Economics Advice for actuaries of the future Prof Dickson, Chair of Actuarial Studies and Head of the Department of Economics, is set to retire after 26 years with the Faculty. Here, he shares his wisdom and plans for the future. Published 08 Nov 2019
Finance Obituary for Professor J. Spencer Martin The Faculty of Business and Economics was saddened by the sudden death of critical thinker, colleague and friend Professor J. Spencer Martin, who passed away on 24 September 2019. Published 07 Nov 2019
Student Enrichment Tapping into Beijing’s business network The Faculty of Business and Economics at The University of Melbourne has become an official member of The China-Australia Chamber of Commerce (AustCham China), unlocking business and development opportunities for students. Published 30 Oct 2019
Accounting A revolution in accounting: from big data to technology Associate Professor in Accounting, Geoff Burrows gives his review of this year’s joint research lecture presented by CPA Australia and the University of Melbourne. Published 29 Oct 2019
Announcement Ethical Enterprise Conference 2019 "We do better through collaboration than working alone" - Associate Professor Ben Neville Published 23 Oct 2019
Economics A new Future Fellow: innovating land reallocation Professor Tom Wilkening awarded an Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowship aimed at improving the way land is reallocated. Published 21 Oct 2019
Research Podcast: Workplace bullying in the #MeToo era Workplace bullying creates a toxic environment, but the #MeToo movement is highlighting the drivers of abuse that women experience at work Published 16 Oct 2019
Accounting From School to the Zoo Sometimes a moment comes when you realise it’s time to shift focus, whether that’s in your career, personal life or studies, these shifts are always a challenge. For Cici Liu, the decision to change career paths brought her to Melbourne, and eventually, to the Business Practicum at the Melbourne Zoo. Published 11 Oct 2019
Student Enrichment Enactus World Cup 2019 Having been named national champions in recognition of their innovative social enterprises, Enactus Melbourne recently represented the University of Melbourne at the Enactus World Cup in Silicon Valley, California. We spoke to President Nathan Nguyen and Vice President of Operations, Aidan D'Souza to find out more. Published 11 Oct 2019
Marketing A Commerce Homecoming Millie Ribeiro was born in Melbourne, but a childhood spent overseas and attending international schools meant she never felt particularly connected to the city. When it came time to pursue her undergraduate studies, Melbourne called, and Millie decided it was time reconnect with her Australian Identity. Published 10 Oct 2019
Research Work or Family? Many Australian couples are finding it tough to balance work and family commitments, especially if they work long hours Published 30 Sep 2019
Research Breaking the workplace code of silence The code of silence around gender equity damages men and women by confining both to traditional gender roles Published 30 Sep 2019
Finance A Q&A with Dennis Zeeh Chinese alumnus, Dennis Zeeh completed the Master of Management (Finance) in 2012. Since then, he’s worked in a range of roles, in Melbourne, Sydney, and most recently, Shanghai. We spoke with Dennis to find out more about his experience, tapped into some valuable advice he has for new graduates. Published 30 Sep 2019
Alumni A Q&A with Leeor Groen Leeor Groen is a Principal at BV Ventures, a Swiss venture capital firm investing into and supporting blockchain-enabled businesses, and a Founding Board Member of the World Innovations Forum Foundation, an independent NGO dedicated to enabling prosperity for all nations through innovation and entrepreneurship. A BCom graduate, he actively contributes to the public discussion on technology, society, finance and the environment and is a member of the World Economic Forums Global Shapers community. Now based between Zurich and Singapore, Leeor has lived and worked professionally in the UK, Norway, Switzerland and Singapore since graduating from the University of Melbourne in 2013. Published 23 Sep 2019
Student Enrichment Inside the Melbourne Microfinance Initiative The University of Melbourne’s student clubs are one of the community’s most fundamental building blocks. They offer students a breadth of opportunities to add to their university experience, to make friends, develop skills, and begin building a professional network that will stay with them into their careers. The Melbourne Microfinance Initiative (MMI) offers its members a unique experience: the chance to have a real-world, social impact, both locally and internationally. We spoke with MMI President Jeanette Chan and GMCC Director Nina Lo to find out more. Published 23 Sep 2019
Marketing From Mparntwe (Alice Springs) to Narrm (Melbourne) Raymond Tilmouth first came to Melbourne as part of the National Indigenous Business Summer School. Two years later, he’s studying in the Bachelor of Commerce and thinking of all the places his studies might take him in the future. Published 19 Sep 2019
Awards Rising Star Fernando Tamayo “Entrepreneurship is not about success on a daily basis. It’s actually the opposite. It’s about waiting and persevering, and suddenly all that hard work gives you a little bit of luck. That’s when you really start working. In that regard, it’s like raising a kid, you plan for them, when they’re born you don’t sleep, and even when they’re 18 you might have some problems. But you love them, and they’re always there.” – Fernando Tamayo, YAQUA Founder. Published 19 Sep 2019
Announcement University of Melbourne partners to deliver Indigenous procurement program The new program is designed to strengthen relationships between mature Indigenous businesses and corporate Australia. Published 12 Sep 2019
Management Hope in Simple Packages Sneha Chrispal returned to her home country of India to undertake research towards her PhD with the Department of Management and Marketing. Her experience is one that revealed another side of Indian society, and showed her the depth of what her research could achieve. Published 11 Sep 2019
Accounting A New Beginning Study is so often the beginning of something new, of new experiences, a new place, and a new career. More often than not we think of this as taking place early in life, but for some, like Master of Management student Hanan Ghandor, it comes later. For Hanan, study was a chance for a fresh start. Published 30 Aug 2019
Entrepreneurship Shifting from Challenge to Opportunity “Fail fast, fail often”, it’s a line that’s bandied around in entrepreneurship circles a lot. It’s become a tagline for a discipline that requires its students to put themselves out there, to try and try again, because they want to make something new and have an impact on the world. We spoke with Master of Entrepreneurship alumnus Jaxon Hickey, about what entrepreneurship means to him. Published 27 Aug 2019
Management Accounting at the Next Level Sankitha Samaraweera came to Melbourne to study in the Bachelor of Commerce, where he majored in Accounting and Finance. Now, after spending some time in the working world, and beginning his studies to become a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA), he’s returned to Melbourne Business School to pursue the Master of International Business. Published 23 Aug 2019
Management Innovation Innovation involves implementing new or enhanced products, services, processes, management methods or business models. All sizes and types of organisations can benefit from innovation, when it is done well. Published 22 Aug 2019
Student Enrichment Inside UNIQLO Industry partnerships and international experiences give students an opportunity to tackle problems on a global scale and think about the future of business. BCom students Rhea Choudhary and Heidi Cole had this experience when they were given the opportunity to undertake the UNIQLO Global Management Program in Japan. Published 22 Aug 2019
Finance The New MBS Master of Finance In 2020, Melbourne Business School is launching the New Master of Finance, a course that has been redesigned in response to an ever-evolving industry, to give students the skills and adaptability they need to excel in their finance careers. We spoke with Professor John Handley, to find out more about the new program. Published 21 Aug 2019
Industry Cocktails and Conversations: thinking about the future of Melbourne Every year the Faculty of Business and Economics opens its doors to its young alumni, bringing them together to celebrate their success and build a network that will support them into the future. This year, the Faculty and the Young Alumni Committee launched the inaugural “Cocktails and Conversations” event. Published 20 Aug 2019
Awards Professor Robert Officer AM, FASSA awarded Doctor of Commerce, Honoris Causa Class of 1962, Emeritus Professor Robert Officer AM, FASSA returned to his alma matter for the 2019 University of Melbourne graduation ceremony where he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Commerce. Published 16 Aug 2019
Management Professor Cynthia Hardy elected to British Academy Professor Cynthia Hardy is among 76 distinguished scholars to be elected to the prestigious fellowship this year. Published 16 Aug 2019
Student The Commerce Achievement Scholarship: A ticket across the Bass Straight For students who have grown up in regional areas, the move to Melbourne brings all sorts of new challenges and opportunities. For Oliver Gunn, it was a chance to explore his interests and meet new people. The Commerce Achievement Scholarship (CAS) was his ticket to this big city. Published 06 Aug 2019
Research Gender reshaping the traditional Australian household Couples with children still dominate Australia but the HILDA Survey 2019 shows women working and earning more is creating a subtle and sometimes difficult rebalancing at home Published 02 Aug 2019
Research Warning on struggle street The HILDA Survey 2019 shows Australia is still a land of opportunity, but poverty is on the rise and income classes are becoming more entrenched – which isn’t good for equality Published 02 Aug 2019
Research Behind the numbers on illicit drug use Being the victim of violence is strongly linked to illicit drug use in Australia, and having parents who use cannabis significantly increases the likelihood of a child growing up to use them Published 02 Aug 2019
Research Work or Family? Many Australian couples are finding it tough to balance work and family commitments, especially if they work long hours Published 02 Aug 2019
Research Is wages growth really as weak as we think? This year’s HILDA Survey shows that hourly wages of the median full-time worker have been rising well head of the cost of living Published 02 Aug 2019
Research Can your personality be good or bad for your health? The HILDA 2019 Survey finds intriguing links between dominant personality traits and the onset of serious illness – but it’s more likely to do with the behaviours linked to those traits Published 02 Aug 2019
Student Enrichment The Food Designer An overseas exchange while she was studying her Bachelor of Commerce set Linda Monique on the path to a career thinking about life’s essentials in a way few people do. Now, she’s founded multiple businesses, and her current project, Almo Milk, is at the beginning of a global expansion Published 22 Jul 2019
Entrepreneurship Hugh Williams to take up new position as Melbourne Enterprise Professor Hugh Williams has been a senior executive for Google and eBay – now he wants to help the next generation of entrepreneurs change the world. Published 16 Jul 2019
Student The Systematic Approach There’s a world of opportunity for those that are willing to extend themselves beyond their comfort zones. From Germany to Korea, and now Australia, Matthias Knebel has set his sights on a global career. Published 15 Jul 2019
Student Enrichment Enactus in Action Enactus, is a student organisation with 70,000 members across 36 different countries, including a branch here at the University of Melbourne. They’ve launched both international and local enterprises, and are now Champions of the Enactus National Conference, on their way to compete at the international level in San Jose, California, later this year. We spoke with Enactus President, Nathan Wang, to find out more. Published 11 Jul 2019
Alumni Stories to challenge the system Rona Glynn-McDonald is a Kaytetye woman from Alice Springs, the founder of Common Ground, Director at YLab, and Bachelor of Commerce alumna. It’s an impressive resume, with a purpose. Published 04 Jul 2019
International Opportunities A Glimpse Beneath the Surface There are many ways you can experience a place, by travelling, going on exchange, living, or working. The New Colombo Plan funded International Business Experience in India offers Business and Economics students another unique perspective. For Simone Scott-Stevenson, it was a chance to go beneath the surface and glimpse the difference between life and tourism. Published 01 Jul 2019
Student Kei Hirasedo: On his first semester at Unimelb Kei Hirasedo came to the University of Melbourne as part of a Graduate Degree Package, pairing the Bachelor of Commerce with a Master of Engineering. Now, Kei reflects on his first semester at University, and what the future might hold. Published 28 Jun 2019
Industry Research collaboration to measure value of impact investing The Centre for Workplace Leadership is partnering with Brightlight Group to improve the measurement of impact investment outcomes. Published 27 Jun 2019
Alumni The Sum of our Parts As children, most of us wanted to be movie stars and secret agents, firefighters and astronauts. As time goes by, we change. We consider careers as journalists and marketers, bankers and management consultants. But when is the moment we make that choice, and what does it take to make an informed decision? For Bachelor of Commerce student Tina Tian, it was the industry experience she gained from internships and the Management consulting subject that set her course. Published 19 Jun 2019
Alumni Starting the conversation about financial literacy "Women often feel a lot of shame when it comes to money. The reality is, a lot of money problems can be practically dealt with if we open up the dialogue and demystify that fear and shame." - Corinne Proske at the 2019 Business and Economics Alumni Women's Lunch Published 18 Jun 2019
Accounting Professor Margaret Abernethy awarded AM in Queen’s Birthday Honours List Former Dean of the Faculty, Professor Abernethy was appointed Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours list for her contributions to higher education and accounting research throughout her career and her commitment to student access and equity. Published 17 Jun 2019
Economics J.P. Morgan's Jennifer Nason: the accidental banker Alumna Jennifer Nason never predicted she'd end up working as a global leader in investment banking, but that's where life lead her. Published 12 Jun 2019
Economics Early years education program Results from an Australian early years education program finds that delays in development and learning for children living with significant adversity can be reduced or reversed through participation in the targeted program. Published 12 Jun 2019
Entrepreneurship Unicorn Co-founder inspires budding entrepreneurs Returning to his educational roots last month, Jack Zhang co-founder of Airwallex, addressed undergraduate students enrolled in the Entrepreneurial Finance subject at the University of Melbourne. Published 05 Jun 2019
Student The Balancing Act This year, Master of International Business student Jeremy Doupe was awarded the Order of Australia Association Foundation Scholarship. It’s an award that acknowledges leadership in both the classroom and the broader community. For Jeremy, it offers the chance to extend his learning, beyond the walls of the classroom and into the wider world. Published 03 Jun 2019
Alumni The Modern Environmentalist Tania Smith finished her undergraduate studies at the University of Melbourne in 2007, graduating with a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Commerce. Now, 12 years later, she is a Director of Sustainable Finance at ANZ. It’s a job that didn’t exist five years ago. We spoke with Tania about what it means to be a business leader at the forefront of a burgeoning sector, which will shape the future of our world. Published 03 Jun 2019
Management Flexibility and Freedom Mamta Mehra grew up in Dubai, where she went on to kickstart a career with a global company. Eventually, a thirst for adventure inspired her to travel, and a desire for greater meaning led her to Melbourne Business School (MBS). Published 28 May 2019
International Opportunities The business of being a humanitarian Humanitarian Sarah Forbes came to Melbourne Business School (MBS) to study in the Master of International Business, a degree that gave her skills she could apply in both the workplace and the field. Now, as a Program Coordinator for RedR Australia, Sarah is in the business of supporting humanitarian deployments and training when it’s most needed, on a global scale. Published 21 May 2019
Economics The Econometric Game This year, for the first time ever, graduate researchers at the Faculty of Business and Economics competed in the Econometric Game in Amsterdam, taking out an incredible win amongst a collection of 30 international universities, including the likes of Harvard, UCL, Oxford, and Cambridge Published 08 May 2019
Accounting The Magic of Muesli When you think about the role of accountants, you’re much more likely to think calculators and spreadsheets than muesli. However, the applications of accounting extend to tables beyond Excel, like breakfast, and the boardroom. The ERPSim Asia Pacific Japan Cup simulates a real-world working experience for accounting students. This year, teams from the University of Melbourne took out the top two spots in the regional challenge, before going on to become international champions! Published 07 May 2019
Alumni IE Business School BBA Challenge Most Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) students spend their summer either travelling and learning about new cultures, gaining business experience, or spending time with friends. For twenty of the Faculty’s best and brightest students, they get the opportunity to do all three through the International Case Competition (ICC) Program. Published 06 May 2019
