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News and analysis curated by QUT Business School.

23 February, 2024
Filed under: MBA, Postgraduate, Graduate School of Business, Leadership and management

How A QUT MBA Equipped Michelle To Expand Her Career Into The Boardroom

Being a director of any organisation comes with a raft of responsibilities and obligations that can be daunting for the uninitiated. One of the best ways to gain the skills required to be a director is with a Master of Business Administration (MBA).

15 April, 2021
Filed under: Marketing

Smell like a woman, not a rose’: Chanel No. 5 100 years on, an iconic fragrance born from an orphanage

Marilyn Monroe famously wore “just a few drops of No. 5″ to bed. 100 years after Coco Chanel launched her perfume, it is as popular as ever.

25 February, 2021
Filed under: Marketing

School banking programs target ‘vulnerable consumers’. But research shows kids are smarter than you think

School banking programs like Dollarmites are being banned in some state schools due to the idea children are vulnerable to marketing tactics. But our research shows this isn't always the case.

24 February, 2021
Filed under: Accounting, Indigenous business, Strategy

Are we closing the gap in corporate leadership? A closer look at Reconciliation Action Plans

To what extent ASX listed firms consider Indigenous corporate leadership in their reconciliation strategies.

22 February, 2021
Filed under: Nonprofit and philanthropy

Engaging and retaining volunteers during a global pandemic

Retain and engaging volunteers has always been a challenge for organisations that depend on a consistent and skilled volunteer workforce, even before the pandemic. Hear strategies and real examples in future proofing your charity.