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It’s the friends you make and the connections you build that stay with you after university. For many, joining the Melbourne Business School Student Association (MBSSA) provides the opportunity to form these relationships, and is often high on the new student recommendation list. We caught up with incoming MBSSA President, Imogen Tait, to find out how she came to MBS, and what the MBSSA has in store for the next semester.

Master of Management (HR) alumna Temidayo Adebiyi came to Australia in search of something different; new environments; new cultures; and new experiences. Her studies at the University of Melbourne led to her work with the Red Cross as part of the Business Practicum, and a career based on something she’s truly passionate about: people.

Master of Management student Arianna Oioli always knew she wanted to visit Australia. From her first visit she knew it was somewhere she wanted to study and live long term, so she made it happen. Now, she’s made a home for herself on the other side of the globe.

Xiaofan Jiang completed the Global Business Practicum as an elective subject in the Master of Finance. In July 2018, she travelled to Shanghai and completed a project for the National Australia Bank.

For many international students, study is what provides them with the drive and structure they need to succeed overseas. It offers them a framework, and a sense of community on arrival. For globetrotting Master of Management (Marketing) alumna Cindy Cupri, study was what called her to Melbourne, but she made the city home long before she even began her studies.

University is a time to connect with ideas and people from outside your intellectual and social spheres. Students are exposed to other cultures and ideas, new ways of thinking, past-times, and most importantly for some… foods. For international students, this experience is ten-fold, as they live, work and study in a multicultural hub.

An interdisciplinary education gives students a breadth and depth of scope that makes them adaptable, and ready for whatever the working world throws at them. As students prepare themselves for careers that haven’t been created yet, adaptability and soft skills like communication and networking might be the unsung heroes of higher education.

Historic lecture series hosted by CPA Australia and the University of Melbourne addresses the far-reaching and surprising impacts accountants have on the world.

Master of Actuarial Science student Ria Bhargava came to Australia to get away from the convenience of life at home and challenge herself. What she found was life in a new city, and a curriculum that tested her, offering up opportunities she never expected.

Mimictec, the AgTech startup set to revolutionise poultry farming in Australia, received $450,000 investment that will see their robot chickens go to market early next year.

"Mentoring programs give students an opportunity to connect and learn from professionals in the industry. It’s a valuable networking opportunity for them, not just with their mentors, but with the extended network they can tap into through these interactions." -Maurice Cheong, CMP Mentor

We all learn in different ways. For some, it’s a passive thing, soaking up information as it’s presented, for others, it means learning by doing, and for a third group, it’s a matter of taking the plunge and throwing themselves into the deep end. For Master of Management (Marketing) alumna Thanchanok Choochart, it was the latter.

What is it that goes into choosing the place you want to live, work, and study? When you’ve been all around the world, what makes one destination stand out above another? How does a place keep you rooted, when your feet start to itch? For globetrotter Shivani Shah, it was the University of Melbourne, and the opportunities that came with the Master of Management (Finance).

Stories are an essential part of the human experience. They’re a part of how we communicate, learn, and connect with one another. We love to hear other people’s stories, and tell our own. This is no less true in the world of business, where brands, products, and people, all tell a story to connect with their clients.

Students from around the world travel to Australia for their studies. When they return to their home countries, they take with them a wealth of exportable knowledge, technical skills, and expertise, all of these are Australian grown resources, which can be invested internationally.

No matter what part of the world you’re from, travelling and studying overseas is the best way to expand your horizons and give context to your understanding. Throwing yourself into a totally foreign environment comes with challenges, like speaking a different language, writing, and meeting new people, but the opportunity for growth is unparalleled.

Zelin Chen is a final year student, and tutor in the Master of Applied Econometrics, a course he discovered after moving to Melbourne and beginning his studies in another program. It’s a course that has offered Zelin a treasure trove of opportunities.