Management From the Grassroots up Leesa Chen came to Melbourne Business School as a Westpac Future Leader Scholar to study in the Master of International Business. Before this she worked with Bega Cheese in a role that opened up her understanding of the agricultural supply chain. Published 16 Apr 2019
Economics Tax incentives that strengthen charitable behaviour The Melbourne Institute provides insight on how the tax treatment of charitable donations can encourage greater giving and increase support for communities in crisis following natural disasters. Published 16 Apr 2019
Economics Paul Krugman: What did economists get wrong about globalisation? Earlier in the year, Nobel-Prize winning economist and New York Times columnist, Professor Paul Krugman, delivered the annual Corden Lecture and explored the various consequences economists didn’t predict when it comes to globalisation. Published 10 Apr 2019
Student Enrichment The Scenic Route It’s a well-used metaphor, but there’s no doubt that higher education is a journey. For some it’s a fast track, high school, university and on to a career. For others, there’s something to be gained by taking the scenic route. For Nick Johnson, the scenic route offered an alternate entry pathway into the University of Melbourne, and on to international experience in New Colombo Plan funded International Business Experience study tour of India. Published 08 Apr 2019
Alumni Making it in Silicon Valley A desire to ride the tech wave has taken Bachelor of Commerce alumnus, David Bicknell, from banking graduate to working for Facebook in San Francisco. Published 04 Apr 2019
Finance The Number Narrative When we think of Finance and Economics, there’s often a very formulaic response – we imagine data and spreadsheets – but to be successful you have to think outside the Excel box. It’s not just about the numbers. For BCom Student Barry Zhang the narrative is just as important. His experience in the Management Consulting subject, working with HASSELL Architecture and Design firm gave him the chance to build a new narrative, and understand the full scope of management consulting. Published 02 Apr 2019
Economics Closing the gap in the Indigenous business sector The Indigenous business sector has seen huge growth in recent years, but there are large gaps the Federal Budget could fill. Published 29 Mar 2019
Economics Sharing the load Better family-friendly policies in this year’s Budget could help deliver individual, economic and social rewards for everyone. Published 29 Mar 2019
Finance Empowering Australians to take control of their finances Following the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry, the government has work to do to improve the financial sector and how Australians interact with it. It can start by investing in education, technology and regulation. Published 29 Mar 2019
Economics Why we should be taxing Australian drivers differently The current ad-hoc taxes applied to motorists don't reflect the costs driving has on society. Is there a more efficient road tax? Published 29 Mar 2019
Economics Can we tax carbon AND keep living costs down? Associate Professor David Byrne calls for a tax on man-made pollution and investment in renewable energy. Published 28 Mar 2019
Economics Striking a balance in the Australian property market Government policy in a market downturn needs to balance housing affordability and long-term economic stability. Published 28 Mar 2019
Student Enrichment Davira Chairunnisa in Kuala Lumpur Davira Chairunnisa travelled to Kuala Lumpur on the Global Management Consulting (GMC) subject in the Bachelor of Commerce. She worked in a student group to complete a project for Linfox Malaysia in November 2018 Published 28 Mar 2019
Research Thriving research environment confirmed by ERA report The University of Melbourne continues to exceed world standards in research, according to the State of Australian University Research 2018-2019: ERA National Report, released by the Australian Research Council (ARC). Published 28 Mar 2019
Accounting Accounting champions inducted into the Australian Accounting Hall of Fame Three accounting pioneers have been inducted into the Australian Accounting Hall of Fame for their significant achievements and contributions to the field. Published 15 Mar 2019
Entrepreneurship Meet 29 new entrepreneurs in training Meet the 2019 University of Melbourne Master of Entrepreneurship students. 29 new aspiring entrepreneurs ready to master startup fundamentals and begin turning their ideas into action. From Mauritius to Trinidad and Tobago, from Medicine to Arts, this diverse bunch are already off on a year of immerse growth, challenge – and fun! Published 14 Mar 2019
Alumni Hear all about it In 2019, the Students’ Association of Management and Marketing (SAMM) is going above and beyond to become a leading media hub. Published 14 Mar 2019
Awards 2019 Foundation Dinner: Celebrating this year's Alumni of Distinction Four outstanding alumni were celebrated at the 2019 Melbourne Foundation for Business and Economics Dinner at the National Gallery of Victoria. Published 13 Mar 2019
Economics Global Alliance to Revolutionise Management Education The University of Melbourne has joined six of the world’s leading business schools to form the Future of Management Education Alliance, the first collaboration of its kind in the business education sector. Published 01 Mar 2019
Announcement Professor Simon Bell to lead Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education Marketing academic, Professor Simon Bell, has been announced as the new Head of School at the University of Melbourne’s School of Professional and Continuing Education (MSPACE). Published 26 Feb 2019
Student Positive Impact Studying business opens up a lot of doors – to boardrooms and banks, to a versatile career and financial security – but sometimes, one of the greatest virtues of business is underplayed. Studying in the Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) gives students the skills they need to make a positive impact on society. For Jeffrey Xia, this was a driving factor behind his studies. Published 25 Feb 2019
Management Imogen Tait: "Welcome to the MBSSA" It’s the friends you make and the connections you build that stay with you after university. For many, joining the Melbourne Business School Student Association (MBSSA) provides the opportunity to form these relationships, and is often high on the new student recommendation list. We caught up with incoming MBSSA President, Imogen Tait, to find out how she came to MBS, and what the MBSSA has in store for the next semester. Published 19 Feb 2019
Management The Most Important Resource Master of Management (HR) alumna Temidayo Adebiyi came to Australia in search of something different; new environments; new cultures; and new experiences. Her studies at the University of Melbourne led to her work with the Red Cross as part of the Business Practicum, and a career based on something she’s truly passionate about: people. Published 11 Feb 2019
Management Women's value: Beyond the business case for diversity and inclusion Dr Victor Sojo and Professor Cordelia Fine publish thought-provoking article in The Lancet special issue on advancing women in science, medicine and global health. Published 08 Feb 2019
Management Milan to Melbourne Master of Management student Arianna Oioli always knew she wanted to visit Australia. From her first visit she knew it was somewhere she wanted to study and live long term, so she made it happen. Now, she’s made a home for herself on the other side of the globe. Published 06 Feb 2019
Student Enrichment Timothy Jones: on the GMC in Santiago Bachelor of Commerce student Timothy Jones completed a two-week intensive in Santiago as part of the Global Management Consulting subject, which he describes as the highlight of his University experience. Published 01 Feb 2019
Alumni Jessica Oppetit: on her career, balance, and the perils of over-planning “Opportunities sprout from surprising places, so rather than focus on where you want to be in the next ten years, focus on whether what you’re doing right now is challenging and intellectually stimulating. As long as you’re learning, you’re growing.” – Jessica Oppetit, General Manager, ViaVan Published 17 Jan 2019
Industry Measuring Australians' financial wellbeing Melbourne Institute and Commonwealth Bank partnership reveals world first research into financial wellbeing. Published 14 Jan 2019
Alumni The Career Mentoring Program: A Q&A “Undertaking a mentorship is a unique experience for each pair, my advice is to go into it open minded”. We spoke with Charlotte Hamilton, and her mentor, Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Science (2011) alumnus Daniel Begala, to find out about their experience of the Career Mentor Program. Published 09 Jan 2019
Student Enrichment Xiaofan Jiang: the GBP in Shanghai Xiaofan Jiang completed the Global Business Practicum as an elective subject in the Master of Finance. In July 2018, she travelled to Shanghai and completed a project for the National Australia Bank. Published 08 Jan 2019
Alumni Anirudh Suthakar: Setting Sail How many students imagine sailing off into the sunset at the end of their degree? Whatever lies beyond the horizon, there are no shortage of ways to get there. Bachelor of Commerce graduate Anirudh Suthakar is taking the literal route, joining Ship for World Youth, a unique initiative hosted by the Japanese government. Published 07 Jan 2019
Economics The power of environmental economics Environmental economist, Dr Leslie Martin, has been awarded a prestigious Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) from the Australian Research Council (ARC) to investigate the environmental impact of the growing number of Special Economic Zones around the world. Here she discusses what drives her to undertake research and plans for the future. Published 21 Dec 2018
Media Top stories of 2018 It was a busy year for the FBE Newsroom! Here are our top 10 stories of the year. Published 14 Dec 2018
Industry Experts weigh in on the future of work Highlights from the 2018 Future of Work Conference provide insight on some of the key challenges and opportunities facing, employees, managers and organisations. Published 13 Dec 2018
Alumni From the White City to the World For many international students, study is what provides them with the drive and structure they need to succeed overseas. It offers them a framework, and a sense of community on arrival. For globetrotting Master of Management (Marketing) alumna Cindy Cupri, study was what called her to Melbourne, but she made the city home long before she even began her studies. Published 12 Dec 2018
Student Chia-Hsuan Wu: On dynamic diversity University is a time to connect with ideas and people from outside your intellectual and social spheres. Students are exposed to other cultures and ideas, new ways of thinking, past-times, and most importantly for some… foods. For international students, this experience is ten-fold, as they live, work and study in a multicultural hub. Published 10 Dec 2018
Alumni Kristen Goulopoulos: an interdisciplinary marketer An interdisciplinary education gives students a breadth and depth of scope that makes them adaptable, and ready for whatever the working world throws at them. As students prepare themselves for careers that haven’t been created yet, adaptability and soft skills like communication and networking might be the unsung heroes of higher education. Published 07 Dec 2018
Alumni Learning from the hidden gems Some students know exactly what they want to do long before they finish their studies. For others, being open to different opportunities can help them find their dream job. Published 07 Dec 2018
Alumni The impact of volunteers and donors The contributions of our alumni and friends are an integral part of the Faculty’s vision and have enabled us to further enrich the positive impact we deliver to our community. Published 06 Dec 2018
Student Enrichment Global Management Consulting: Daniel Yii in Seoul Bachelor of Commerce student Daniel Yii travelled to Seoul with MGMT30017 Global Management Consulting over the winter break. Published 06 Dec 2018
Accounting How accountants shape society Historic lecture series hosted by CPA Australia and the University of Melbourne addresses the far-reaching and surprising impacts accountants have on the world. Published 05 Dec 2018
Student Playing the Analytical Field Master of Actuarial Science student Ria Bhargava came to Australia to get away from the convenience of life at home and challenge herself. What she found was life in a new city, and a curriculum that tested her, offering up opportunities she never expected. Published 05 Dec 2018
Alumni Five in five: Eleanor Toulmin Mimictec, the AgTech startup set to revolutionise poultry farming in Australia, received $450,000 investment that will see their robot chickens go to market early next year. Published 04 Dec 2018
Marketing Giving the Gift of Tech Batteries not included? It used to be a pair of AAs were all you needed on Christmas morning. These days, tech presents are common under the Christmas tree, but if the receiver isn’t tech savvy, they can fall by the wayside or cause frustration. We asked Marketing PhD Candidate Pao Franco to unwrap his research for us, and share a few tips for giving tech gifts this Christmas. Published 30 Nov 2018
Accounting How CEOs shape organisations "For a while, there was a culture in the business environment of ‘the imperial CEO.’ Boards were incapable of reining in CEOs and their egos. That has changed," said Tabcorp and Healthscope Chairman, Paula Dwyer, at the Melbourne Centre for Corporate Governance and Regulation event. Published 27 Nov 2018
Economics MABEL Survey awarded for impact on healthcare policy The long-running MABEL survey of doctors has been recognised for its contribution to health policy in Australia. Published 27 Nov 2018
Management Inside the Career Mentoring Program (CMP): Maurice Cheong and Chris De Lima "Mentoring programs give students an opportunity to connect and learn from professionals in the industry. It’s a valuable networking opportunity for them, not just with their mentors, but with the extended network they can tap into through these interactions." -Maurice Cheong, CMP Mentor Published 26 Nov 2018
Awards Recognising teaching excellence "In an era of technological disruption and digitally-enhanced educational delivery, good teaching is ever so important" - Professor Paul Kofman, Dean Faculty of Business and Economics Published 23 Nov 2018
Management Tomorrow's problems solved today With everyone abuzz about the future of work what does it actually mean for you? Our panel of experts broke it down as part of the Future of Work: People, Performance, Innovation event program Published 15 Nov 2018
Marketing Taking the Plunge We all learn in different ways. For some, it’s a passive thing, soaking up information as it’s presented, for others, it means learning by doing, and for a third group, it’s a matter of taking the plunge and throwing themselves into the deep end. For Master of Management (Marketing) alumna Thanchanok Choochart, it was the latter. Published 12 Nov 2018
Research Doing business in China Two-thirds of Australian businesses operating in China plan to increase their investments in China, despite the increasing difficulty of doing business, according to the latest Doing Business in China Report produced by the University of Melbourne in collaboration with AustCham China, the Australia China Business Council (ACBC), and KPMG Australia. Published 08 Nov 2018
Student Following the Dream Cameron McBroom left his home in Kalgoorlie to explore the wider world. Eventually, his travels brought him to Melbourne, a place that offered him the opportunity to study, a career, and a home away from home. Published 31 Oct 2018
Industry Melbourne Accelerator Program partners with Universal Music Group The Melbourne Accelerator Program (MAP) has announced it will be the first Australian start-up accelerator to join Universal Music Group’s (UMG) Accelerator Engagement Network. With this new relationship, MAP and UMG will work together to develop a new generation of digital music start-ups. Published 30 Oct 2018
Media Eroding trust in finance sector In the latest edition of Global Focus Magazine, Professor Paul Kofman, Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics, addresses the uphill battle to restore trust in the finance sector. Published 29 Oct 2018
Student The Whole Package What is it that goes into choosing the place you want to live, work, and study? When you’ve been all around the world, what makes one destination stand out above another? How does a place keep you rooted, when your feet start to itch? For globetrotter Shivani Shah, it was the University of Melbourne, and the opportunities that came with the Master of Management (Finance). Published 29 Oct 2018
International Opportunities The Meeting Point There is an interesting intersection between the worlds of business and government. Often, it’s the innovation of private industry that impacts public policy and offers solutions to problems in the public sphere. Bachelor of Commerce student James Chan spent a week exploring this meeting point when he travelled to the International Monetary Fund and World Bank meeting in Bali, as the University of Melbourne’s newest Global Voices scholar. Published 24 Oct 2018
Student A Passion for Storytelling Stories are an essential part of the human experience. They’re a part of how we communicate, learn, and connect with one another. We love to hear other people’s stories, and tell our own. This is no less true in the world of business, where brands, products, and people, all tell a story to connect with their clients. Published 19 Oct 2018
Awards Disrupt or be disrupted The disruptive force of technology will only intensify. Harness it before your customers find a better experience elsewhere. Published 18 Oct 2018
Industry Good Policy vs. Poor Politics at Outlook 2018 The 2018 Economic and Social Outlook Conference highlighted widespread concern that politics was failing to deliver the policies the country needs. Published 18 Oct 2018
Finance The Express Lane The Bachelor of Commerce represents a ticket to the life many students have always wanted. For international students, it’s an adventure in a new country, new experiences, and new opportunities. Whether domestic or international, students studying at the University of Melbourne have bought themselves a one-way ticket into the express lane. Published 15 Oct 2018
