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鈥淥ften we鈥檇 recognise that there is no black and white answer to any question, which shows the benefit of diversity and thinking big.
鈥淚 enjoyed the course so much that this year I鈥檓 back again undertaking my second masters in mineral and energy economics 鈥� I鈥檓 working hard to tailor my business education towards the resource sector, as it鈥檚 the backbone of the WA economy.鈥�
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“Continual learning is something I鈥檝e always done, and I know that if I remain inquisitive I will continue to grow organically and gradually gain a competitive edge.鈥�
