Producing high-impact research and exceptional education

At our department, you'll find a team of exceptional educators, researchers, and professors who are experts in their respective fields. Our diverse and talented team is committed to providing research-led education that equips our students with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in today's rapidly evolving business landscape.

Management Team

Professor Alberto Posso

Head of Department

Areas of expertise

  • International Development
  • Applied Microeconomics

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Associate Professor Kirsten MacDonald

Deputy Head of Department

Areas of expertise

  • Personal Finance
  • Financial Planning
  • Curriculum and Pedagogy

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Robyn Cameron

Dr Robyn Cameron

Director - Engagement

Areas of expertise

  • Accounting and governance
  • Financial accounting theory and auditing
  • Accounting and accountability

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Robert Bianchi

Prof Robert Bianchi

Director - Griffith Centre for Personal Finance and Superannuation

Areas of expertise

  • Asset allocation
  • Superannuation/retirement
  • Investments and alternative assets

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Brett Freudenberg

Prof Brett Freudenberg

Director - Griffith Tax Clinic

Areas of expertise

  • Commercial law
  • Curriculum and pedagogy
  • Accounting, auditing and accountability

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A/Prof Md Sayed Iftekhar

Director - Research & HDR

Areas of expertise

  • Applied and Environmental Economist
  • Expertise in Cost-Benefit Analysis

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Program Directors

Bachelor of Business

Bachelor of Business OUA

Bachelor of Business Innovation

Program Directors

Bachelor of Applied Financial Advice

Bachelor of Applied Financial Advice OUA

Master of Financial Planning

Master of Professional Accounting

Master of Finance

Master of Financial Technology

Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning

Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning

Graduate Diploma of Professional Accounting

Graduate Certificate in Finance

Graduate Diploma of Finance

Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting

Director of Research

    Honours Coordinator

    HDR Convenor (New Applications)

    HDR Convenor (Student Progression)

    Academic Integrity Advisor

    Integrity Advisor

    Academic staff

    Emeritus

    Adjunct staff

    • Prof David Butler
    • Dr George Earl
    • Dr Pelma Rajapakse
    • Prof Eduardo Roca
    • Dr Nerina Vecchio
    • Prof Andrew Worthington
    • Mr Dan O'Halloran
    • Mr Douglas Hunt
    • Mr Paul Holmes
    • Prof Patrizio Tirelli
    • Prof David Butler
    • Prof George Verikios
    • Dr Tracey West
    • Mr Joe Branigan
    • Ms Julia Chai
    • Ms Laura de Zwaan

    Administrative staff

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    Gold Coast campus

    Phone
    (07) 555 28539
    Location and postal address
    Business 3 (G42) 6.18
    Gold Coast campus, Griffith University
    Parklands Drive, Southport QLD 4222 Australia

    Nathan campus

    Phone
    (07) 373 57581
    Location and postal address
    Business 1 (N50) 0.37
    Nathan campus, Griffith University
    170 Kessels Road, Nathan QLD 4111 Australia