Michelle Ho completed a Bachelor of Environments (Architecture) before undertaking a Master of Management (Marketing) at Melbourne Business School (MBS). During her time at MBS, she was actively involved in the Melbourne Business School Student Association (MBSSA) and the Career Mentoring Program. In 2016, she was also part of a student team that travelled to Malaysia on the Global Business Practicum.

For International Students, there are a few things that go into picking their destination. This includes culture, education (of course), and food. For Taiwanese student Yu-Te Wu, coming to Melbourne meant he would get a world-class education and a chance to expand his palate.

Master of Finance student Subhratosh Khan completed the Global Business Practicum in January 2018. He travelled to Hong Kong and worked on a project for ANZ. In July, he sought the opportunity to gain local work experience and undertook a second Business Practicum. His host company was the Commonwealth Bank, located in Sydney.

Sometimes the next step comes with a change of scenery. For those seeking a change in direction and career, Melbourne Business School (MBS) has a sense of gravity. It pulls international students from around the world, and Australian students from around the country. For Master of Management (Finance) student Sonia Shah, a change in her studies meant a move from Perth to Melbourne.

For many international students, choosing where to study can be a challenge. It means comparing rankings, finding out about the culture and educational system of a country, speaking to their family and friends, and in some cases visiting. The choice is often split between the United States, the United Kingdom, and studying here, in Australia. Jenna Oh did her undergraduate studies in the United States, now, she’s come to Melbourne, where she’s currently studying the Master of Management (Accounting).

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.

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.

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.

International student Claire Ye, is currently enrolled in the Master of Finance. She had previously completed Global Management Consulting; and has worked in London, China and in Australia. In July 2018, Claire travelled to Kuala Lumpur on the Global Business Practicum (GBP) where she completed a consulting project for KPMG Malaysia.

Harry Xu completed the Melbourne Business Practicum in July 2018 at Equip Super. He completed a Bachelor of Commerce in Actuarial Science and is currently enrolled into the Master of Finance.

There’s a space for creativity in the business world that is sometimes neglected. Sometimes it’s hard to reconcile the image of the art gallery with the office, but for passionate students and professionals a creative career is always in reach.

“We actually have enough food to feed the entire world. The commercial sector in Australia alone dumps nearly four million tonnes of edible excess food to landfill, which could’ve been redistributed in a more efficient manner” – Jane Kou, Master of Commerce (Marketing) alumna, Founder & CEO of Bring Me Home.

For the first time, Carlton & United Breweries (CUB) have partnered with Melbourne Business School (MBS) to host the Business Practicum, an intensive subject where students experience the unique business practices and culture of a company first-hand.

Scarlett Liu an international student at Melbourne Business School, currently in her third semester of study in the Master of Management (Accounting). Scarlett recently completed the Melbourne Business Practicum (MBP) at Equip Super.

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.

For budding entrepreneurs there’s a fundamental decision that needs to be made: what is the problem you’re going to solve? For Daarshinie Nadarajan and Kassar Taleb of Shiftsimple, this is what launching their startup was all about.

Case competitions are a favourite past-time for many Business and Economics Students. They beef up the resume, and provide you with skills you'll carry into the workforce. To find out more about the comps, we asked Angie Zhang, Chief Financial Officer of Melbourne Business School Student Association, a case competition veteran.

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.

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.

Entrepreneur and strategic business advisor Campbell Walshe has been appointed as the new Director of the Melbourne Accelerator Program (MAP).

Jason Lai completed a Bachelor of Arts in 2014 and was recognised on the Dean’s Honours List for outstanding results. He continued his studies in the Master of Management (Finance) at Melbourne Business School. As part of his degree, he completed the Melbourne Business Practicum (MBP) in 2016, working at the global firm Genpact. Since graduating last year, Jason was awarded a Victorian Government Hamer Scholarship to study Chinese in China, which he undertook at Suzhou University.

