Are you applying for the Semester 1, 2010 exchange program?
Do you have any questions or concerns regarding the application process and requirements?

If you answered YES to both of these questions, the Faculty of Economics and Commerce Global Mobility Coordinator will be available to provide advice and assistance with any last-minute queries at two walk-in appointment sessions in June.

Appointments will be held on Tuesday 9th and Tuesday 16th June from 12.30-1.30pm in the Multi-Function Room (Commerce Student Centre, Level 1, 198 Berkeley Street).

You don’t need to register your attendance, just come prepared with questions to ask!

Source: Student Experience Unit.

The University of Melbourne has been invited by the CFA Society of Melbourne (CFAM) to participate in this year’s Investment Research Challenge. The Challenge is a competition in which student teams from the top area business schools write an equity research report on an assigned company and present their findings to a panel of investment industry experts. The winning team will advance to compete in regional, and ultimately, the final of the 4th Annual Global Investment Research Challenge hosted by the CFA Institute.
The Challenge consists of the following components:

I. Analysis of a Public Company
II. Mentoring by a Professional Research Analyst or Portfolio Manager
III. Writing an Equity Research Report
IV. Presentation of Research to a High-Profile Panel of Experts

For more information on participating, please see: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=67680211689&ref=ts#/event.php?eid=197239155273

Source: FMAA

Hurry – Applications for Case Study Competitions are closing soon.

Case study competitions are back again this year, with two new cases to choose from. In the wake of the C4 Commerce Collaborative Case Competition (held locally) come the Thammasat Undergraduate Business Challenge 2009 and the Citi International Case Competition 2009 which will be held in Thailand and Hong Kong respectively.

Thammasat Undergraduate Business Challenge 2009, Thailand
Tuesday 18 August 2009 to Saturday 22 August 2009*
http://www.tubc.org
http://www.ecom.unimelb.edu.au/experience/case_study/Whats_hot.html#2#2
To quote from the Thammasat website, the Thammasat Undergraduate Business Challenge (TUBC) is a case competition for undergraduates from international business schools hosted by the BBA International Program of Thammasat University. It is a four-day event that will conclude with presentations by teams that achieve the final round. Participating teams will be given forty uninterrupted hours to analyse and prepare a solution for an international business case. Each team is required to present their case solutions and answer questions from a panel of honourable judges’.
Please note that information will be updated progressively on this page and the TUBC site. We recommend that you visit these pages regularly for additional information.

Citi International Case Competition 2009, Hong Kong
Sunday October 11 2009 to Friday October 16, 2009*
http://www.bm.ust.hk/ug
http://www.ecom.unimelb.edu.au/experience/case_study/Whats_hot.html#3#3
With the continuous generous support of Citi, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology’s School of Business and Management (HKUST Business School) will be hosting the “Citi International Case Competition” (CICC) 2009 at its campus in Hong Kong. University of Melbourne has had the distinct pleasure of being invited to CICC 2009.
Similar to CICC 2008, the case will be an interdisciplinary business problem and each team, consisting of 4 team members, will have a limited time to develop a solution to the case and present it to a panel of industry and academic professionals. Apart from competing in an intense real world situation, students will have the opportunity to socialize and visit attractions in Hong Kong.
Please note that information will be updated progressively on this page and the TUBC site. We recommend that you visit these pages regularly for additional information.

Further information
Contact Monique Shears, Professional Enhancement Officer, at msshears@unimelb.edu.au.
* Please note that dates are subject to minor changes upon organiser’s descretion as well as DFAT rules and regulations.

Applications close 5pm, Tuesday June 2nd.

To download application forms please visit: http://www.ecom.unimelb.edu.au/experience/case_study/Whats_hot.html

Source: Student Experience Unit

Are you considering undertaking a semester, year or short term program of study at an overseas university that is not a University of Melbourne exchange partner? If so, you should visit the following website for information regarding requirements and procedures for organising a Study Abroad program: http://www.mobility.unimelb.edu.au/outgoing/study-abroad/

Any Bachelor of Commerce student intending to participate in a Study Abroad program must obtain approval from the Faculty of Economics and Commerce by submitting an Application for Study Abroad to the Commerce Student Centre and receiving the endorsement of the Faculty’s Global Mobility Coordinator.

The Application for Study Abroad form is available at the Commerce Student Centre, or at the following link: http://www.mobility.unimelb.edu.au/resources/StudyAbroad_ScholarshipForm25Mar09.pdf

By completing the Application for Study Abroad form and obtaining endorsement from the Faculty of Economics and Commerce, you will be entitled to receive credit towards your Bachelor of Commerce degree for your overseas studies.

From 2009, students who undertake Study Abroad without prior agreement from the Faculty of Economics and Commerce will not be granted credit!