Student It’s OK to Get Lost for a While To earn the title of ‘Doctor’, it takes years of research. PhD students become experts in their fields, and the discoveries they make every day have an impact on all of our lives. But what does the path to a PhD look like? Is it strictly straight and narrow, or is there a little room to manoeuvre? Here, PhD candidate Aphrodite Vlahos gives us some insight into her journey from A to B. Published 11 Oct 2018
Student Inside MindTribes: A students' take on cultural diversity in the workplace The Faculty of Business and Economics (FBE) offers a wide array of opportunities for students to get real-world experience, and engage with outside companies. Bachelor of Commerce students Nichole Ruderman, Simone James and Hannah Kuang undertook the subject Management Consulting (MC) last semester and took some time out to walk us through their experience. Published 10 Oct 2018
Student Enrichment The Knowledge Economy Students from around the world travel to Australia for their studies. When they return to their home countries, they take with them a wealth of exportable knowledge, technical skills, and expertise, all of these are Australian grown resources, which can be invested internationally. Published 08 Oct 2018
Student Enrichment Sherry Lee: getting a global perspective No matter what part of the world you’re from, travelling and studying overseas is the best way to expand your horizons and give context to your understanding. Throwing yourself into a totally foreign environment comes with challenges, like speaking a different language, writing, and meeting new people, but the opportunity for growth is unparalleled. Published 01 Oct 2018
Student Enrichment Global Management Consulting: Sarah Tarrant Kuang in Berlin Bachelor of Commerce student Sarah Tarrant Kuang was part of the Global Management Consulting (GMC) cohort that travelled to Berlin in July. Her student team completed a consulting project at Berlin Partner. Published 01 Oct 2018
Student Discover Applied Econometrics Zelin Chen is a final year student, and tutor in the Master of Applied Econometrics, a course he discovered after moving to Melbourne and beginning his studies in another program. It’s a course that has offered Zelin a treasure trove of opportunities. Published 26 Sep 2018
Alumni A Q&A with Queenie Chow Queenie Chow graduated from the Bachelor of Commerce (majoring in Actuarial Science) in 2012. Now, she travels the world, working as a consultant and actuary, documenting her adventures on her blog. We caught up with Queenie for a Q&A, to find out about her experiences, and how her time at the University of Melbourne set her course. Published 26 Sep 2018
Student Enrichment Global Management Consulting: Effie Tan in Shanghai Bachelor of Commerce student Effie went to Shanghai over the winter break. She completed a consulting project with three other students at the private healthcare provider, United Family Hospital. Published 25 Sep 2018
Student Enrichment Where are they now? Alumni Profile: Michelle Ho Michelle Ho completed a Bachelor of Environments (Architecture) before undertaking a Master of Management (Marketing) at Melbourne Business School (MBS). During her time at MBS, she was actively involved in the Melbourne Business School Student Association (MBSSA) and the Career Mentoring Program. In 2016, she was also part of a student team that travelled to Malaysia on the Global Business Practicum. Published 24 Sep 2018
Student An appetite for learning For International Students, there are a few things that go into picking their destination. This includes culture, education (of course), and food. For Taiwanese student Yu-Te Wu, coming to Melbourne meant he would get a world-class education and a chance to expand his palate. Published 18 Sep 2018
Research Decoding a CEO's paycheck How are the bonuses and equity incentives of CEOs decided? In a time when fiscal responsibility and corporate governance are at the forefront of our consciousness, this is an area that needs investigation – a niche that fourth year PhD student Hrishikesh Desai is filling with his research. Published 17 Sep 2018
Student BCom Case Competition 2018: In Review The Bachelor of Commerce Case Competition (BComp) is the largest Management Consulting case competition at the University of Melbourne. Now in its seventh year, it has become one of the key foundations of the BCom experience, and helps produce graduates that are analytical and agile thinkers. Published 17 Sep 2018
Student Enrichment The Graduate Business Practicum subjects with Subhratosh Khan Master of Finance student Subhratosh Khan completed the Global Business Practicum in January 2018. He travelled to Hong Kong and worked on a project for ANZ. In July, he sought the opportunity to gain local work experience and undertook a second Business Practicum. His host company was the Commonwealth Bank, located in Sydney. Published 17 Sep 2018
Student Bi-Coastal: Sonia Shah Sometimes the next step comes with a change of scenery. For those seeking a change in direction and career, Melbourne Business School (MBS) has a sense of gravity. It pulls international students from around the world, and Australian students from around the country. For Master of Management (Finance) student Sonia Shah, a change in her studies meant a move from Perth to Melbourne. Published 17 Sep 2018
Alumni A Q&A with Gloria Goh Graduating from the University of Melbourne is just the beginning. The next step, whether it be into a career, more study, or some other, unknown challenge always feels like more of a leap, but as a UoM alumni you’re part of an international community, that offers all kinds of opportunities. We spoke with Gloria Goh, Past President of the University of Melbourne Alumni Association in Malaysia to find out more. Published 17 Sep 2018
Student Winona Horton’s Amazing Race The Dawn Wade Scholarship offers financial support and the opportunity to live at residential college International House (IH) to high-achieving, rural students transitioning into study at the University of Melbourne. It’s an initiation into a global community that stays with you long after graduation. We caught up with current Bachelor of Commerce student, Winona Horton, about how receiving the scholarship has impacted her so far. Published 14 Sep 2018
Student Choose Melbourne: Jenna Oh For many international students, choosing where to study can be a challenge. It means comparing rankings, finding out about the culture and educational system of a country, speaking to their family and friends, and in some cases visiting. The choice is often split between the United States, the United Kingdom, and studying here, in Australia. Jenna Oh did her undergraduate studies in the United States, now, she’s come to Melbourne, where she’s currently studying the Master of Management (Accounting). Published 13 Sep 2018
Student Enrichment Next Stop Sydney For the last ten years, the Melbourne Business Practicum has given Melbourne Business School (MBS) students the opportunity to go beyond the university walls and experience the professional world of their city. Now, for the first time, the program has expanded to Sydney, with a fresh collection of companies and partner organisations opening their doors to a practicum cohort. We caught up with Jessica Darmanin, one of the first students to take up this new, interstate opportunity. Published 11 Sep 2018
Alumni Aishwarya Kansakar: Like Ink in Water Melbourne is an international city. One of the greatest joys of studying at the Melbourne Business School(MBS) are the opportunities it opens to you –both here, and around the globe – and the people you’ll meet, students and teachers who have come from all over the world to make Melbourne a hub for international talent. Aishwarya Kansakar is one such student. Published 10 Sep 2018
Student Enrichment Vita Consulting Team Congratulations to Erica, Grace, John and Jayati from VITA Consulting Group! These Bachelor of Commerce students completed a consulting project for their host company TAL, and won the team prize for Semester 1, 2018. The Faculty of Business and Economics awards a prize to the highest achieving team in Management Consulting at the end of each semester. Published 10 Sep 2018
Alumni Australia's number 1 university opens doors to a global career For Manela Gunawardena, a graduate degree from the University of Melbourne was an essential step towards her dream global career. Sri Lanka born Manela moved to Melbourne in 2016 to study the Master of Management (Accounting and Finance)- a qualification she knew would give her an advantage within the competitive financial industry. She now works for Melbourne-based firm Discover Financial Partners. Published 07 Sep 2018
Alumni Dhanuka Nanayakkara: A mind behind AI The headlines of the science section say it all: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is on the way, now the big questions are what AI will look like, and what it’s role in society will be? But what about the people behind the machine? What does it take to work in an industry run by futurists? We spoke with Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) and Master of Engineering (M.Eng) alumnus Dhanuka Nanayakkara to find out more. Published 07 Sep 2018
Student Enrichment The Global Business Practicum: Claire Ye delves into the consulting world International student Claire Ye, is currently enrolled in the Master of Finance. She had previously completed Global Management Consulting; and has worked in London, China and in Australia. In July 2018, Claire travelled to Kuala Lumpur on the Global Business Practicum (GBP) where she completed a consulting project for KPMG Malaysia. Published 06 Sep 2018
Student Enrichment Melbourne Business Practicum: Harry Xu Harry Xu completed the Melbourne Business Practicum in July 2018 at Equip Super. He completed a Bachelor of Commerce in Actuarial Science and is currently enrolled into the Master of Finance. Published 06 Sep 2018
Industry The Power of Public Opinion: A Conversation with Greg Medcraft “In a way, the power of the crowd has greater influence over business than Government at the moment,” said former ASIC Chairman and alumnus, Greg Medcraft, speaking at the Business and Economics Dean’s event in London. Published 06 Sep 2018
Alumni The Art of Consulting There’s a space for creativity in the business world that is sometimes neglected. Sometimes it’s hard to reconcile the image of the art gallery with the office, but for passionate students and professionals a creative career is always in reach. Published 05 Sep 2018
Student Enrichment Making the most of MBS: Laura Ha Laura Ha’s time at the Melbourne Business School (MBS) has been nothing short of fruitful – she currently serves as marketing director for MBSSA, has travelled to Hong Kong for the Global Business Practicum, works as a marketing associate at start-up Umps Health, and now looks to pursue a career in consulting. Published 05 Sep 2018
Alumni Bring Me Home: An innovative solution to a global problem “We actually have enough food to feed the entire world. The commercial sector in Australia alone dumps nearly four million tonnes of edible excess food to landfill, which could’ve been redistributed in a more efficient manner” – Jane Kou, Master of Commerce (Marketing) alumna, Founder & CEO of Bring Me Home. Published 05 Sep 2018
Student Enrichment Tapping into the wealth of knowledge at CUB For the first time, Carlton & United Breweries (CUB) have partnered with Melbourne Business School (MBS) to host the Business Practicum, an intensive subject where students experience the unique business practices and culture of a company first-hand. Published 05 Sep 2018
Student Enrichment Global Management Consulting: James Petchey in Singapore James Petchey is completing his Bachelor of Commerce in Finance and Economics. He travelled to Singapore in July 2018 to undertake the Global Management Consulting subject. James worked with a group of students to complete a consulting project at PwC. Published 05 Sep 2018
Student Enrichment The Melbourne Business Practicum: Scarlett Liu Scarlett Liu an international student at Melbourne Business School, currently in her third semester of study in the Master of Management (Accounting). Scarlett recently completed the Melbourne Business Practicum (MBP) at Equip Super. Published 04 Sep 2018
Alumni Joey Yap's nose for business An undergraduate degree is just the beginning of the adventure that comes with life after uni. For Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) alumna Joey Yap, her graduation marked the beginning of a journey that saw her travel overseas, become a small business owner, a television producer, and now the founder of Sniffr, a startup for all things dogs. Published 03 Sep 2018
International Opportunities If you don't, you won't: Maria Cruz's guiding philosophy Master of International Business Student Maria Cruz has travelled the world, taking an unconventional road to the University of Melbourne, seizing opportunities when they come her way, and seeking them out when they’re not as apparent. In Melbourne, that’s meant networking, and taking on challenges like the Business Practicum and working with the Melbourne Accelerator Program. Published 03 Sep 2018
Alumni Bringing cryptocurrency to every wallet Cryptocurrency and blockchain may seem like a complex topic, but CRYPTO.com (formerly known as Monaco) is endeavouring to make it accessible for everyone. We spoke to Co-Founder Bobby Bao (BCom, 2011), to find out more about how they are changing the financial technology landscape. Published 22 Aug 2018
Research How Australians are faring Every year, the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia Survey, or HILDA, gives us a snapshot of the economic and social wellbeing of Australians Published 15 Aug 2018
Research Small business: Not the jobs engine we think The number of self-employed entrepreneurs doing well enough to hire staff is shrinking and it's bigger firms that are behind Australia's strong employment Published 15 Aug 2018
Research Is rent-for-life becoming the new norm for families? The age group with the highest proportion of renters moving into home-ownership each year is now the 55-64 year-olds Published 15 Aug 2018
Research Who is doing what on the homefront? More progressive attitudes regarding gender roles aren’t translating into reality in Australian households Published 15 Aug 2018
Research Who is left behind under the new child care subsidy Australian families are increasingly relying on childcare but a change in policy may leave those who need it most locked out Published 14 Aug 2018
Alumni Priyanka's Path: From Commerce to Law Finding a path to the future can be hard. Whether or not they have an end goal in mind, for many students, choosing a degree that gives them the flexibility to build skills and explore their interests is key. For Priyanka Banerjee, this choice led her to the Bachelor of Commerce. Now, she’s moved on to study the Melbourne JD (Juris Doctor). Published 10 Aug 2018
Student Enrichment; Management Melbourne Business Practicum: Chandra Muliawan Chandra Muliawan completed the Melbourne Business Practicum in July 2018 at the Bank of Melbourne. An Indonesian Endowment Fund for Education Scholarship recipient, Chandra is now completing his final semester of study in the Master of Management (Finance). Published 10 Aug 2018
Entrepreneurship Professor Colin McLeod to lead the Melbourne Entrepreneurial Centre University of Melbourne is launching the Melbourne Entrepreneurial Centre (MEC), a new centre that will offer students, alumni, academics, industry and the general public opportunities to move innovation forward to create real world impact. Published 09 Aug 2018
Entrepreneurship Shiftsimple: a startup wonderkid For budding entrepreneurs there’s a fundamental decision that needs to be made: what is the problem you’re going to solve? For Daarshinie Nadarajan and Kassar Taleb of Shiftsimple, this is what launching their startup was all about. Published 09 Aug 2018
Alumni First son of the Dawn Wade Scholarship The Dawn Wade Scholarship offers financial support and the opportunity to live at residential college International House (IH) to high-achieving, rural students transitioning into study at the University of Melbourne. It’s an initiation into a global community that stays with you long after graduation. We caught up with Brett Stone, Bachelor of Commerce alumnus, former Student Club President of International House, and now Australian Labor Party candidate, to find out how the scholarship impacted him. Published 03 Aug 2018
Student Enrichment Enactus conference and competition with Nathan Wang The University of Melbourne Enactus team recently flew to Sydney to participate in the Enactus National Conference and Competition. They came home with a semi-finalist trophy and their President, Michael Zhao won The Most Outstanding Enactus student award. Here, Nathan Wang shares his experience during the event. Published 01 Aug 2018
Awards Melbourne Institute economists awarded Trevor Swan Memorial Prize Melbourne Institute education team awarded the Trevor Swan Memorial Prize by the Economic Society of Australia. Published 31 Jul 2018
Student Enrichment Inside the world of Case Competitions Case competitions are a favourite past-time for many Business and Economics Students. They beef up the resume, and provide you with skills you'll carry into the workforce. To find out more about the comps, we asked Angie Zhang, Chief Financial Officer of Melbourne Business School Student Association, a case competition veteran. Published 31 Jul 2018
Student Jack Dalrymple - on taking his voice to the OECD For most of us, institutions like the United Nations and the OECD exist in a sphere far removed from our day-to-day lives. In some ways, they seem impenetrable, and surreal, and for students chasing a future with one of these organisations, the path to their doors is far from clear. The Global Voices Scholarship gives students, like Jack Dalrymple, a chance to visit and connect with these organisations, fostering practical, hands-on experience for our future leaders. Published 31 Jul 2018
Marketing It Takes a Village PhD candidate Ai Ming Chow reflects on her time at the university of Melbourne, and the life-lessons she has found in the course of undertaking her research. Published 31 Jul 2018
