News
- NSW Auditor-General - Auditing For The Public Sector
02 Nov 2009
In his role as NSW Auditor-General Peter Acherstraat holds close to 500 public sector organisations, including the University of Sydney, to account. The volume and variety of the organisations under his watchful eye, surprised many in the audience.
- Annual Faculty of Economics & Business Alumni Dinner
23 Oct 2009
Director of Access Economics*, Chris Richardson, presented his thoughts on the reasons behind the Global Economic Crisis and the long term implications for Australia at the annual Faculty of Economics and Business alumni dinner.
- A slow and unfinished revolution for working women
19 Oct 2009
Associate Professor in Work and Organisational Studies at The Faculty of Economics and Business, Marian Baird will analyse changes in Australia's attitudes to working women and what remains "unfinished business" in a national educational tour this month.
- First Global Executive MBA interviews begin in October
19 Oct 2009
Interviews for the first group of participants commencing in February 2010 began during the week of October 12.
- The Adventure Business
14 Oct 2009
Faculty Alumni, James Castrission (BCom '04) and his best mate, Justin Jones, achieved a world first in January 2008 after paddling 3318km, unsupported, in their kayak across the Tasman Sea from the NSW coast to New Zealand. They recently shared tales from their amazing adventures with current student, staff and corporate partners at an event on the University of Sydney campus.
- Master of Management Wins Top Award
14 Oct 2009
The University of Sydney's Master of Management has been recognised by international business newspaper, The Financial Times, as part of an elite group of institutions providing the best management program in the world.
- Strengthening our French Connection
07 Oct 2009
A new deal struck between two University of Sydney faculties and the French Embassy in Canberra will create opportunities for students to work in France for six months.
- David Hensher Honoured With Top Transport Award
07 Oct 2009
Professor David Hensher, Director of the Faculty's Institute of Transport and Logisitics Studies (ITLS) has been honoured with an award for his Outstanding Contribution to the NSW Bus and Coach Industry.
- Students learn implications of Global Financial Crisis
23 Sep 2009
200 enthusiastic current university students attended a lecture on The Global Financial Crisis and Australian Housing Markets presented by Rory Robertson, Macquarie Bank's Interest Rate Strategist, at The University on Wednesday 23 September, 2009.
- Sydney Uni Live
29 Aug 2009
The University of Sydney threw open its doors and offered thousands of students the chance to discover more about study opportunities and student life. From courses and career prospects, to clubs and societies, accommodation and student services - this public open day ensured all prospective student questions were answered.
- The Leadership Masterclass
03 Aug 2009
A reinvention of the traditional MBA, the Faculty's first Global Executive MBA aims to provide gifted executives with the leadership skills they need to scale the heights of success in business.
- Corporate Disclosure: A benefit or burden?
29 Jul 2009
Professor Alex Frino from the Finance Discipline presents his latest research on the controversial issue of corporate disclosure and looks at why there is heightened pressure on companies to disclose more information than ever before.
- Focus on Economics
24 Jun 2009
200 enthusiastic Year 12 students hoping to follow in the footsteps of leading Australian economists such as Ross Gittins, Glenn Stevens and Heather Ridout converged on the University in June to attend the inaugural Faculty of Economics and Business 'Focus on Economics' Lecture.
- Are consumers spending or saving in uncertain times?
15 May 2009
The popular belief is that in a downturn, consumers are more likely to think carefully before spending, and that a dent in sentiment is shared by both those facing job losses or cut backs in working hours and pay, as well as the majority that will end up retaining their jobs.
- Master of Marketing welcomes new students and their employers to a Business Briefing: The role of marketing during the Global Financial Crisis
28 Apr 2009
Students of the new Master of Marketing program, along with their employers, were recently involved in a Business Briefing with some of Sydney's top marketers as part of their introduction to the program.
- Hong Kong Government official presents Asian perspectives on economic crisis
06 Mar 2009
Secretary for
Financial Services and the Treasury, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government,
Professor K C Chan, will present his thoughts on tackling the Global Financial
Crisis from an Asian perspective when he visits the University of Sydney today,
Friday 6 March.
- Faculty of Economics and Business Sponsors First NSWRA Youth Day Championships
06 Feb 2009
The Faculty of Economics and Business at the University of Sydney will be the major sponsor of the inaugural 2009 NSW Rowing Association (NSWRA) YOUTH DAY Regatta to be held on Saturday 7th February.
- Budding business leaders come to campus
21 Jan 2009
A group of high achieving Year 12 students from across Sydney will cut short their summer holidays today to immerse themselves in university life and become business consultants for the day.
- Drama, Music and Military perspectives part of new leadership program
01 Dec 2008
The Faculty of Economics and Business has joined forces with the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, the School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry and the Sydney College of the Arts to create an innovative new leadership program.
- Hands-on accounting program gives students competitive edge
20 Nov 2008
Twelve students studying Commerce at the Faculty of Economics and Business at the University of Sydney have been successful in securing a position in the 2008/2009 Institute of Chartered Accountants Work Experience Achiever Program.
- Faculty of Economics and Business announces scholarship for new Master of Management degree
30 Sep 2008
The Faculty of Economics and Business at the University of Sydney will offer two, $30,000 scholarships for its new pre-experience Master of Management degree being offered for the first time in 2009.