Clubs 2014

MBS Finance Club

The MBS Finance Club provides a forum for students wishing to explore interests in the financial

industry. The Club exposes students to roles in finance such as banking, funds management, risk

management, private wealth management, treasury and corporate finance. The Club hosts a

series of recruiting events, educational events, industry panels and social events and fosters the

exchange between students and alumni working in the industry.

Leadership Team

President: Chris Bodikian (c.bodikian@student.unimelb.edu.au

Treasury and Sponsoring: NicholasPejnovic(npejnovic@student.unimelb.edu.au)

Industry & Alumni Relations: Anubhav Kapoor (a.kapoor@student.unimelb.edu.au)

Marketing: Ken Intaraweswilai (kintaraweswi@student.unimelb.edu.au)

Part-Time Liaison: Anuj Mehra (a.mehra@student.unimelb.edu.au)

Contact Details

Email: financeclub@mbs.edu

MBS Direct: https://direct.mbs.edu/clubs-and-src/Clubs/MBS-Finance/

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/groups/MBS-Finance-Club-3692120

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/4161936018447970

Upcoming Events

TBA

MBS Entrepreneurship Club

MBS Entrepreneurship club strives to become a source of knowledge, inspiration and opportunities

for any student or alumni who has that tingle that makes him or her want to create something of

their own. Members are encouraged to use the club as a platform to promote their own ideas and

take part in others.

If you have ever wanted to build something from scratch Were here for you!

Leadership Team

Tim Wong (timwong@live.com)

Asaf Katz (asaf.katz83@gmail.com)

Shani Levy (shani.levy77@gmail.com)

Shahril Shafii (shahrila@student.unimelb.edu.au)

Damian Horton (horton.damian@gmail.com)

Mark Mckenna (markmckenna12@gmail.com)

Nusy Febrica (nusyfebrica@yahoo.com)

Shannon Ley (shannonley@hotmail.com)

Daniele Madeddu (danielemdd@gmail.com)

Contact Details

Email: mbs-ec@mbs.edu

MBS Direct: https://direct.mbs.edu/clubs-and-src/Clubs/MBSEC/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/205068372870306/

Upcoming Events

Pitch night hosting Melbourne start-ups for a pitching workshop (~ mid April)

Guest speakers

MBS Consulting Club

The MBS Consulting Club helps MBS students decide whether they should pursue a career in

management consulting and provide those students who have chosen a career in consulting with

the resources and guidance to navigate successfully through the interview process. The Club

assists companies in engaging with the highly accomplished talent pool at MBS through a wide

range of events. The club also assists MBS students network with MBS alumni and industry

experts.

Leadership Team

Co-Presidents: Rohan Singh & Terry Sing Lee

Case Lead: Candida da Fonseca Pereira

Student Relations: Naveed Tahir, Michael Stevenson

Events: Sumit Sood, Kartik Nandakumar

Contact Details

Email: consultingclub@mbs.edu

MBS Direct: https://direct.mbs.edu/clubs-and-src/Clubs/MCIG-Consulting/Pages/AboutUs.aspx

Upcoming Events

Case Practice Workshop (Every Saturday)

Mock Interview Workshop

Women and Management Club

The Women and Management (WAM) club seeks to assist students (even men!) at Melbourne

Business School make the most of their time at the school as a resource and support platform

where they can better acquaint with fellow students, faculty, alumni and business professionals in

the community.

What are WAMs missions? WAM has three key missions:

1. Driving club awareness internally and externally

2. Provide networking opportunities for MBS women

3. Involve men in WAM to raise awareness of the challenges faced by women in the workplace

Leadership Team

Co-Presidents: Joanne Braganza & Sakshi Banerjee

Full Time Cohort Reps: Mariah Meagher & Genevieve Blanch

Part Time Rep: Kate Loughney

Alumni Rep: Carla Pizzorno

Contact Details

Facebook: MBS Women and Management Page

Website: www.mbswam.com

Email: mbswam@gmail.com

Upcoming Events

Faculty Debate Term 2

Women in Consulting Breakfast Term 2

Women in Sports Panel Term 3

Women on Boards Panel TBD

MBS Energy & Resources Club

The Energy and Resources industry comprises a significant portion of the Australian economy and

is of major importance to the country.

