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ECOMS off to Cracking Start

Friday, 1 June 2007

ECOMS is off to a cracking start in 2007 with the incredibly successful Careers Fair held in March, First Year Fresher Camp and inter faculty sports. President Hayley Parker provides eBiz with a brief update on what is happening with the committee and activities.

Business School Alumni Joins Google UK Office

Friday, 1 June 2007

After nine gruelling interviews spanning across five months, Business School Alumni Lee Hunter recently joined Google as their Product Marketing Manager for B2B products in the UK.

Former Graduate School of Management (GSM) Champagne Celebration

Friday, 1 June 2007

This month witnessed current and former Business School staff gather to toast successes of the former GSM and its staff.

UWA Student wins Princeton Scholarship

Friday, 1 June 2007

Surprised and ecstatic were the responses from UWA Business School graduate and Princeton scholarship winner, Mr Giri Parameswaran.

"I never imagined that I would have the opportunity to study abroad for an extended period of time, let alone at an Ivy League university," Giri said. "In many ways, it still feels quite surreal."

GMA Dinner takes flight with Sir Rod

Friday, 1 June 2007

This year's GMA Dinner sponsored by BankWest (24 March at University Club) with Sir Rod Eddington was a great success. The evening started out with a ‘video link' from President Brenna Pavey, who was in the Caribbean for the World Cup Cricket. Business School Dean Tracey Horton followed with some words about the status of the fundraising campaign, new building, and the future of the Business School. GMA Vice President Jo Pownall was awarded the Charles Harper Prize which was presented by Margaret Harper.

Universita Bocconi Exchange – a Trip of Lifetime!

Friday, 1 June 2007

As part of my full-time MBA, I decided to take the opportunity to study overseas via the student exchange program at Universita Bocconi in Milan, Italy. It was the experience of a lifetime and for six months I lived, studied, traveled, ate and shopped like an Italian!

Shanghai Maritime University Launched

Friday, 1 June 2007

The Master of Logistic Engineering and Management course developed in collaboration with the UWA Business School and the Shanghai Maritime University (SMU) was launched on Saturday 24 March in Shanghai.

TEACHING & LEARNING UPDATE

Friday, 1 June 2007

The former Graduate School of Management (GSM) received a high commendation for its teaching and learning in the UWA bi-annual distinguished teaching and learning awards for schools in 2006. The GSM was runner up to the Humanities School in a field of eight schools and this is indeed an outstanding result for the former GSM. Congratulations to all staff involved.

WELCOME FROM THE DEAN'S DESK

Friday, 1 June 2007

Welcome to the Autumn edition of the UWA Business School eBiz!

Thank you for the feedback we have received regarding eBiz. We are pleased to hear from you and we will continue to ensure eBiz is interesting and relevant to our students, alumni, supporters and the wider business community.

EVENTS

Friday, 1 June 2007

John Coleman - Ethics for Business Leaders

The Business School was privileged to host an invitation only breakfast forum with Professor John Coleman SJ, Chair of Jesuit Studies at St Thomas More College. The Chancellor of UWA, Dr Michael Chaney AO chaired the event as Professor Coleman delved into his topic of ‘Ethical challenges confronting the modern business leader'.

WELCOME FROM THE DEAN'S DESK

Friday, 1 June 2007

Welcome to the Autumn edition of the UWA Business School eBiz!

Thank you for the feedback we have received regarding eBiz. We are pleased to hear from you and we will continue to ensure eBiz is interesting and relevant to our students, alumni, supporters and the wider business community.

Business School graduate named a Humane Studies Fellow

Friday, 2 March 2007

Business School graduate and inaugural winner of the Sir John Monash Award, Jean-Paul Carvalho, currently pursuing his PhD in Oxford, was recently named a Humane Studies Fellow by the Institute for Hu

Overseas Chapters

Friday, 2 March 2007

Manila
The biannual student-alumni gathering for the Manila MBA program was held in August at The Rockwell Club in Manila. Organised to coincide with the a visit from UWA Business School staff, 50 guests celebrated their academic achievements and took the opportunity to meet other students and graduates living in the Philippines.

Graduate Management Association

Friday, 2 March 2007

Student survey results are in!
The GMA recently ran an online survey to receive MBA students' feedback on their experiences and how the GMA can have a positive impact.

Singapore Graduation

Friday, 2 March 2007

More than 80 graduates attended the Singapore Presentation Ceremony held in August at the Raffles City Convention Centre including 52 Bachelor of Commerce students, 27 Master of Business Administration students, three Master of Business Research students and 1 Doctor of Business Administration student.

Executive Education Excelling on all Levels

Friday, 2 March 2007

Since joining the AIM-UWA Business School Alliance as its Director more than 18 months ago, Suellen Tapsall has witnessed significant growth in executive education with interest from corporate, government and non-profit sectors. We touch base with Suellen who provides an update on what is happening with the Alliance programs.

Research Indicates Current Leaders Not Rated Highly

Friday, 2 March 2007

Leadership is one of the most studied, analysed and debated areas of business research, but according to DBA graduate and WA Australian Institute of Management Deputy Executive Director, Dr Shaun Ridley, our level of confidence in truly understanding leadership attributes remains low.

New Board Appointments for UWA Business School

Friday, 2 March 2007

Mr Adrian Fini, Executive Director Development, Mirvac WA Ltd, and Mr Jimmy Wilson, President of BHP Billiton's Stainless Steel Materials customer sector group have been appointed to The UWA Business School Board of Directors.

Successful Open Day at UWA Albany

Friday, 2 March 2007

Over 200 school students and other members of the community streamed through the UWA Albany Centre recently and discovered just what might be involved if they chose to study at university in Albany.

Promotions and Awards

Friday, 2 March 2007

Ray da Silva Rosa was promoted to Professor within the Financial Studies discipline. Ray is Director of the WA Centre for Capital Markets Research. He is on the editorial Board of the Australian Accounting Review and on the Scientific Committee of the Portuguese Finance Network. He is also President of the UWA Academic Staff Association.

  • James Fogarty was promoted to Lecturer
  • Simone Pettigrew has been granted tenure

• Leonie Still had the title of Emeritus Professor conferred upon her