPM
(Alumni at Carnegie Mellon, H. John Heinz III College,
Australia campus)
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science program is number one. For me, the name of Carnegie
Mellon really resonated. Even so, I was well advised by my friends
and peers. They helped me make the decision to come to the
Australian campus,”

Abiman Raguraman, MSIT

(Alumni at Carnegie Mellon, H. John Heinz III College, Australia
campus) is now working at OneSteel.
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The creation of the Heinz School (now College) was a direct response to the social
problems of the 1960’s in America. Throughout this period, racial and political
issues burst into public view in the form of urban unrest. Leading faculty from
Carnegie Mellon met to discuss the creation of a school that would help leaders
to address these complex problems.

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preparing students for “intelligent action”
The creation of the Heinz School (now College)
was a direct response to the social problems of
the 1960’s in America. Throughout this period,
racial and political issues burst into public view
in the form of urban unrest. Leading faculty from
Carnegie Mellon met to discuss the creation of a
school Click Here
that would helpto Playto address these
leaders
complex problems
The School of Urban and Public Affairs
was established in 1968 to train men and
women through master’s and doctoral
programs to use new knowledge and
technology to bring about positive change.
It was renamed the Heinz School in 1992,
in honour of Pennsylvania Senator H. John
Heinz III.
William Cooper, one of the founders and the
first dean, described the Heinz School as a
place that “prepares men and women for
intelligent action.”
Today, the Heinz The College’s education
“Heinz College’s mission is to improve the
College’s mission integrates studies in
ability of public, not-for-profit and private
is to improve the policy, management
ability of public, not-
organisations to address the most difficult and information
for-profit and private challenges facing society” technology and, unlike
organisations to many post-graduate
address the most difficult challenges facing colleges, is not organised along academic
society. It delivers on this mission through departments. Students collaborate with
post-graduate teaching that prepares faculty representing a variety of disciplines
students for leadership positions in global in instructions and research – an operating
institutions. And its success is reflected in model that leads to innovation and a
the contributions of more than almost 7,000 rewarding educational experience. Students
graduates have made through their work.

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preparing students for “intelligent action”
The creation of the Heinz School (now College) and faculty also participate in extensive
was a direct response to the social problems of outreach programs that provide real
life experiences and allow them to
the 1960’s in America. Throughout this period, address immediate needs in communities
racial and political issues burst into public view throughout the world.
in the form of urban unrest. Leading faculty from
Two post-graduate Carnegie Mellon degree
Carnegie Mellon met to discuss the creation of a programs are currently offered at the Heinz
school Click College Asia-Pacific campus in Adelaide,
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Australia, the Master of Science in Public
complex problems Policy and Management (MSPPM) and the
Master of Science in Information Technology
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Global Heinz Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

No matter which campus of the Heinz College
students study on, they will be taught from
a multidisciplinary curriculum by some of
the best faculty in the world. Students will
be taught by discipline specialists throughout
the States, Asia and Europe and participate
in online conferences. They will work on
real world projects with an aim of making
significant social and academic contributions to
their home nations.
Pittsburgh has been named America’s Most
Livable City by The Economist magazine,
praised as a top U.S. destination by
Rand McNally and featured in the travel
section of the New York Times for its
distinct neighborhoods, cultural offerings
and green, easily-accessible suburbs. It
boasts a low crime rate, good schools, a
moderate cost of living and extensive public
transportation (which is free for Carnegie
Mellon students). The campus setting offers
an urban environment and easy access to
miles of parks and trails.
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In May, 2006, Heinz College began
operations at a new location in Adelaide,
Australia, which serves as the school’s
Asia Pacific education base. The Australia
campus currently offers two master’s level
degrees - the Master of Science in Public
Policy and Management and the Master of
Science in Information Technology.
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Washington, DC
The Heinz College Washington DC office
was established in summer 2008 to create
connections to national and international
policy makers and organizations. The goal
is to create a dynamic and productive
network that benefits our community at
large and brings the unique strengths of
Carnegie Mellon to positively impact the
public interest.
Find out more information:
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locations: www.heinz.cmu.edu/global-
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Master of Science in
Information Technology
The Master of Science in Information
Technology (MSIT) is a unique one-year
degree program offering a mix of technology,
management and strategy courses to provide
students with an understanding of information
technology from both operational and strategic
perspectives
The program is a sound investment for
those already working in IT positions that
are looking to enhance their knowledge
and advance their careers. It also caters
to professionals with broader management
experience who wish to add technology
skills and knowledge in order to advance in
today’s digital world.
The course work encompasses the latest
advances in the field of information
technology and information systems.
Through a blend of technical training To complete the MSIT program students
and real-world experience, this program are required to complete 12 full-semester
equips its students classes (there are
to navigate present “The program is a sound investment for those three semesters
and future business already working in IT positions that are looking each year). Full-
landscapes. to enhance their knowledge and advance time students will be
their careers.” able to complete the
Graduates from degree in one year.
the MSIT program are sought for a wide Flexible duration options are available for
range of positions with IT or strategy those who wish to study part-time.
consulting firms, government agencies,
software companies, major corporations and
entrepreneurial ventures.
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Master of Science in Public
Policy and Management
The Master of Science in Public Policy and The MSPPM program includes a number
of features that set it apart from other
Management (MSPPM) aims to develop
professional master’s programs. It offers
exceptional analytic, quantitative and technical a skills-based curriculum that equips
skills. With courses covering policy analysis, graduates to shape a flexible career path.