The MBS Energy & Resources Club aims to be a leader in linking industry with business, students

and academia. Our Club is building relationships with the Energy & Resources industry by holding

industry events that have, and will continue to, attract a good mix of industry, students and

academia. Full and part-time students will get the opportunity to meet luminaries of the Australian

Energy & Resources sector. In our quest to become a leading bridge to industry, we also aim to

become a think-tank and publish thought pieces on our website.

Leadership Team

Club Patron: David LaFerla 1998 Alumnus

President: Alan Cui alancui@gmail.com

Vice President: Damian Horton horton.damian@gmail.com

Andrew Harris (hrrand005@gmail.com)

Gemeniano Jr. Crisante (gbcrisante@gmail.com:

Contact Details

Email: mbs.energy.resources@gmail.com

LinkedIn: MBS Energy & Resources Club

Upcoming Events

Series Panel Discussion (mid of April TBC)

MBS Marketing Association (MMA)

Whether you are looking to join a Global fortune 500, an SME or start your own company, you

want to be part of a growing, thriving organisation. Marketing is about leading the organic growth

strategy of organisations, BIG and small. As the MBS Marketing Association, we bring together

academia and practitioners to raise the profile of the discipline of growing businesses. Whether

you are a dyed in the wool marketer or just looking to understand what drives growth in business,

MMA is for you. Register today to find out more about upcoming events and opportunities.

Leadership Team

Junjie Crisante (gbcrisante@gmail.com)

Sangram Sawant (sangram.sawant1@gmail.com)

Sumit Sood (sumitsood089@gmail.com)

Michael Stevenson (Michael.stevenson@mbs.edu)

Jenny Yang (jennyyang007@hotmail.com)

Contact Details

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mbsmarketing/

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=143903&mostPopular=&trk=tyah

Upcoming Events

Big Data, Better Business: Growing Value, Relationships and Performance Through The Power Of

Data Analytics Tuesday, April 15

Speakers: Sandra de Castro, CMO of NAB

Don O'Sullivan, Associate Professor of Marketing, Melbourne Business School

Gideon Ratner, Senior Consultant at Quantium

MBS Consumer and Retail Club (MCRC)

MCRC aims to serve as a platform connecting the club members, industry professionals, and

alumni through their common passion and interest in the consumer goods and retail industry.

MCRCs visions are to promote greater awareness of the industry among the club members and to

develop and groom future leaders who will shape the industry in Australia and APAC.

Leadership Team

Club Patron: Lenny Chudri (lchudri@student.unimelb.edu.au)

Executive Leadership Members: Isha Chander (ichander@student.unimelb.edu.au)

Chris Hely (c.hely@student.unimelb.edu.au)

Ena Lee Yun Li (enal@student.unimelb.edu.au)

Shannon Ley (s.ley@student.unimelb.edu.au)

Contact Details

Email: mbs.consumerretailclub@gmail.com or mcrc@mbs.edu

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/FMCG-Club-Melbourne-Business-School-

4832906/about

Website: http://mbs.edu/mbshub/Pages/Active-clubs-on-campus.aspx

Upcoming Events

Tentative events:

Event with a leading apparel retail company.

Event with a Melbourne based travel start-up.

Net Impact

Net Impacts drive is to promote the role of business in social and environmental sustainability.

Net Impact is a global movement of over 300 chapters. It is focused on mobilising a new

generation of leaders to use their careers to drive transformational change in the workplace and

the world.

Leadership Team

Tim Wong (wongt2@student.unimelb.edu.au)

Saud Alrakhayes (saud.alrakhayes@gmail.com)

Charles Lowson (crlowson@gmail.com)

Craig Bettles (cbettles@gmail.com)

Eamonn McKernan (eamonnm@student.unimelb.edu.au)

Naz Gassiep (naz@gassiep.com)

Ben Wasse (ben.w@iinet.net.au)

Danti Tarigan (danti_tarigan@yahoo.com)

Contact Details

Email address: NetImpact@mbs.edu

Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/groups/netimpact.melbourne/

Upcoming Events

Creating Shared Value: Panel discussion in Term 2

Greater China Business Club

Just kidding! The Greater China Business Club is a group for everyone

interested in doing business in the Greater China region or with Chinese companies. The GCBC

aims to build understanding of Chinese business practices and culture, improve our members

ability to succeed in China-related business and champion stronger ties, connecting the MBS

community with opportunities in Greater China. The GCBC is founded on the principles of:

1. Understanding We work to enhance awareness of the evolving context in Greater China.

GCBC Facilitates discussion on the comprehensive political & business environment, culture

dynamics, expatriate opportunity & community at play in Greater China.

