Stefan Kostarelis
Stefan is an off-campus student based in Taiwan.
Why did you choose to study the Master of Communications at Monash?
Being a New Zealander and having lived in Australia, postgraduate studies in Australia seemed like a natural choice. I first discovered online masters programs through several friends, also living in Taipei, who were advancing their careers through distance learning. After researching Australia’s top universities I then selected Monash on the basis of the depth of online courses offered, its prestigious reputation and on the recommendation of a friend who is a Monash alumnus.
What features of the course do you find enjoyable or rewarding?
The great thing about learning off-campus with Monash is the user interface of the website is well-designed and easy to use. With the click of a button I can access mp3s of the latest lecture, participate in an online tutorial or download the latest lecture notes. In addition, so far all the courses I’ve taken have been well organized and informative, with plenty of support offered from Monash’s superb teaching staff.
What are you future plans and how do you think the degree might assist you in achieving your goals?
One of the best aspects of the Master of Communications is the breadth of the curriculum. The subjects I have completed at Monash so far have already garnered interest from prospective employers in the fields of journalism, marketing and technical writing. In the future I plan to take full advantage of the options the Master of Communications has given me and pursue a career focusing on business-to-business communication within Asia. The Master of Communications will help me achieve my goals by providing me with the essential tools of a communication professional.