Student Enrichment; Industry

Embracing the age of online international exposure

Master of Management (Marketing) student Mallika Dutta takes us inside the Global Business Practicum.

Published 11 Mar 2021

Research

Flexible work arrangements help women, but only if they are also offered to men

Flexible workplace policies designed to improve gender gaps in employment and pay might actually make things worse for women.

Published 08 Mar 2021

Bachelor of Commerce

Entrepreneurship Principles and Tools

We spoke with Professor Gerda Gemser to find out more about Entrepreneurship Principles and Tools, one of the University’s newest and most exciting Breadth courses.

Published 08 Mar 2021

Alumni; Industry

More investment in early childhood strategies is needed for wider social and economic reform

Zac Hatzantonis (BCom 1994) used her economics degree to pursue a career in public policy, and is now a partner at PwC Australia. She tells us what inspired her passion for policy reform, particularly in early childhood education and care.

Published 08 Mar 2021

Accounting; Awards

The Australian Accounting Hall of Fame inducts three distinguished individuals

Three accounting titans have been inducted into the Australian Accounting Hall of Fame for their significant achievements and contributions to the field.

Published 05 Mar 2021

Accounting

Five in Five with Professor Stewart Leech

The music industry’s loss of a potential drumming star has become a huge gain for the world of accounting internationally. Professor Stewart Leech is one of three individuals inducted into the Accounting Hall of Fame this year, and in this interview, we uncover his contributions and achievements.

Published 01 Mar 2021

Management

The Master of Professional Management with Dr Michal Carrington

In 2021, Melbourne Business School is launching the Master of Professional Management, a degree that will open up new opportunities for leaders across sectors. We spoke with Program Director, Dr Michal Carrington, to find out more.

Published 25 Feb 2021

Research

More Australians becoming wary of COVID-19 vaccinations

New survey data suggests that in the last four months more Australians have become reluctant to have a COVID-19 vaccine, potentially jeopardising efforts to reach herd immunity

Published 23 Feb 2021

Research

Behind the Bitcoin Bubble

Published 23 Feb 2021

Announcements; Study

Dean's letter: 2021 Welcome and Updates

Professor Paul Kofman addresses returning to campus and how you will be supported in your educational journey this year.

Published 22 Feb 2021

Economics

Children of same-sex parents outperform others at school

Children with same-sex parents outperform other children on multiple indicators of academic achievement, new research shows.

Published 17 Feb 2021

Economics

Strong support for COVID vaccine; financial stress and mental distress remain high

Published 12 Feb 2021

Accounting

Talking Numbers: Online

Maggie Singorahardjo, from the Department of Accounting, has been leading the way in teaching online. We spoke with her about what the last year has meant for her, and what students can expect in 2021.

Published 10 Feb 2021

Bachelor of Commerce

Learning Online with Andrew Zur

Andrew Zur teaches subjects across the Faculty of Business and Economics. We spoke with him to find out what it’s been like teaching online, and what our overseas students can expect in 2021.

Published 10 Feb 2021

Economics

Home Ownership Stays a Pipe Dream for Many

Despite rising numbers of new home loans amid the COVID-19 economic recovery, the outlook for housing affordability remains bleak and more of us will be renting long term.

Published 03 Feb 2021

Research

Is Transparency at Work Good for Productivity?

Published 03 Feb 2021

Economics; Graduate Research

Understanding the Economics of Climate Change

Every academic comes to their studies with a different life experience and area of interest. We spoke with recent PhD graduate, Dr Farzana Hossain to find out more about her passion for Environmental Economics.

Published 28 Jan 2021

Accounting

Is transparency at work good for productivity

In a time of remote working, questions about motivation and productivity are more important than ever. Is transparency the answer?

Published 21 Jan 2021