Bart is in his third semester of the Master of Management (Marketing). Last November, he travelled to the UK to complete the Global Business Practicum. Along with three other students, Bart was assigned to the independently owned, Marketing and Brand agency, Cherry London

For many students at Melbourne Business School, the Melbourne Business School Student Association (MBSSA) is a hub of activity, with their events a highlight of the year. The connections they make through the association are relationships that will stay with them long after graduation. At the heart of it all is the MBSSA Executive team, and with a new semester comes a new council. We took a few minutes to meet them and find out about their plans for the rest of the year.

The Ritchie Chair of Economics at the University of Melbourne and one of Australia’s most respected economists, Professor John Freebairn, has been honoured as an Officer of the Order of Australia.

Shendon Ewans wants to make your bill payments a breeze. The Gobbill Co-Founder shares his management insights and lessons learned

All kinds of doors open when you finish your undergraduate studies. For some, it’s not until they see what’s on the other side that they realise where their interests really lie. For Master of Management student Abraham Hito, this meant post-graduate study and a move to Melbourne.

Three reasons why it’s smart to apply early for the Master of Entrepreneurship. Next year can seem like a long way away until it’s right around the corner. If you’ve decided that The University of Melbourne’s Master of Entrepreneurship is right for you, it’s a good idea to get your application in as soon as possible.

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.

“Only so much can be taught, the rest must be learned through experience.” – Associate Professor Adam Barsky

The Melbourne Business School is an unparalleled opportunity to connect and network with peers who may in turn become your future colleagues. The Melbourne Business Practicum (MBP) takes this potential a step further, offering MBS students a chance to go beyond the walls of their school and make real world connections in their city.

With a Master of Enterprise and Master of Supply Chain Management under her belt, Melody Wang now works at Toll in the role of Business Analyst – Operations. Her most ambitious goal yet? Setting up a supply chain from Australia to China.

For the past three years, the National Heart Foundation has partnered with the Faculty of Business and Economics to host the Melbourne Business Practicum. It’s been an opportunity for the students and the foundation alike; for students to get hands-on experience managing unique projects, and for the foundation to tap into a rich and energetic resource. We caught up with Sarah McPherson and Lyn Davies from the National Heart Foundation; and Master of Management (Marketing) student Kim Chetty, to find out more about the program.

No matter what your goals are for after graduation, university is just the beginning. We caught up with jet-setting alumna Hanisha Lalwani for a Q&A on her time since leaving MBS, and the award-winning career that has taken her to Dubai.

Professor Colin McLeod explains why Dropbox founder Drew Houston is one of his favourite entrepreneurs as the new Australia 2030 report shows the importance of innovation.

What do competitive dance, Biomedicine, Education and Event Management all have in common? For Master of Management student Rodney Brown, they’ve all been part of the experience that have brought him to MBS.

Would you travel to the other side of the world to pursue your education? International student Prachi Tyagi explains why she made the move and shares her tips for adjusting to a whole new culture.

What happens when you lose your passion for your start-up? After a building a successful tutoring service for young students, Louis Razuki faced this dilemma and has found an unusual solution.

“You don’t make mistakes sitting on the couch!” Eugene Fedorchenko.

BCom graduate Serafina Fong is completing the Master of Finance. She was the Melbourne Business Practicum (MBP) prize winner in February 2018. Along with three other students, she was assigned to work at ShineWing Australia.

In a world that is constantly changing, megatrends such as technology, globalisation, demographics and psychological changes, are having a significant influence on the business models of many industries. As a Strategy and Innovation Consultant with EY, Master of Entrepreneurship alumna, Rosie Downie, helps her clients navigate disruption and understand how they can position their business to benefit from the evolving environment.

German-native Tina Wendel always wanted to be an entrepreneur. After completing her Masters of Finance at the University of Melbourne in 2007, the Management Consultant and part-time university lecturer decided to take the plunge and start an ethical coffee company with one of Melbourne’s most eminent coffee roasters.

Jeremy Smith completed a Bachelor of Science and is expected to complete the Master of Management (Finance) this year. He was the Melbourne Business Practicum (MBP) Prize Winner for July 2017 and completed the Global Business Practicum (GBP) to London in November 2017. FBE awards prizes to the best overall performing student in the application and interview process.

