QUT Business School

Boards today face an ever-evolving landscape of challenges and opportunities, from rapid technological advancements to energy transitions and global uncertainties. But what does it take for modern organisations to navigate and thrive in turbulent times? Join us at QUT’s 2025 Future Boards event on 25 March 2025 to explore how sound organisational governance and leadership can guide organisations through uncertainty. Hear directly from a panel of governance experts and industry leaders Helen Burns, Jacqui Walters, John Grant and moderated by QUT’s Prof. Marek Kowalkiewicz as they share insights on leveraging emerging opportunities for success. Register: https://lnkd.in/ggwkjS_Y #QUTBusiness #OrganisationalGovernance #QUT

What does leading one of the world’s most disruptive brands take? Find out from Susan Wheeldon, Airbnb’s Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand, at the next QUT Business Leaders’ Forum. She’ll share exclusive insights on how Airbnb continues to disrupt the travel industry, the future of work and hospitality, and what it takes to build a brand that thrives worldwide. 📅 Don’t miss this chance to learn from one of Australia’s top business leaders. https://lnkd.in/gnjYNtWC #QUTBLF

Thank you Morgans Financial Limited, the Morgans Foundation and the Big Dry Friday community for their generous $125,000 gift to QUT’s transformative Learning Potential Fund. The support from Queensland's iconic institution is made possible through the charitable Morgans Foundation and Morgans’ Big Dry Friday fundraising initiative. The Morgans Big Dry Friday perpetual LPF scholarship will create life-changing opportunities by opening the door to university for regional, rural or remote students in financial need. For more than 25 years, the generosity of donors has enabled the #QUT Learning Potential Fund to provide more than 39,000 scholarships and deliver countless inspirational success stories: https://lnkd.in/gvRMHChz #QUTBusiness

From the classroom to the Australian Grand Prix Corporation boardroom ✈️ Recently, over 600 final-year QUT Business School students had the ultimate opportunity to tackle a real-world problem for the Australian Grand Prix Corporation (AGPC). They had to think big and devise innovative strategies to attract more international visitors to their sell-out events, the Formula 1® Australian Grand Prix and the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP). The top three teams didn’t just impress—they were flown to Melbourne to pitch their solutions directly to AGPC’s C-Suite and stakeholders from Tourism Victoria. A once in a lifetime opportunity. A big thanks to AGPC, especially Chris Rootkin and Travis Auld, for providing this incredible opportunity to our students. 🎥 See the top three teams in action as they pitch their ideas to AGPC, and hear what the experts had to say. Or, read more about their journey: https://lnkd.in/gUKeYTRH #QUTBusiness #QUTBusinessSchool #IndustryPartners #AustralianGrandPrixCorporation #Formula1AustralianGrandPrix #MotoGP #WorkIntegratedLearning

Do investment tax breaks really drive business growth? A new study from QUT alumnus Professor Kerrie Sadiq and Dr Ashesha Weerasinghe finds the evidence is “mixed at best.” While some incentives boosted investment during the global financial crisis, recent policies, including those from the pandemic era, show limited impact. Explore the full analysis and its implications for future economic strategies: https://lnkd.in/guaR-fgT #QUTBusiness #QUTResearch

Recently, QUT Business School and Business Educators' Association of Queensland welcomed over 850 high school students who discovered that accounting is about more than numbers—it's about shaping the future. From exploring how chocolate companies use CSR and ESG disclosures to influence consumer choices to learning about data analytics and digital transformation, students saw firsthand how accountants drive change. During an inspiring panel discussion, QUT alumni and friends from Brisbane Broncos, Pitcher Partners, Metro South Health, HeliMods and Vincents revealed the limitless opportunities in this evolving field. Matthew Friend Sebastian Mazza Kylie Lamprecht Murray Brown Josie Collins CPA Joshua Cunningham - thank you for helping us inspire the next generation. We’re excited to see how these future changemakers will redefine accounting! #QUTBusiness #QUTAlumni #ShapingTheFuture

At QUT Graduate School of Business, we're continuously evolving our MBA suite to equip future leaders with the skills to embrace a sustainability-first approach. By embedding sustainability-focused outcomes in every unit, we’re preparing students to turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s opportunities.   In a recent article, academic Dr Carla Liuzzo and QUT MBA graduate Samara Currie, Manager of Environmental Sustainability at Metro South Health, talk to the importance of sustainability in our MBA suite, and how Samara’s MBA helped her build a career in sustainability and create lasting impact within her organisation and community.   Read more about how we're shaping the next generation of sustainable leaders: https://lnkd.in/gaBafxdv #QUTBusiness #QUTMBA #Sustainability #MBA MBA News Australia

Recently, one of our QUT Business School academics, Dr Catherine Batch, travelled across Europe, supported by the QUT Women in Research Grant, to explore how partnerships between leading MBA programs and global organisations enhance Work Integrated Learning (WIL).   During her trip, she also attended the International Marketing Trends Conference in Venice, where she, alongside Dr Antony Peloso, presented insights on Exploring AI’s Single Points of Failure: A Call for Resilience.   As part of her ongoing research, Dr Batch is seeking input from MBA students, faculty members from triple crown accredited institutions, and professionals involved in WIL programs for her Global MBA Impact Study. If you are interested in contributing, please reach out to Dr Catherine Batch to learn more. #QUTMBA #QUTResearch #MBA

📢 Introducing the QUT Executive MBA 2025 Cohort! Please join us in welcoming our new cohort in Brisbane and Canberra! These driven professionals are ready to lead with purpose, drive positive change, and create a lasting impact in their communities and organisations. This marks the beginning of an exciting chapter for our students. With the support of our world-class academics and industry experts, the QUT Executive MBA will build their influence, elevate their leadership skills and empower them to reach new career and personal achievements. We are thrilled to be part of their journey and cannot wait to see the transformative impact they will make. #QUTBusiness #ExecutiveMBA #Leadership #FutureLeaders 

Is 2025 the year you'll become a leader who inspires, motivates, and drives positive change? Join us at our upcoming MBA Information Events on 14 and 16 January, available both in person and online. Discover more about our MBA suite and get all your questions answered. Our MBA team will be ready to answer questions like: 🤔 Why should I pursue an MBA? ⏰ Can I balance an MBA with full-time work? ✈️ What global experiences and opportunities does the QUT MBA offer? 👥 Who will I be studying alongside in the QUT MBA?   🎯 How will an MBA help me reach my career goals? Register now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/giDk93r Light refreshments and complimentary on-campus parking will be available for in-person attendees. 🍰🚙 #QUTBusiness #QUTMBA #MBA #BusinessEducation #LeadershipDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment