The Department focuses on the management of organisations and understanding customer needs, resources and networks.
News
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The business leaders 'hiding' chronic illness
Read this article by Dr Peter Ghin and Professor Susan Ainsworth in Pursuit.
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Research: Companies support stronger modern slavery laws
A coalition of human rights organisations and academics, including Associate Professor Vikram Bhakoo from the University of Melbourne, has released a new research report revealing the results of a detailed survey of nearly 90 business groups on the impact of Australia’s Modern Slavery Act.
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Why Dungeons and Dragons is good for the workplace
Read this article by Dr Jesse Olsen in Pursuit.
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A sustainable solution to Australia's engineering skills shortage
Read about the research by Dr Maryam Raji from the Department of Management and Marketing in Pursuit.
Welcome to the Department of Management and Marketing!
We are a large and diverse department consisting of areas including marketing, operations management, human resource management, international business, entrepreneurship, and organisation studies.
Our Academic Staff come from many different countries and cultural backgrounds, and work together to deliver both research and teaching excellence. While a key aim of our research is to advance theory in Management and Marketing disciplines, we also focus on addressing real world challenges domestically and internationally. Our research is disseminated in the highest quality international journals, through public lectures, conferences, seminars, and in non-academic outlets such as blogs, social media posts, op eds, and magazine articles.
The department offers a large range of programs, including undergraduate, postgraduate, and (5-year) doctoral program, as well as customised executive education and graduate certificate programs. Our academics are passionate educators who see teaching as one way to disseminate their research findings and disciplinary knowledge to broad audiences. We attract the best local and international students in all our programs and are proud of their learning outcomes. Many of our graduates have gone on to become successfully entrepreneurs, while others have taken on significant leadership roles in consulting, industry, or the public sector. Most of our graduates, if not all, are making a big difference to the lives of people they engage with, and through this, gain a high degree of life satisfaction for themselves.
Our international reputation as a leading research and learning institution is reflected in our ranking as Australia’s leading University and placed within the world’s top institutions.
However, it is what our students tell us about their personal experience and memories of being at our Department and The University that speaks volumes. Graduates become part of our vibrant alumni community making valuable professional contacts along with personal lifelong friendships.
I invite you to explore the pages of the Department’s website and learn more about us. We will be delighted to hear from you if you wish to know more about us.
Professor Jill Lei
Head of Department
Our academics are active collaborators in multi-partner centres which bring together researchers and practitioners from a range of disciplines and industries.
We publish our research in a wide range of high-quality journals.
Selected Recent Publications
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Mobilizing the Temporary Organization: The Governance Roles of Selection and Pricing?
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"How Do I Carry All This Now?” Understanding Consumer Resistance to Sustainability Interventions
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The Value of Gender Integration in Traditionally Male-dominated Teams
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To What Do I Owe This Visit? The Drawbacks and Benefits of In-Role and Non-Role Intrusions
Research Centres
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Wilin Centre for Indigenous Arts and Cultural Development
For over 15 years, the Wilin Centre for Indigenous Arts and Cultural Development has connected Indigenous visual, design and performing artists with a pathway to their future in the arts.
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Centre for Asian Business and Economics
CABE’s mission is to strengthen linkages with Asian universities, business and government, and enhance our presence in Asia to develop our capabilities in research relevant to Asia.
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The Dilin Duwa Centre for Indigenous Business Leadership
The Dilin Duwa Centre for Indigenous Business Leadership is committed to the pursuit of equity for Australia’s First Nations people in the economic life of our country.
Research Groups
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Cluster for Organization Society and Markets
COSM study the nature of the market and its relationships with organizations and societies. We foster conversations and encourage debate through collaborative research and public events.
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Melbourne Human Resource Management Unit
The MHRMU operates as a bridge between the academic and business communities, facilitating research on employment issues and disseminating research findings to impact practice and policy. Unit members regularly engage in collaborative work with industry partners to address problems of mutual interest.
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Centre for Asian Business and Economics
CABE’s mission is to strengthen linkages with Asian universities, business and government, and enhance our presence in Asia to develop our capabilities in research relevant to Asia.
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International Centre for Research in Organisational Discourse, Strategy and Change
ICRODSC links international researchers who share an interest in developing and applying discourse methods in the study of organisations. It brings together researchers from different disciplines to provide a critical mass in research expertise.
Marketing
Is about understanding customer needs, resources and networks to create value for the customer and for the organisation. Our marketing students are known for their perceptive understanding of business issues, skillful communication, and strong leadership. Graduates of our programs are employed in a variety of industries, including in communication and customer strategy, marketing research, consulting, and analytics.
Management
Focuses on how organisations operate – what they do, their employment practices, ways of managing people, organisational structures, and their business strategies. Our management students are known for their critical thinking, leadership, and teamwork skills. Graduates of our programs are employed across a range of industries, including public and private research, HR analytics, employee experience, and management consulting.
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Bachelor of Commerce
Get an overview of the Majors available in Management and Marketing along with details of what you will study, scholarship opportunities, and where the course might take you in terms of your career path.
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Graduate Coursework
Find out about our world class graduate study options through the Faculty of Business & Economics. There is information on the Master of Management programs along with specialist Masters courses, as well as details on available scholarship opportunities.
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Doctoral Programs
Our unique 5-year doctoral program in Management or Marketing provides outstanding research training. It includes a strong coursework component that will build your research foundations and broaden your skillset to advance your research career prospects.
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Beyond the Classroom
Your university journey is about more than what you learn in the classroom. Take your learning beyond the lecture theatre with overseas study, practicum subjects, internships, clubs and societies, and more.
View all of our subjects in the online Handbook
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Get started
Not sure which is the correct course or major for your study? Find information on scholarships, accommodation, how to apply and much more.
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Meet our students
Meet some of our current students in undergraduate, graduate and research programs and find out what it's like studying management and marketing at The University of Melbourne.
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Alumni
Past graduates can enjoy a range of social and business connections through our alumni community and stay connected with our global community.
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Health and wellbeing
Your health and wellbeing is important to us. We provide a range of support services including counselling and psychological services, medical services, wellbeing services and much, much more.