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Published: 10 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: 08 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: 04 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: 02 Apr 2019 Student Enrichment; 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: 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: 28 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: 15 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: 14 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

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: 13 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: 01 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: 26 Feb 2019 Announcements

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: 25 Feb 2019 Students

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: 19 Feb 2019 Management

Imogen Kroker: "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 Kroker, to find out how she came to MBS, and what the MBSSA has in store for the next semester.

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