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The truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, except in exceptional cases

Nov, 2009

By Etty Jehn

Why commerce needs Renaissance men

Oct, 2009

The first priority of any business school is high-quality education, writes MBS Philosopher-in-residence John Armstrong. In this article argues that we need a liberal concept of business education.

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Do C Students Make the Best CEOs?

Sep, 2009

The Smith Family: Determining market share in the nonprofit sector

Sep, 2009

2009 Distinguished Alumni Award

Aug, 2009

Newspapers' pain presents opportunities for marketers

Aug, 2009

Will alumni recovery parallel better economic times for the UK?

Aug, 2009

Climbing the management ladder

Aug, 2009

Jennifer Moltisanti (MBA 1998) on protecting our borders, facilitating trade and assisting the community, all the while climbing the management ladder.

Taking a punt on MBA talent

Aug, 2009

Proposed Merger

Jul, 2009

The Directors of MBS Ltd and the University of Melbourne have agreed on a proposal to merge the Melbourne Business School and the Faculty of Economics and Commerce to create a new Faculty of Business and Economics at Melbourne. The new Faculty will be operated by MBS Ltd.

A Fugitive from the Law of Averages

Jul, 2009

Since completing the MBA ten years ago, Caroline Angoorly has left a secure partnership with a prestigious law firm, survived the dot-com crash, pioneered renewable energy projects and reinvented her career in business. Read more.

Turning over a new leaf

Jul, 2009

All the world is a stage

Jul, 2009

All the world's a stage,
And all the men and women merely players;
They have their exits and their entrances,
And one man in his time plays many parts,
His acts being seven ages.
As You Like It Act 2, scene 7, 139–143


Like the Shakespearean quote, John Onto’s career has unfolded in seven ages. Although he has by no means reached his final destination, he’s clearly enjoying the view from where he now stands, having just stepped down from his full-time role at MBS.

Recession Marketing: New Game. New Rules

Jul, 2009

By Jody Evans, Senior Lecturer - Marketing, PhD Co-ordinator

Corporate health: The impact of long hours on retention

Jun, 2009

Isabel Metz, Organisational Behavior Senior Lecturer

In tough times women and p/t workers are first to get the bullet

Jun, 2009

Isabel Metz, Organisational Behaviour Senior Lecturer

Alumni lead the way with ambitious plan

Jun, 2009

Members of the Alumni Council have signed off an ambitious three-year Workplan which is set to be a lighthouse for how alumni can support institutions in their reach for excellence.

“We are proud to participate in advancing the School in its strategic objectives and to be the catalyst for wider alumni support of the School, philanthropically and in other ways.”

Letting go to get ahead: the next generation of brands

Jun, 2009

Giving the Gift of Education

Jun, 2009

Innovative Australian research can stabilize the world economy

Jun, 2009

Shaun Vahey, Associate Professor in Economics

Lose a battle. Win the war. For Talent!

May, 2009

Ian Williamson, MBS associate professor of Management

Toxin handlers risk emotional exhaustion

Apr, 2009

Isabel Metz, organisational behaviour senior lecturer

Philanthropy helps enable unique research

Apr, 2009

Alumni support of PhD candidates is ensuring MBS remains a thought-leader amongst its peers.

Young Executive of the Year 2009

Apr, 2009

The Australian Financial Review BOSS magazine is now accepting entries for this year’s Young Executive of the Year Awards and we encourage you to apply.

Don't forget the bushfire teen survivors by Jill Klein

Apr, 2009

Visit the Centre for Ideas and The Economy (CITE)

Mar, 2009

CITE has been established to provide a critical mass of expertise in the areas required to develop these ideas and stimulate their adoption in relevant business or policy circles.

Click here to learn about what we do

Alumnus Geoff Allen AM appointed Member of the Order of Australia

Feb, 2009

Geoffrey David Allen AM, MBA 1969, Founder and Director of the Allen Consulting Group and Founder and Chairman of the Centre for Corporate Affairs was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in the 2009 Australia Day Honours List.

Childcare: New solutions to age-old problems

Feb, 2009

Dr. Isabel Metz

The vet, the diplomat and the Class of 2010…

Feb, 2009

Global Sustainability: How can Business Schools Contribute?

Oct, 2008

MBS futurist, Dr. Robert Burke

Greed: Ambition without a purpose

Oct, 2008

Professor John Armstrong – MBS philosopher-in-residence – delivered an impassioned plea for business schools to ensure that ambition is sufficiently educated to achieve good and noble outcomes.

Success for new MBA graduates

Oct, 2008

More than 96% of the 2008 MBA graduates were employed or received job offers within 3 months of graduating, with up to 70% signing on before their final exams.

Is America's Bizarre Voting System a Thing of the Past?

Oct, 2008

Sven E. Feldmann, associate professor, MBS

Strategic procurement is critical to organisations today

Sep, 2008

The Australian procurement profession is gaining greater commercial influence, particularly in regard to strategic planning and business leadership. The role is becoming critical in a market environment where reducing spend alone is an incomplete means for maintaining a competitive advantage.

Turn it up! Taking emotion to its limit

Sep, 2008

2008 Annual Alumni Dinner - Global interdependence in the aftermath of a global economic crisis

Sep, 2008

Don't miss out! Registrations are closing soon for the 2008 Annual Alumni Dinner.

This year's event looks set to be another very successful night of collegiality, networking, and catching up with your fellow alumni on Wednesday 19 November

Register online

The Tricky Business of Outsourcing

Sep, 2008

MBS Associate Professor Catherine de Fontenay.

Prime Minister Gusmao has launched the Asia Pacific Centre for Leadership for Social Impact at MBS

Aug, 2008

His Excellency Mr Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense and Security of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste has launched Melbourne Business School’s Asia Pacific Centre for Leadership for Social Impact.

Mt Eliza 'strokes' Gold with 2008 Olympian Drew Ginn

Aug, 2008

Mt Eliza Executive Education, a part of Melbourne Business School, program facilitator Drew Ginn has won the men's pairs gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympic rowing competition.

From Hanoi, with love

Aug, 2008

Two weeks after I graduated with my MBA from Melbourne Business School, I went to Hanoi on a not-for- profit internship funded by Melbourne Business School and The Centre for International Mental Health.