Students who submit their completed Study Abroad form may also be eligible for a Melbourne Global Scholarship – deadlines further information about Scholarships are included on the Application for Study Abroad form and also available on the Melbourne Global Mobility website: http://www.mobility.unimelb.edu.au/outgoing/funding/study-abroad-funding.html

Source: Student Experience Unit

The Foundation for Young Australians (FYA) is searching for the 2009 Young Social Pioneers of Australia.

If you’re an aspiring young leader, who is up to something great, let us know about your work. You could gain an all expenses paid place on our one year program, which offers an environment to further develop your skills and learning to take your great work further.

For more information: http://www.ecna.com.au/2009/05/search-for-australias-young-social-pioneers/

Source: ECNA

The Michigan Journal of Business, an academic journal edited and published by students at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, seeks the submission of outstanding academic literature written by undergraduates relevant to the fields of business, e.g., accounting, business law, corporate ethics, economics, finance, marketing, general management, organizational behavior, strategy, and public policy.

The Journal is now seeking submissions for Volume 3 Issue 1. To submit a paper for evaluation, please visit www.michiganjb.org

FAQ:

What is the Michigan Journal of Business?
The Michigan Journal of Business is a bi-annual academic journal providing undergraduate students a platform to publish exceptional work in the business disciplines. The MJB seeks to publish distinguished theses, empirical research, and case studies related to business and economics. Please visit our website at www.michiganjb.org to learn more about the MJB.

Why Submit a Paper?
Exceptional papers written by undergraduate students for classes or independent research are often unnoticed. The MJB encourages students to pursue their intellectual passion and rewards them with the opportunity to share their knowledge with others. Our Call for Papers will span the globe and generate submissions from the most prestigious academic institutions around the world. Publication in the Journal will be beneficial for professional and academic careers, especially for those who want to pursue further education at graduate/professional schools.

What are the Requirements for Submission?
The Journal only accepts work completed during undergraduate study. You may also pose any questions regarding paper submissions to mjbquestions@umich.edu. Each manuscript submitted should include a short abstract, author information, and any acknowledgements (this information will be included in published articles). Please note that you cannot submit a paper already published or submitted for review at any other journal. By submitting, you are giving the MJB copyright and first rights to publish. What is the Standard Format for a Submission? The Journal requires Chicago stylistic and citation guidelines for its submissions, including 12-point font and double-spaced Microsoft Word documents. Please refer to the published articles on our website for format examples. Any formulas or graphics should be submitted electronically as separate high-resolution image files. If your paper is in a non-conventional format, please contact us at mjbquestions@umich.edu.

What is the Recommended Length for a Submission?
In general, all articles should be at least 10 pages, double-spaced, to be considered for publication. We do, however, accept case studies that may be shorter in length. Previous articles that we have considered varied from 10 to 80 pages. Although there is no strict upper bound for the length limit, we strongly recommend each manuscript to use space wisely with due consideration to its audience.

How Does the MJB Editorial Board Evaluate Submissions?
Papers will be evaluated based upon sound analysis, originality of argument, and novelty of research. Prospective authors are encouraged to consult previous issues of the Michigan Journal of Business, the Harvard Business Review, and the Journal of Business (University of Chicago) for examples of quality submissions.

Source: Commerce Student Centre

Tickets for A Night of 1000 Starts will be on sale this week, during lunchtimes, in Professors’ Courtyard.

Check out all the info at http://blogs.unimelb.edu.au/commerce-student-news/2009/05/18/bcom-graduation-party-a-night-of-1000-stars/

Source: Commerce Alumni Society.

Help protect your laptop and bike. Register them on the Police Laptop and Bike Register. For more info visit union.unimelb.edu.au.

Source: UMSU

The Global Issues Program (GIP) is a four-subject certificate taken concurrently with your Bachelor degree, and adds one semester to the length of your degree.

The GIP interacts directly with the graduate attributes of the University, directing students to be active global citizens, attuned to cultural diversity and knowledgeable across disciplines. The GIP is designed for undergraduate students who are interested in developing vital cross-cultural communication skills and intellectual competencies in global issues, preparing them at the undergraduate level for future careers (whether at home or abroad) in an increasingly global context. You can take subjects online or on campus whilst you study for your undergraduate degree. Then when you graduate, you will have an extra qualification – and exposure to the international academic community.

For further information and application instructions, please visit the following link: http://www.mobility.unimelb.edu.au/outgoing/u21/global-issues-program/

Applications close 12 June 2009.

Source: Student Experience Unit

If you haven’t yet taken our Orientation questionnaire, this week is your final chance! Tell us about your experience of Orientation and/or Reorientation to be in the running to win one of five $20 Coles Myer vouchers.

Whether your were a new or continuing student this semester, we want to know what you attended, what you liked (or didn’t!), and why.

http://survey.ecom.unimelb.edu.au/TakeSurvey.aspx?PageNumber=1&SurveyID=513

Source: Student Experience Unit