Research

opportunities across the business disciplines

The School of Business has achieved significant success in attracting external grants. This outcome could not be achieved without the support of our research partners.

The University of Ballarat has a history of high quality research. We invite you to browse our publications database or to participate in the School of Business seminar program.

The School of Business research activities cover an extensive number of areas and research outputs. The School's publication outputs, Higher Degrees by Research (HRD) completions and research partnerships have been increasing significantly each year.

Centres of research

The School of Business has developed two designated research centres - the Centre for Regional Innovation and Competitiveness (CRIC), and the Centre for eCommerce and Communications (CeCC).

Centre for Regional Innovation and Competitiveness

The Centre for Regional Innovation and Competitiveness (CRIC) is a designated research centre of the University and actively supports the University's regional research mission. Central to CRIC's research focus is the nature of regional enterprises and regional growth models. This important policy focus is supported by the use of innovative methodologies in the valuation of resources and non-market goods, and the role of technology and knowledge transfer in regional development.  All of CRIC's work is supported by its survey research unit, which has gained national recognition for its innovative approaches to collecting data.

CRIC's work has attracted significant funding from the Australian Research Council, the Federal government, State government and a range of other organisations.

Centre for eCommerce and Communications

Through research, knowledge transfer and commercial activities, the Centre for eCommerce and Communications (CeCC) promotes innovation through the application of new technologies.

CeCC was first established during 1998 to facilitate Information and Communication Technology (ICT) use and to promote the role of the internet through enhanced regional connections, partnership initiatives, and the application of ICT processes. Centre activities were primarily focused on supporting the practical application of ICT in a regional and rural context.

Today, CeCC actively pursues partnerships with industries, organisations, enterprises and communities with the aim of contributing to and enhancing technology application and knowledge transfer.

Contact details for research programs

Academic enquiries

If you are interested in undertaking a research program within the School of Business please contact:

Sarah Murphy
Research Administrator
tel: +61 (0)3 5327 9982
fax: +61 (0)3 5327 9405
email: s.murphy@ballarat.edu.au

Research partnership enquiries

If you are interested in developing a new research program and would like to work with us in a partnership, please contact:

Associate Professor Ian Clark
Deputy Head (Research & Higher Degrees)
tel: +61 (0)3 5327 9436
fax: +61 (0)3 5327 9405
email: i.clark@ballarat.edu.au