Student Stories
A showcase of BCom student experiences through our exciting consulting subjects, case competitions, clubs and societies, and workshops. The following stories highlight the great achievements of our students, as well as providing some insight into the industry perspective on Work Integrated Learning.
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From stage to strategy: Building skills with Frais Capital and Toastmasters
When I applied for the MBS Case Competition, the main thing that drew me in was that the finalists would attend a Toastmasters program with Frais Capital, a firm whose founders invest intentionally in young people.
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Rice Paper Consulting rolls out winning strategy for 2025 BCom Case Competition
The 2025 BCom Case Competition tasked students with designing a business strategy for Roll’d Australia to boost loyalty and attract new customers through digital innovation, personalisation, sustainability, and creative marketing.
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Global Summit in Geneva “AI for good” – beyond the buzzwords of AI policy
Impactful, challenging, and transformative. As part of the Global Voices Fellowship program, attending the “AI for Good” Global Summit in Geneva provided valuable insight into the increasingly ubiquitous topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the development of policies designed to regulate it.
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Melbourne Microfinance Initiative (MMI) students make an impact in Indonesia and Laos
In 2025, two MMI project teams, supported by the Faculty of Business and Economics, travelled to Indonesia and Laos to turn a year of research into action. The experiences were challenging, rewarding, and at times surprising, leaving students with a deeper understanding of what their work means for people on the ground.
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BCom students shine at 2025 BFI Case Jam
Bachelor of Commerce students Ayden Kwok, Harry Lin, Jolyn Lau, and Nicole Liu travelled to Singapore in August 2025 to represent the University of Melbourne at Singapore Management University’s Business Family Institute (BFI) Case Jam Competition.
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Beyond borders: Immersing in business and culture in Jakarta
BCom student Yashesvi Verma reflects on a two-week study tour to Jakarta, Indonesia.
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From boardrooms to batik: Experiencing business and culture in Jakarta
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Facades and foundations: Shaping our marketing mindset
As Master of Marketing Communications students, we had the valuable opportunity to apply our learning in a real-world setting by working with HVG Facades through the Applied Syndicate Project.
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Interns to Leaders: Journeys Through Melbourne University's Internship Program at Local Brewing Co.
Embarking on the University’s Commerce Internship program saw Joshua McLeod and Nick Manickam transition from interns to managerial roles. Their experiences highlight the program's profound impact on career development and employability skills.
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From Discovery to Dream Job: How the Career Discovery Immersion Opened the Door to BlueRock
During my final semester of the Master of Management (Accounting), I participated in the Career Discovery Immersion. This program connected me with my future team at BlueRock and turned my career aspirations into a reality.
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Reflections on COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan
In November 2024, I had the immense privilege and honour of attending the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference or ‘Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC’, more commonly known as ‘COP29’, in Baku, Azerbaijan as a Global Voices Fellow on a scholarship position funded by the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Melbourne.
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WorkHub to BMW: : How Industry Experience Shaped My Career Path
The WorkHub program at the University of Melbourne provided me with transformative opportunities to develop professionally and personally, ultimately helping me secure a graduate role at BMW. Here’s how this journey unfolded.