On behalf of our members, the Australian Business Deans Council (ABDC) co-ordinates national projects, advocates on national issues and partners with key stakeholders, with interests in influencing policy and practice in business education and research at Australian universities. Below are ebooks, recent submissions, project reports and papers.
Books
Tell Us: What are you doing? Improving how you communicate your academic research, relevance and expertise.
The ABDC has released a book with the aim of helping researchers, tertiary students, academics, and anyone else who wants to hone their skills, to maximise the reach and impact of their knowledge and work.
It includes practical tips, examples and candid comments from in-depth interviews with high-profile academics and journalists in Australian and international media.
Available as an e-book and paperback.
The ABDC is using print-on-demand to minimise our environmental footprint. We encourage you to consider the e-book format, which can be downloaded immediately from our shop.
E-Books
Skilling Business Graduates for an Uncertain Future
We interviewed half the Business Deans in Australia to explore the major business school challenges in preparing graduates for what lies ahead.
If not MBAs. Then What? Are Reports of the MBA’s Demise Premature?
What do business deans and the latest research say about the future of the MBA?
Reports & Submissions
ABDC Submission on Australia's International Education Strategy
QS Report of the Future of AustralianBusiness Schools
The report highlights the incredible efforts business schools made in 2020 as public health and international travel restrictions prompted significant adjustments to learning and teaching, campus life, and the progression of research activities.
The agility and innovation demonstrated by business schools occurred despite significant operational challenges. The flow-on effects for the health and wellbeing of staff and students are also emphasised in the survey results.
ABDC Submission on Indigenous Pathways and Participation Opportunities
Submission to HOR Inquiry into Pathways and Participation Opportunities for Indigenous Australians in Feb 2020.
ABDC Response to the Australian Qualifications Framework Review
ABDC's Response to the Australian Qualifications Framework Review in March 2019 (pdf)
Final Report of the HEPPP-funded Indigenous Education Project
Improving Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Student Participation, Retention and Success in Australian Business-Related Higher Education.
ABDC Response to Higher Education Standards Panel Recommendations
The impact of professional accreditation in Australian higher education and opportunities to reduce the regulatory burden on higher education providers.