In today's fast-moving business environment, it is critical for individuals and organisations to invest in human capital in order to ensure relevance and competitive advantage.

At the UWA Business School we are pleased to work closely with students and organisations to provide a life-long journey of learning experiences.

Dean, Tracey Horton

Our undergraduate degree programs provide the springboard for successful careers and our postgraduate, research and executive education programs provide the opportunity for further skills development in both general and specialised areas for more experienced students and business people.

Our postgraduate coursework degree programs include programs such as our MCom for students with no or limited business experience and our MBA and Executive MBA for more experienced managers.

We draw upon our close linkages with the business community to ensure that our customised and flexible executive education programs, offered in conjunction with the Australian Institute of Management, are always cutting edge, practical and relevant.

Presenters for our executive programs include our own highly-qualified faculty, faculty from other Business Schools including Harvard and London Business School, prominent members of the business community including our own Business School Board members and industry practitioners.

Please contact us if you would like to explore business education opportunities either for you personally or for your organisation.

Tracey Horton, Dean
UWA Business School
 

Suellen Tapsall

With our professional lives becoming faster paced, competitive and global, Director of the AIM-UWA Business School Alliance, Suellen Tapsall, says executives and organisations are searching for ways to keep up with the latest information and trends, with many turning to Executive Education programs for the solution.

Russell Gibbs CEO, Hawaiian

WA property and investment group, Hawaiian talk about why they selected the Leadership Development Program conducted by AIM-UWA Business School Alliance and how important the executive education outcomes were for the team and their long-term business direction.

New Board Appointments for UWA Business School

Adrian Fini

In July, the UWA Business School announced the appointment of two new Board Members - Mr Adrian Fini, Executive Director Development, Mirvac WA Ltd, and Mr Jimmy Wilson, President of BHP Billiton's Stainless Steel Materials.

Jimmy Wilson

Chair of the Business School Board, Mr Mark Barnaba thanked outgoing Board members, Mr Bob Browning and Mr Andrew Roberts.

Singapore Graduation

More than 80 graduates attended the Singapore Presentation Ceremony in August held at the Raffles City Convention Centre. UWA Business School Dean Tracey Horton said the ceremony was an excellent example of how the School is committed to education in the Australasian region.

Successful Open Day at UWA Albany
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UWA Students Attended Exclusive World HSBC Financial Literacy Forum

SIFE Team

Two UWA Business School students attended the exclusive World HSBC Financial Literacy Forum in New York with SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise), a global not-for-profit organisation consisting of student teams from universities all around the world. According to SIFE UWA President, Ms Jade Winterton, a BLaws BCom student, being invited to participate in this world forum was a great honour.

The Reserve Bank has announced the winners of the inaugural RBA Economics Competition.  First prize went to Callum Jones with second prize going to Virginia Gogan, both Bachelor of  Laws/Bachelor of Economics students.  

Martin Krebs

MBA Jakarta student and Division Head (Factory Operation) for PT Eastern Pearl Flour ills - Interflour, Martin Krebs is a truly dedicated student.  Flying every weekend for more than four hours to attend weekend classes is now a typical occurrence for him.  That is dedication!

ECOMS President Hayley Parker provides an update on this year's ECOMS Ball held in August and the popular Business Breakfast sponsored by KPMG.

Lindsay O'Sullivan

Noted as one of the EMBA's most successful students in the program's history by Director Gary Stockport - we chat with Freehills' Business Development and Client Relationship Manager, Mr Lindsay O'Sullivan about his decision to start an EMBA and how it has affected his career since graduating.

Business School graduate and inaugural winner of the Sir John Monash Award, Jean-Paul Carvalho, was recently named a Humane Studies Fellow.

The Graduate Management Association (GMA) provides e-Biz with an update of their recent activities and the exciting events coming up in the next few months.

Manila
A student-alumni gathering for the Manila MBA program was held in August at The Rockwell Club in Manila and again this November.

Singapore
A number of alumni events were held in Singapore in August to coincide with the 2007 PSB UWA presentation ceremony.

The UWA Business School plays host to numerous events throughout the year.  To find out more and to keep up-to-date with the events calendar please click here!

Boardroom Lunches

In 2007, a series of Boardroom Lunches for undergraduate and postgraduate students were held once a month as one of our new initiatives to enhance our student experience. These lunches for a selection of our high calibre students provided a once in a life time opportunity to meet with executives in the corporate environment and engage in meaningful discussion.

Shann Memorial Lecture

The UWA Business School and the Economic Society of Australia recently hosted the Shann Memorial Lecture for 2007 "A New Climate Strategy - Beyond 2012".  This lecture was presented by Professor Warwick J. McKibben.

Alcoa Visiting Professor Ben Rosen

Wayne Osborn and Professor Ben Rosen

Professor Ben Rosen was the second Alcoa Visiting Professor to come to the UWA Business School for 2007.  He has over 30 years experience in conducting executive education programs.

The 20th Annual PhD Conference in Economics and Business

The end of October witnessed some of Australia's best PhD students attend the renowned PhD Conference in Economics and Business hosted by The UWA Business School. The goal for the 2007 conference was to assist students with their research and provide invaluable professional interaction and exposure.

Program Information Night Schedule

If you are interested in attending one of our information evenings contact postgraduate reception on 6488 3980 or register by visiting www.biz.uwa.edu.au

Click here for a full list of upcoming events.