Student Stories
A showcase of MBS student experiences through our exciting consulting subjects, case competitions, clubs and societies, and workshops. The following stories highlight the great achievements of our students, as well as providing some insight into the industry perspective on Work Integrated Learning.
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Grant Thornton Ireland: A Transformative Journey
Embarking on a journey to Ireland to undertake the Global Business Practicum subject at Grant Thornton, with three fellow students, provided me with a deep dive into the world of strategic decision-making in a global context. This experience, while short-lived, left an indelible mark on my professional journey, offering insights into stakeholder engagement, teamwork dynamics, and the nuances of organisational culture.
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Embracing Growth: My Journey on Global Business Practicum London
As I embarked on my journey towards a master's degree, I was impressed by the exceptional academic reputation and the array of diverse opportunities available in my chosen course – Master of Management (Finance). Among these opportunities was the Global Business Practicum, a Work Integrated Learning elective, which stood apart from the university's regular curriculum by offering a unique experiential learning opportunity.
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From Classroom to Success: Meet CBSV Consultants, the Winning Team of the 2023 MBS Case Competition
The MBS Case Competition challenges graduate students to apply classroom learnings to business problems faced by real organisations. Our 2023 competition winners, CBSV Consultants shared their experience with us; how they formed, worked in a team, their hopes and highlights.
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From Rivals to Revolutionaries: The Evolution of Sincidium
Benjamin and Oliver teamed up to form Sincidium, winning first place in the 2023 UniMelb StartUp Pitch Competition. We spoke with them about their journey and learnt more about the AI-based software startup which seeks to ensure competency and academic integrity in the age of AI.
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Love knows no bounds in the 2022 UniMelb StartUp Pitch Competition
In the face of rising social disconnect initiated by the COVID-19 pandemic, students Sarah Yoon and Catherine Muir pitch an innovative spin on long-distance relationships, taking home a victory in the 2022 UniMelb StartUp Pitch Competition.
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Transitioning to a More Sustainable Business
Conor Grace completed the Business Practicum in his summer break as part of his Master of Management (Marketing) degree. He shares his experience on a student team to complete a management consulting project.
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An Exciting Pilot Project: 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.
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The Changing Face of Corporate Australia: Business Practicum
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The Global Business Practicum Experience with Omexom, France
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The Road Less Travelled: A Plunge into Startups with Startup Gippsland
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That’s a wrap: 2022 MBS Case Competition
The MBS Case Competition challenges graduate students to pitch innovative solutions to real business problems faced by an organisation. This year, the ‘Director’s Cut’ student team impressed Village Roadshow and were awarded first place in the competition.
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Diversity, Inclusion and Leadership: The 2022 Future Leaders Forum
The Future Leaders Forum invites the highest-achieving students across the Faculty of Business and Economics to draw from the experience of high-profile business leaders. Now in its 16th year, the 2022 edition of this annual event was focused on ‘Diversity, Inclusion, and Leadership.’