Maurizio Floris

Director for Part-time MBA Programs (Executive and Online) at AGSM @ UNSW Business School

Dr. Maurizio Floris is currently the Associate Dean Postgraduate Programs and Director for the Master of Commerce Program at UNSW Business School.1 2 He previously served as the Director for Part-time Programs (MBAX, MBA Executive) at AGSM from March 2020 to 2023.1 2

Dr. Floris has an extensive academic background, holding:

A PhD in Organisational Studies from the University of Sydney (2014)
A Master's in Sociology of Knowledge/Philosophy from the University of Amsterdam (1993)
A postgraduate degree in Development Economics from Wageningen University (1989)1 2

His career spans both academia and industry:

In academia, he has held positions at the University of Sydney's Business School and Melbourne Business School.1 2
In industry, he worked for nearly 20 years in various roles, including CEO of Impart Corporation, General Manager at Chubb, and Senior Strategy Consultant at Accenture.1 2

Dr. Floris has led numerous Executive Development programs and worked with major corporations and government organizations across various sectors.1 2 His research focuses on human development and capability development for senior leaders, with publications in leading journals.1 2 3

He has received several awards, including:

"Best Continuing Education" (2017) from the Project Management Institute
"Best Graduate Program" (2008, 2009, 2010) from the Australian Association of Graduate Employers
"Best Online/Multi-media Learning Program" (2001) from the Australian Interactive Multimedia Industry Association1 2