Published: 05 May 2023 Bachelor of Commerce; Student Enrichment

Investing in the Future

I recently completed an internship at Escala Partners as part of the University of Melbourne’s inaugural Bachelor of Commerce Internship subject and am grateful to both the University and Escala Partners for enabling me to apply classroom skills in a real-world setting.

Published: 05 May 2023 Bachelor of Commerce; Student Enrichment

Grill’d Consulting goes to Gainesville

Bachelor of Commerce students Weronkia Sagan, Vivienne Kerslake, Lucas Bay and Trinh Nguyen travelled to Gainesville, Florida to compete in the 2023 Heavener International Case Competition (HICC), hosted by the University of Florida.

Published: 04 May 2023 Student Enrichment

Transitioning to a More Sustainable Business

Conor Grace completed the Business Practicum in his summer break as part of his Master of Management (Marketing) degree. He shares his experience on a student team to complete a management consulting project.

Published: 20 Apr 2023

Institute for the Future of Business – Professor Phillip Dolan appointed inaugural Executive Director

The Institute for the Future of Business is ready to transform business education, research and industry engagement after the appointment of its first Executive Director, Professor Phillip Dolan.

Published: 12 Apr 2023

FBE partners with MSPACE on specialist network initiative

The Faculty of Business and Economics (FBE) and Melbourne School for Professional and Continuing Education (MSPACE) have partnered on a new initiative that will enhance professional education at the University of Melbourne.

Published: 06 Apr 2023 Management

Research: Companies support stronger modern slavery laws

A coalition of human rights organisations and academics, including Associate Professor Vikram Bhakoo from the University of Melbourne, has released a new research report revealing the results of a detailed survey of nearly 90 business groups on the impact of Australia’s Modern Slavery Act.

Published: 29 Mar 2023 Accounting

Australian Accounting Hall of Fame inducts five outstanding accounting practitioners, educators and researchers

Five pioneers of accounting have been inducted in the Australian Accounting Hall of Fame for their outstanding achievements in the field.

Published: 24 Mar 2023 Economics

Research impact: Perth petrol prices help inform President Biden

Published: 08 Mar 2023 Alumni

2023 Melbourne Foundation for Business and Economics Dinner

On Thursday 2 March Australia’s business leaders gathered at the National Gallery of Victoria to attend the 2023 Melbourne Foundation for Business and Economics Dinner. This 13th annual event was a night of connection, fundraising and celebration.

Published: 07 Mar 2023

Research: Gender norms can change by showing families how much support communities have for working mothers

New research from the Melbourne Institute at the University of Melbourne shows gender norms for roles in families can be changed simply by informing families how much support there is for working women in their communities.

Published: 28 Feb 2023 Bachelor of Commerce; Student Enrichment

Immersive learning experience with a world class team

In 2022, the Faculty of Business and Economics introduced the Commerce Internship subject to Bachelor of Commerce students. Chamindu Athauda took advantage of this opportunity, completing a University-sourced internship with Straight Bat Private Equity in Melbourne.

Published: 27 Feb 2023 Accounting

Is the ‘Tax Man’ legally entitled to pressure lawyers over their clients’ privilege?

A University of Melbourne researcher has raised concerns about what has been the conduct of the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) in matters where lawyer–client privilege has been challenged.