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Published: 15 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: 14 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: 07 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: 06 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: 04 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: 31 May 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: 30 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: 29 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

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: 28 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: 25 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: 24 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: 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: 18 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: 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.

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