2. Connecting We grow the dialogue with organisations in and from the Greater China region

to facilitate understanding and professional opportunity for our members and the MBS

community.

3. Building We collaborate to develop and improve members skills and capabilities to better

prepare for the Business in Asia Trip and beyond in their careers.

Interested in business across the Greater China region? Register with GCBC today or contact Xue

Huang, GCBC President.

Leadership Team

Xue Huang (xueh1@student.unimelb.edu.au)

Alan Cui (ccui@student.unimelb.edu.au)

Chingyi Chuang (minishy0310@gmail.com)

Michael Stevenson (mstevenson1@student.unimelb.edu.au)

Michelle Wang (wong_michelmm2@hotmail.com)

Upcoming Events

China, Your Next Stop Panel Discussion on Mainland China market entry strategies and how to

do business in China as foreign expats and foreign companies

Beyond Factory Floor Documentary (Last Train Home) screening and discussion on navigating

the social impact of globalization and the ethical challenges of operating in China

Technology & Innovation Club

The Technology & Innovation club provides platform for students to interact with technology

oriented people (full-time and part-time MBS students, alumni and industry leaders) and expand

professional networks. The club provides opportunities for students to learn about how different

companies use latest trends, innovations to stay ahead of competition, so as to make career

choices and finally, aims to work with MBS careers team to provide opportunities for

internships/short term projects.

Leadership Team

Shahril Izwan Ahmad Shafii (shahrila@student.unimelb.edu.au)

Alan Cui (alancui@gmail.com)

Shannon Ley (shannonley@hotmail.com)

Jordan Nikolovski (jnikolovski@student.unimelb.edu.au)

Asaf Katz (asaf.katz83@gmail.com)

Contact Details

Email: technologyclub@mbs.edu

Website: mbstechnologyclub.com

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/groups/MBS-Technology-Innovation-Club-5150153/about

Upcoming Events

Tech Tuesdays

Meet n Greet with guest speaker

MBS Digital Club

The MBS Digital Club is a NEW club introducing the latest technology and trends in the online

space. The online market is growing at a tremendous rate, with online retail sales, for example,

growing at 14.7% per year. (NAB report). This club will hold 5 major events throughout the year

with popular topics such as Adwords, SEO, Website Conversion Optimisation, key performance

measurements, tools, resources, and recruitment.

Leadership Team

President: Louise Walters (louisewalters3@gmail.com)

Marketing: Anna Sycheva (anna.sycheva.geo@gmail.com)

Currently receiving applications for leadership positions.

Contact Details

Email: louisewalters3@gmail.com

Upcoming Events

Club Launch dates and location will be advised via email correspondence

Wine & Philosophy Club

The MBS Wine & Philosophy Club has its Vision and Mission Statement as follows:

Vision:

To build shared value between MBS students and the wine industry

Mission Statement:

To provide a forum for MBS students to build their understanding of the wine industry by engaging

broadly about wine and philosophy.

The Club aims at drawing together all faculty, staff and

students of MBS through a mutual interest in the wine

industry.

Treasury Wine Estates is offering MBS students fantastic

discounts on a range of its brand, including Penfolds,

Wolf Blass, Rosemount and Lindemanns (including free

postage and handling to Australian addresses). Please

contact the leadership team listed below for more

information.

In late 2013 the Club held two well attended events,

including a formal wine tasting at MBS hosted by

Treasury Wine Estates, as well as a winery tour to the

Yarra Valley.

As a result of these events, students of MBS have been

made aware of roles at TWE as well as Business in Asia

projects completing interesting and engaging work for

TWE in Shanghai.

Leadership Team

Jenelle Myers (Jenelle.myers@tweglobal.com)

RossLyman (ross.lyman@tweglobal.com)

Upcoming Events

Winery Tour to TGallant (April 2014)

Business in Asia Project Presentation & Blind Tasting (April 2014)

MBS Hoops (Basketball Club)

MBS Hoops is a club that's meant to be fun.