financial management and analysis, project Graduates possess an understanding

management and information technology, the of current thinking and practice in
program provides market-oriented training information technology, in recognition of
the integral role it plays in the future of any
organisation.

A final distinctive aspect of the MSPPM

program is the collaborative project on
which students work instead of undertaking
a master’s thesis. Students participating
in this semester-long group project are
given an unstructured problem and work
on refining the scope, then analysing,
developing and implementing a solution.
This enables students to address dynamic
and complex business issues. It has led to
real life innovations and start-up companies.
Graduates of the MSPPM program are in
great demand and work in a wide range
of roles and industries. These roles cover
areas from public policy and financial
analysis to economic development and
strategic project management. Graduates
from the MSPPM program in the US and
the Australia campus have taken jobs
in organisations in the public sector and
NGOs such aa Coffey International, the
United Nations and the World Bank; and
many companies and consultancies in the
private sector, including Goldman Sachs,
IBM and PricewaterhouseCoopers. As these
career paths show, the MSPPM should be
considered by anyone contemplating an
MBA.
The MSPPM program can be taken full-time
or part-time as follows:
• Full-time 2 years (Four semesters [of
study] + Internship) Five Semester Track
Requirements. The 5 semester track meets
the 2 year study rule requirement by the
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Master of Science in Public
Policy and Management
The Master of Science in Public Policy and Department of Immigration under the
General Skilled Migration program for on-
Management (MSPPM) aims to develop
shore visas
exceptional analytic, quantitative and technical
skills. With courses covering policy analysis, • Full-time One-Year (Three Semesters)*

financial management and analysis, project • Part-time (Up to five years)*

management and information technology, the
program provides market-oriented training * For these courses admission requires three
years work experience
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of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences,
numerous National Academy of Engineering
Honorees, and 10 members of the National
Academy of Arts and Sciences
The School of Public Policy and Management
is one of the top schools of public affairs,
according to U.S. News & World Report
magazine’s analysis of “America’s Best
Graduate Schools, 2009 edition.” Of the 269
schools of public affairs across the nation
that were surveyed, the School of Public
Policy and Management is ranked in the top
10 in the following specialties:
• Information and Technology
Management
• Public Policy Analysis
• Environmental Policy and Management
• Health Policy and Management
Carnegie Mellon University’s global
presence enables students of the Australia
campus to tap into a world-wide network
of learning as well as study alongside
students and staff from dozens of different
countries.
The Heinz College’s Australia campus
has attracted some of the best faculty
from around the world, known for their
excellence in such areas as the study of
crime and criminal justice, urban policy,
health care policy and management,
arts and entertainment management,
information security policy and information
systems management.
As well as attracting some of the best
educators in Australia, the campus has
access to Carnegie Mellon University’s
world-wide network of teaching staff
through its visiting professor
and exchange programs.
Students may also be able to take
advantage of the formal exchange program
between the US and the Australian campus.
Students also benefit from a US degree
that is accredited in both Australia and
the US and is recognised internationally
as representing the highest academic
standards.
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Globally
Renowned Faculty
Carnegie Mellon has been home to 16 Nobel
Laureates, 10 Turing Award Winners, 9 members
of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences,
numerous National Academy of Engineering
Honorees, and 10 members of the National
Academy of Arts and Sciences
With small class sizes and international
faculty, students enjoy individual attention
and a global perspective on their studies.
Working with staff and faculty from across
the world provides students with alternative
ideas and ways of thinking which is
transferred to their work environment.
The Heinz College’s location in the heart of
Adelaide’s CBD provides opportunities for
students to conduct internships
or project courses within an array of
organisations. The internship programs
provide students with introductions to
future employers.
A Carnegie Mellon master’s degree earned
in the Adelaide, Australia campus also gives
students the chance to get involved in
locally based industries that lead the world.

