A modern take on an ancient tradition
Kiwis commonly embark on an 'OE' after finishing their studies and Israelis do a long trip after military service, but there is no other form of youth travel quite like Wanderschaft in Germany.
2014 News
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Media commentary from SMIB academic
Dan Laufer, Head of the School of Marketing and International Business, was invited by the Wall Street Journal to provide commentary on a crisis facing Walgreen, the largest drug retailing chain in the world.
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Insights into permission-based mobile advertising
A technology that involves users signing up to receive marketing messages from local businesses is likely to reach our shores soon, according to VBS researcher Dr James Richard.
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Celebrity baby bumps affect pre-natal attachment
Obsessing over celebrity baby bumps can have a negative impact on women’s attachment to their babies during pregnancy and after birth, Victoria Business School research has found.
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Winning essay may lead to internship
Winning an essay competition could see marketing student Sophie Speakman spending a week at SenateSHJ, learning first-hand how a busy communications consultancy operates.
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Renowned marketing scholar a guest at SMIB
Professor David Stewart, one of the most well-known scholars in the field of marketing, spoke in SMIB's distinguished lecture series last week.
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Inaugral Newletter for SMIB Connect goes live
The inaugural issue of the Schools newsletter, SMIB Connect, celebrates the success stories of our students, alumni and staff.
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Peter Thirkell - a journey of curiousity
How marketing reconciles with sustainability and new technologies are now driving Emeritus Professor Peter Thirkell's thinking, even after he has "retired".
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India-New Zealand grant for SMIB researcher
A grant from the India New Zealand Education Council will enable senior lecturer Dr Revti Raman to conduct research that will provide practical advice on doing business in India.
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Students create their own league to find legends
Victoria Business School researcher Dr Yuri Seo says that as computer gaming has grown worldwide, a spectator element has developed, as is the case with any other professional sport.