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MBA Events

Our MBA events compliment the learning experience within the MBA program providing our students with access to employability events, guest speakers, industry events and networking opportunities. 

The MBA Careers and Professional Development Team provide customised career solutions that match the individual circumstances of our current MBA students and alumni. Our Career Consultants work with you to further understand career aspirations, and how to assist with your career strategy. Please email mbacareers@business.uq.edu.au to book an appointment.

For prospective student events please see our MBA Information Events.

Watch our previous webinar recordings.

Career Appointments - 01 June - 30 December

MBA Career Appointments

17 January 2023 9:00am–31 December 2023 5:00pm
 
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Want to improve your job application skills? Book an appointment with our MBA Career and Professional Development team to strengthen your networking skills, job search processes, check your resume and cover letter, and practice interviewing.
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MBA Energy Futures and Opportunities Panel

31 May 2023 5:30pm–7:30pm
 
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Join a panel of diverse and esteemed Energy experts and they reflect on their career journeys, Australia's energy future and emerging areas and career opportunities as Australia moves through a historic energy transition.
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Innovation in Finance | MBA Webinar

8 June 2023 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
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Discover how three UQ alumni partnered with a global financial information and analytics firm to develop Australia’s first custom index with S&P Dow Jones Indices that has now resulted in the successful launch of a wholesale investment fund. Two co-founders will explore their failures and successes, key learnings and explain the problem they set out to solve and the solution they developed.
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People Over Protocol: Combatting Organisational Complexity | MBA webinar

21 June 2023 5:00pm–6:00pm
 
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Organisations, in particular large organisations, often have excessive processes surrounding policy, initiatives, and routines. Join guest lecturer and esteemed researcher, Professor Mats Alvesson, who will equip you with the tools to make your organisation more rational and meaningful - or at least less irrational and frustrating.
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Digital Service Transformation: Pathways to Human and Economic Wellbeing

Digital Service Transformation: Pathways to Human and Economic Wellbeing

17 May 2023 5:30pm–7:30pm
 
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The University of Queensland (UQ) Service Innovation Alliance (SIA) invites you to the launch of the Digital Service Transformation: Pathways to Human and Economic Wellbeing white paper, on Wednesday 17 May 2023.
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Accelerate Your Career Program | MBA Workshop

3 May 2023 7:00am–17 May 2023 11:45pm
 
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Ready to accelerate your professional success with just six hours of work over four weeks? Join this self-paced interactive career development program, commencing May 2023. The program features workshops, learning exercises and networking opportunities with MBA students and alumni.

The Power to Reward vs. the Power to Punish: The Influence of Power Framing on Trustworthiness Perceptions and Exploration

The Power to Reward vs. the Power to Punish: The Influence of Power Framing on Trustworthiness Perceptions and Exploration

20 April 2023 10:00am–11:00am
 
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During this webinar, Associate Professor Oliver Schilke from the University of Arizona will present his latest research findings on how the way you frame your power can affect employee exploration and willingness to experiment with new opportunities. You will learn about the concept of power framing and how it can shape trustworthiness perceptions and influence employee exploration behaviour.
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MBA Employer Mixer

20 April 2023 7:00am–9:00am
 
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Looking to learn more about available opportunities? This event will allow you to explore opportunities and network with multiple companies whilst catching up with your MBA community.
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Planning for Career Transition | MBA Webinar

29 March 2023 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
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Searching for a new role, the next step up, or finding a job you will love, takes time, effort, and patience – our panellists will provide valuable insights into their personal career transition.
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MBA Get to know Infosys Portland

16 March 2023 5:00pm–7:00pm
 
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Your MBA Careers and Professional Development Team invite you to apply for the exclusive opportunity to network with Infosys Portland.
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MBA Professional Development Breakfast Series | Session Two

7 March 2023 7:00am–9:00am
 
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Engage in a series of reflective exercises to become clearer about your values and goals to become a purposeful leader with Danielle Duell.
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MBA Professional Development Breakfast Series | Session One

28 February 2023 7:00am–9:00am
 
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Discover how your brain might get in the way of you achieving success with Dr Diane Harner
Navigating the trust challenges of AI | Webinar

Navigating the trust challenges of AI | Webinar

22 February 2023 4:00pm–5:00pm
 
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Our engaging panel of UQ and industry experts will discuss how organisations can navigate the trust challenges associated with AI, based on insights from a new UQ global study of 17 countries and 17,000 people.
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MBA February Orientation

11 February 2023 8:00am–4:15pm
 
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We invite our incoming MBA students to join the February Orientation, offering a great opportunity to meet members of your cohort, the Business School's supportive team, and get tips on how to prepare for your MBA.
Towards the 2032 Games – Opportunities for entrepreneurs