Once a week people from different cohorts get together and play. This is a very good way for you

to meet people you otherwise wouldn't have met, and perhaps come across opportunities that

these relationships create.

Leadership Team

President: Chris Bodikian

Contact Details

Email: chrisbodikian@gmail.com

Facebook: MBS Hoops

Upcoming Events

A weekly FED basketball game at Melbourne University Sports Centre.

Outdoor games are played also, next to the Hockey pitch at Melbourne University Sports Centre or at

Carlton Gardens

MBS Soccer Club

The MBS Soccer Club channels students passion for the no.1 global sport football by

organising weekly games and events where students, staff and alumni can meet, greet and

compete. With all the trials and tribulations that come with studying for an MBA, playing soccer is

a great way to socialize, stay fit and de-stress.

With games held every week, we are one of the largest and most active clubs at MBS, however we

are always on the look-out for new players. We welcome players of any standard and ability, so

sign up now!

Leadership Team

President: Mark Mckenna (markmckenna12@gmail.com)

Vice-President: Tiago Taboada (ttaboada@student.unimelb.edu.au)

Club Contact Details

Search for MBS Soccer Club on Facebook

(https://www.facebook.com/groups/101498069990850/)

Upcoming Events

Weekly Wednesday game on the University campus, starting at 12.30pm (5 a-side)

A Student vs Alumni match in April (11 a-side)

MBS Golf and Business Club

Golf is deceptively simple and endlessly complicated; it satisfies the soul and frustrates the

intellect. It is at the same time rewarding and maddening - and it is without a doubt the greatest

game mankind has ever invented.

- Arnold Palmer

Golf isn't merely a leisure sport. It's the martini lunch of the modern workforce, the buoyant venue

where business gets done. If you want to learn Golf, then this is the club for you! If already know

how to Golf, then this is also the club for you!

The objectives of the club are twofold:

1. Provide a platform for students to learn and practice Golf.

2. Create golfing events to allow students to network with alumni/target industries.

Join to learn this sublime game and use it as a tool to further your career. How to join you ask?

Just join our Facebook group!

Leadership Team

Sangram Sawant

Tiago Taboada

Andrew Harris

People interested in joining the leadership team can email on ssawant@student.unimelb.edu.au.

Contact Details

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MBSGolfClub

Inactive Clubs How I Did It*

Our club plans to get the best business brains across a variety of roles within a particular business

subject to speak to us for about 10 minutes in panels of 3-4 followed by a short Q&A session and

some drinks afterwards. The business areas are planned to change each talk, as in Mining one

month will be followed by Fashion the next month.

The whole session will not take more than 2 hours and is completely student run. The speakers are

asked to base their talks around 3 key questions but are allowed to speak on any matter they

would like. The 3 questions are

1. What do you think is the most important issue facing your industry today?

2. What would you say have been the keys to your success?

3. What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started out in your career?

*Inactive club

Climbing and Outdoor Club*

The Climbing & Outdoor club will be going climbing fortnightly to the Hard Rock Climbing gym. As

soon as it gets warmer we are going to mix it up with some weekend activities (hiking, stand-up

paddle board, etc.).

It is just about staying active during studies, trying out some new sports and having fun with your

MBS peers.

*Inactive club

MBS Tennis Club*

The Tennis Club gives MBS students a way to unwind during FED by providing an avenue to utilize

and explore their potential in tennis by holding weekly matches. The Club further intends to

promote networking opportunities with alumni and corporate executives through the medium of

sports (Tennis).

*Inactive club

MBS Music Club*

The MBS Music Club provides a platform for interested members of the MBS community to discuss

and share their passion for music. The club recognises the diverse musical interests of the MBS

community and seeks to foster these interests through seminars, concert attendance, and member

performances. The MBS Music Clubs missions are as follows:

1. To provide an intellectual forum for the discussion and exchange of ideas about music.

2. To offer a creative outlet for members to engage in musical activities as performer and/or

audience.

3. To foster a convivial environment for members of the MBS community to connect with one

another through shared interests.

4. To cultivate meaningful relationships between the MBS community and the local artistic

community.

Inactive club