Strategic goals
Be the leading Business Faculty in the Asia-Pacific region
Partnerships that strengthen regional presence, visibility, and leadership in business education.
Create a global learning environment for future leaders
Global exchange pathways, diverse international cohorts, internationally informed curriculum, and connections to worldwide industry for work-integrated learning.
Drive research with global impact
International collaboration, networks, and platforms that support high-quality research addressing global economic and societal challenges.
Develop and sustain lifelong alumni connections
Opportunities that foster a vibrant, globally connected alumni community and long-term engagement
Welcome from the Associate Dean (International)
Welcome to the International Engagement portfolio of the Faculty of Business and Economics, the Business Faculty at Australia’s number one university. We value international partnerships that strengthen leadership in business education across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. Through cross-cultural exchange, diverse international learning communities, globally informed curriculum, and connections with global industry for work-integrated learning, we strive to create a rich and interconnected learning environment that prepares future business leaders for success in the global marketplace. Our international engagement also supports research collaboration with global impact and fosters enduring connections with alumni around the world. We warmly welcome opportunities to engage with institutions, organisations, and communities who share our commitment to excellence, collaboration, and positive global impact, and invite you to connect with me or my team to explore opportunities for collaboration.
Associate Professor Andrea Lu
Associate Dean (International) | Faculty of Business and Economics
International engagement in action
This gallery showcases the power of international collaboration and captures the essence of partnerships that transcend borders, bringing together diverse cultures, industries, and innovations from across the globe.
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Wuhan University
A delegation from Wuhan University, led by Vice President Professor Lu Wei, visited Melbourne in May 2026. During the visit, a cooperation agreement between Wuhan University and the Faculty of Business and Economics (FBE) was signed by Professor Paul Kofman (Dean, FBE) and Professor Sun Xiang (Associate Dean, School of Economics and Management). -
Institut Teknologi Bandung
A cooperation agreement between Institut Teknologi Bandung and the Faculty of Business and Economics (FBE) was signed in April 2026 during a delegation visit led by Professor Dr. Aurik Gustomo (Dean, School of Business and Management) and Professor Dr. Irwan Meilano (Vice Rector for Academic and Student Affairs). -
Tsinghua PBCSF
Associate Dean (International), Associate Professor Andrea Lu, hosted Associate Dean Professor Zhang Xiaoyan and a delegation from the Tsinghua University PBC School of Finance (Tsinghua PBCSF) at FBE in May 2026. -
Bank Indonesia
A delegation from Bank Indonesia, led by its Executive Director Sharia Financial and Economic Department and Co-Chair of the Academic Foru, Mr. Dadang Muljawan, visited FBE in Nov 2025. -
Centenary Jakarta partners
Dean Paul Kofman visited Jakarta in Aug 2025 to celebrate the FBE Centenary with alumni and partners, featuring a keynote by alumna Dr Amalia Adininggar Widyasanti, Indonesia’s first female Chief Statistician. -
Shanghai University of Finance and Economics
A delegation from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, led by its Vice President, visited FBE in May 2025. -
City University Hong Kong
A delegation from City University of Hong Kong, led by the Associate Provost (Academic Affairs), visited FBE in Dec 2025. -
Bocconi University
The international team from Bocconi University visited FBE in May 2025. -
Chinese Tech Xiaomi
The Associate Dean (International) met with Chinese technology company Xiaomi in Aug 2025 to explore collaboration in work-integrated learning. -
REITs Institute
A delegation from the REITs Institute, comprising senior leaders from major Chinese SOEs, visited FBE in Dec 2025.