Congratulations to the MBS class of 2017! Thank you for all the memories in 2017 and all the best for your future!

Originally from Mexico, Melania Guzman came to the University of Melbourne to do her Masters in Human Resource Management. She fell in love with the city, met her husband and is now Group Learning Manager at L’Oréal.

The last generation saw a significant shift towards equality for women in the Australian workplace, but they remain under-represented in senior roles, earn less and don’t have as much superannuation. So, what could the future of work look like for women?

University of Melbourne graduates have designed a robotic arm which aids rehabilitation after people have a stroke.

After recently winning the EY Survive the Panel Competition, upcoming entrepreneur and Master of Management (HR) student Aimee Church is continuing to take the business world by storm.

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 in inside and outside the classroom.

Kamola Khushvaktova, from Uzbekistan, decided to take a punt Down Under. She shares her experiences and why she now wants to stay a little longer.

New to the Faculty, Senior Accounting Lecturer Mario Schabus tells us why he's passionate about corporate governance and ultra-marathons, and what his students can expect to learn about strategic cost management in 2018.

The gig economy, or platform work, has emerged from nowhere courtesy of the mobile technology boom, but there are question marks over whether it heralds a new future of work

Water-cooler ideas can truly turn into reality, as has been the case for the winning team at this year’s UniMelb StartUp Pitch Competition.

This coffee nut shares many a Melburnian’s love for coffee. What else keeps her moving? Find out in our fourth article of this series!

What do students look for when seeking an international education? PhiRapatch (Pete) Palalikit shares his story as an international student from Thailand.

Generating ideas for social good wins seed funding, with ideas for eco-friendly paper and regeneration of soil through combatting food waste, taking out top spots.

Tyler Nguyen started out studying international affairs in Vietnam. During his first year, he studied Introductory Microeconomics and then experienced the Global Financial Crisis (GFC), like so many of us, by late 2008. The more he studied, the more he realised the importance of understanding how a business operates and developing sound knowledge of financial markets and the economy.

Which part of Melbourne's culture is Mario Di Gregorio's favourite thing about Melbourne? Hint: He's a Juventus fan.

Elizabeth Dunne went back to school, and while initially worried about being daunted, now says of her experience: "Not only did I not have to worry about not knowing anyone, I was made to feel incredibly welcome."

Touching down in the middle of one of our famous Melbourne winters hasn’t stopped Karla Caraan from developing her soft spot for one of the world’s most-loved cities.

What do you love about Melbourne? In this new series, we invite you to see our city through the eyes of some of our Humans of Melbourne Business School.

Melanie Alforque recalls her days at Melbourne Business School (MBS) as some of the most defining moments of her life, ultimately leading to her current role as Brand Manager for ZoOSh at Bega Cheese Limited.

Women who work in the arts or services industries, and who are young, are the ones most likely to be working more than one job in Australia.

Victoria Baranov is a lecturer at the University of Melbourne Department of Economics. As a development economist, Dr Baranov focuses on issues of economic development and poverty. In this interview, she explains how her work could change the future of mothers and children in the developing world, and how she balances her busy teaching and research schedule.

Catherine Matthews cried when she saw the Greater Western Sydney Giants women’s AFL team run out onto the field for the first time… And realised that, at 27 years old, she finally had female sporting role models who inspired her.

Bachelor of Commerce and Master of International Business alumna Livia Benedict is leading the way in educating school-aged children in Indonesia to be young entrepreneurs. This is her passion and one she further developed when studying at the Melbourne Business School (MBS).

It has been an adventure with differing opportunities and challenges. Personal, academic and professional development would be the sum up of what I have achieved in the journey so far.

Deloitte graduate analyst Harini Warrier from Mumbai shares what she loves about the world’s most liveable city, and how her Melbourne Business School experience has shaped her career.

