Complete the Commencing Student Survey via the link below to go in the running to win a 13” MacBook or one of three $100 University Bookroom vouchers.

http://surveys.cbr.com.au/htdocs/survey.php?job=m40963

The survey is intended for first year undergraduate and graduate coursework students only and asks about your decision to study at the University of Melbourne, your views about some of our promotional material and also other questions related to different faculties. It will take around 15 minutes to complete and will help the University of Melbourne plan for a range of activities.

Thank you for your participation!

Source: Marcom

The TLU offers

• Individual Consultations for Students to enhance your learning and help you overcome any study difficulties.
• Basic Maths Consultations for QM1, QM2, Intermediate Microeconomics, and Introductory Econometrics.
• Academic Skills Workshops – interactive sessions that can help you build critical skills in referencing, academic writing and preparing assignments.
• Peer Writing Tutor Drop-In Service – the peer writing program gives you the opportunity to talk to another student about your writing.
• Peer-Assisted Study Scheme (PASS) provides an opportunity for you to learn in small groups with a trained peer leader. These groups are interactive and use collaborative learning. Research has also shown that students who regularly attend PASS sessions improve their marks and increase their enjoyment.

Source: Teaching and Learning Unit

If you are an undergraduate student looking for a professionally unique experience which will contribute to getting you ahead in the business world, look no further. Case Study Competitions are designed to challenge and enhance your professional skills, from problem solving, team work, public speaking, interpersonal relations, to working under pressure.

Not enticing enough? Participating in Case Study Competitions is a step closer to professional exposure and networking with high profile organisations – locally and internationally.

Did we also mention the travelling? Yes, this is an opportunity for you to not only prove your skills in real life business cases but to also travel overseas (Thailand or Washington). Training is provided, so what are you waiting for? Apply now!

Hurry – applications close 5pm Monday, 8th February 2010.

Visit http://www.ecom.unimelb.edu.au/experience/Case_Study/ for further information about applications.

Source: Commerce Student Centre

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 behaviour, strategy, and public policy.

The Journal targets a worldwide audience and is currently distributed to over 200 university libraries worldwide. The first five issues generated submissions from top business schools and economics departments in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, including submissions from students at the University of Michigan, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University, University of Virginia, University of Pennsylvania, Oxford University, and many more.

The submission deadline for issue 6 is March 2nd, 2010. To submit a paper for evaluation, please visit www.michiganjb.org

Source: Michigan Journal of Business

For fifty-six years, HNMUN has been dedicated to experiential education through debate, diplomacy, and compromise. Every year, nearly 3000 college and university delegates from over 35 countries around the world attend HNMUN to discuss a multitude of issues at the forefront of international relations.

Current BCom/BSci student, Dharne Kern, is in Boston representing Australia at the conference, and will be keeping us informed through her blog.
Be sure to check it out, and see how the Australian Team fares! http://hnmun-unimelb.blogspot.com/

The Commerce Student Centre like to welcome all our new students who are joining us for the first time in semester 1, 2010.

We wish you a happy, engaging and successful time with us through the duration of your Bachelor of Commerce degree.

Remember that the Commerce Student Centre is the place to come for all your course related enquiries. Here you’ll find friendly staff on hand for advice in numerous areas relating to your enrolment.

Source: Commerce Student Centre

The Asian Development Bank invites students to submit applications for the April-December 2010 internship assignments.:

http://www.adb.org/Internship/Internship-Assignments.asp?p=intrnp

Please email applications no later than 6:00 p.m. Wednesday 27 January 2010 to Dr Vicky Schubert (Internship Program Coordinator)
Email: violetas@unimelb.edu.au

Please note the following

• Apply for one assignment only. Students applying for more than one assignment will be disqualified
• Ensure that all fields in the form are completed. Incomplete and hand-written forms will not be accepted
• Submit the (i) application form-students, and (ii) your CV to violetas@unimelb.edu.au

Note: In launching the MS Excel Internship Application Form, choose Open and Enable Macros. Macros must be enabled to use the workbook. In Excel, click on Tools > Macros> Security and set your Security level to Medium. Please email adbintern@adb.org for assistance with the application form.

Source: Faculty of Arts

We are pleased to announce that the University of Melbourne Council has recently approved a change in the names of the Faculty of Economics and Commerce and the Melbourne Graduate School of Management.

The new names are the Faculty of Business and Economics and the Graduate School of Business and Economics.

The names “Bachelor of Commerce” and “Commerce Student Centre” will remain unchanged.

http://www.ecom.unimelb.edu.au/faculty/news.html#fbe

Source: Commerce Student Centre