Business School

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.

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Career Appointments - 01 June - 30 December

MBA Career Appointments

11 January 2024 9:00am–31 December 2024 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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2024 MBA Celebration Evening

6 December 2024 6:30pm–10:30pm
 
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Each year, the UQ Business School takes great pride in celebrating the graduating MBA cohort. In addition to celebrating this important milestone, 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 excellence.

Demystifying GenAI: Tools and Techniques for Professionals | MBA Event

13 November 2024 7:00am–9:00am
 
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The UQ MBA Careers Team invite our MBA community to hear from an expert panel on how Generative AI is shaping business.
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UQ MBA Golden Gala

17 October 2024 6:00pm–10:00pm
 
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2024 marks an important milestone for our prestigious MBA program, which wouldn’t have been possible without the contributions of MBA community. Join us to celebrate our 50-year anniversary in style at the UQ MBA Golden Gala.
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Supercharging your board journey: Why an experimental mindset is key | MBA Event

9 October 2024 7:00am–9:00am
 
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Australian boards have become increasingly skilled, diverse, and professional, supported by specialized governance programs. Despite this progress, there is still no clear understanding of what truly makes a board effective, as no single approach has proven superior. Join this event to learn about the power of an experimental mindset in board governance.

Business Chicks Masterclass: ‘The importance of SMART work’ with Dr Caroline Knight

10 September 2024 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
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Hear from Dr Caroline Knight on why adopting SMART Work Design principles is crucial for maintaining motivation, preventing burnout, and fostering positive mental health in the workplace.
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MBA Employer Mixer

4 September 2024 7:00am–9:00am
 
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Join us for this Employer Mixer event to network with industry leaders, explore business opportunities, and gain market insights. This event is ideal for expanding your professional network and learning from your MBA community.
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Business Sustainability: Building green skills for future leaders | MBA Event

25 July 2024 7:00am–9:00am
 
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Join us at this event to learn how building green skills can be beneficial for both the planet, and your personal and professional growth.
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MBA July Orientation

13 July 2024 8:00am–4:00pm
 
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We invite our incoming MBA students to join the July 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.
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UQ MBA Town Hall

11 June 2024 5:30pm–7:30pm
 
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All students who are continuing to study beyond 2024 are encouraged to attend this special event in person or online, where we’ll be announcing important updates and opportunities afforded to you through your MBA.
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Semester 2 2024 MBA Capstone Information Evening

27 May 2024 5:30pm–7:30pm
 
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Are you on track to complete 8 or more courses by the end of this semester? You could complete your capstone in Semester 2, 2024.
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MBA Employer Mixer

16 May 2024 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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Accelerate Your Career Program | MBA Workshop

9 April 2024 12:00pm
 
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Join this self-paced interactive career development program, commencing April 2024. The program features workshops, learning exercises and networking opportunities with MBA students and alumni.
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MBA Mentoring Program

20 March 2024 4:00pm
 
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Link up with an industry mentor based on your industry function, purpose, career aspirations or board readiness. Mentorship will assist you with your career development and transition through mutually beneficial partnerships with business leaders.
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Business Agility: Leveraging Brisbane’s Journey to 2032 | MBA Event

6 March 2024 7:00am
 
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Join our first MBA Careers event, which will discuss the exciting business opportunities expected to arise from the 2032 Games. You’ll hear from Australian gold medallist Rachael Watson, OAM, PLY, Pat Howard, EGM Strategy, Insights and Innovation at the Australian Sports Commission, and Brett Clark, co-founder of ePharmacy and Chemist Warehouse QLD.
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MBA February Orientation

10 February 2024 8:00am–4:00pm
 
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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.
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MBA Full Time Orientation

9 January 2024 8:15am–1:30pm
 
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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.
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UQ Sustainability Compass: The ESG Wave | MBA Event

21 November 2023 7:00am–9:00am
 
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The MBA Careers and Professional Development Team invite you to hear from MBA alum, Adrian Vaida as he explores the future of business through the lens of sustainability and ESG.
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MBA Employer Mixer

5 October 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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Executive Panel: Pathways to Board Readiness | MBA event

7 September 2023 7:00am–9:00am
 
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Unsure about how to embark on a side hustle or pursue a full-time career as a board member? Join us for an exclusive and informative breakfast event, featuring an executive panel discussion designed to propel you toward board readiness.
Unravelling the Thrills and Trials of Mixed Feelings in Consumer Behaviour

Unravelling the Thrills and Trials of Mixed Feelings in Consumer Behaviour

30 August 2023 5:30pm–7:30pm
 
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Positive emotions can inspire people to take action. But life can be complicated, and people often experience significant events that bring up mixed feelings. This lecture will explore the idea of mixed feelings, looking at how they may be beneficial for us psychologically and how we can learn to embrace them.
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Secure Your Digital Fortress: Expert Cybersecurity Insights and Best Practices | MBA event

9 August 2023 7:00am–9:00am
 
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In today's digital landscape, protecting sensitive information and fortifying your online presence against cyber threats has become more crucial than ever. Are you prepared to safeguard your digital fortress? Join us for an enlightening cybersecurity panel and together, let's fortify our cyber defences and protect what matters most.
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MBA July Orientation

8 July 2023 8:00am–4:15pm
 
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We invite our incoming MBA students to join the July 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.
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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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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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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.
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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