Through the lens of an international student, attending this conference has been enlightening and rewarding in equal measures. The perspectives I grew privy to, greatly expanded my knowledge and also opened my eyes to the degree of discourse the Australian government and academia are willing to undertake and how this could be an example for other nations to follow.

As a Melbourne Business School (MBS) student, attending ESOC has been a rewarding learning experience. It has afforded me the opportunity to see how theories and concepts I have learnt within a University environment can be applied in practice.

Entrepreneurs Eleanor Toulmin and Sarah Last are on a mission to revolutionise poultry farming in Australia.

A new executive team takes over the reins at the Melbourne Business School Student Association (MBSSA) each semester. Find out what students commencing in July have to look forward to.

Driven by customer demand and increasing competition, companies across the world are discovering that cheapest is not always best when it comes to purchasing decisions. But if not by price, how do they select their suppliers? We talk to Management and Marketing’s Dr William Ho about issues in contemporary supply chain management.

MBS Student Association convened a panel of experts to discuss the future of work in an increasingly digital world.

With double the attendees and double the space from last year’s event, Melbourne Business School Student Association´s (MBSSA) second annual Boat Party made waves with MBS students.

Committed to making a difference in the world and driven by a newfound passion in social entrepreneurship through her Masters degree, Jane Kou, a former Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) student, shares how she landed her dream job prior to graduating.

Would you pit your skills against 22 other student teams to show that you have what it takes? The MBSSA Case Competition encourages students to combine their classroom learnings with soft skills in an intensive 11-day challenge.

Adam Bregu’s international experience didn’t stop when he completed his Dual Degree from Melbourne Business School and Bocconi University. Join us as Adam chats from his office overlooking Milan’s famous Duomo Square.

The desire to experience an international career led French student François-Paul Bourg from Canada to Melbourne via Master of International Business’ Dual Degree agreement with HEC Montreal. We find out where the journey has taken him so far.

The Melbourne Business School Student Association (MBSSA) hosted a sell-out event with a panel of Human Resources experts who shared their top tips and what to expect when applying for graduate positions.

Mond Qu, a passionate designer and businessman, was in the first cohort of the University of Melbourne’s Master of Entrepreneurship. During the degree, Mond launched his second business, and created a unique desk and table design.

Master of Management (Accounting) students take on SAP software, supermarkets and muesli in the 2017 ERPism Asia Pacific Japan Cup.

Thai marketing graduate reflects on his journey from studying in Melbourne to changing tourist perceptions in Bangkok

Anne Lao, Master of Management (Accounting) student, has returned from a Summer internship at EY in Singapore, clearer than ever before about pursuing auditing as a career. She shares her Southeast Asian experience here.

Melbourne Business School alumnus, Andrew Gardener, works at the forefront of technology consulting for Accenture in London. He shares how his initial move from Perth led to a Master of International Business that gave him the global exposure that led to his dream job.

An Indonesian Entrepreneurs Australian journey

Students from Melbourne Business School were recently in Hong Kong as in-company consultants to firms such as Deloitte and PwC, to get a taste of living and working in one of Asia’s financial hubs.

Australian Awards in Indonesia program is designed to build meaningful industry relationships between Australia and upcoming international leaders.

How do you rate your University experience? We’re at the half way point in the University Semester, a time when academics take stock and plan for their final classes for the year. We explore whether they could also plan to improve their teaching scores.

You’ve graduated, now what? We caught up with some of our Master of Management (Marketing) graduates Nick (class of 2012) and Lauren (class of 2013) to see where the degree has taken them, what it is really like working in industry and their tips for studying and interviews.

Four MBS students take on the challenge of addressing employment and social inclusion challenges faced by the indigenous population in Shepparton.

Where do you start if you're interested in working in the not-for-profit sector? FBE's Global Consulting Group presented an interactive panel session on how to get there, and what to expect.

Business Development Analyst Jowey Lim shares her insights into how the Masters of Supply Chain management has helped deliver real value to her family business.