Accounting ISAIS 2018: Researchers investigate blockchain and other cutting-edge developments in accounting information systems ISAIS provides a global forum for Accounting Information Systems (AIS) researchers to discuss and critique leading edge research in the field. Published 30 Jul 2018
Student Enrichment The Global Business Practicum with Christopher Chen Christopher Chen is currently enrolled into the Master of Commerce (Actuarial Science). He was the Global Business Practicum Prize Winner in the November 2017 cohort. The Faculty of Business and Economics awards prizes to the best overall performing student in the application and interview process. Published 27 Jul 2018
Student Enrichment Entrepreneurial influences with Simone James When entering university, many students are advised over and over to network. It doesn’t come easy to some, and this was definitely the case for Bachelor of Commerce student Simone James. Now, on the brink of her graduation, Simone has a wealth of experiences under her belt, both in Australia and abroad, most recently at Stanford University. We sat down to talk start-ups and how networking and a growth mindset has opened up a myriad of opportunities and experiences. Published 25 Jul 2018
Student Enrichment An industry perspective into the Melbourne Business Practicum Susie Brown is the Communications Manager at both the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) and the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AUASB). Susie hosted a team of Melbourne Business Practicum (MBP) students during July 2017. She spoke with graduate intern Anna Wu, who completed the MBP at AASB and AUASB. Published 13 Jul 2018
Student Enrichment The Melbourne Business Practicum with Anna Wu Anna Wu is in her final semester of her Master of Management (Accounting and Finance) degree. In July 2017, she completed the Melbourne Business Practicum (MBP) at the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) and the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AUASB). She is now a graduate intern at AUASB, coordinating and assisting in several projects. Published 13 Jul 2018
Student Enrichment Growing connections with Abraham Hito Like many others, Master of Management student Abraham Hito is interested in expanding his understanding of the different industries he can potentially work in post-graduation. He recently attended the Hort Connections conference where he was able to recognise the value of getting out of your comfort zone. Published 12 Jul 2018
Entrepreneurship From the BCom to Forbes 30 under 30 “I was so used to seeing things a certain way. Then I met all these incredible people with different viewpoints and that made me realise that there’s so much more out there.” For Bachelor of Commerce alumnus Shing Yue Sheung, this mindset and open curiosity ultimately led to his role as a co-founder and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of NAVi Medical Technologies. Published 05 Jul 2018
Entrepreneurship Melbourne Accelerator Program appoints new director Campbell Walshe Entrepreneur and strategic business advisor Campbell Walshe has been appointed as the new Director of the Melbourne Accelerator Program (MAP). Published 04 Jul 2018
Alumni Picturing the credit crunch Economists at the University of Melbourne have created a ground-breaking model of the global financial crisis in the hope of preventing it from happening again. Published 28 Jun 2018
Student Enrichment The Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce adopts recommendations by BCom Management Consulting team Bachelor of Commerce students Aidan, Erica, David and Shavindri worked together in Management Consulting during Semester 2, 2017. They recently received the exciting news that some of their proposed recommendations would be implemented by their client. Published 28 Jun 2018
Student Enrichment Where are they now: Jason Lai Jason Lai completed a Bachelor of Arts in 2014 and was recognised on the Dean’s Honours List for outstanding results. He continued his studies in the Master of Management (Finance) at Melbourne Business School. As part of his degree, he completed the Melbourne Business Practicum (MBP) in 2016, working at the global firm Genpact. Since graduating last year, Jason was awarded a Victorian Government Hamer Scholarship to study Chinese in China, which he undertook at Suzhou University. Published 28 Jun 2018
Student Enrichment The Global Business Practicum with Bart Pappalardo Bart is in his third semester of the Master of Management (Marketing). Last November, he travelled to the UK to complete the Global Business Practicum. Along with three other students, Bart was assigned to the independently owned, Marketing and Brand agency, Cherry London Published 28 Jun 2018
Industry Innovating the university sector for the future of work In the latest edition of Global Focus Magazine, Professor Paul Kofman, Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics, says universities need to shake up their offerings to meet the educational needs of the workplaces of the future. Published 26 Jun 2018
Awards ARC Success: The impact of government policy on our ageing population Melbourne Institute awarded an Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage grant to investigate the impact of government policy on our ageing population Published 21 Jun 2018
Student Enrichment Fresh Faces All Around: Meet the New MBSSA Exec For many students at Melbourne Business School, the Melbourne Business School Student Association (MBSSA) is a hub of activity, with their events a highlight of the year. The connections they make through the association are relationships that will stay with them long after graduation. At the heart of it all is the MBSSA Executive team, and with a new semester comes a new council. We took a few minutes to meet them and find out about their plans for the rest of the year. Published 18 Jun 2018
Awards Professor John Freebairn awarded AO for achievements in economics The Ritchie Chair of Economics at the University of Melbourne and one of Australia’s most respected economists, Professor John Freebairn, has been honoured as an Officer of the Order of Australia. Published 15 Jun 2018
Management Adding to your bill Shendon Ewans wants to make your bill payments a breeze. The Gobbill Co-Founder shares his management insights and lessons learned Published 14 Jun 2018
Entrepreneurship Wade Institute Submitting a 5 minute video pitch is one of three simple requirements to apply for The University of Melbourne's Master of Entrepreneurship. Published 14 Jun 2018
Student Enrichment World-class learning on your terms Choosing to advance your career with study shouldn't be a compromise. Your choice of provider should be based on the best available rather than what you can work into your already hectic schedule. Is online learning the answer? Published 14 Jun 2018
Economics; Marketing Classmates to business partners: Michelle Di Fabio and Steph Barr Earlier this year, Bachelor of Commerce alumni, Michelle Di Fabio (BCom 2006, BIS 2006, MOrgLead 2015) and Steph Barr (BCom 2006, BA 2006, BA (Hons) 2007), joined forces to bring their education consultancy, Incus Partners, to life. Published 07 Jun 2018
Management Sliding doors: Abraham Hito All kinds of doors open when you finish your undergraduate studies. For some, it’s not until they see what’s on the other side that they realise where their interests really lie. For Master of Management student Abraham Hito, this meant post-graduate study and a move to Melbourne. Published 06 Jun 2018
Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship: Three reasons to apply early Three reasons why it’s smart to apply early for the Master of Entrepreneurship. Next year can seem like a long way away until it’s right around the corner. If you’ve decided that The University of Melbourne’s Master of Entrepreneurship is right for you, it’s a good idea to get your application in as soon as possible. Published 04 Jun 2018
Economics; Marketing Studying in the real world Once you’re in the professional world, finding time to study can be a challenge. When it comes to creating that work-study-life balance, convenient, flexible study options are key. Melbourne Business School’s Graduate Certificate in Business was designed to fill just this niche. Published 31 May 2018
Alumni Ruby Wang: Unmasking Korean Beauty in Australia Eighteen months ago Ruby Wang launched ‘Nudie Glow’, a company focused on bringing Korean Beauty to Australian shores. Now, she’s joining the Melbourne Accelerator Program (MAP). We spoke with Ruby to find out about the road to Nudie Glow and MAP, from her days studying in the Bachelor of Commerce to her time as an Instagram influencer. Published 30 May 2018
Management The Three E’s: Justin Ryan Education, Experience and Ethics. For Justin Ryan, an alumnus from the Master of Supply Chain Management and industry professional with more than 20 years of experience, it’s “the three E’s” that form the building blocks of success. Published 30 May 2018
Student Enrichment Back-to-Back Wins for Bachelor of Commerce Students After a team of University of Melbourne students returned from the McGill Management Case Competition with the winner’s trophy in 2017, the stakes were heightened this year. Could the next team defend their title? Published 29 May 2018
Alumni In conversation with our Deans Earlier this year Professor Ian Harper was appointed Dean of Melbourne Business School (MBS) and Co-Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics (FBE). We caught up with Ian and Professor Paul Kofman, also Co-Dean of the Faculty, to discuss strategic planning, curriculum development, career outcomes, advances in industry and the leisure activities that help them unwind. Published 29 May 2018
Entrepreneurship Hot off the SAMMPress Fancy yourself a wordsmith? The launch of a new look SAMMPress is a chance to put your pen to paper and contribute to a publication “born out of the desire to explore different ideas and themes in the worlds of Management, Marketing and University life”. Published 28 May 2018
Industry Succeeding in the workplace of the future “We are rich with data we didn’t have only ten years ago” Sally Capp, Melbourne Lord Mayor speaking at the Alumni Women’s Lunch 2018. Published 25 May 2018
Economics; Finance How elite netball gave one BCom graduate a competitive edge Life as a student athlete was challenging for Melbourne Vixens defender Jo Weston – but with unfaltering passion and perseverance she made it work. Having just returned from her first Commonwealth Games, we sat down with Jo to find out how she makes it work on and off the court. Published 24 May 2018
Alumni Blockchain: Lucrative buzzword or legitimate game changer? Blockchain technology is commonly associated with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, but that’s only the beginning, Published 21 May 2018
Marketing From Lima to Melbourne with Alejandra Gallegos Rivera For most international students, post-graduate study offers the opportunity to build on their skills and experience while immersing themselves in a new city, country, and culture. We spoke with Alejandra Gallegos Rivera to find out about her move from Lima to Melbourne, and what it’s like crossing the Pacific for your studies. Published 21 May 2018
Awards Award pays tribute to experiential learning “Only so much can be taught, the rest must be learned through experience.” – Associate Professor Adam Barsky Published 18 May 2018
Alumni 2018 Budget: The big takeaways Economists are concerned a flatter tax system will heighten inequality, while the challenge of affording an older Australia still needs to be addressed ... sometime Published 15 May 2018
Entrepreneurship; International Opportunities Levelling the playing field, from Kilimanjaro to the Dead Sea We often speak of sport as being one of the world’s great equalisers. It’s used to cross cultural and language barriers, build communities, and of course, celebrate the underdog. Where sport around the world fails is in its handling of gender inequality. It’s a desire to rectify this and create an equal playing field that has taken an MBS alumna around the world. Published 15 May 2018
Student Enrichment Kim Chetty: Inside the Melbourne Business Practicum The Melbourne Business School is an unparalleled opportunity to connect and network with peers who may in turn become your future colleagues. The Melbourne Business Practicum (MBP) takes this potential a step further, offering MBS students a chance to go beyond the walls of their school and make real world connections in their city. Published 11 May 2018
Alumni Theory to practice: Melody Wang With a Master of Enterprise and Master of Supply Chain Management under her belt, Melody Wang now works at Toll in the role of Business Analyst – Operations. Her most ambitious goal yet? Setting up a supply chain from Australia to China. Published 10 May 2018
Industry Empowering student choice with information Globalisation combined with demographic, technological, climate and organisational change are rapidly changing the way we work and the skills we need. In response, OECD countries have introduced policy options to better align higher education with the evolving labour market. Published 10 May 2018
Student Enrichment The Big Four: steps to getting an internship For Bachelor of Commerce students at the University of Melbourne scoring an internship with one of ‘The Big Four’ is a major goal, but just what does it take to land one of these internships? As a BCom student and a previous EY intern, here are some tips for the process. Published 04 May 2018
Alumni Five in five: Jeff Borland An avid footy fan with 35 years teaching behind him, Professor Jeff Borland talks about how his love of economics began, and his role in a research project investigating the impact of an innovative program to improve outcomes for children from highly disadvantaged backgrounds. Published 02 May 2018
Student Enrichment Inside the Melbourne Business Practicum: working with the National Heart Foundation For the past three years, the National Heart Foundation has partnered with the Faculty of Business and Economics to host the Melbourne Business Practicum. It’s been an opportunity for the students and the foundation alike; for students to get hands-on experience managing unique projects, and for the foundation to tap into a rich and energetic resource. We caught up with Sarah McPherson and Lyn Davies from the National Heart Foundation; and Master of Management (Marketing) student Kim Chetty, to find out more about the program. Published 01 May 2018
Awards Joanna John: winner of the inaugural Cbus Super Mavis Robertson Scholarship Mavis Robertson was a pioneer for the role of women in the superannuation sector. As one of the founders of Cbus, she stood at the forefront of the industry. Now, her name has been lent to a scholarship that offers students the chance to follow in her footsteps. To find out more, we spoke with the scholarship’s inaugural winner, Joanna John. Published 27 Apr 2018
Alumni Learning online - can it work? Choosing to advance your career with study shouldn't be a compromise. Your choice of provider should be based on the best available, rather than what you can work into your already hectic schedule. Is online learning the answer? Published 26 Apr 2018
Student Enrichment Kiernan Ironfield: understanding economics to influence policy Studying economics can be a pathway to many futures, whether it be working in corporate or financial sectors, or policy and governance. For Master of Economics student Kiernan Ironfield, it’s the latter that drew him to MBS. Published 18 Apr 2018
Marketing Hanisha's Road to Dubai No matter what your goals are for after graduation, university is just the beginning. We caught up with jet-setting alumna Hanisha Lalwani for a Q&A on her time since leaving MBS, and the award-winning career that has taken her to Dubai. Published 17 Apr 2018
Entrepreneurship Why Australian innovators should look to Dropbox for inspiration Professor Colin McLeod explains why Dropbox founder Drew Houston is one of his favourite entrepreneurs as the new Australia 2030 report shows the importance of innovation. Published 13 Apr 2018
Economics How monetary policy affects your GDP Andy Haldane, Chief Economist at The Bank of England speaks at the University of Melbourne Published 11 Apr 2018
Student Enrichment Getting involved at MBS: Rodney Brown What do competitive dance, Biomedicine, Education and Event Management all have in common? For Master of Management student Rodney Brown, they’ve all been part of the experience that have brought him to MBS. Published 09 Apr 2018
Economics The secret to understanding Italian labour economics might be in Melbourne Alberto Mazzon travelled from Italy to work with the experts at the Melbourne Institute. On the eve of his return to Italy, he shared a few of the experiences and insights that defined his time in Melbourne. Published 06 Apr 2018
Finance A Matter of Trust: The Practice of Ethics in Finance A new book co-authored by Professor Paul Kofman, Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics, explores how the finance sector can stand as a true profession. Published 06 Apr 2018
Economics; Industry Doing Business in China: opportunities and challenges for Australian companies Australian businesses are optimistic about the free trade agreement with China, according to a new report outlining the experiences of Australian companies operating in the economic powerhouse. Published 06 Apr 2018
Industry Exploring chronic illness and leadership Researchers at the University of Melbourne are looking for participants for a new study into chronic illness in leadership. Published 04 Apr 2018
Entrepreneurship MBS to CEO: Shamini Rajarethnam Rationale CEO Shamini Rajarethnam is heavily involved in the People and Culture aspect of the organisation, and is passionate about creating a strong organisational culture with successful leaders. The skills developed during her masters at Melbourne Business School have been essential as she guides the business through an innovative growth phase. Published 04 Apr 2018
Student Enrichment ‘When times change, we need to apply lessons from time-tested theory’ The 2018 recipient of the BCom Medal – the annual award given to the highest achieving commerce student at the University - says the key to his academic success has been his genuine interest in economics. Published 29 Mar 2018