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Carnegie Mellon, H. John Heinz III College
Careers &
Employers
“Graduates are employed around the world
in governments, non-profits and virtually every
industry in the private sector”
Our Career Services mission is to provide
top tier services to students, alumni, and
employers. We partner with students to
develop a personalized career plan and
to build effective tools and resources for
career search and development. The college
also supports alumni with continuing career
resources and networking opportunities.
Consulting firms, financial services firms,
and technology firms are the most likely
destination for our graduates. Some
organizations who have recently hired our
graduates are Oracle, OneSteel, and Coffey
International Development.
For complete lists please visit our website.
As an employer, you are required to pay
a substantial fee if you recruit through a
recruitment agency. The Career Services
Manager will offer the same professional
level of service to you- without the
placement fee. In other words, you will
receive the full recruitment service including
exclusivity with the student of your choice
– free of charge. Career Services will meet
with you to introduce our programs and
graduates and discuss how to best assist
when looking to hire for talent.
Carnegie Mellon, H. John Heinz III College
Scholarships & Fees
The Heinz College strives to make
postgraduate education accessible to talented
students through numerous fellowship and
scholarship opportunities.
The Heinz College strives to make
postgraduate education accessible to
talented students through numerous
fellowship and scholarship opportunities.
Most students receive scholarship support.
All applicants, regardless of background,
are encouraged to apply for admission
and a scholarship by indicating in their
application that they wish to be considered
for ‘financial aid’.
Dedicated staff members are able to guide
you through the process and provide you
with the resources you need to make
informed decisions on financing the quality
education you will receive at the Heinz
College.
In addition to scholarship opportunities,
Australian Citizens are also able to Fees
access Australian Government FEE-HELP
assistance. Fees for Heinz College Australia are based
on the US tuition.
Fees for Heinz College Australia are based
on the US tuition. To see the current fee structure,
please visit:
To see the current fee structure, www.heinz.cmu.edu/australia
please visit:
www.heinz.cmu.edu/australia
Carnegie Mellon, H. John Heinz III College
Admission & Taking Admission
the Next Step Requirements
With a Heinz College degree you’ll see an
immediate return on your investment
Students applying for admission must have
a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited
University or College. To support your
application you will need to provide:
• A complete online application form
• Official transcripts from all colleges and
universities attended
• Official GMAT or GRE scores
• Official TOEFL or IELTS scores for those
students whose native language is not
English:
*
 Minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is
required or
 * TOEFL equivalent to IELTS 7.0 is
required
• A current resume
• A
 1000 word essay describing your
background and career goals
• Three on-line recommendations
The full-time one-year (three semesters)
and the part-time (up to five years)
programs require three years work
experience.
Full-time 2 years (Four semesters [of
study] + Internship) Five Semester Track
Requirements. The 5 semester track meets
the 2 year study rule requirement by the
Department of Immigration under the
General Skilled Migration program for on-
shore visas
Taking the Next Step
Heinz College graduates are among the
most highly sought-after professionals in a
diverse range of fields. The Heinz College
is challenging and dynamic. Students are
expected to develop and fully utilise their
analytical abilities, to ask hard questions
and not accept easy answers.
If these rewarding master’s programs sound
like the opportunity you are looking for, we
encourage you to apply online at
www.heinz.cmu.edu/australia or
contact Carnegie Mellon Heinz College
Australia by email:
hnzadmit-australia@andrew.cmu.edu
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Meet Alumni
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 Meet our Alumni

Meet Akhilesh from Australia:

I moved from India to Australia in 1994 when I was 12 years old.
I had a really bad habit then of starting things and never finishing
them. My experience at CMU has not just been about my
professional development but also about personal development.
I have made some great friends and I’ll certainly miss all the
lecturers, colleagues, and staff at CMU. I had the privilege of
studying with four batches and made friends from all over
the world. I enjoyed the class discussions in every subject due
to different perspectives of fellow students. Now my dad thinks
that moving to Australia was well worth the effort. Oh, I have also
made a decent contribution to the CMU vending machines.
 Meet our Alumni

Meet Mary from Australia:

I am glad of all my experiences here! I have been a part-timer
at CMU for 3.5 years and its been great to see all the full-time
students come and go. Now it’s my time to move on and return to
my family, friends, and my previous life. It is bittersweet because
even though I yearned to finish, I still want to continue hanging
out at CMU! It’s a great environment - supportive, enthusiastic,
high-energy, always changing, always improving, but still staying
the same in all the important essentials. My successes have
inspired me and my failures have taught me more than any book
could. Thank you to my family and friends for all your patience
and support. Thank you classmates! Thank you faculty!
Thank you CMU managers and staff!
 Meet our Alumni

