Our School Advisory Board is made up of prominent alumni and members of the business community who are responsible for ensuring the development of all our programs and activities are relevant to industry requirements.
Heath McDonald is the Dean of Economics, Finance & Marketing and Professor of Marketing at RMIT University. His research work focuses on the field of customer acquisition and retention, particularly in subscription markets (e.g., season tickets, memberships). He recently worked with the AFL on its club membership strategy during and post COVID-19 and Zoos Victoria on its membership structure and pricing. His work has attracted over $2 million in external research funding, including three ARC Linkage grants. Heath is an Associate Editor of the Journal of Sport Management, a Research Fellow of NASSM and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Email: heath.mcdonald@rmit.edu.au
Constantino (Con) Stavros is Deputy Dean (Learning & Teaching) in the School of Economics, Finance & Marketing. His leadership and innovation have been at the forefront of many major initiatives at RMIT. He was Editor-in-Chief of the international journal Sport, Business & Management between 2015 and 2020 and has published books, book chapters and journal articles across a range of fields. and he has received numerous awards for his contemporary approach to education. Con is one of Australia's leading commentators on marketing matters.
Email: con.stavros@rmit.edu.au
Associate Professor Angel Zhong is leading finance researcher, who specialises in the field of empirical asset pricing and investor behaviour in financial markets. Her research has strong investment applications for investors. Her work to improve the financial literacy and wellbeing of Australians has seen her recognised as the finalist of the Women in Finance Awards 2021 in Australia in the Thought Leader category. She is an editorial board member of two prestigious field journals including Finance Research Letters and Journal of International Financial Markets, Institutions and Money.
Email: angel.zhong@rmit.edu.au
Ashton De Silva is an applied econometrician with a strong track record of industry engagement. His research and teaching interests span several areas including property markets, household economics and wellbeing. He has published papers in leading international academic journals as well as written several reports for key industry bodies. Representatives from industry and the popular press regularly contact him for his perspectives and insights.
Email: ashton.desilva@rmit.edu.au
Professor Banita Bissoondoyal-Bheenick is an internationally recognised researcher in the field of financial markets and institutions and an experienced academic with nearly 20 years of extensive educational experience. Her research has widely been disseminated through quality publications as well as to the industry via conferences as keynotes speaker, board presentations as well as she provides regular media expert comments. She is member of the RMIT Philanthropic Investment Committee and she holds the position of Associate Editor in leading international journals.
A passionate educator and researcher, Dr Linda Robinson is the Associate Dean for Marketing and the Program Manager for Postgraduate Marketing. From the innovative programs that nurture socially aware marketing professionals, to the impactful research that generates agile marketing solutions, she is excited about the future of the Marketing Discipline at RMIT.
Email: linda.robinson@rmit.edu.au
Samantha has worked in the University sector for over 20 years across a range of roles, such as: Student Adviser, Research and Graduate Studies Manager, Faculty General Manager, Director Campus Development, Manager Strategy and Operations, at both Monash and The University of Melbourne. She is very happy to work at RMIT University in the School of Economics, Finance and Marketing as Senior Manager of Planning & Resources.
Address: Building 80, 445 Swanston Street, Melbourne, VIC-3000
Location: Melbourne City campus , Building 80
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 - 17:00
School of Economics, Finance and Marketing
GPO Box 2476
Melbourne 3001, Victoria, Australia
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
Key contacts at the School of Economics, Finance and Marketing.
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 'Luwaytini' by Mark Cleaver, Palawa.
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.