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.

Watch our previous webinar recordings.

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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.
Mindful leadership: The secret ingredient for building psychological safety in teams

Mindful leadership: The secret ingredient for building psychological safety in teams

6 September 2022 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
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COVID-19 has heralded in a time of tremendous uncertainty. As a result, workers have been experiencing acute levels of anxiety and stress. Chronic stress has a broadly negative impact on employee well-being and performance and is known to provoke conflict and fragmentation in physically distanced teams.
MBA Employer Mixer

MBA Employer Mixer

26 August 2022 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.
Accelerate Your Career Program

Accelerate Your Career Program - MBA Workshop | ONLINE

3 August 2022 12:00am–26 August 2022 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 August 2022. The program features workshops, learning exercises and networking opportunities with MBA students and alumni.
Career Transition Panel

Career Transition Panel - MBA Webinar | ONLINE

2 August 2022 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
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Changing careers can be a big leap for many, from creating a new professional identity to understanding a different industry and discovering a new network.
Global Leadership Series: Brisbane's Olympic decade

Global Leadership Series: Brisbane's Olympic decade

28 July 2022 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
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Our next Global Leadership Series event offers a wide-ranging look at the fascinating research already underway at UQ surrounding the Olympic movement, from rehabilitation science and supporting para-sport champions to how Brisbane itself will change as a city.
MBA Graduation Celebration

MBA Graduation Celebration

21 July 2022 5:30pm–7:00pm
 
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To celebrate your success and to welcome you into our MBA alumni community, we invite you to join our MBA Graduation Celebration.
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UQ MBA & AICD Networking Evening

12 July 2022 5:15pm
 
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Networking event for alumni of the UQ MBA program and graduates of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD)
MBA July Orientation

MBA July Orientation

9 July 2022 8:00am–4:30pm
 
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We invite our incoming MBA students to join the July Orientation on Saturday 9 July 2022 from 8am–4.30pm AEST.
Employee Share Options Scheme (ESOPs) 101

Employee Share Options Scheme (ESOPs) 101 - MBA Webinar | ONLINE

6 July 2022 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
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Hear from industry experts to learn about Employee Share Options/Ownership Plans (ESOPs) and how they can affect your future in start-ups.

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