Meet Megan from Australia:

What a crazy year! From saving the BBQ from burning to finishing
the year in Pittsburgh. I have met the most wonderful, talented
people and gave made friends who I hope I will have for life.
 Meet our Alumni

Meet Peter from Australia:

If someone had said to me four years ago I would do a post
graduate degree at CMU, I would have thought they were
mad. Now I have finished, I still agree – they are mad. But so am
I! CMU has been a great experience. I’ve made great friends
and developed wonderful contacts. I am moving in a different
direction in my work and feel much more confident in areas I
thought were beyond me several years ago. Life after CMU? You
bet! I want to provide volunteer opportunities to incoming students
through my CMU association and help others make a difference
in applying their skills to practical community issues. I have a
long time commitment to fostering volunteerism and will continue
with this passion.
 Meet our Alumni
Meet Phil from Australia:
The past three years have been an interesting journey and
a challenge to juggle family, work, and social and study
commitments. Along the way I’ve been fortunate to have studied
with intelligent people and to have made many good friends.
I’ve had a go at most things, including teaching assistant,
entertainment coordinator, entrepreneur, tour guide, and guest
lecturer. Thank you to lecturers who helped me expand my
technical and analytical skills, but it is the life skills you have
passed on that I will treasure most. I have learnt to run fast,
to be disciplined, to be ready for the moment of truth, to tell a
good story, and to realise that while we may strive for academic
excellence, it is our compassion for others that is the true
measure of our abilities.
 Meet our Alumni
Meet Stephanie from Australia:
Studying at CMU has been a rewarding experience. I’ve been
lucky to experience life both as a part-time and full-time student,
enjoying the challenges of managing the aggressive workload of
a full-time student and the different challenges associated with
studying and work full-time. Beyond that, I was lucky to travel
through three years and get to know different students over
those years. The bond established in a course of study as
rigorous as CMU’s is phenomenal. CMU is not just a fantastic
academic arena, it is also a supportive environment. I went
through several personal changes including giving birth to my
son. The students and the staff at CMU were tremendously
supportive through all of these.
 Meet our Alumni
Meet Stephen from Australia:
The Carnegie Mellon experience is hard to put into words. The
mix of very hard work with high demands was expected for an
academic credentials of this status but the spirit of endeavour
and companionship of all involved, including faculty and
administration, makes it unique.
 Meet our Alumni
Meet Russell from Australia:
What a fantastic experience! This has been one of the most
enjoyable, rewarding, and challenging things I have ever done.
I have gained insight into my work and gained the confidence to
promote initiatives, provide advice, and communicate in terms
and concepts which are relevant at an executive level. Thank
you CMU and special thanks to Brenda, TK, Robert, Murli, Diane,
Janusz, Ben, Hayden, Mark, Cathy, Bronte, Anna, Brooke, Ann
and last but not least Linda, Kale, Holly, Edstar, and Lex.
Meet Alumni
from Bangladesh:
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Mamoon
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Chakma
 Meet our Alumni
Meet Al Mamoon from Bangladesh:
Life at Carnegie Mellon is a tapestry of colorful times, a mosaic of
varied events, and strong brush strokes of glitzy paints on a huge
canvas. Or should I borrow Charles Dickens’s immortal lines: The
best of times and the worst of times? Indeed Carnegie Mellon
is a journey of contrasts in more ways than one: ecstasy and
agony, rise and fall, dreams coming true or falling apart.
Memories with their music and lyrics are singing in my ears while
preparing this piece. I love Adelaide, its tranquility, and
its myriad gifts – whether it be Barossa Valley or Victor Harbor,
Phantom of the Opera or David Copperfield, fireworks
or rainfall.
 Meet our Alumni
Meet Trimita Chakma from Bangladesh:
Carnegie Mellon was the longest and the most exciting learning
experience of my life. The faculty were extraordinary talented and
had excellent teaching skills. It was wonderful to be taught by the
smartest brains and greatest minds.
At the end of the year I managed to graduate with distinction and
came back to my home country Bangladesh. I was equipped
with solid technical and business knowledge and I was prepared
to move to the next level of my career. I joined a small HR
consultancy firm as IT project coordinator where I would be
able to apply the newly earned knowledge and demonstrate my
leadership skills. Within one year I was promoted twice and now
serve the company as the Chief Technical Officer.
I am indeed very proud to be a part of the Carnegie Mellon
Family.
Meet Alumni
from Bhutan:
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 Meet our Alumni
Meet Yeshi from Bhutan:
Life in CMU has been memorable, a different story to tell friends.
I feel I have changed and have become a complete man with a
broader world view. When I joined CMU in January 2008, I didn’t
know what policy and management really meant. Now I can say
what I can do for organisations and what innovations I can bring.
I enjoyed my study here in CMU and Adelaide as a whole -
great place to go around, nice people. I made a lot of friends within
and outside the university. I would like to wish everyone in CMU
a better career and future ahead. There is always CBA for anything
you take in life and if uncertainty arises, DMUU is there.
Meet Alumni
from Burkina Faso:
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 Meet our Alumni
Meet Mahamoudou from Burkina Faso:
I chose to enroll because it encompasses what I wanted to grasp
firmly in order to give a new turn to my professional career:
management science, policy analysis, and information technology.
I had another offer to study in a US-based graduate school but
what if I could get a world-class US education in an exotic country
such as Australia?

Fortunately, I was awarded a full tuition scholarship from South

Australian Government and a stipend from Heinz College to
participate in the program.

After graduation, I worked respectively as a Consultant, a

Teaching Assistant, and now as a National Advisor in Education
with SNV- Netherlands Development Organization’s office in
Burkina Faso where I am contributing to the capacity building of
municipalities and civil society organizations in the management of
the primary education system.
Meet Alumni
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 Meet our Alumni
Meet Ayphalla from Cambodia:
2009 is definitely one of the highlights of my academic life. I’ve
never worked so hard, read so many books, and learnt so many
things in a such a short period. The learning process and the
knowledge gained in CMU will impact profoundly on whatever
endeavour I shall later pursue. I thank CMU and the Australian
government for giving me the scholarship. Life in Australia was
wonderful, academically and personally. I’ve made many new
friends and was also able to do things I haven’t done before –
picking fresh strawberries, holding a koala, and traveling the Great
Ocean Road. I wish more Cambodian students could come to
CMU Australia. This is an experience I would proudly recount to
family, friends, and colleagues back home. Cheers!
 Meet our Alumni

Meet Sopanga from Cambodia:

Life at CMU has been rewarding and memorable. Academically, I
have been exposed to diverse disciplines, tough assignments with
strict deadlines, presentations, and discussions. A well-balanced
program of technical and analytical skills at CMU has equipped
me with tools needed in my future career. Socially, I have
experienced the culture of Australia and learnt those of my
classmates’ countries. I take with me many fond memories of
friendships I have built with all the brilliant classmates from various
parts of the globe. Education is a journey, not a destination.
Educational experience at CMU will forever remind me of what it
takes to learn and master something. I am honoured to be part of
the CMU community.
Meet Alumni
from Canada:
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from Adam
 Meet our Alumni
Meet Adam from Canada:
Life at Carnegie Mellon is a tapestry of colorful times, a mosaic of
varied events, and strong brush strokes of glitzy paints on a huge
canvas. Or should I borrow Charles Dickens’s immortal lines: The
best of times and the worst of times? Indeed Carnegie Mellon
is a journey of contrasts in more ways than one: ecstasy and
agony, rise and fall, dreams coming true or falling apart.
Memories with their music and lyrics are singing in my ears while
preparing this piece. I love Adelaide, its tranquility, and
its myriad gifts – whether it be Barossa Valley or Victor Harbor,
Phantom of the Opera or David Copperfield, fireworks
or rainfall.
Meet Alumni
from East Timor:
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Domingos
 Meet our Alumni
Meet Domingos from East Timor:
“For me, alleviating poverty is the core of policy analysis.
Studying public policy at Carnegie Mellon University Australia
(CMUA) has given me new methodologies and new ideas.
Working as an MP for my country is a big responsibility but I now
have the confidence to seek the best information and enact the
best policies for the Timorese people.”

Mr Mesquita is a member of the National Unity Party or Partido

Unidade Nacional (PUN) and his mission is to reduce poverty in
the fledgling republic.
Meet Alumni
from Guam
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 Meet our Alumni
Meet Michael from Guam:
If you think you’re a genius, go to CMU. After a few weeks, you
will have met somebody who has challenged you and beat you in
your own game. With all these bright minds, make sure to
remember everybody’s names, get their contact information, and
play nice – these people from all over the world will soon be the
change agents needed to solve global problems. Maybe it was
the water, Coopers Beer, or the Torrens Building, but the
person who I’ve evolved into is someone unfazed with life and
the challenges ahead. Australia, thank you for your wonderful
weather, cool slang, and your thirst for the simple life. To my
fellow colleagues, it was my pleasure. See you later.
Meet Alumni
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 Meet our Alumni
Meet Abiman from India:
This one year at CMU has been by far the longest continued
period of hardwork I have done ever! But I can safely say that it
has been a memorable year for more good reasons than bad (my
cooking, for example)! I leave this program with more knowledge,
more confidence in my abilities, a powerful network of friends
and teachers, and an opportunity to work with a big Australian
company. I am leaving with more than I wanted when I joined this
program! Thank you CMU!
 Meet our Alumni
Meet Kunal from India:
13th August 2008, I began a journey which transformed me into
a focused and high achieving person with clear set goals and
objectives. CMU transformed me into an all-around individual with
the required leadership, managerial, and technical skills. I am
happy that I spent a year of my life at CMU. It gave me an
understanding of what I am, what I can achieve, and a long
list of friends who will be with me for a lifetime. I will never forget
the cooking lessons, the TA ship’s, the debates, international nights,
beach parties and pub crawls with undoubtedly the best and the
smartest people on this planet. When I reach my destination I can
proudly say that my journey to the destination was as wonderful
as the destination itself.
 Meet our Alumni
Meet Manisha from India:
The most interesting part of my study in CMU was the opportunity
to interact with students from 20 different countries. I felt part of
“One World”. CMU life is hard because of assignments, exams,
and group work but these activities made life interesting. Now I
want more assignments! I have always been known as a “nerd”
during my undergraduate days. CMU changed everything for me:
It taught me the importance of interacting with professionals from
different fields, try different things, understand different individuals,
and explore my capabilities. CMU experience is not just about
studies. It is about understanding yourself and the world from
a new angle.
Meet Alumni
from Indonesia
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from Ika
 Meet our Alumni
Meet Edward from Indonesia:
It was wonderful to interact with people from different cultures
across the globe, learn new things and explore new ideas.
It was challenging to go through the rigorous program and I
found myself struggling most of the time doing assignments
and studying for exams, but it helped me transform myself into
something greater than before. The wine is as good as the
legend claimed. I loved the walks up and down the Torrens River,
Elder Park and Glenelg. The scene is fabulous and the peoples
very kind and friendly. I feel so blessed from this incredibly rich
experience.
 Meet our Alumni
Meet Harsono from Indonesia:
CMUFounder’s spirit to always put the heart in the work has
inspired students, faculty and staff to live and work by these
words. CMU is not only a place to learn new knowledge and
skills but also a place to change a way of thinking, outlook, and
attitude. I have learnt from wonderful professors, shared pain
and joy with brilliant fellow students, and I have learnt the extent
hardship can test my standard for excellence. Eleven months
with more than 60 fabulous students from around 20 different
countries was something I’ve never imagined before. I’m sure
when you read this yearbook five years from now, you’ll see some
of the people here interviewed in CNN’s 60 seconds.CMU is
phenomenal and my CMU friends exceptional.
 Meet our Alumni
Meet Ika from Indonesia:
I earned my BSc, degree in Computational Mathematics from
the Bandung Institute of Technology in 2004. I then worked in the
field of IT for several private companies and INGO until I decided
to pursue a higher degree in IT Management. Prior to my studies
at CMU, I worked for the UN-RCHC and UNDP activities in
Indonesia, which further motivated me to contribute more in the
future to the process of promoting ICT and e-governance that can
expand opportunities in Indonesia. Studying in CMU and living in
Adelaide was an incredible experience that has broadened my
horizon and capacity. The fast paced courses were challenging
but will definitely inspire my future work.
Meet Alumni
from Kazakhstan
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 Meet our Alumni
Meet Manshuk from Kazakhstan:
I had a great opportunity to study at Carnegie Mellon University,
Adelaide campus. During my education at CMU I have acquired a
wide range of skills and met wonderful people from around
the world.
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 Meet our Alumni
Meet Elijah from Kenya:
I head the ICT (Information & Communication Technology) Unit at
the Ministry of Public Service, and I am also a Project Manager
for the Directorate of e-Government in Kenya. Since returning
home, I have taken responsibility for more IT projects due to my
