Published: 08 Mar 2021 under Research

Flexible work arrangements help women, but only if they are also offered to men

Flexible workplace policies designed to improve gender gaps in employment and pay might actually make things worse for women.

Published: 08 Mar 2021 under Bachelor of Commerce

Entrepreneurship Principles and Tools

We spoke with Professor Gerda Gemser to find out more about Entrepreneurship Principles and Tools, one of the University’s newest and most exciting Breadth courses.

Published: 08 Mar 2021 under Alumni; Industry

More investment in early childhood strategies is needed for wider social and economic reform

Zac Hatzantonis (BCom 1994) used her economics degree to pursue a career in public policy, and is now a partner at PwC Australia. She tells us what inspired her passion for policy reform, particularly in early childhood education and care.

Published: 05 Mar 2021 under Accounting; Awards

The Australian Accounting Hall of Fame inducts three distinguished individuals

Three accounting titans have been inducted into the Australian Accounting Hall of Fame for their significant achievements and contributions to the field.

Published: 01 Mar 2021 under Accounting

Five in Five with Professor Stewart Leech

The music industry’s loss of a potential drumming star has become a huge gain for the world of accounting internationally. Professor Stewart Leech is one of three individuals inducted into the Accounting Hall of Fame this year, and in this interview, we uncover his contributions and achievements.

Published: 25 Feb 2021 under Management

The Master of Professional Management with Dr Michal Carrington

In 2021, Melbourne Business School is launching the Master of Professional Management, a degree that will open up new opportunities for leaders across sectors. We spoke with Program Director, Dr Michal Carrington, to find out more.

Published: 22 Feb 2021 under Announcements; Study

Dean's letter: 2021 Welcome and Updates

Professor Paul Kofman addresses returning to campus and how you will be supported in your educational journey this year.

Published: 17 Feb 2021 under Economics

Children of same-sex parents outperform others at school

Children with same-sex parents outperform other children on multiple indicators of academic achievement, new research shows.

Published: 12 Feb 2021 under Economics

Strong support for COVID vaccine; financial stress and mental distress remain high

Published: 10 Feb 2021 under Accounting

Talking Numbers: Online

Maggie Singorahardjo, from the Department of Accounting, has been leading the way in teaching online. We spoke with her about what the last year has meant for her, and what students can expect in 2021.

Published: 10 Feb 2021 under Bachelor of Commerce

Learning Online with Andrew Zur

Andrew Zur teaches subjects across the Faculty of Business and Economics. We spoke with him to find out what it’s been like teaching online, and what our overseas students can expect in 2021.

Published: 28 Jan 2021 under Economics

Understanding the Economics of Climate Change

Every academic comes to their studies with a different life experience and area of interest. We spoke with recent PhD graduate, Dr Farzana Hossain to find out more about her passion for Environmental Economics.

Published: 21 Jan 2021 under Management

From the Gaza Strip to Melbourne

Rana Aman began her career working in international aid. Now, she’s come to Melbourne to in the first step of a life changing educational journey.

Published: 18 Jan 2021 under Accounting

Learning in Limbo

A new found love of numbers drove Vismay Vadera to pursue a master’s degree in accounting, but 2020 had other plans and he ended up deferring his place for 6 months. Now, he’s ready for a new start in the new year.

Published: 13 Jan 2021 under Bachelor of Commerce

Making the most out of the BCom

Entering University is one of the most exciting times of your life. With a fresh wave of BCom students joining us in 2021, we reached out to BCom student Dhanush Girish to get his advice on how to make the most of the experience.