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

Announcements

University of Melbourne and Institut Teknologi Bandung enter a new global education agreement

The Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Melbourne welcomed a delegation from Indonesia’s prestigious Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), led by Professor Aurik Gustomo, Dean of the School of business and Management, for the official signing of a new undergraduate articulation agreement.

Published 10 Apr 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

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

Economics

Dr Kathryn Baragwanath wins 2025 Paul Bourke award

The Faculty of Business and Economics would like to congratulate the Department of Economics' Dr Kathryn Baragwanath, one of four winners of the prestigious 2025 Paul Bourke Award for Early Career Research.

Published 13 Oct 2025

Announcements; Research

Melbourne Institute to continue HILDA Survey legacy with renewed contract

The Melbourne Institute and the Faculty of Business and Economics will continue their relationship with the Department of Social Services to deliver the HILDA survey until 2029.

Published 21 Jul 2025

Economics

Professor David Byrne appointed to the Ritchie Chair in Economics

Professor David Byrne from FBE’s Department of Economics has been appointed to the position of Ritchie Chair of Economic Research.

Published 08 Nov 2024

Announcements; Research

FBE and MBS receive recognition for exceptional UN PRME reporting

Published 21 Jun 2024

Announcements

University of Melbourne and Melbourne Business School reaffirm commitment to sustainability with 2023 PRME report

The Sharing Information on Progress report for 2023 was submitted to Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) in November last year, a significant milestone in the Faculty’s and School’s joint commitment to improving sustainability performance and reporting as global leaders in business education.

Published 26 Mar 2024

Accounting

Four accounting pioneers inducted into Australian Accounting Hall of Fame for outstanding achievements

The 15th annual Awards Ceremony was held at University House on Wednesday, March 6. Over 100 guests from the accounting profession, academia, business, and government turned out to honour the 2024 inductees.

Published 18 Mar 2024

Announcements

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 20 Apr 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 29 Mar 2023

Announcements; Media

Melbourne Institute and Roy Morgan Join Forces to Take the Pulse of the Nation

Melbourne Institute: Applied Economic & Social Research at The University of Melbourne and Roy Morgan, Australia’s largest independent researcher, are pleased to announce they have entered a strategic partnership to deliver Taking the Pulse of the Nation, a national survey providing real-time insights on Australian behaviours and attitudes on current social and economic issues.

Published 19 Aug 2022

Economics

Welcoming our new Griffin Chair in Economic History – Professor James Kai-sing Kung

In January 2023, the University of Melbourne will welcome Professor James Kai-sing Kung as the inaugural Griffin Chair in Economic History at the Faculty of Business and Economics.

Published 24 Jan 2022

Awards

Mei Dong wins 2021 Edward Brown Award for Teaching Excellence

Mei’s impact on her students has been far-reaching since commencing at the University of Melbourne.

Published 21 Jul 2021

Announcements

AACSB extends Faculty of Business and Economics and Melbourne Business School's quality accreditation

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) has extended its accreditation of the Faculty of Business and Economics and Melbourne Business School Ltd. – officially re-affirming its reputation as a business education provider of the highest quality.

Published 29 Jun 2021