study and achievements at CMU, and this greatly boosts my
career development. I am definitely more valuable as a human
resource now, and I hope this will help me to reach my career
goal of working in project management at consultancy level.
While in Adelaide, I worked part-time at the CMU campus and
lived at the Elm Tree student’s lodge, just a few minutes south
of the city centre. It was very nice and quiet, with all basics in
the near vicinity. Adelaide has a beautiful environment, and the
people are very homely – I would recommend it very much as a
study destination.
Meet Alumni
from Lesotho
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 Meet our Alumni
Meet Mantoa from Lesotho:
I wanted to do something different after my first degree in
Economics and Statistics but I did not want to avert much from
my quantitative background. So, Carnegie Mellon was the best
choice with its quantitative approach in Public Policy coupled with
its reputation and rankings internationally. My time at CMU has
made me view things differently, I am a bit more sceptical about
things now than I was before, I do not take things as they are,
rather I try to see the other side of the story. I also have a different
approach to my colleagues, before I used to be impatient but after
interacting with people from different backgrounds at CMU I grew
on that part.
Meet Alumni
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 Meet our Alumni
Meet Mohammed from Pakistan:
Pounding through the demanding coursework of MSIT program
under the guidance of Heinz School’s finest faculty, and working
with a diversity of people who carry the “smart” gene has
contributed to my learning experience in a great way. I have been
stretched, brought to a point of exhaustion, and felt satisfaction at
the process of developing CMU student skills. Apart from studies,
skydiving from 8000 feet, on a jet-ski at 50mph, driving along the
snaky Great Ocean Road, and snorkeling in Great Barrier Reef
made it to the list of “great” experiences I had during my stay.
I made many close relationships at CMU I will cherish forever.
Thank you friends for being part of this great show and giving me
memories of a lifetime.
 Meet our Alumni
Meet Sami from Pakistan:
“Calendars are for careful people, not passionate ones.” I, like
other CMU friends, crammed too much in one year. Firstly,
my ambitious selection of courses put workload to an extent I
lost track of day-night, meals, and sleep. Secondly, my class
mates “trusted” me with the responsibilities of being Student
Representative and SIFE president. Thirdly, my friends “decided”
that I needed some fun, so they took me to Melbourne, Tasmania,
Sydney, Darwin, Alice Springs, and Uluru. Finally, my family
“made” me establish our own house in Adelaide. I never knew I
could “accomplish” so much in one year. It is thanks to Allah, to
my family, and friends that I did it.
Meet Alumni
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 Meet our Alumni
Meet Xiayun from China:
In the past 20 months, the number of friends on my facebook
increased to 188; size of my photos in Australia increased
to 2.28 GB; I moved three times; I escaped from Australia three
times; I have been TA four times; I was called “Sandy”, “Tan”,
“Xiayun” and “Coffey girl”; the biggest group I have worked
with is 10 people, and I have delivered 18 presentations.
CMU changed my way of thinking. Now I need quantitative
measurements. CMU also let me understand that, “It doesn’t
matter where you go in life, what you do, or how much you have.
It’s who you have beside you.” We are here, with bitter-sweet
memory. We will be there, with true friends.
 Meet our Alumni
Meet Yu Yi from China:
My motto is “never look back” because I always believe that
tomorrow will be better than the past. I want to thank all of you,
who brought me friendship, helped me with difficult times, and
gave me peer education which made my adventure a rewarding
one. This journey is about finding how to work hard but smart,
how to be cooperative, and being professional while ecognizing
one’s true desires. I got opportunities to attend the International
conference in Dubai and compete in Sydney, which brought
experiences of knowing five “Harvarders” in one dining table and
also abundant job interview opportunities. It’s time to keep going.
Meet Alumni
from Peru
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 Meet our Alumni
Meet Boris from Peru:
I am a Systems Engineer who migrated to Australia in July 2006
looking for better opportunities and new challenges. I originally
come from Chiclayo, Peru.
I’ve always been working in software development in different
companies, positions and technical environments. My main
interests have been Software Architecture and those related to
increasing productivity.
In Australia I got a position in EDS as Information Analyst and a
few months later in May 2007 started the part-time MSIT at CMU.
During this time I have met extraordinary people among student,
lecturers and staff and have learnt a lot from both attending the
courses and the cultural diversity.
Meet Alumni
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 Meet our Alumni
Meet Cyrille from Philippines:
When someone told me pre-CMU that going to school on
Sundays was common, I didn’t believe her. I should have. I
can count the number of days I failed to visit dear old Torrens
Building. Thankfully, the hard work has paid off. I now know that
making decisions under uncertainty entail more than just
the flip of a coin, that quantifying costs and benefits can be
useful in deciding whether or not to proceed, and that Excel and
Powerpoint are not just icons that clutter my desktop.
Throughout the rushing of assignments, study groups, and
mugs of Nescafe 3-in-1, I have made friends with the best and
the brightest in the world. I hope to continue to be part of their