Economics Melbourne Institute and UQ collaborate to evaluate $96m government fund Researchers at the Institute for Social Science Research (ISSR) at The University of Queensland and the Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research are to partner on a $3.7 million contract evaluating the Department of Social Services’ Try, Test and Learn (TTL) Fund. Published 28 Mar 2018
Finance An older society will need to work for all A new survey suggests intergenerational competition is a key driver of ageist attitudes and needs to be overcome. Published 27 Mar 2018
Finance Keeping robot finance fair Some think that removing humans from financial transactions may help prevent moral failures, but technology isn’t necessarily ethical. Published 27 Mar 2018
Student Enrichment Embracing the unknown: Prachi's Experience Would you travel to the other side of the world to pursue your education? International student Prachi Tyagi explains why she made the move and shares her tips for adjusting to a whole new culture. Published 26 Mar 2018
Management Shining a light on the dark side of the supply chain According to the global slavery index, 45 million people across the world are victims of exploitative practices. As a result of our global sourcing practices, and the extended supply chains of our organisations, Australian consumers may be unwittingly supporting modern slavery through their purchasing. Published 23 Mar 2018
Student Enrichment Five in five with Jamie Macmillan North Melbourne football player Jamie Macmillan says studying his BCom while playing AFL helped make him a better player, and gave his life balance. Published 22 Mar 2018
Marketing When flexible working makes life harder Flexible hours may seem like the solution for balancing work and home life, but do they always deliver? Published 16 Mar 2018
Awards Five in five with Professor Margaret Abernethy Professor of Accounting Margaret Abernethy is the second woman to ever be inducted into the Australian Accounting Hall of Fame. We chatted with the management accounting scholar about this incredible achievement and why teaching and research are her greatest passions. Published 15 Mar 2018
Accounting Accounting champions inducted into the Australian Accounting Hall of Fame Three accounting pioneers have been inducted into the Australian Accounting Hall of Fame for their significant achievements and contributions to the field. Published 15 Mar 2018
Awards 2018 Foundation Dinner: Celebrating this year's Alumni of Distinction Every year we celebrate the greatest minds within our alumni community with our Alumni of Distinction Awards. In 2018, four outstanding alumni were celebrated at the annual Melbourne Foundation for Business and Economics Annual Dinner at the National Gallery of Victoria. Published 14 Mar 2018
Entrepreneurship An entrepreneur's journey: Louis Razuki What happens when you lose your passion for your start-up? After a building a successful tutoring service for young students, Louis Razuki faced this dilemma and has found an unusual solution. Published 09 Mar 2018
Economics Australian Economic Review: March 2018 Investments outside of Australia’s mining industry, income inequality in New Zealand, and macroeconomic policies post GFC are among the issues highlighted in the new Australian Economic Review. Published 02 Mar 2018
Industry Faculty of Business and Economics among global elite The latest university rankings have cemented the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Business and Economics’ position amongst the world’s best institutions. Published 01 Mar 2018
Student Enrichment Innovative solutions to emerging world problems “You don’t make mistakes sitting on the couch!” Eugene Fedorchenko. Published 27 Feb 2018
Economics The Australians stuck below the poverty line While most Australians who encounter poverty only do so for a short period, new research shows more people experience persistent poverty than previously thought. Published 26 Feb 2018
Economics Mark Joshi Memorial Fund A new memorial fund will honour internationally renowned academic Professor Mark Joshi’s passion for teaching and research. Published 26 Feb 2018
Industry Sustainability within Business and Economics Have you heard of the three pillars of sustainability? Academics of the faculty share their research and insights regarding sustainability and how business and economics can contribute to the issue at hand. Published 23 Feb 2018
Student Enrichment Global Management Consulting: Sabre Konidaris in Kuala Lumpur Mr Sabre Konidaris is studying the Bachelor of Commerce (Economics and Finance). He was awarded the Global Management Consulting Travel Grant to Kuala Lumpur in November 2017. Sabre completed a project at TM ONE, the enterprise and public-sector business solutions arm of Telekom Malaysia. Published 20 Feb 2018
Student Enrichment Global Management Consulting: Maliha Chowdhury in Bangkok Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Economics) student Maliha Chowdhury travelled to Bangkok in Thailand, on the Global Management Consulting Travel Grant. She worked at the advisory firm Grant Thornton, in January 2018. Published 20 Feb 2018
Student Enrichment Alumni Profile: Derek Lam Derek Lam completed a Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing, Management and Finance) in 2013 and a Master of Commerce (Marketing) in 2014. He describes the Melbourne Business Practicum and Global Business Practicum as the most valuable experiences of his time at Melbourne Business School. Derek also actively participated in global opportunities in his undergraduate degree and completed a semester of study in the UK at the University of Manchester. Published 19 Feb 2018
Industry Teaching the next generation of #MeToo As gender equality movements like #MeToo and #TimesUp gain traction - is the business world taking sexual harassment seriously enough? And how prepared should our future employees be to tackle it? Published 19 Feb 2018
Student Enrichment Q&A with Serafina Fong BCom graduate Serafina Fong is completing the Master of Finance. She was the Melbourne Business Practicum (MBP) prize winner in February 2018. Along with three other students, she was assigned to work at ShineWing Australia. Published 18 Feb 2018
Student Enrichment Global Management Consulting: Michael Tirtana in San Francisco Bachelor of Commerce (Economics and Finance) student Michael Tirtana travelled to San Francisco in the USA, on the Global Management Consulting Travel Grant. He worked at IBM Cloud Garage, in January 2018. Published 16 Feb 2018
Economics Henderson’s legacy: Revisiting universal basic income Former Deputy Prime Minister Brian Howe revisits Professor Ronald Henderson’s seminal work on poverty, and explains why the case for a basic income is relevant today now more than ever Published 16 Feb 2018
Student Enrichment Windows of opportunity: Insight into first year BCom There are endless opportunities at university for self-enrichment and to develop new skills, sometimes the sheer number can be overwhelming. Brandon Lam, Bachelor of Commerce student and Chancellor Scholar, reflects on his journey so far and shares his tips for new students. Published 15 Feb 2018
Student Enrichment Global Management Consulting:Belle Kaur in Santiago Belle is currently enrolled into a Bachelor Commerce, majoring in Accounting and Management. Her team worked at Pacific Hydro in Santiago, Chile. Belle was a recipient of the Global Management Consulting Prize for November 2017. The Faculty of Business and Economics awards a prize to the best overall performing student in the application and interview process. Published 14 Feb 2018
Student Enrichment KCAD Consulting Congratulations to KCAD Consulting! Kristal, Cerryn, Alex and Danny were the recipients of the Management Consulting Team Prize for Semester 2, 2017. The Faculty of Business and Economics awards a team prize to the highest achieving Management Consulting team at the end of each semester. Published 12 Feb 2018
Awards Australia Day Honours 2018 The Australia Day 2018 Honours have been announced, and we would like to congratulate the following outstanding Faculty of Business and Economics alumni for being presented with these prestigious awards Published 06 Feb 2018
Student Enrichment; Entrepreneurship Disruption: An opportunity for growth In a world that is constantly changing, megatrends such as technology, globalisation, demographics and psychological changes, are having a significant influence on the business models of many industries. As a Strategy and Innovation Consultant with EY, Master of Entrepreneurship alumna, Rosie Downie, helps her clients navigate disruption and understand how they can position their business to benefit from the evolving environment. Published 01 Feb 2018
Economics Explainer: what exactly is a living wage? Australia’s national minimum wage should become a “living wage”, according to a new campaign from the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU). But what exactly is a living wage? Published 01 Feb 2018
news Summer school inspires the next wave of Indigenous business leaders Eighteen Indigenous students in Years 11 and 12 have taken a range of new business skills home after taking part in the first National Indigenous Business Summer School, hosted by the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Business and Economics. Published 29 Jan 2018
Entrepreneurship Changing lives one sip at a time: tales of a coffee entrepreneur German-native Tina Wendel always wanted to be an entrepreneur. After completing her Masters of Finance at the University of Melbourne in 2007, the Management Consultant and part-time university lecturer decided to take the plunge and start an ethical coffee company with one of Melbourne’s most eminent coffee roasters. Published 24 Jan 2018
Entrepreneurship One former BCom student’s mission to bring the growing sex tech industry to Australia Since launching her podcast ‘Future of Sex’ and running successful sex tech events across New York, BCom alumna Bryony Cole is set to bring the billion-dollar sex tech industry to Australia in 2018. Published 18 Jan 2018
Economics China’s economic evolution in the Year of the Dog As we approach the Chinese New Year, China’s economic focus has shifted – but what is that likely to mean in terms of policy in 2018? Published 17 Jan 2018
Student Enrichment Choosing between Business Practicums Jeremy Smith completed a Bachelor of Science and is expected to complete the Master of Management (Finance) this year. He was the Melbourne Business Practicum (MBP) Prize Winner for July 2017 and completed the Global Business Practicum (GBP) to London in November 2017. FBE awards prizes to the best overall performing student in the application and interview process. Published 15 Jan 2018
Economics Australian Economic Review: December 2017 The latest edition of the Australian Economic Review explores the association between community trust and concentrations of migrant ethnic minority groups, the effect of robots on employment and the progress of China’s economy. Published 04 Jan 2018
Research Bias creeps into reference checks, so is it time to ditch them? As much as we’d like to think we’ve refined the hiring process over the years to carefully select the best candidate for the job, bias still creeps in. Published 04 Jan 2018
Economics How good draft choices can make or break AFL teams In many sports, picking the right players in the draft can make or break teams. Richmond Football Club’s latest premiership was built on good draft choices, according to my research with Binuk Kodituwakku. Published 04 Jan 2018
Awards Professor Ronald Henderson honoured The legacy of the Melbourne Institute’s inaugural Director professor Ronald Henderson has been commemorated with a prestigious award. Published 21 Dec 2017
Economics The Algorithm For Accessing Child Care How matching theory, the study of supply and demand, could help secure your child a spot in child care Published 21 Dec 2017
Economics Disadvantage, Family Breakdown As disadvantaged Australians face rising housing costs, University of Melbourne research looks at the statistics that make the link between family breakdown and homelessness Published 21 Dec 2017
Economics A Lack of Women in Economics 'Bad For Business' Although some of Australia’s finest economic minds are women, they remain under-represented in the discipline’s highest ranks Published 21 Dec 2017
Student Enrichment MBS Graduation Dinner 2017 Congratulations to the MBS class of 2017! Thank you for all the memories in 2017 and all the best for your future! Published 20 Dec 2017
Marketing A passion for learning Originally from Mexico, Melania Guzman came to the University of Melbourne to do her Masters in Human Resource Management. She fell in love with the city, met her husband and is now Group Learning Manager at L’Oréal. Published 20 Dec 2017
Awards Recognising excellent teachers at the Faculty of Business and Economics Each year the Williams Centre for Learning Advancement recognises and celebrates the valuable contribution of our teachers at the Business and Economics Faculty through the Teaching Excellence Awards. Published 20 Dec 2017
Alumni Fifty years on: how life at the Faculty of Business and Economics has changed since 1967 On 14 November 2017, 21 alumni, their partners and former teachers from the University of Melbourne (Commerce and Arts) Economics Honours Group that graduated in 1967, met for dinner, on the block where it all started half a century before. Published 20 Dec 2017
Student Enrichment BCom students making lasting change with new podcast Five friends from the BCom and the Faculty of Arts have joined together to create a podcast to inspire young people to make lasting change in the world. Published 18 Dec 2017
Student Enrichment What we don't count, we can't account for Data needs in development are increasingly being recognised as important channels that provide meaningful solutions to issues such as food security, as Sabina Lim has discovered. 1,000 global talents from 129 countries descended in Denmark recently to be part of a 10-day intensive innovation lab, UNLEASH. Bachelor of Commerce student, Sabina Lim, recounts her experience. Published 15 Dec 2017
Finance Greater skills diversity on boards might actually be worse for business Having directors with diverse skills doesn’t necessarily lead to better firm performance. Using US data, our research found that increasing the amount of skills on a board from 10 to 13 reduces firm performance by about 2.4%. The boards with more skills performed worse than boards with less. Published 15 Dec 2017
Economics Time for a new generation of Indian entrepreneurs India is ripe for entrepreneurs to take the reins. Given the growth that the economy has seen, what else does it need to take their businesses to a global scale? Published 14 Dec 2017
Economics Energy transition in China and Australia While both countries are transitioning away from fossil fuels, their reasons for doing so vary greatly Published 14 Dec 2017
Industry Five ways the future of work could change for women The last generation saw a significant shift towards equality for women in the Australian workplace, but they remain under-represented in senior roles, earn less and don’t have as much superannuation. So, what could the future of work look like for women? Published 14 Dec 2017
Industry Human vs Computer: Becoming more employable than an algorithm There is global unease that technology could leave many of us redundant, as jobs are taken over by computers. But it could, in fact, free us up to use our very human skills of creating new knowledge, problem solving and working collaboratively Published 14 Dec 2017
Economics Outlook 2017 - What we Learned The Economic and Social Outlook Conference 2017 featured some of Australia’s leading policy minds; our academics report on key sessions Published 14 Dec 2017
Economics; Finance Australia's Generational Wealth Divide is Biting The 2017 HILDA Survey of Australians’ economic and social well-being shows that many young homeowners are struggling to pay down debt, if they can get into the market at all, putting in doubt the sustainability of the retirement system Published 14 Dec 2017
Economics; Finance; Industry For the Love of the Punt While we may be a nation of gamblers, how many of us are problem gamblers? And how much harm does it cause? The HILDA Survey is on the way to telling us. Published 13 Dec 2017
Economics Older people now less likely to fall into poverty The risk of people past retirement age falling into poverty is now decreasing. There has been a substantial improvement compared to 15 years ago, when the incidence of poverty among the elderly was 32.4%. Published 12 Dec 2017
Economics; Finance What 17 years of data tells us about Australia The annual HILDA Survey offers important insights into the economic and social wellbeing of Australians. Published 08 Dec 2017
Announcement Coming together to say thank you As 2017 draws to a close we take the time to say thank you to those who have given back to the Faculty. Published 06 Dec 2017
Economics; Finance; Marketing A new home for behavioural research A new research facility at the Faculty of Business and Economics will strengthen research into the fast-growing areas of behavioural and experimental economics. Published 05 Dec 2017
Economics Why we are still convinced robots will take our jobs despite the evidence? The tale of new technologies causing the death of work is the prophecy that keeps on giving. Published 04 Dec 2017
Economics The minimum wage gender divide An independent body governs Australia’s award rates – so why is there still a gender pay gap among minimum wage earners? Published 04 Dec 2017
Student Enrichment; Entrepreneurship Graduates create robotic arm to aid stroke recovery University of Melbourne graduates have designed a robotic arm which aids rehabilitation after people have a stroke. Published 04 Dec 2017
Accounting Five-in-Five with Ian Gow Motivated by a desire to solve real-world problems, Professor Ian Gow recently joined the University of Melbourne to head the new Melbourne Centre for Corporate Governance and Regulation (MCCGR). The former Harvard Business School academic talks about his return to Australia and his plans for the future. Published 01 Dec 2017
Student Enrichment Embracing every opportunity After recently winning the EY Survive the Panel Competition, upcoming entrepreneur and Master of Management (HR) student Aimee Church is continuing to take the business world by storm. Published 29 Nov 2017
