Australian workers exhausted, unprepared for technology-driven future of work, report says

A comprehensive survey of 1,400 Australian workers asked about their experiences at work since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published 20 Mar 2023

Economics

Unemployment rate back down to 3.5%. It’s anyone’s guess when things will turn

Read this article by Professor Jeff Borland in The Conversation.

Published 20 Mar 2023

Management

A sustainable solution to Australia's engineering skills shortage

Read about the research by Dr Maryam Raji from the Department of Management and Marketing in Pursuit.

Published 16 Mar 2023

Economics

Carers of older Australians need more support

But unpaid extended leave isn’t the best solution. Read this article by Associate Professor Catherine de Fontenay in The Conversation.

Published 13 Mar 2023

What can we expect from the 2023 economic 'misery index'?

Read this article by Professor Guay Lim and Associate Professor Sam Tsiaplias from Melbourne Institute in Pursuit.

Published 10 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 08 Mar 2023

Finance

Overcoming gender bias of boardroom gatekeepers

Read this article by Dr Marina Gertsberg in Pursuit.

Published 08 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 07 Mar 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 28 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.

Published 27 Feb 2023

Dean's letter to students - Semester 1, 2023

The Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics Professor Paul Kofman, welcomes students to campus in 2023.

Published 08 Feb 2023

Student Enrichment; International Opportunities

Bachelor of Commerce students gain international business and learning experience in Ho Chi Minh City

In December 2022, 23 students from the University of Melbourne travelled to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, to participate in the International Business Experience (IBUS) subject as part of the Bachelor of Commerce. The program was run in collaboration with FPT University.

Published 06 Feb 2023

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 31 Jan 2023

Student Enrichment

Management Consulting Australian Red Cross

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

Published 23 Jan 2023

Marketing

India’s ‘untouchable’ women face discrimination even in schemes meant to help them

Read this article by Dr Kanika Meshram in The Conversation

Published 23 Jan 2023

Research: Regional interventions needed to help young people transition from high school to employment

New research from the Melbourne Institute, University of Melbourne, shows youth in Australia find it harder to transition from high school to employment when compared to youth in many other countries.

Published 20 Jan 2023

Accounting

The Faculty of Business and Economics congratulates Professor Margaret Abernethy who has received the Lifetime Contribution Award from the American Accounting Association (AAA), Management Accounting Section.

The Faculty of Business and Economics congratulates Professor Margaret Abernethy who has been awarded the Lifetime Contribution to Management Accounting Award by the Management Accounting Section of the American Accounting Association (AAA).

Published 20 Jan 2023

National Summer Schools Supporting the Future of Indigenous Business in 2023

Published 13 Jan 2023