Business and Economics at Melbourne

A record 15 students have been awarded the 2025 New Colombo Plan Scholarship, including three from FBE. This scholarship is an Australian Government initiative that aims to increase student knowledge of the Indo-Pacific region.

Meet our incredible scholars:

🌏 Zhang Zhixuan – Bachelor of Commerce/Diploma in Mathematical Sciences
Heading to Fudan University in Shanghai to explore Australia-China relations and international trade.

🌏 Tiffany Huang – Bachelor of Commerce
Studying at Peking University and interning with the Merchant Bank of China to gain insights into international trade and finance.

🌏 Rue Kelly – Bachelor of Commerce/Diploma in Languages
Off to Gadjah Mada University in Indonesia to enhance her Bahasa Indonesia fluency and engage in local business internships.

We’re excited to see the impact they’ll make in the Indo-Pacific! 🌟

After 28 years in the US, alum Andrew J. Nash returns to his roots at the University of Melbourne, mentoring the next generation of innovators in our thriving startup ecosystem.

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Congratulations to our new graduates! All of us at the Faculty of Business and Economics are incredibly proud of your achievements 🎓

While stricter tariffs imposed by the US may have immediate global impacts, Dr Medo Pournader explores the potential solutions and opportunities for Australian businesses and supply chains.

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Why do we need to talk accurately about money? 🪙

Professor Stuart Kells explains that understanding it means we can all hold governments and banks accountable and that without a new conversation about public and private finance, people will stay trapped in a money maze.

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Dubbed the ‘Finance COP’, COP29 Azerbaijan needs to set a positive vision matched with capital and action to meet sustainability goals.

Professor Rosemary Addis explains → unimelb.me/4hIKQLw

From growing up in Melbourne's suburbs to becoming a top executive in the music industry, Chris Crellin’s journey seemed unimaginable to him as a teen.

At last month’s Fireside Chat, the alum shared his story with some of our students. After graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce, he pursued his passion with determination, leading to his role as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Sony Music UK and Ireland.

For Chris, the greatest reward has been working in an industry he’s always loved. “I've seen a kid playing a guitar in the corner of a pub with 10 other people go on to suddenly sell out the O2 arena at 20,000 people, and being part of that, it's a great environment to be in.”

Chris said being exposed to a breadth of subjects and professional opportunities at set him up for success in his career.

"Understanding how the broader commercial world operates and why certain decisions are made – that helped shape what I've done in my career and jobs."

Now he’s focused not only on fostering some of the UK's biggest stars but also on supporting his own team's growth and development.

Read more of Chris' story → unimelb.me/3YAFc5A

Master of Management (Human Resources) student, Thiri was matched with a mentor, Kinsey, who was once an ambitious international student just like her.

Thiri shares her story and how Kinsey helped build her confidence and change my mindset. Now, she hopes to follow in the footsteps of her mentor’s human resources career.

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FBE Centenary Launch 2024 💙

To celebrate the centenary of the Faculty of Business and Economics, help us showcase 100 years by sharing your story → unimelb.me/3Ut5vJG

Congratulations to all our students who took part in the BCom Management Consulting subject this semester.

Ambitious students worked enthusiastically with our industry client partners (EY, KPMG and Toll Group) over the semester on a topic set by each client.

In the final week of semester, student groups presented their final recommendations and three teams have been awarded top honours.

🏆 Ultimately, Bailey Culbert, Alisha Dinara Hijriani, Nicholas Keramidas, Tyson Pham and Zheng Xian Yeo took out the top honours with their project work supporting KPMG. They take home the Mastercard team prize worth $500.

Congratulations to our two runner up teams, comprising of Kai Davies, Uday Lohia, Andy Lu, Felicity Siegenthaler and Pham Tra My Vu, supporting the Toll Group, and to Harrison Chapman, Khaleel Lalji, Thi Van Khanh Nguyen, Jingwen Tang and Yuxin Yao, supporting EY 🎉

We'd also like to extend our congratulations to all of our teams and to everyone who participated. Each team did an amazing job, all receiving amazing feedback from all twelve client host organisations.

🤝 We'd also like to give a special mention to Mastercard for their ongoing support and contribution towards the student prizes.

Earlier this month, the Faculty had the privilege of hosting Christopher Crellin FCPA, FBE alum and Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of Sony Music Entertainment (UK & Ireland), for an insightful Fireside Chat with our students at The University of Melbourne.

During the discussion, Chris shared his professional journey since graduating from university and offered invaluable career advice. He emphasised the importance of pursuing careers that aligned with personal values, noting that a healthy workplace culture should foster creativity, innovation, and genuine curiosity.

BCom student, Stella Xie, recaps the event. Tap through to read → unimelb.me/3Yc5pqJ

Bachelor of Commerce alum Kinsey mentors to experience “the joy of watching someone grow.” She also remains eager to being mentored herself through each stage of her career.

Tap through to read more about Kinsey's career and passion for being a mentor → unimelb.me/3UfJBtq

The instruction to Stay or Go might feel like a mixed message, but with the right planning it’s a proven life saver.

Experts discuss the the logic of staying and the logic of going → unimelb.me/4fgRgzL

First-year BCom student Emily Bai participated in sheCommerce in 2022, an experience that gave her the confidence to apply for the course when she finished school.

The sheCommerce program showed Emily that she could thrive at The University of Melbourne and find a community of women to share the experience with.

Tap through to learn more about Emily's experience and the sheCommerce program → unimelb.me/40aqCnG

Melbourne Business School student Shakgantan travelled to Amsterdam for the Global Business Practicum subject to make the most out of his Master of International Business degree at MBS.

Reflecting on his experience abroad, Shakgantan says working in a new culture in Amsterdam taught him to become more adept at articulating complex ideas persuasively.

"I gained clarity on my professional path, aligning my current role as an engineer, with my interests in international business and operational management."

Tap through to read more about Shakgantan's Global Practicum experience → unimelb.me/3BEAZ92