Student Enrichment The importance of social awareness in the global economy From Asia to Africa, throughout her degree, this well-traveled Master of International Business student has embraced the opportunities in studying the global economy both inside and outside the classroom. Published 29 Nov 2017
Finance Australia's Housing: Hard Crash or Soft Landing? After 25 years recession free - could our complacency about Australia’s euphoric house market be coming to an end? Published 27 Nov 2017
Student Enrichment Humans of MBS: Kamola Khushvaktova Kamola Khushvaktova, from Uzbekistan, decided to take a punt Down Under. She shares her experiences and why she now wants to stay a little longer. Published 23 Nov 2017
news National Indigenous Business Summer School A first of its kind program is set to inspire Australia’s future Indigenous leaders. Published 23 Nov 2017
Accounting Five in five with Mario Schabus New to the Faculty, Senior Accounting Lecturer Mario Schabus tells us why he's passionate about corporate governance and ultra-marathons, and what his students can expect to learn about strategic cost management in 2018. Published 22 Nov 2017
Finance Human-robot interaction among ARC success Innovative research improving our interactions with robots in financial markets is one of three new research projects awarded to the Faculty of Business and Economics by the Australian Research Council (ARC), placing it equal first among comparable faculties in Australia. Published 22 Nov 2017
Economics 5 challenges that will make or break the gig economy The gig economy, or platform work, has emerged from nowhere courtesy of the mobile technology boom, but there are question marks over whether it heralds a new future of work Published 17 Nov 2017
Student Enrichment Team ImmunoBuddy headed for Berkeley, San Francisco Water-cooler ideas can truly turn into reality, as has been the case for the winning team at this year’s UniMelb StartUp Pitch Competition. Published 16 Nov 2017
Entrepreneurship Five in five with Madeleine Grummet Self-confessed serial entrepreneur, former journalist and communications strategist Madeleine Grummet was part of the first cohort to take on the Master of Entrepreneurship at the University of Melbourne’s Wade Institute. During her Masters, she co-founded GirledWorld – an education tech company building the next generation of women leaders, entrepreneurs and STEMM champions. Published 15 Nov 2017
Student Enrichment Hitting career goals: it begins with mentoring FBE’s Career Mentoring Program (CMP), available to both BCom and Masters students, celebrated the 2017 installment with a celebratory end-of-year function. Published 13 Nov 2017
Student Enrichment Humans of MBS: Whitney Zhou This coffee nut shares many a Melburnian’s love for coffee. What else keeps her moving? Find out in our fourth article of this series! Published 10 Nov 2017
Economics Five in five with Lisa Cameron Development Economist Professor Lisa Cameron has investigated a range of issues from the effects of China's one child policy to domestic violence in the Asia-Pacific region. New to the Melbourne Institute, Applied Economics, Professor Cameron is set to explore development issues in Australia. Published 08 Nov 2017
Alumni Business and Economics Dean's Events China International alumni and friends came together in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong as part of the Business and Economics Dean’s Events Series. The growing international community were able to connect with each other, the Faculty and our Dean in a series of events featuring career focussed panel discussions with industry leaders. Published 06 Nov 2017
Student Enrichment From famous brunch cafes to a world-class education, Melbourne has it all What do students look for when seeking an international education? PhiRapatch (Pete) Palalikit shares his story as an international student from Thailand. Published 03 Nov 2017
Student Enrichment Sharks' Tank 2017 Generating ideas for social good wins seed funding, with ideas for eco-friendly paper and regeneration of soil through combatting food waste, taking out top spots. Published 01 Nov 2017
Industry A historic lecture with a modern focus Associate Professor in Accounting, Geoff Burrows gives his review of this year’s joint research lecture presented by CPA Australia and the University of Melbourne. Published 31 Oct 2017
Industry Five in five with Josh Healy Where is the future of the workforce headed? It's unclear, but Dr Josh Healy, a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Workplace Leadership may be one step closer to finding the answer. In this interview, we discuss the upcoming Future of Work Conference, and his fascinating research in this field. Published 31 Oct 2017
Accounting GFC to NAB, and everything in between Tyler Nguyen started out studying international affairs in Vietnam. During his first year, he studied Introductory Microeconomics and then experienced the Global Financial Crisis (GFC), like so many of us, by late 2008. The more he studied, the more he realised the importance of understanding how a business operates and developing sound knowledge of financial markets and the economy. Published 30 Oct 2017
Student Enrichment Humans of MBS: Mario Di Gregorio Which part of Melbourne's culture is Mario Di Gregorio's favourite thing about Melbourne? Hint: He's a Juventus fan. Published 30 Oct 2017
Research Some students with disabilities more likely to be exempted from NAPLAN Victorian primary school students supported through a targeted disability program are more likely to be exempted from sitting NAPLAN, new research shows. Published 27 Oct 2017
Awards Commitment to volunteering and public service wins Victorian Rhodes Scholarship for University of Melbourne graduate BCom graduate James Maccarrone has been awarded the 2018 Victorian Rhodes Scholarship for postgraduate study at the University of Oxford. Published 26 Oct 2017
Student Enrichment Humans of MBS: Elizabeth Dunne Elizabeth Dunne went back to school, and while initially worried about being daunted, now says of her experience: "Not only did I not have to worry about not knowing anyone, I was made to feel incredibly welcome." Published 23 Oct 2017
Entrepreneurship Umps Health will help Australians care for their loved ones How will your life change when you have to care for an ageing parent living at home alone? How long will it take you realise if something goes wrong? What if there was a way to use technology to not just detect a problem, but to predict it before it happens in the first place? Published 20 Oct 2017
Economics Children more likely to receive welfare benefits if parents do Young people are almost twice as likely to need social welfare payments if their parents have a history of receiving such assistance themselves, according to new research from the University of Melbourne. Published 18 Oct 2017
Economics Millions of people with disabilities missing out on essential support in Indonesia Researchers at the Melbourne Institute, Applied Economics and Social Research, have found there are millions of Indonesians living with disabilities without access to essential aids and with limited opportunities to contribute meaningfully to society. Published 17 Oct 2017
Economics Shedding light on dark markets Trading of shares and other financial instruments on decentralised or “dark” markets has no effect on the transparency of price information or the way those prices are determined, according to new research by the University of Melbourne. Published 17 Oct 2017
Student Enrichment Discovering Asia Pacific's potential in Melbourne Touching down in the middle of one of our famous Melbourne winters hasn’t stopped Karla Caraan from developing her soft spot for one of the world’s most-loved cities. Published 16 Oct 2017
Announcement Obituary for Professor Mark Joshi The Faculty of Business and Economics is saddened by the sudden death of internationally renowned academic Professor Mark Joshi, who passed away on Sunday 8 October. Published 16 Oct 2017
Student Enrichment; Marketing Humans of Melbourne Business School What do you love about Melbourne? In this new series, we invite you to see our city through the eyes of some of our Humans of Melbourne Business School. Published 13 Oct 2017
Industry Peter Yates named as ATSE Fellow The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) has named Dr Peter Yates as a new Fellow. Published 13 Oct 2017
Student Enrichment Research for Social Change at the centre of the Faculty At the inaugural Business and Economics Dean’s Event Melbourne, more than 100 alumni gathered back on campus to hear from three of the Faculty’s leading academics about the impact of their work on society. Deputy Dean Paul Jensen, Associate Professor in Accounting, Brad Potter, and Professor of Experimental Finance and Decision Neuroscience, Peter Bossaerts, all explained the social impact of their research in just six minutes and 40 seconds in the snappy style of Pecha Kucha – a Japanese style of presenting gaining popularity around the World. Published 13 Oct 2017
Economics Ex-auto workers could boost clean energy industry Australia’s 100-year-old auto manufacturing industry will finally come to an end later this month, but workers’ skills would translate to the storable electricity industry Published 12 Oct 2017
Marketing My life at 1 Vegemite Way Melanie Alforque recalls her days at Melbourne Business School (MBS) as some of the most defining moments of her life, ultimately leading to her current role as Brand Manager for ZoOSh at Bega Cheese Limited. Published 06 Oct 2017
Student Enrichment Business and Economics Young Alumni Ball The annual Business and Economics Young Alumni Ball lived up to its theme of ‘A Red Carpet Affair’, with the flagship event attended by 350 alumni and current students. Published 05 Oct 2017
Industry What will the future of work look like in Australia? Australian workplaces are facing a revolution in both organisational cultures and working practices; there are greater opportunities to innovate, exercise high degrees of autonomy and flexibility, and yet there are also significant challenges brought about by more uncertainty about employment pathways and job security. Published 27 Sep 2017
Awards Sixty-five years on: How the BCom changed one woman’s life Dale Beeton is a Third Year BCom student majoring in Accounting and Finance. Here is a segment of the speech he gave at the FBE 40+ Reunion Lunch in September 2017. The annual lunch gives alumni who graduated from the BCom 40 or more years ago the chance to reconnect with the University and share memories with old friends. Dale interviewed Val (BCom 1954), one of the few women who studied Commerce in the 1950s, to find out what life was like for her then. Published 26 Sep 2017
Industry Professor Peter Bossaerts elected to Academy of Social Sciences The Faculty’s Professor Peter Bossaerts has been elected as a New Fellow in the prestigous Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia (ASSA). Published 22 Sep 2017
Industry John Pollaers to lead aged care workforce strategy Professor John Pollaers, Melbourne Enterprise Professor at the Faculty of Business and Economics, will chair the Federal Government’s aged care workforce strategy. Published 21 Sep 2017
Economics Three charts on: who holds more than one job to make ends meet Women who work in the arts or services industries, and who are young, are the ones most likely to be working more than one job in Australia. Published 19 Sep 2017
Economics Richard V. Burkhauser appointed to President Trump’s Council of Economic Advisors Richard V. Burkhauser, Professorial Research Fellow of the Melbourne Institute, Applied Economic and Social Research, has been named as the third and final member of the Council of Economic Advisors. Published 19 Sep 2017
Economics Five in five with Victoria Baranov Victoria Baranov is a lecturer at the University of Melbourne Department of Economics. As a development economist, Dr Baranov focuses on issues of economic development and poverty. In this interview, she explains how her work could change the future of mothers and children in the developing world, and how she balances her busy teaching and research schedule. Published 14 Sep 2017
Finance What does the stock market think about Donald Trump? Like many of you, I have watched the presidency of Donald Trump with a mixture of horror and amusement. In my case, these alternating emotions are not driven by my politics so much as the ongoing spectacle itself. It’s all drama and surprise. Nowhere is this more evident than in the stock market’s reaction to his presidency. Published 13 Sep 2017
Economics; Finance A fresh perspective on a new business Daniel Teo & Associates, a real estate investment, development and management company based in Singapore, have hosted many Global Management Consulting and Global Business Practicum student teams in Singapore, since the subjects’ were instigated. We asked Rachel Teo, Director, about her experiences hosting Global Management Consulting. Published 12 Sep 2017
Student Enrichment Find where your passion lies, then work on selling it to employers Once again, the Melbourne Business School Student Association (MBSSA) delivered another successful HR panel event featuring graduate recruiters and recent MBS graduates. Published 12 Sep 2017
Student Enrichment The comeback of the BCom Case Competition Since its inception in 2011, the BCom Case Competition - colloquially known as BComp has seen remarkable growth. More students registered for the 2017 BCom Case Competition than ever before! Published 11 Sep 2017
Economics The gig economy and migrant workers changing the face of work Dr Josh Healy, an expert in employment relations and Dr Andi Pekarek, Lecturer in Management, review the 2017 Foenander Lecture, by Allan Fels AO, on migrant and gig workers. Allan Fels is Chair of the Migrant Workers Taskforce, Member of the Uber Global Advisory Board, and former Chair of the ACCC. Published 11 Sep 2017
Student Enrichment GLOBAL BUSINESS PRACTICUM: Kuala Lumpur July 2017 The Global Business Practicum is an in-company intensively-taught subject where students experience the unique business practices and culture of an international company first-hand. Amy Mao, shares her experience with Telekom Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. Published 07 Sep 2017
Student Enrichment Raise a glass to the 2017 MBS Case Competition The 2017 MBS Case Competition has been run and won. We hear from the organisers and sponsors and congratulate the winners. Published 06 Sep 2017
Announcement Why we need 1,000 Indigenous business leaders Professor Jensen was one of 10 senior University staff members to attend the 2017 Garma Festival, including the Provost and the Deputy Vice Chancellor. The University of Melbourne is a Gold Sponsor of the event. Published 05 Sep 2017
Student Enrichment The Advantage of Online Learning Have you wondered if online learning is for you? For many professionals, a laptop and perhaps even just a phone is their office, so studying online, particularly business subjects makes even more sense. Published 04 Sep 2017
Entrepreneurship Who Better to Teach Young Entrepreneurs than a Young Entrepreneur! Bachelor of Commerce and Master of International Business alumna Livia Benedict is leading the way in educating school-aged children in Indonesia to be young entrepreneurs. This is her passion and one she further developed when studying at the Melbourne Business School (MBS). Published 01 Sep 2017
Finance Personal, Professional, Academic and Diverse: An International Student Experience It has been an adventure with differing opportunities and challenges. Personal, academic and professional development would be the sum up of what I have achieved in the journey so far. Published 24 Aug 2017
Student Enrichment Why Melbourne has it all: an international-student perspective Deloitte graduate analyst Harini Warrier from Mumbai shares what she loves about the world’s most liveable city, and how her Melbourne Business School experience has shaped her career. Published 17 Aug 2017
Student Enrichment Dare to dream big From public school in Melbourne’s west to one of the ‘Big Three’ world’s most prestigious consulting firms. This determined Bachelor of Commerce student is taking the road-less-travelled, and encourages others to do the same. Published 15 Aug 2017
Student Enrichment GLOBAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING: Singapore 2017 The Global Business Practicum is an in-company intensively-taught subject where students experience the unique business practices and culture of an international company first-hand. Francois-Paul Bourg, shares his experience with GlaxoSmithKline Singapore. Published 14 Aug 2017
Economics ESOC: Student Insight Part 2 Through the lens of an international student, attending this conference has been enlightening and rewarding in equal measures. The perspectives I grew privy to, greatly expanded my knowledge and also opened my eyes to the degree of discourse the Australian government and academia are willing to undertake and how this could be an example for other nations to follow. Published 27 Jul 2017
Student ESOC: Student Insight Part 1 As a Melbourne Business School (MBS) student, attending ESOC has been a rewarding learning experience. It has afforded me the opportunity to see how theories and concepts I have learnt within a University environment can be applied in practice. Published 27 Jul 2017
Entrepreneurship The 'Mimic' Revolutionising Farming Entrepreneurs Eleanor Toulmin and Sarah Last are on a mission to revolutionise poultry farming in Australia. Published 11 Jul 2017
Student Enrichment Alumni Profile: Amit Naik Amit Naik is a Management Consultant at EY in Sydney. He participated in the Global Business Practicum in July 2015 and completed a project for Spaceframe in Shanghai, China. He graduated with a Master of Management in 2015. Published 11 Jul 2017
Industry Companies bamboozling shareholders into voting for big pay rises for executives UK companies are using the power of the pen to bamboozle shareholders into voting for big pay rises for their executives, research from the Melbourne Centre for Corporate Governance and Regulation reveals. We talk to researcher, Associate Professor Bo Qin, about the ‘say on pay’ debate. Published 10 Jul 2017
Student Enrichment World-class academics deliver innovative online learning Learning in a virtual environment isn’t new, but learning from Australia’s best from anywhere in the world, certainly is. Find out why the Graduate Certificate in Business (Online) is the ideal investment towards further studies in business. Published 10 Jul 2017
