FBE Newsroom

Alumni

Learning from the hidden gems

Some students know exactly what they want to do long before they finish their studies. For others, being open to different opportunities can help them find their dream job.

Published 15 Nov 2018

Students

Inside MindTribes: A students' take on cultural diversity in the workplace

The Faculty of Business and Economics (FBE) offers a wide array of opportunities for students to get real-world experience, and engage with outside companies. Bachelor of Commerce students Nichole Ruderman, Simone James and Hannah Kuang undertook the subject Management Consulting (MC) last semester and took some time out to walk us through their experience.

Published 08 Oct 2018

Alumni

Australia's number 1 university opens doors to a global career

For Manela Gunawardena, a graduate degree from the University of Melbourne was an essential step towards her dream global career. Sri Lanka born Manela moved to Melbourne in 2016 to study the Master of Management (Accounting and Finance)- a qualification she knew would give her an advantage within the competitive financial industry. She now works for Melbourne-based firm Discover Financial Partners.

Published 10 Sep 2018

Student Enrichment

Aishwarya Kansakar: Like Ink in Water

Melbourne is an international city. One of the greatest joys of studying at the Melbourne Business School(MBS) are the opportunities it opens to you –both here, and around the globe – and the people you’ll meet, students and teachers who have come from all over the world to make Melbourne a hub for international talent. Aishwarya Kansakar is one such student.

Published 05 Sep 2018

Student Enrichment

Next Stop Sydney

For the last ten years, the Melbourne Business Practicum has given Melbourne Business School (MBS) students the opportunity to go beyond the university walls and experience the professional world of their city. Now, for the first time, the program has expanded to Sydney, with a fresh collection of companies and partner organisations opening their doors to a practicum cohort. We caught up with Jessica Darmanin, one of the first students to take up this new, interstate opportunity.

Published 06 Aug 2018

International Opportunities

If you don't, you won't: Maria Cruz's guiding philosophy

Master of International Business Student Maria Cruz has travelled the world, taking an unconventional road to the University of Melbourne, seizing opportunities when they come her way, and seeking them out when they’re not as apparent. In Melbourne, that’s meant networking, and taking on challenges like the Business Practicum and working with the Melbourne Accelerator Program.

Published 06 Aug 2018

Student Enrichment

The Melbourne Business Practicum with Anna Wu

Anna Wu is in her final semester of her Master of Management (Accounting and Finance) degree. In July 2017, she completed the Melbourne Business Practicum (MBP) at the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) and the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AUASB). She is now a graduate intern at AUASB, coordinating and assisting in several projects.

Published 13 Jul 2018

Student Enrichment

Growing connections with Abraham Hito

Like many others, Master of Management student Abraham Hito is interested in expanding his understanding of the different industries he can potentially work in post-graduation. He recently attended the Hort Connections conference where he was able to recognise the value of getting out of your comfort zone.

Published 28 Jun 2018

Alumni

Picturing the credit crunch

Economists at the University of Melbourne have created a ground-breaking model of the global financial crisis in the hope of preventing it from happening again.

Published 27 Jun 2018

Student Enrichment

Global Management Consulting: Michael Tirtana in San Francisco

Bachelor of Commerce (Economics and Finance) student Michael Tirtana travelled to San Francisco in the USA, on the Global Management Consulting Travel Grant. He worked at IBM Cloud Garage, in January 2018.

Published 25 Jun 2018

Management

The Three E’s: Justin Ryan

Education, Experience and Ethics. For Justin Ryan, an alumnus from the Master of Supply Chain Management and industry professional with more than 20 years of experience, it’s “the three E’s” that form the building blocks of success.

Published 25 May 2018

Awards

Joanna John: winner of the inaugural Cbus Super Mavis Robertson Scholarship

Mavis Robertson was a pioneer for the role of women in the superannuation sector. As one of the founders of Cbus, she stood at the forefront of the industry. Now, her name has been lent to a scholarship that offers students the chance to follow in her footsteps. To find out more, we spoke with the scholarship’s inaugural winner, Joanna John.

Published 27 Apr 2018

Finance

A Matter of Trust: The Practice of Ethics in Finance

A new book co-authored by Professor Paul Kofman, Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics, explores how the finance sector can stand as a true profession.

Published 05 Apr 2018

Management

Shining a light on the dark side of the supply chain

According to the global slavery index, 45 million people across the world are victims of exploitative practices. As a result of our global sourcing practices, and the extended supply chains of our organisations, Australian consumers may be unwittingly supporting modern slavery through their purchasing.

Published 23 Mar 2018

Awards

Five in five with Professor Margaret Abernethy

Professor of Accounting Margaret Abernethy is the second woman to ever be inducted into the Australian Accounting Hall of Fame. We chatted with the management accounting scholar about this incredible achievement and why teaching and research are her greatest passions.

Published 07 Mar 2018

Student Enrichment; International Opportunities

The importance of social awareness in the global economy

From Asia to Africa, throughout her degree, this well-traveled Master of International Business student has embraced the opportunities in studying the global economy both inside and outside the classroom.

Published 04 Jan 2018