Peter Faber Business School

At Peter Faber Business School you’ll become a business leader who is an independent thinker, global in your outlook, practical and ethical in the application of your skills.

Practical skills

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Our work integrated learning approach gives you practical experience in your profession while you study, so you can graduate with an edge in the market. Practical experience is built into every course -our students earn 10 credit points for 35 hours of community engagement working for a not-for-profit organisation and 10 credit points for 105 hours of professional industry placement in an organisation related to the student's chosen area of specialisation.

Global outlook

Whether it is studying at our Rome Campus or working virtually on assessments with your peers internationally, you will be exposed to global trends in business. Our staff have connections worldwide and our partner institutions provide countless opportunities to study overseas as part of your degree.

Ethical actions

Good business promotes the common good, creating opportunities for people and communities to flourish. Our community engagement program allows you to experience the power of business to advance community wellbeing. You will get the chance to showcase your contributions by participating in the University of San Diego Global Social Innovation Challenge.

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Microsoft certifications

Artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, data analytics, cloud skills and cloud data services are wired into your studies - so you can tick Microsoft certifications off your to-do list and get an edge in the job market.

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Build your network

Our links to industry enable you to make the most of practical placements and research opportunities, and accreditation in your chosen field after graduation. If your ambitions take you further afield, our partnerships with universities internationally could give you the edge you need to work abroad.
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Our research

Our academic staff engage in research across areas that progress industry and society, including not-for-profit financial management and software evolution and engineering. Our business school conducts world-leading research into areas such as sustainable human resource management and employee engagement.

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Meet our school staff

Find out more about the Peter Faber Business School staff, read their profiles and see their publication history.

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Contact us

Find out how you can contact the Peter Faber Business School, as well as where our offices are based on the Brisbane, Melbourne and North Sydney campuses.

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Notable Staff

Staff profile

Dr Md Akhtaruzzaman

Associate Professor

Dr Md Akhtaruzzaman is the Discipline Leader in Accounting, Finance and Economics and a lecturer in finance. He worked as lecturer in finance at the University of Newcastle. He also worked as a Curriculum Technical Advisor at Kaplan Professional Australia.

Dr Akhtaruzzaman received his PhD from the University of Newcastle, Australia. His main teaching areas are financial institutions management, corporate finance, investments and business analysis. His research interests include asset pricing, financial contagion, interest rate risk and capital adequacy.

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Dr Samantha Murdy

Senior Lecturer

Dr Samantha Murdy is an academic in Marketing with over 15 years of teaching, research, and consulting experience. Before joining ACU, she worked in the Queensland University of Technology and the University of Strathclyde. She holds a PhD and a Bachelor (Honours) degree in Marketing. She also holds a PG Cert in Higher Education Teaching and is a member of the Higher Education Academy. Samantha has a keen research interest in conservation, sustainability, and community in relation to marketing in a tourism context.

Samantha has held many key strategic roles throughout her career including Undergraduate Director, Postgraduate Director of a suite of Marketing programs, and Deputy Director of Teaching and Learning. Samantha has taught and developed a variety of classes at UG, PG, and PhD levels. She has previously been nominated for teaching awards. Samantha served on the Faculty Academic Committee at the Strathclyde Business School.

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