Economics Changing the game: virtual to reality Making the move from Brisbane to Melbourne was a game-changer for Bachelor of Commerce student Zan Fairweather. Published 05 Jul 2017
Student Enrichment Avant Garde Advisory: Management Consulting by the students of today for the graduates of tomorrow When looking to develop a competitive graduate program why not consult your target market? One company decided to do just that, engaging a team of Bachelor of Commerce students for a 12-week consulting project. Published 05 Jul 2017
Student Enrichment GLOBAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING: Shanghai 2017 Global Management Consulting is a third year capstone subject that gives students the opportunity to gain industry experience in an international setting. Dean Lee, share his experience with the Radisson Blu New World Hotel, Shangahi Published 03 Jul 2017
Student Enrichment Five mistakes keeping you from your dream job More and more we are seeking fulfilling work, not just a job that pays the bills. BCom alumna Jade Tjia coaches business leaders in how to have meaningful lives. Published 30 Jun 2017
Economics Five in five with Ross Garnaut Prominent Australian economist Professor Ross Garnaut has had an incredible career spanning more than four decades. In that time, he has been the principal economic advisor to Prime Minister Bob Hawke, acted as Australia’s Ambassador to China and led two reviews into Climate Change for the Australian Government. Published 27 Jun 2017
Student Enrichment 'International experience' the take-home message for young alumni The benefit of gaining international experience was the key take-home message for young alumni of the Faculty of Business and Economics at the annual Business Leaders Breakfast this June. Published 23 Jun 2017
Student Enrichment Redefining life at uni with MBSSA A new executive team takes over the reins at the Melbourne Business School Student Association (MBSSA) each semester. Find out what students commencing in July have to look forward to. Published 22 Jun 2017
Economics; Student Enrichment Sharing a drink with the Champagne Dame From regional Victoria to the châteaus of France... How one BCom alumna turned her passion for the bubbly beverage into a successful global business. Published 21 Jun 2017
Awards Professor Garnaut among Australia’s best in Queen’s Birthday honours Professor Ross Garnaut has been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday honours for his extraordinary contribution to climate change policy and international relations. Published 15 Jun 2017
Student Enrichment Studying online: your top 5 questions answered Melbourne Business School is offering the Graduate Certificate in Business. This course is offered 100% online in full-time and part-time modes. Published 15 Jun 2017
Awards Economist wins Future Fellowship The Faculty of Business and Economics’ Liana Jacobi has won a prestigious national award, allowing her to further her research into two very different national issues - marijuana legalisation and paid maternity leave. Published 13 Jun 2017
Management Setting the trend on supply chain management Driven by customer demand and increasing competition, companies across the world are discovering that cheapest is not always best when it comes to purchasing decisions. But if not by price, how do they select their suppliers? We talk to Management and Marketing’s Dr William Ho about issues in contemporary supply chain management. Published 04 Jun 2017
Economics Employing the right policy Bachelor of Commerce students from the Economic Student Society of Australia reveal how students could improve the Australian Government’s youth employment initiatives through their Public Policy case Competition. Published 01 Jun 2017
Economics 2017 Economic and Social Outlook Conference Be part of Australia’s premier event for debate on economic and social policy development. Published 24 May 2017
Marketing Five in five with Simon Bell In this interview, the Professor of Marketing reveals the latest marketing trends, and why specialty coffee is his next research focus. Published 23 May 2017
Industry Let's Talk: digital disruption of future work MBS Student Association convened a panel of experts to discuss the future of work in an increasingly digital world. Published 15 May 2017
Student Enrichment; Finance Melbourne Microfinance Initiative: Making a difference in the Philippines Members of student society, Melbourne Microfinance Initiative, are making a positive social impact in the Asia-Pacific region. Published 11 May 2017
Entrepreneurship Women entrepreneurs changing the world Passion and resilience were the resounding themes at a panel and networking event about women entrepreneurs at the Wade Institute Centre at the University of Melbourne. Published 09 May 2017
Student Enrichment 2017 MBSSA Boat Party With double the attendees and double the space from last year’s event, Melbourne Business School Student Association´s (MBSSA) second annual Boat Party made waves with MBS students. Published 08 May 2017
Student Enrichment BCom students design employability initiative in India Ten years ago, uni-student Clary Castrission visited Bangalaru in India. Confronted by the education problems he witnessed in the quarry villages surrounding the city, he fundraised $40 000 and, with some help, built a school. Published 08 May 2017
Student Enrichment Career insights with Bank of Melbourne Bachelor of Commerce students share their 12-week internship experience with Bank of Melbourne. Published 05 May 2017
Student Enrichment; Management Product Management: a unique delivery How do you turn on the taps of innovation and deliver a subject that will inspire your students? In Product Management, Bachelor of Commerce students are not just told why processes are developed, but also have real-life industry experts stepping in to show them the ropes and provide invaluable insight and mentoring. Published 03 May 2017
Management Stars on the rise All the blood, sweat and tears is already paying off for Management and Marketing students Renfei Gao and Ozlem Ozkok after they won top international awards for their PhD research. Published 02 May 2017
Industry Five in five with Wesa Chau Wesa Chau (BE (SoftEng)(Hons) 2004 / BCom 2004) is as passionate about the benefits of cultural diversity within organisations, as she is about Chinese philosophy and the importance of having balance in your life. She also believes the only way to truly succeed in your career is to find what makes you happy. Published 26 Apr 2017
Industry New Report on General Practice Trends Released GP job satisfaction falls while the challenges to the sector increase, says the ANZ - Melbourne Institute Health Sector Report released today. Published 26 Apr 2017
Student Enrichment Good to Go Committed to making a difference in the world and driven by a newfound passion in social entrepreneurship through her Masters degree, Jane Kou, a former Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) student, shares how she landed her dream job prior to graduating. Published 24 Apr 2017
Student Enrichment Mildura to Mexico Leaving the family property in rural Victoria to study at the University of Melbourne, Bachelor of Commerce Access Melbourne student Samuel Barnden was determined to make the most of every opportunity, in and out of the classroom. Published 24 Apr 2017
Student Enrichment Networking skills for students: How to build professional career relationships Tips and tools to develop your personal brand and overcome your discomfort at networking. Published 21 Apr 2017
Student Enrichment Rising to the challenge Would you pit your skills against 22 other student teams to show that you have what it takes? The MBSSA Case Competition encourages students to combine their classroom learnings with soft skills in an intensive 11-day challenge. Published 19 Apr 2017
International Opportunities Transatlantic Opportunities with a Dual Degree: Part 2 Adam Bregu’s international experience didn’t stop when he completed his Dual Degree from Melbourne Business School and Bocconi University. Join us as Adam chats from his office overlooking Milan’s famous Duomo Square. Published 18 Apr 2017
International Opportunities Transatlantic Opportunities with a Dual Degree: Part 1 The desire to experience an international career led French student François-Paul Bourg from Canada to Melbourne via Master of International Business’ Dual Degree agreement with HEC Montreal. We find out where the journey has taken him so far. Published 18 Apr 2017
Economics Can India be the next China or South Korea? At the latest Corden lecture, Vijay Joshi, Emeritus fellow at Merton College, Oxford University, explored India’s ‘search for prosperity’, considering the opportunities and challenges for the nation’s economy. Published 10 Apr 2017
Student Enrichment Learn, Strive, Thrive Bachelor of Commerce student Cameron McBroom shares his journey and his advice for young Indigenous students thinking about going to university Published 05 Apr 2017
Student Enrichment Graduate positions: where do you start? The Melbourne Business School Student Association (MBSSA) hosted a sell-out event with a panel of Human Resources experts who shared their top tips and what to expect when applying for graduate positions. Published 30 Mar 2017
Student Enrichment Quantifying Employer Branding: a New Approach to Managing Human Resources Published 30 Mar 2017
Awards 'Cream of the crop' celebrated at Awards night The highest achieving BCom undergraduate students have been honoured at the annual Dean's Award Ceremony. Published 29 Mar 2017
Entrepreneurship Democratising furniture design Mond Qu, a passionate designer and businessman, was in the first cohort of the University of Melbourne’s Master of Entrepreneurship. During the degree, Mond launched his second business, and created a unique desk and table design. Published 29 Mar 2017
Entrepreneurship Five in five with Kerri Turner After graduating from her BCom at the University of Melbourne in 1996, Kerri Turner worked her way up the ranks for 16 years at Ernst and Young, before taking the plunge to start her own business - Tinitrader. Published 28 Mar 2017
Industry Resilience in a Woman's World “Be yourself and be authentic” Sage advice from Australian retailer and FBE alumna Sally Macdonald speaking to the theme of resilience: forging ahead in life and work at the 2017 alumni women’s lunch at Zinc, Federation Square on Thursday 23 March. Published 28 Mar 2017
Economics China's haze hits market As China’s air pollution levels hit hazardous new highs, the University of Melbourne Accounting Department’s Naomi Soderstrom joined forces with researchers in Australia and China to investigate the economic impact of environmental regulations. Published 28 Mar 2017
Student Enrichment 2017 International Case Competition Success Bachelor of Commerce students go global representing the University of Melbourne at International Case Competitions from Oslo to LA Published 23 Mar 2017
Accounting Accounting for Taste Master of Management (Accounting) students take on SAP software, supermarkets and muesli in the 2017 ERPism Asia Pacific Japan Cup. Published 23 Mar 2017
Accounting Accounting pioneers inducted into the Australian Accounting Hall of Fame More than 100 guests from government, academia and the accounting industry have come together to honour and celebrate the lifetime achievements of four new inductees into the Australian Accounting Hall of Fame. Published 23 Mar 2017
Entrepreneurship The Timekeeper What started out as fulfilling an entrepreneurial dream has led to running a social enterprise. Bachelor of Commerce alumnus Kristian Martinow shares how a personal journey has brought about this social cause. Published 23 Mar 2017
Economics Casual jobs can lead to permanent wage cuts The hourly wages of men who have a history of casual jobs are generally 10 per cent lower over the long-term than men who have mostly worked in permanent employment, according to new research from the University of Melbourne. Published 23 Mar 2017
Economics Discovering innovation: research team wins ARC grant Economists Nisvan Erkal and Jun Xiao are delving into the world of innovation contests after winning a 2017 Discovery Grant from the Australian Research Council (ARC). Published 13 Mar 2017
Student Enrichment I know what you did last summer - Part 2 Bachelor of Commerce students, Yan Liu and Emma Swannie recently completed internships over summer, the latter in Melbourne, and Liu in Shanghai. They share what it was like to get a taste of the working world. Published 10 Mar 2017
Economics Indian Ocean countries come together to boost prosperity and security You may not have heard of the IORA Leaders’ Summit, being held in Jakarta this week – but Dr Lauren Johnston, an expert in development and international economics from The University of Melbourne, says the summit could have big implications for Australia and the world. Published 06 Mar 2017
Student Enrichment From marketing to malls Thai marketing graduate reflects on his journey from studying in Melbourne to changing tourist perceptions in Bangkok Published 02 Mar 2017
Economics Push for longer hours makes headlines, but more Australians want to work less Despite the prominence given to underemployment, ‘over-employment’ is more pervasive in Australia, writes Professor Mark Wooden, Professorial Research Fellow at the Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research. Published 02 Mar 2017
Student Enrichment I know what you did last Summer - Part 1 Anne Lao, Master of Management (Accounting) student, has returned from a Summer internship at EY in Singapore, clearer than ever before about pursuing auditing as a career. She shares her Southeast Asian experience here. Published 02 Mar 2017
Student Enrichment Are you ready to unlock your career skills? Students from Undergraduate to Masters participated in a customised 'TRAPT Escape Room' as part of the year's first Personal Effectiveness Program workshops - a series designed to maximise soft skills and enhance employability. Published 22 Feb 2017
Student Enrichment; Entrepreneurship Staying en Pointe It is no secret that we often end up working in an industry that may not seem an obvious choice based on the degree we’ve studied. Kate Stewart, BCom (2005), shares her journey from studying business to being one of Melbourne’s leading events specialists Published 22 Feb 2017
Student Enrichment Interstate to international: how Andrew Gardener made it possible Melbourne Business School alumnus, Andrew Gardener, works at the forefront of technology consulting for Accenture in London. He shares how his initial move from Perth led to a Master of International Business that gave him the global exposure that led to his dream job. Published 20 Feb 2017
Awards International honour for marketing professor Marketing Professor Liliana Bove was awarded distinguished membership of the Australian & New Zealand Marketing Academy (ANZMAC) in December, joining an esteemed list of 29 academics - and one of only seven women - currently holding the honour. We talk to her about what the award means and the research efforts that earned her the recognition. Published 16 Feb 2017
Student Enrichment Welcome to your best years yet Melbourne Business School's official graduate student association, the MBS Student Association, plays a big part in welcoming students to life on campus. Find out what's in store for the coming year! Published 16 Feb 2017
Student Enrichment Daring to compete An Indonesian Entrepreneurs Australian journey Published 16 Feb 2017
Student Enrichment World-Class Learning in Hong Kong Students from Melbourne Business School were recently in Hong Kong as in-company consultants to firms such as Deloitte and PwC, to get a taste of living and working in one of Asia’s financial hubs. Published 10 Feb 2017
Student Enrichment Win-win for City of Melbourne and Bachelor of Commerce students The City of Melbourne welcomed their first Management Consulting group from the University of Melbourne in year-end 2016. Published 10 Feb 2017
Awards Hallmark research project announced A Faculty of Business and Economics professor is the latest recipient of a prestigious Hallmark Research Initiative, designed to coordinate research efforts across the University. Published 10 Feb 2017
Industry Tackling climate change at the Faculty of Business and Economics The Faculty of Business and Economics will play a key role in tackling climate change and its impacts over the next four years, as part of the University of Melbourne’s Sustainability Plan. Published 10 Feb 2017
Awards Australia Day Honours 2017 The Australia Day 2017 Honours have been announced, and we would like to congratulate the following outstanding Faculty of Business and Economics alumni for being presented with these prestigious awards. Published 10 Feb 2017
Industry Why specialist doctors are heading to the bush New research from the Melbourne Institute, for the first time in Australia, reveals the scale of specialist doctors traveling to rural areas for outreach work, and the reasons behind this drive. Published 07 Feb 2017
Student Enrichment GLOBAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING: San Francisco, January 2017 Global Management Consulting is a third year capstone subject that gives students the opportunity to gain industry experience in an international setting. Rebecca Satkunam, shares her experience with IBM Bluemix Garage, San Francisco, Published 02 Feb 2017
Student Enrichment Five in five with Angela Paladino Professor Angela Paladino, Director of The Williams Centre for Learning Advancement, employs some vital rules of thumb to deliver engaging lectures, increase understanding of complex concepts and ensure applied learning outcomes within the classroom. Published 01 Feb 2017
Student Enrichment 10 Ways to Work as an Expat in Asia Derek Stewart, BCom (2012), Business Improvement Manager at Flat Planet, a family-owned and three time BRW Fast 100 Virtual Talent business in the Philippines, shares his top ten tips for launching your career in Asia. Published 31 Jan 2017
Student Enrichment ANZ: From University project to life-changing career The Melbourne Business Practicum is an opportunity for students to gain exposure to the business environment and solve real business problems. Mentor and Head of of Regulatory Credit Reporting at ANZ, Lara Douglas, tells us more. Published 31 Jan 2017
