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Bachelor of Commerce; Student Enrichment

Three weeks, two startups

The hardest part of building a startup isn't always the idea. It's everything that comes after.

Published 20 Aug 2026

Economics

The hidden cost of buying local: Public procurement and job creation

The University of Melbourne welcomed Professor Matilde Bombardini from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley, to deliver the 2026 Corden Public Lecture on Wednesday 22 July 2026.

Published 30 Jul 2026

Announcements

Melbourne Business School and the University of Melbourne retain AACSB accreditation

AACSB announced today that they have extended the business accreditation of the degree programs of Melbourne Business School (the School) and the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Melbourne (the University).

Published 09 Jul 2026

Stratification By Design: Meritocracy and the Reproduction of Inequality

Prof Lauren Rivera presented the 2025 Joe Isaac Industrial Relations Symposium at Melbourne Business School, University of Melbourne, on Thursday, October 16, 2025.

Published 14 May 2026

Economics

Roots of Extremism – Social Dynamics and history of Nazi Party

The 2026 Griffin Economic History Public Lecture with Professor Hans‑Joachim Voth from the University of Zurich explores the question of how democracies collapse, and why do everyday people come to support extremist movements.

Published 11 May 2026

Announcements

Professor Serge da Motta Veiga appointed Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics 

The University of Melbourne has appointed Professor Serge da Motta Veiga Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics (FBE). 

Published 02 Apr 2026

Announcements

Strong results in QS World University Rankings by Subject for FBE

University of Melbourne has recorded year on year growth across three of its core disciplines for 2026 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject.

Published 27 Mar 2026

Announcements

Faculty of Business and Economics appoints AI expert Matt Kuperholz as Honorary Enterprise Professor

The University of Melbourne is pleased to welcome Professor Matt Kuperholz as its new Honorary Enterprise Professor at the Faculty of Business and Economics.

Published 18 Mar 2026

Students

Dean’s Letter – Start of Semester 1, 2026

For our new cohort starting your journey with us, congratulations on taking the next step in your future. It is a great privilege to support each new cohort that is the next generation of change-makers - positively shaping society, policy and organisations.

Published 23 Feb 2026

Economics

Dr Siqi Pan awarded ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) Fellowship for Economics

The Australian Research Council (ARC) has announced the ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) Fellows for 2025, including the University of Melbourne’s Dr Siqi Pan.

Published 12 Feb 2026

Dilin Duwa Snapshot 4.0

Published 12 Feb 2026

Trusted for the times: the evolution of the Australian Government and public service

Dr Steven Kennedy PSM presented the 2025 Freebairn Public Lecture at the University of Melbourne, on Tuesday 11 October 2025.

Published 12 Feb 2026

Awards

Celebrating 2026 Australia Day Honours Recipients

The Faculty of Business and Economics is proud to recognise two members of our FBE Advisory Board who have been acknowledged in the 2026 Australia Day Honours.

Published 09 Feb 2026

Research

AI efficiency with human agency: FBE launches BehavAI Lab

The Faculty of Business and Economics has launched a new research lab using behavioural science to understand how humans can implement AI effectively and ethically.

Published 02 Feb 2026

Student Enrichment

Interning for impact with economic insight

Undertaking an internship with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has been more than a professional learning opportunity; it has been a chance to contribute to meaningful work that is shaping Australia’s clean energy future. It was an honour to gain hands-on experience while completing my studies and to see how my academic background in international business intersects with economic and energy policy.

Published 17 Nov 2025

Fragmentation and market power in the global economy

The University of Melbourne hosted Professor Giancarlo Corsetti to present the 2025 Finch Public Lecture, on Tuesday 28 October 2025. The lecture explored the significant shifts in global economic policies, the fragmentation of market power, and the impacts of global interconnectedness and the effect on the future of the world’s economy.

Published 17 Nov 2025