Towards the 2032 Games – Opportunities for entrepreneurs

10 February 2023 8:30am–12:30pm
 
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Brisbane will be the host city for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, which is expected to deliver more than $8 billion to the Queensland and $17 billion to the Australian economy. The Industry Forum will bring together start-ups, industry, government, and academics to explore the unique opportunities presented by the Games for entrepreneurs through new businesses, projects, and partnerships.
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MBA Full Time Orientation

10 January 2023 8:15am–12:00pm
 
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We invite our incoming Full Time MBA students to join the January Orientation, offering a great opportunity to meet members of your cohort, the Business School's supportive team, and get tips on how to prepare for your MBA.
MBA Deloitte Get to know you

MBA get to know Monitor Deloitte

12 December 2022 5:00pm–6:30pm
 
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12 December 2022 5:00pm
2022 MBA Awards Evening

2022 MBA Celebration Evening

9 December 2022 6:30pm–10:30pm
 
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Each year UQ Business School takes great pride in celebrating the graduating MBA cohort. In addition to celebrating this important milestones, awards will be presented to graduates who have demonstrated outstanding achievements across the areas of leadership, community service, accounting and finance, as well as academic results.
MBA Career Bootcamp

MBA Career Bootcamp

30 November 2022 6:45am–9:00am
 
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Graduating in 2022 or 2023? Currently applying for roles? Join us for a morning of professional development and networking on Wednesday 30 November.
New developments in ‘greenwashing’ enforcement and defence exports controls

New developments in ‘greenwashing’ enforcement and defence exports controls

10 November 2022 4:00pm–5:00pm
 
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Researchers from the UQ Law and Business Schools join leading practitioners and public sector representatives to discuss two key developments that impact many Australian organisations: Greenwashing and defence export controls.
Service Innovation Alliance Roundtable Summit

Service Innovation Alliance Roundtable Summit

9 November 2022 8:30am–11:30am
 
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The annual Service Innovation Alliance Roundtable Summit will explore "Digital Service Transformation: Future Trends and Opportunities". Hear from two international keynote speakers, Professor Tor Andreassen and Professor Paul Magilo, before breaking into tables for brainstorming and discussion, where attendees will draft a white paper.

Trust, Distrust and Cyber Security

3 November 2022 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
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Cybersecurity attacks offer a pertinent context within which to examine the currently under-explored dynamics of trust and distrust and their consequences for organisations and their employees. Such attacks wreak havoc in organisations, costly both in financial and reputational terms.
MBA Capstone Info Evening

MBA Capstone Information Evening

20 October 2022 5:00pm–8:00pm
 
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If you have completed 8 or more courses by the end of Summer Semester, then you are eligible to complete your capstone course in 2023. We invite you to attend a Q&A session to help with your decision making.
In conversation with Erik Ekevall: An insight into an life at an MBB - MBA Event

In conversation with Erik Ekevall: An insight into an life at an MBB - MBA Event

18 October 2022 5:30pm–7:30pm
 
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UQ MBA Consulting Club presents this session in conversation with Erik Ekevall on 'An insight into an life at an MBB'. Learn about strategy consulting, how you get into it, and the BCG interview process.
KBR presents, Lessons in strengthening your organisational sustainability from corporate America

Lessons in strengthening your organisational sustainability from corporate America, presented by KBR

4 October 2022 12:00pm–2:00pm
 
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Join New York Times bestselling author Dr Bruce Piasecki to hear how sustainability pressures organisations to rethink how they operate and thrive by balancing growing economic, social and environmental demands.
Test Your Big Idea

Test Your Big Idea - MBA Program | ONLINE

3 October 2022 12:00am–11 November 2022 11:45pm
 
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Join this free 6-week online course to work with coaches to test an existing idea or develop a new one! Participate in a blended program of self-directed content, online engagement sessions and a final pitch event.
KPMG Breakfast

UQ MBA KPMG Breakfast

29 September 2022 7:00am
 
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Meet and network with KPMG Strategy partners and professionals at an exclusive breakfast for 20 UQ MBA students and alumni.
Thought Leadership Webinar: Building Business Resilience

Thought Leadership Series: Building Business Resilience

28 September 2022 5:30pm–7:30pm
 
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The University of Queensland (UQ) Business School invites you to our Thought Leadership Series in partnership with KPMG, Building Business Resilience, on Wednesday 28 September 2022. 
UQ MBA Alumni Reunion

UQ MBA Alumni Reunion

15 September 2022 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
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Reconnect with alumni of the UQ MBA program, the school and staff at the 2022 UQ MBA Alumni Reunion on Thursday 15 September.

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