Entrepreneurship Inspired by a line of strong, business-minded women A social entrepreneur in the making, Bachelor of Commerce graduate Melissa Tenggara’s earliest memories have helped shape her ideals and goals. Published 30 Jan 2017
Student Enrichment Thinking Big, and Winning In Semester 2, 2016, The Big Issue Australia ran a national competition around social enterprise planning, culminating in the grand finals in November. BCom student Nina Liew and her team took out the grand prize with their winning idea, yumi. Published 13 Jan 2017
Economics Changing children's lives A unique partnership between an early education provider and two University of Melbourne economists has the potential to change the lives of more than 45,000 at risk children across Australia. Published 05 Jan 2017
Student Enrichment Out with a bang! On 12 December 2016, Emily Jenkins, Anthony Secoulidis, Georgia Watson and Joshua Wright celebrated their second place win at APEX, a global Postgraduate Business Case Competition jointly hosted by the Indian School of Business (ISB) and the University of Melbourne. Published 27 Dec 2016
Student Enrichment Bachelor of Commerce across three continents BCom student Xavier Ekkel has caught the travel bug, and is making the most of his University days to expand his future career plans while seeing the world. Published 22 Dec 2016
Research Human-Machine Judgement and Interaction Symposium Machine learning is quickly improving and many everyday tasks will soon be overtaken by computers. Yet, according to a panel of experts, machine learning may only work well in particular circumstances, such as airline 'auto-pilot' where the environment is well understood. Published 22 Dec 2016
Student Enrichment AUBCC: Problem Solving in Action AUBCC came to the University of Melbourne for the first time in 2016. Published 16 Dec 2016
Alumni Five in Five with Paul Kofman While it's often said that moving into a leadership role from within internal ranks can be more challenging for those being promoted than those left behind, Professor Paul Kofman credits his effective work as a Dean to some very good networks developed while following the path of his career. Published 16 Dec 2016
Student Enrichment Not just Jenny from The Spot! Access Melbourne meant the start of the BCom journey for Jenny Nguyen, leading to the full FBE experience and culminating with a graduate position with NBN. Published 16 Dec 2016
Student Enrichment Career Inspiration through International Case Competition Australian Undergraduate Business Case Competition comes to Melbourne Published 13 Dec 2016
Entrepreneurship 2016 Valedictory Speech 2016 Valedictorian Jefferson Bryan Manangquil (Master of Finance) shares his thoughts on failure and success with his fellow MBS graduates Published 12 Dec 2016
Student Enrichment From Über Fan to Uber Employee Uber is in more than 450 cities around the world, and BCom graduate, Daniel Odoi, who joined their Melbourne team under the company’s graduate program shares his experience with us. Published 08 Dec 2016
Research Cognitive development of Indigenous children Disadvantage is widespread amongst Indigenous populations across the world, with higher mortality rates from birth and strong evidence of disadvantage across developmental outcomes. Published 08 Dec 2016
Industry Deans' Thank You event Donors, mentors, and volunteers for the Faculty were acknowledged and thanked at the annual Deans’ Thank you Christmas Function on Thursday 24th November. Published 05 Dec 2016
Student Enrichment Business and Economics Dean's Events WeChat was abuzz as alumni jostled for a place at annual Business and Economics Dean’s Events in Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hong Kong and Beijing. Published 05 Dec 2016
Awards FBE Teaching Excellence Awards 2016 Each year, The Williams Centre of Learning Advancement recognises and rewards the valuable contribution of teachers in Business and Economics through the Faculty Teaching Excellence Awards. Published 01 Dec 2016
Student Enrichment We need tomorrow's leaders, today In our global community, cross-border relations are increasingly important considerations. Sabina Lim leads a team of Young European Leaders in policy making proposals within the region. Published 25 Nov 2016
Entrepreneurship Five in Five with Darrell Wade Preferring travel to work, it seems kind of obvious that Co-Founder of Intrepid Travel Darrell Wade started a travel company where he could pursue his passion. Published 24 Nov 2016
Accounting The Australia Awards: Strengthening accrual accounting in Indonesia Australian Awards in Indonesia program is designed to build meaningful industry relationships between Australia and upcoming international leaders. Published 21 Nov 2016
Industry How's your Pizza? Predictors and Outcomes of Decision Makings 77th annual CPA Australia University of Melbourne Lecture welcomes Professor Shane Dikolli, Fuqua School of Business at Duke University Published 17 Nov 2016
Student Enrichment; Entrepreneurship Rising from the ashes How can we learn from failure? Master of Entrepreneurship student, Roshan Ghadamian talks through his start-up journey from liquidation to building a new business team. Published 17 Nov 2016
Entrepreneurship Teenyco: the birth of 3D printed ultrasounds Revolutionise: to radically or significantly change. Teenyco is setting out to do just that for the experience of mums and dads-to be at the 20-week ultrasound scan. Published 11 Nov 2016
Student Enrichment Five in Five with Larisa Moran With a highly successful career making partner before the age of thirty, Larisa Moran is now setting a strong example for our students and early grads; particularly young women in the field. Published 09 Nov 2016
Media Preparing Academics for Adaptive Teaching What happens when innovative thinking is applied to teaching methods? The Faculty’s new Williams Centre for Learning Advancement (CLA) aims to show just what that means. Published 08 Nov 2016
Media Teaching Excellence in a Dynamic Environment William's Centre for Learning Advancement - towards advanced teaching and enhanced student experience. Published 08 Nov 2016
Student Enrichment; Entrepreneurship Starting up Digital start-ups and social enterprises – have we seen them all? University of Melbourne students don’t seem to think so and are challenging the status quo on what it means to deliver change by disrupting the way we do things. Published 25 Oct 2016
Student Enrichment Minds on Markets: A Public Lecture with Professor Read Montague Published 25 Oct 2016
Awards Encouraging Excellence Mentoring is often looked to as an important opportunity to build confidence and access career guidance, but what is often underestimated, is its ability to encourage perseverance and continued excellence to achieve your career goals. Published 20 Oct 2016
Student Enrichment 2016 MBSSA Business Ball Organised by the Melbourne Business School Student Association (MBSSA), the third annual Business Ball was a grand black tie affair with many surprises that did not disappoint. Published 10 Oct 2016
Student Enrichment Five in Five Andrea Myles The Creating Future Leaders Series (CFLS) engages students and young alumni in conversation with business leaders from Australia and overseas. As part of the Spotlight on China showcase we spoke with presenter Andrea Myles about the China Australia Millennial Project. Published 28 Sep 2016
Research Econometrics: raising the bar of student experience How do you rate your University experience? We’re at the half way point in the University Semester, a time when academics take stock and plan for their final classes for the year. We explore whether they could also plan to improve their teaching scores. Published 28 Sep 2016
Student Enrichment Milan MIB Einan Lom discovered what it meant to live as an Italian in order to enhance and expand his business skills. Published 22 Sep 2016
Student Enrichment Spotlight on China: Business Insights (Part 4) During our Industry Panel Q&A event on September 8th, we asked business leaders for their insights on the challenges and opportunities of operating businesses across the Australia/China business landscape. Matt Schofield from ShineWing tells us about his international links with Australia and China. Published 20 Sep 2016
Student Enrichment Spotlight on China: Business Insights (Part 3) During our Industry Panel Q&A event on September 8th, we asked business leaders for their insights on the challenges and opportunities of operating businesses across the Australia/China business landscape. Zheng Wang from CITIC Bank tells us about his connection with China. Published 20 Sep 2016
Student Enrichment Spotlight on China: Business Insights (Part 2) During our Industry Panel Q&A event on September 8th, we asked business leaders for their insights on the challenges and opportunities of operating businesses across the Australia/China business landscape. Peter Liddell from KPMG shares his thoughts on successfully doing business in China. Published 20 Sep 2016
Student Enrichment Spotlight on China: Business Insights (Part 1) During our Industry Panel Q&A event on September 8th, we asked business leaders for their insights on the challenges and opportunities of operating businesses across the Australia/China business landscape. Panel chair, Jill Lei from University of Melbourne shares her key takeaways from the event. Published 20 Sep 2016
Student Enrichment Living & Working in China Spotlight on China: Business Insights to help current students grow their career and understand how best to work across the Australia/China business landscape. We attended the first event to find out more about living and working in China. Published 15 Sep 2016
Student Enrichment; Entrepreneurship Crowdfunding: a study by PhD Candidate Emma Li What is the role of crowdfunding in raising capital for seed-stage entrepreneurial ventures? Published 05 Sep 2016
Entrepreneurship Five in Five with Marcus Godinho Born from the vision of a pastry chef frustrated by watching perfectly good food go to waste, Fareshare "rescues" food, and prepares meals for hundreds of charities. Marcus Godinho (BCom 1990) CEO of Fareshare, transferred his corporate suit for a sustainable, community focused outlook in 1998 and has never looked back. Published 31 Aug 2016
Student Enrichment Your chance to make an impact: BCom intensive India subject with 40K Globe Travel and work in India while learning about social enterprise with new subject: International Business Experience Published 30 Aug 2016
Entrepreneurship Start-up visionaries: what can you do in 3 days? For m-Time founders Yan-Ting Choong and Sarah Agboola, two young women driven by a passion to be entrepreneurs, success is very much on the table. Read more about how 3DS helped them get here. Published 23 Aug 2016
Student Enrichment Taking Students to the World Class: Global Business Practicum Selected MBS students who participate in the Global Business Practicum subject act as consultants on real problems faced by overseas host organisations Published 23 Aug 2016
Entrepreneurship Five in Five with Jennifer Earle As a bonafide chocoholic, Jennifer Earle (BA/BCom 2003) knew that to start a business she must decide if a lifestyle company would support what she loved. Originally started as a part-time hobby in 2005, Chocolate Ecstasy Tours now showcases chocolate (and London) to the world. Published 01 Aug 2016
Entrepreneurship Delivering social impact through start-ups Looking to start your own business and wondering how to make a difference? If you want to combine your CSR values and your work life, Social Entrepreneurship may be the pathway for you. Published 21 Jul 2016
Student Enrichment Team work: Finding new infrastructure financing solutions What if your clients included The Royal Children’s Hospital, Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI), VicRoads and the State’s water corporations? Would you trust a group of Bachelor of Commerce students to advise you on financing public infrastructure for the future? Published 08 Jul 2016
wcla Williams Centre for Learning Advancement: Announcement Professor Angela Paladino, Director, Williams Centre for Learning Advancement (WCLA), is pleased to announce the arrival of Dr Valerie Cortonei-Baird to the WCLA team. Published 06 Jul 2016
Economics Specialist Certificate in Economic Design The Centre for Market Design now offers an executive certificate in market design. The course covers the role prices play in the economy, coordinating supply and demand, and the physical constraints and informational frictions at the heart of economic design. Published 29 Jun 2016
Economics Pre-election policy analysis: Superannuation Dr Kevin Fergusson discusses superannuation election promises and their implications. Published 29 Jun 2016
Student Enrichment; Entrepreneurship Innovating a Family Business: Q+A with Doorstep's Peter Richardson (M.Enterprise Graduate) What makes a good business leader? Our Master of Enterprise attracts managers looking to take their division or business to the next level. We catch up with Peter Richardson (class of 2013) to see how the degree has had an impact on his company, learn about the innovation cycle and his tips for new business owners. Published 24 Jun 2016
Economics Is Medicare facing a cost blowout from 'urgent' after-hours care rebates? Urgent after-hours visits have increased by $104.2 million compare to 2010 figures from the Department of Health. Published 17 Jun 2016
Student Enrichment Q+A with Master of Management (Marketing) Graduates You’ve graduated, now what? We caught up with some of our Master of Management (Marketing) graduates Nick (class of 2012) and Lauren (class of 2013) to see where the degree has taken them, what it is really like working in industry and their tips for studying and interviews. Published 15 Jun 2016
Economics Let's Talk...about Australian Tax Reform Like it or loathe it, taxation plays a huge role in the Australian economy, and the proposed government changes to taxation on savings in the 2016 budget hold huge implications for students and young professionals. MBS student Su-Kim takes us through 'Let's Talk...' a panel discussion on Australian Tax Reform. Published 03 May 2016
Economics Headed for Paris with social change in mind BCom student Sabina Lim is Paris-bound to attend the 2016 OECD Forum. A keen believer in social impact investing, she is determined to establish positive changes for the disadvantaged through finance initiatives. Published 02 May 2016
Finance Navigating a PhD in Business and Economics Starting a PhD can be daunting task. We sat down for a Q&A with recent graduate Bill Zu, who told us about how his research could make a real impact on the economy, his tips for choosing a PhD program and why industry needs more PhD grads. Published 27 Apr 2016
news Closing the Gap: MBP student recommendations for social inclusion Four MBS students take on the challenge of addressing employment and social inclusion challenges faced by the indigenous population in Shepparton. Published 22 Apr 2016
Economics The Economics of Terror Bachelor of Commerce students from the CAINZ student organisation review the recent terrorist attacks from an economic angle and reveal the wider implications for government. Published 13 Apr 2016
Management Consulting for Social Impact – why Not-for-Profits need business skills Where do you start if you're interested in working in the not-for-profit sector? FBE's Global Consulting Group presented an interactive panel session on how to get there, and what to expect. Published 12 Apr 2016
Accounting; Awards Australian pioneers elected into Australian Accounting Hall of Fame Celebrating outstanding individual contributions to the advancement of accounting in Australia, the 7th Australian Accounting Hall of Fame Awards took place on Wednesday 16th March at the University of Melbourne. Published 18 Mar 2016
Marketing The science behind viral videos It’s the Holy Grail for marketers – understanding what makes a video ad go viral. Published 17 Mar 2016
Student Enrichment My time in Hong Kong and Singapore: a conversation with Ewe Jin Tan The future of business and economics lies in our students, who demonstrate the value of the Faculty’s teaching, industry engagement and scholarship programs when they successfully navigate into careers of their choice. Commerce Opportunity Bursary recipient Ewe Jin Tan shares his recent internship story with us, and tells us about his experiences in Hong Kong and Singapore with Deutsche Bank. Published 10 Mar 2016
Student Enrichment How MBS has prepared me for success - Rachel Rafael (Master of Management, 2015) Published 17 Feb 2016
Awards Damien Power awarded GLOBE best research paper Congratulations to Professor Damien Power and his colleagues for being awarded the inaugural GLOBE Robert J. House Best Research Paper Award for 2015. Published 16 Feb 2016
Economics; Student Enrichment Mud, economics and social responsibility in Taiwan Published 09 Feb 2016
Awards Bright Future Ahead for First in the Family Scholar Ting Huang, a recent Bachelor of Commerce graduate, is one of a number of students to benefit from a First in the Family Scholarship from the Faculty of Business and Economics. Published 05 Feb 2016
Economics Innovation: how can Australia do it better? Innovation could be Australia’s ultimate competitive weapon if our leaders get the settings right Published 21 Jan 2016
Awards; Student Enrichment Start-up opportunities lure New Colombo scholar to Korea Published 07 Jan 2016
Economics; Student Enrichment International Business Students in Taipei (Dec 2015) Published 14 Dec 2015
Economics Be sure to read the fine print in Turnbull's mid-year economic update Since his swearing in as Prime Minister in September, Malcolm Turnbull has often referred to himself as a “reformer”. In particular, Turnbull has made clear that the time for a change has come. Published 04 Dec 2015
Management Leading Through Supply Chain Management Business Development Analyst Jowey Lim shares her insights into how the Masters of Supply Chain management has helped deliver real value to her family business. Published 25 Nov 2015
insights Learning to learn from bushfires Victorians should face facts: bushfires are inevitable, says FBE Doctoral Researcher, Graham Dwyer, in this article published in The Age. Published 24 Nov 2015
Industry New partnership with Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center Australia’s next generation of entrepreneurs to benefit from global agreement Published 25 Sep 2015