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Published: 10 Oct 2019 under Marketing

A Commerce Homecoming

Millie Ribeiro was born in Melbourne, but a childhood spent overseas and attending international schools meant she never felt particularly connected to the city. When it came time to pursue her undergraduate studies, Melbourne called, and Millie decided it was time reconnect with her Australian Identity.

Published: 23 Sep 2019 under Student Enrichment

Inside the Melbourne Microfinance Initiative

The University of Melbourne’s student clubs are one of the community’s most fundamental building blocks. They offer students a breadth of opportunities to add to their university experience, to make friends, develop skills, and begin building a professional network that will stay with them into their careers. The Melbourne Microfinance Initiative (MMI) offers its members a unique experience: the chance to have a real-world, social impact, both locally and internationally. We spoke with MMI President Jeanette Chan and GMCC Director Nina Lo to find out more.

Published: 19 Sep 2019 under Marketing

From Mparntwe (Alice Springs) to Narrm (Melbourne)

Raymond Tilmouth first came to Melbourne as part of the National Indigenous Business Summer School. Two years later, he’s studying in the Bachelor of Commerce and thinking of all the places his studies might take him in the future.

Published: 30 Aug 2019 under Accounting

A New Beginning

Study is so often the beginning of something new, of new experiences, a new place, and a new career. More often than not we think of this as taking place early in life, but for some, like Master of Management student Hanan Ghandor, it comes later. For Hanan, study was a chance for a fresh start.

Published: 23 Aug 2019 under Management

Accounting at the Next Level

Sankitha Samaraweera came to Melbourne to study in the Bachelor of Commerce, where he majored in Accounting and Finance. Now, after spending some time in the working world, and beginning his studies to become a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA), he’s returned to Melbourne Business School to pursue the Master of International Business.

Published: 22 Aug 2019 under Student Enrichment

Inside UNIQLO

Industry partnerships and international experiences give students an opportunity to tackle problems on a global scale and think about the future of business. BCom students Rhea Choudhary and Heidi Cole had this experience when they were given the opportunity to undertake the UNIQLO Global Management Program in Japan.

Published: 06 Aug 2019 under Students

The Commerce Achievement Scholarship: A ticket across the Bass Straight

For students who have grown up in regional areas, the move to Melbourne brings all sorts of new challenges and opportunities. For Oliver Gunn, it was a chance to explore his interests and meet new people. The Commerce Achievement Scholarship (CAS) was his ticket to this big city.

Published: 15 Jul 2019 under Students

The Systematic Approach

There’s a world of opportunity for those that are willing to extend themselves beyond their comfort zones. From Germany to Korea, and now Australia, Matthias Knebel has set his sights on a global career.

Published: 11 Jul 2019 under Student Enrichment

Enactus in Action

Enactus, is a student organisation with 70,000 members across 36 different countries, including a branch here at the University of Melbourne. They’ve launched both international and local enterprises, and are now Champions of the Enactus National Conference, on their way to compete at the international level in San Jose, California, later this year. We spoke with Enactus President, Nathan Wang, to find out more.

Published: 01 Jul 2019 under International Opportunities

A Glimpse Beneath the Surface

There are many ways you can experience a place, by travelling, going on exchange, living, or working. The New Colombo Plan funded International Business Experience in India offers Business and Economics students another unique perspective. For Simone Scott-Stevenson, it was a chance to go beneath the surface and glimpse the difference between life and tourism.

Published: 05 Jun 2019 under Entrepreneurship

Unicorn Co-founder inspires budding entrepreneurs

Returning to his educational roots last month, Jack Zhang co-founder of Airwallex, addressed undergraduate students enrolled in the Entrepreneurial Finance subject at the University of Melbourne.

Published: 03 Jun 2019 under Students

The Balancing Act

This year, Master of International Business student Jeremy Doupe was awarded the Order of Australia Association Foundation Scholarship. It’s an award that acknowledges leadership in both the classroom and the broader community. For Jeremy, it offers the chance to extend his learning, beyond the walls of the classroom and into the wider world.

Published: 28 May 2019 under Management

Flexibility and Freedom

Mamta Mehra grew up in Dubai, where she went on to kickstart a career with a global company. Eventually, a thirst for adventure inspired her to travel, and a desire for greater meaning led her to Melbourne Business School (MBS).

Published: 07 May 2019 under Accounting

The Magic of Muesli

When you think about the role of accountants, you’re much more likely to think calculators and spreadsheets than muesli. However, the applications of accounting extend to tables beyond Excel, like breakfast, and the boardroom. The ERPSim Asia Pacific Japan Cup simulates a real-world working experience for accounting students. This year, teams from the University of Melbourne took out the top two spots in the regional challenge, before going on to become international champions!

Published: 16 Apr 2019 under Management

From the Grassroots up

Leesa Chen came to Melbourne Business School as a Westpac Future Leader Scholar to study in the Master of International Business. Before this she worked with Bega Cheese in a role that opened up her understanding of the agricultural supply chain.

Published: 08 Apr 2019 under 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: 02 Apr 2019 under 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: 28 Mar 2019 under 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: 14 Mar 2019 under 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: 25 Feb 2019 under 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.

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