individual journeys, in whatever medium.
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Meet Fatima from Philippines:
The MSPPM program is not a walk in the park. It is an uphill climb
battling with DWLs, economic (un)naturalists, heteroskedasticity,
crystal balls, TMVs, balance sheets, and vacuity. Yet, it IS a park.
I’ve had professors who made the roller-coaster rides fun mind-
travels to places I previously dared not venture. I’ve had good
friends who helped me keep my humour amidst all the nasty
equations. By the last term, I’ve transformed into a juggler of
sorts – attending classes and project meetings, collaborating
on the yearbook project, working as teaching assistant, and
squeezing in weekend trips and activities.
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Meet Ruben from Philippines:
What is one year to a Carnegie Mellon student? Let me quantify
this from my personal experience:
70% - increase in the optical grade of my eyes.
40% = increase in my stomach acidity.
3 kilos = average weight I lost this year.
3 hours = average sleep time I got per night.
7:10 = ratio of white hair strands to black after CMU.
On the brighter side: my social network grew by more than fifty
people, I added 30 more good books read, and my wine
list expanded to more than 10 varieties.
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Meet Tuck Chee Fan from Singapore:
An offer from CMU is not an opportunity to forego. Rather than
seeing ‘public policy as a process of muddling through’, I learnt
the science behind its quantification, although I still uphold the
belief that its application is an art in itself. Life as a student is not
without its challenges. Resettling the family in a new environment
was not easy. Nonetheless, with family bonding as priority, it was
an exhilarating year, with us being able to do several activities.
Other than family, the other greatest achievement is the bond built
with coursemates from diverse cultures. I trust that the friendship
and shared experiences that we have will remain in our minds,
not to mention the network that will serve to open doors for one
another.
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Meet Chamila from Sri Lanka:
My CMU life was a life of new dreams, new experiences and
new friends which I will cherish forever. I will always remember
the year 2008 as the most hectic but prolific. The nights before
exams, the days with the assignments, my madness with projects
are all parts of my Adelaide life. The appropriate shout-out would
be “sleep if you have time”.
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Meet Rashan from Sri Lanka:
2009 is the year I will never forget. I traveled from the Pearl of the
Indian Ocean to the land Down Under. I have lived in the City of
Red Kangaroo and immersed myself among among the Cream of
World Talent.
I have seen how the sun kissed the Uluru and drowned in the
sea. My heart was in the work while Hungry Jack, Naan
Tandoori, Dominos, and Coles looked after my body.
Finally, I earned the hat. Now the world looks different but still
feels familiar. I missed my family for a year but I will miss the
mammoth load of assignments for the rest of my life!
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Meet Joseph from Tanzania:
With ambitions, my dreams became reality. Studying at CMU was
an exceptional experience.
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Meet Alina from the US:
I dreamed of a year with self-exploration, multi-cultural immersion,
intellectual stimuli, and a chance to get to know Australian culture
upon starting in CMU. I forgot that a Carnegie Mellon graduate
program also would be a lot of work.
I experienced more during my year of study that I thought I would.
I have learnt amazing things about life (and myself) that I did not
expect to learn.
I will now take with me many memories of challenges and
successes, pains and glories. More than anything, I will
remember my classmates who helped me get through it all. I
hope we see each other again soon.
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Meet Thi Van Anh from Vietnam:
I’m from Vietnam. I got my Bachelors of Engineering degree
at the University of Technology Sydney where I met my
husband Son Nguyen. After four wonderful years in Sydney, we
experienced a new journey in Singapore where I worked as a
Software Developer.
We both received CMU scholarships and came back to Oz in
2008to pursue the MSIT course.
I’m very lucky to always have my dear husband beside me. We
have so much in common such as a love for travelling, food
etc... Our dream is to travel to many countries in the next 5 years
especially to Europe and the US.
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Meet Tue from Vietnam:
My time at CMU was an endless series of assignments, papers,
projects, research and exams. Fortunately, I was able to share
the “pains” with my Australian and international friends. I am
happy and proud that I was able to study the MSPPM program
that has equipped me with advanced knowledge and skills for my
future career.
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Meet Mark from the Zambia:
What an incredible opportunity to learn with an exceptional group
of fellow students and to be taught by some of the best minds in
the world. Indeed, “Success is a journey, not a destination”.
A year at CMU has been a most challenging and rewarding
journey. The road was paved with sacrifice (having left my family,
sleepless nights, etc.), frustration, and at times despair. I learnt
that as long as there are exams, there will be prayers in schools.
But it was a race worth running. CMU is a valuable link in my
career and a stepping stone to my future destiny. Things that are
hard to bear are sweet to remember. I will always treasure the
friends, knowledge, and skills I have acquired in CMU.