Published: 08 Apr 2024 under Student Enrichment

Grant Thornton Ireland

Embarking on a journey to Ireland to undertake the Global Business Practicum subject at Grant Thornton, with three fellow students, provided me with a deep dive into the world of strategic decision-making in a global context. This experience, while short-lived, left an indelible mark on my professional journey, offering insights into stakeholder engagement, teamwork dynamics, and the nuances of organisational culture.

Published: 08 Apr 2024 under Student Enrichment

My Journey on Global Business Practicum London

As I embarked on my journey towards a master's degree, I was impressed by the exceptional academic reputation and the array of diverse opportunities available in my chosen course – Master of Management (Finance). Among these opportunities was the Global Business Practicum, a Work Integrated Learning elective, which stood apart from the university's regular curriculum by offering a unique experiential learning opportunity.

Published: 28 Feb 2024 under Student Enrichment

Imagining Melbourne 2030 with BMW

The YourMelbourne 2023 competition, presented by BMW Group Australia, in partnership with the University of Melbourne and RMIT, challenged students to imagine, design, and present their vision of future mobility in Melbourne in 2030. Students from the University of Melbourne placed first in both categories, with Ashlesha Balyan securing the individual category, and Alisna Yanni, Bryan Edbert Jonathan and Iga Bagus Jaya Wardhana claiming the team category.

Published: 28 Feb 2024 under Bachelor of Commerce; Student Enrichment

Business and Beyond

Millie Beccia traveled to Vietnam and participated as part of the International Business Experience subject. The study tour program comprises of academic and cultural activities while providing students with an overview of business and economics in an international context.

Published: 11 Dec 2023 under Bachelor of Commerce

Lychee Oolong & Co.

This year the BCom Case Competition partnered with Aesop, who challenged students to think outside the box and merge physical and digital customer experiences. The competition winners of 2023, Lychee Oolong & Co. shared their highlights with us.

Published: 09 Nov 2023 under Student Enrichment

From Classroom to Success

The MBS Case Competition challenges graduate students to apply classroom learnings to business problems faced by real organisations. Our 2023 competition winners, CBSV Consultants shared their experience with us; how they formed, worked in a team, their hopes and highlights.

Published: 17 Oct 2023 under Bachelor of Commerce; Student Enrichment

ADventure Consulting

In 2023, Management Consulting was delivered in person with options for students to conduct remote, in-person and hybrid client visits. Cathelina and Chiraz shared their group’s experience working together on a business project for the ANZ Innovation Team (Institutional).

Published: 31 Aug 2023 under Bachelor of Commerce; Student Enrichment

The Evolution of Sincidium

Benjamin and Oliver teamed up to form Sincidium, winning first place in the 2023 UniMelb StartUp Pitch Competition. We spoke with them about their journey and learnt more about the AI-based software startup which seeks to ensure competency and academic integrity in the age of AI. 

Published: 31 Aug 2023 under Bachelor of Commerce; Student Enrichment

Love Knows No Bounds

In the face of rising social disconnect initiated by the COVID-19 pandemic, students Sarah Yoon and Catherine Muir pitch an innovative spin on long-distance relationships, taking home a victory in the 2022 UniMelb StartUp Pitch Competition.

Published: 12 Jul 2023 under Student Enrichment

Lion City Leap

Xunliang Huang shares her experience traveling to Singapore with her BCom peers to complete the intensive Global Management Consulting subject.

Published: 05 May 2023 under 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 under 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 under 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: 28 Feb 2023 under 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: 31 Jan 2023 under Student Enrichment

Business and Economics Internship with Campus Management

Through a University-sourced internship with the University’s Campus Management team, Edward Dai took his first step into the Australian workforce.

Published: 23 Jan 2023 under Student Enrichment

Management Consulting Australian Red Cross

BCom student, Henry Gao completed the Management Consulting subject in 2022 with the Australian Red Cross.

Published: 14 Dec 2022 under Student Enrichment

The Changing Face of Corporate Australia: Business Practicum

Published: 01 Dec 2022 under Student Enrichment

Experience with Omexom

Published: 01 Dec 2022 under Student Enrichment

The Road Less Travelled

Published: 29 Nov 2022 under Bachelor of Commerce; Student Enrichment; International Opportunities

University of Melbourne pulls off the Thailand Three-peat

David and three fellow Bachelor of Commerce students were victorious in the 2022 Thammasat Undergraduate Business Case Competition held in-person in Bangkok, Thailand. Here, he reflects on the experience.