School of Economics, Finance and Marketing

School of Economics, Finance and Marketing

The School of Economics, Finance and Marketing upholds innovative research and high-quality teaching programs that continue to respond to industry needs.

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Welcome from the Dean

As a school we aim to provide practical, relevant, and innovative Economics, Finance and Marketing programs, research, industry training and consulting which graduates, employers, industry and university peers acknowledge as amongst the best available in the international market place.

Our Teaching Areas

Economics

Economics

The Economics department harnesses technical skills and knowledge to achieve successful academic and real-world outcomes, for the betterment of our stakeholders and society.
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Finance

Finance

The Finance department provides engaging and practical courses that will give students a competitive edge in their careers and shape the future of finance.
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Marketing

Marketing

The Marketing department at RMIT has a strong focus on industry partnerships, business strategy and solving real world problems.
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Research

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The School is host to top researchers and specialist research groups across the fields of Economics, Finance and Marketing.

Research focuses include behavioural business, consumer culture, sports marketing, social marketing, corporate finance and governance, digital finance, empirical economics, public choice, and applied econometrics.

Our Research Areas

Economics

The Economics Discipline at RMIT produces high-quality research which has influence in the academic community, as well as is of practical relevance to industry.

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Finance

The Finance Discipline at RMIT delivers innovative research through successful grants, quality publications and through support of various databases available to our staff and PHD students.

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Marketing

The Marketing Discipline at RMIT has a strong focus on researching consumer culture, branding, product design, sports marketing, tourism, organisational design and social marketing.

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Industry

Our close industry relationships make our programs and research practical and future-ready.

Research with us

As a School we are actively engaged in research and consultation to business and government. Our past research partners span across a range of diverse fields.

Teach with us

Find out how you can get involved in contributing to our programs and help improve the student experience.

Engage with us

Our programs incorporate Work Integrated Learning, ensuring that our students are work-ready by the time they graduate.

Meet Our Students

Become one of Australia's most employable business graduates

With a range of programs across the economics, finance and marketing disciplines it has never been easier to turn your passion into a career.

Here’s what students have to say about our programs:

I was particularly drawn to the applied programs and their focus on industry experience. The course exposed me to different aspects of marketing and provided many opportunities to extend and challenge myself. I’ve learnt to be resilient and communicate with team members, and I feel confident in adapting to the new challenges industry brings.

Joanna Nava Orozco
Bachelor of Business

My favourite part of the course so far is the collaborative nature between lecturers and students. I’ve developed connections I will keep even after graduation. I feel like this course has given me confidence and knowledge in both theory as well as application. I feel prepared to enter into industry as RMIT provides lots of real world projects.

Chiraag Patel
Bachelor of Economics and Finance

As a researcher, every milestone has been incredibly rewarding. My supervisors have been very supportive throughout my journey. For anyone thinking about undertaking a HDR, my advice is to focus on critical thinking and bringing new ideas into your field of interest.

Hira Mehmood Abbasi
Higher Degree by Research, Finance

 

Alumni Showcase

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Partner lead at Google Cloud - Dan Lavis

Dan’s career spans across technology (including SaaS, MarTech, FinTech & HRTech companies), professional services firms (legal, accounting & management consulting) and financial services. His passion is solving complex business and customer problems with technology. Dan brings insightful leadership to customers, works collaboratively with partners to develop winning value propositions, and executes against plans and targets with integrity, authenticity, relentless energy, fun, equality and humility.

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Founder of Little Dreamers - Madeleine Buchner

At nine years of age, Madeleine began fundraising for Young Carers, which grew into a registered charity called Little Dreamers Australia, a charity that supports children who are carers for sick family members. In 2017 Madeleine was recognised as a Queen’s Leader and received her award from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. In 2019 Madeleine received an Order of Australia Medal (OAM), an Australian Financial Review Top 100 Women of Influence and a Women’s Weekly Women of the Future.

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Marketing Manager at Bega - Mario Matchado

Mario’s time at RMIT gave him the practical, real life commercial skills to be able to successfully secure a Marketing Internship at L’Oréal during the 3rd year of his 4-year degree. He believes that employers want graduates with practical, real life commercial experience - not just textbook theory knowledge. The Marketing Program at RMIT has been a solid platform & springboard for his commercial career to date. 

News

Latest news from the School of Economics, Finance and Marketing:

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Sports partnerships with not-for-profits show lacklustre results, study finds
Society and Environment
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Partnerships between professional sports teams and not-for-profit organisations (NPOs) are often weakened by power imbalances, informality and a lack of strategic intent, according to new research led by RMIT University.

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Links between parental smoking and childhood obesity transcends socio-economic boundaries
Society and Environment
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A study into parental smoking and childhood obesity has challenged previous notions by revealing that the links between the two are not confined to a specific socio-economic group.

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Innovative and inspiring: RMIT students celebrated at the DECJUBA Awards for Marketing
Business and Entrepreneurship
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RMIT students were recognised at the inaugural DECJUBA Awards for Marketing, which recognise marketing students for their academic achievements and commitment to improving marketing practice as a future business leader.

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How just 10 news photos can predict global daily stock market returns
Business and Entrepreneurship
Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 19 Oct 2021

Research shows how investors can use news photos to better predict daily stock market returns.

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Contact

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Address: Building 80, 445 Swanston Street, Melbourne,  VIC-3000
Location: Melbourne City campus 
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 - 17:00

Postal address

School of Economics, Finance and Marketing
GPO Box 2476
Melbourne 3001, Victoria, Australia

RMIT Connect

Information for current College of Business and Law students.

Address: Building 80, Level 7, 445 Swanston Street, Melbourne,  VIC, 3000
Phone: +61 3 9925 5000
Hours: Monday - Thursday: 9am - 5pm,  Friday: 10am - 5pm

People

Key contacts at the School of Economics, Finance and Marketing.

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

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torres strait flag

Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.

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