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MBA team announced for the global Family Enterprise Case Competition

The University of Adelaide Business School (ABS) has announced the team of Master of Business Administration (MBA) students to compete in the annual Schlesinger Global Family Enterprise Case Competition (FECC).

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ABS top for career impact in The AFR's Best Business Schools 2023

Professor Noel Lindsay, Dean of Business at the Adelaide Business School (ABS) and Pro Vice Chancellor Entrepreneurship, spoke recently with The Australian Financial Review about the ABS’ sustained focus on agility and flexibility to ensure students are ahead of business and technical trends.

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Reforming residential tenancy acts in Australia

Residential tenancy laws in Australia are crucial for maintaining a balance between landlords and tenants.

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Ukrainian entrepreneurs in Denmark after the Russian invasion

A report has been released in Denmark written by Professor Paul Steffens of the Adelaide Business School and Professor Kim Klyver, Professor in Entrepreneurship at University of Southern Denmark and adjunct professor at University of Adelaide.

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Research to Practice: Retirement Planning – we’ve researched the best practice for retirement planning, so you don’t have to

Considering retirement? Get advice based on the latest research in podcast series Research to Practice – Retirement Planning hosted by Head of Management at the Adelaide Business School Dr Valerie Caines.

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MBA Team to Represent ABS at FECC

MBA team to represent the Adelaide Business School at the global Family Enterprise Case Competition, to be held in Vermont, USA January 2024.

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Being proactive alone is not a shortcut to good leadership

New research from the University of Adelaide demonstrates that being proactive could earn an individual a leadership position, but merely being proactive alone does not make for a good leader.

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Advancement of Australian Lifestyle Wines

Consumer research to determine how Australian NOLO wines can establish prominence in domestic and export markets.

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Adelaide Business School Prize and Awards Ceremony 2023

The Adelaide Business School celebrated the achievements of its students at its annual Prize and Awards Ceremony on 9 May at the National Wine Centre.

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Dean of Business at the Adelaide Business School sleeping rough in the 2023 Vinnie’s CEO Sleepout

The Vinnies CEO Sleepout is a one-night event held on one of the longest and coldest nights of the year. This year, it is being held on 22 June.

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Adelaide Business School’s inaugural Women in Leadership MBA Scholarship

Gender inequality in Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs continues to be an issue across Australia, with the national average of female-identifying students sitting consistently for the past decade at 33%.

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Executive MBA Fundamentals of Leadership Students Hit the Track

The Executive MBA Fundamentals of Leadership 2023 student cohort hit the track at The Bend Motorsport Park in Tailem Bend this month to kick off the beginning of the Executive MBA Program for 2023.

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Mar

Adelaide Business School appoints new MBA Director

The University of Adelaide’s Adelaide Business School has appointed a new MBA Director, Associate Professor Gary Bowman.

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Nov

Adelaide MBA continues to impact daily work life of graduate 

As a female in the construction industry, Megan felt overlooked and stuck in her career. She made a 'crazy decision' and decided to do back to back master’s degrees, first the Adelaide MBA and then Master of Applied Project Management (MAPM), both with Adelaide Business School.

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Nov

MBA takes Chief Dietitian from the hospital to corporate leadership

Yvonne Bowyer looked for a career change after working as a chief dietitian at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for 8 years. She wanted to move up to a leadership role within the corporate sector however being a health and science graduate and having worked in the healthcare system for many years, she found it difficult to convince prospective employers of her ability to be a leader in a different industry.

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Oct

Adelaide MBA takes on The Bend Motorsport Park for high speed training

The Adelaide MBA course 'Fundamentals of Leadership' accelerated their studies at The Bend Motorsport Park on 17 and 18 September. 

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Aug

Will Twiss takes the next logical step with his Adelaide MBA degree

Looking back upon his decision to study the Adelaide MBA, Will is proud of everything that he has put into pursuing a postgraduate qualification to upskill. 

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Jul

Adelaide MBA gave graduate the confidence to successfully reapply for executive roles

After returning to the workforce after starting a family, Melanie Cottell soon realised she wanted to undertake professional development to refresh and expand her skill sets.

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