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-School4832906/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