Business Practicum is a level-3 consulting subject where you could complete a strategic consulting project for a real client.

Applications are currently open – apply online via http://www.csc.unimelb.edu.au/experience/professional/business_pract.html

Applications close Friday 2 July.

The Endeavour Awards is the Australian Government’s internationally competitive, merit‐based scholarship program providing opportunities for citizens of the Asia‐Pacific, Middle East, Europe and Americas to undertake study, research and professional development in Australia. Awards are also available for Australians to undertake study, research and professional development abroad.

The Endeavour Awards aim to:

• Develop on‐going educational, research and professional linkages between individuals, organisations and countries;

• Provide opportunities for high achieving individuals from Australia and overseas to increase their skills and enhance their global awareness;

• Contribute to Australia’s position as a high quality education and training provider, and a leader in research and innovation; and

• Increase the productivity of Australians through an international study, research or professional development experience.

For further information please visit, http://www.deewr.gov.au/International/EndeavourAwards/Pages/Home.aspx

Applications for 2011 close 31 July 2010.

Graduating mid-year? Celebrate with your friends at the Bachelor of Commerce Graduation celebration.

Tickets on sale from the Commerce Student Centre from Monday 17 May.

Date: Friday 25 June
Location: Eureka89, Eureka Tower Building
Time: 7pm -11pm
Tickets: $50. Guest tickets available $70. All welcome
Enquiries: Simone Stahli sstahli@unimelb.edu.au

Source: CSC Student Experience Unit

The Australia China Council has developed a comprehensive mentoring and work placement program as an initiative to strengthen Australian bilateral economic and cultural relations with China. The program provides career development for graduates through 9-12 month internships with top-tier Australian or multinational companies based in China.

As well as offering work placement, the scholarship provides language training, stipend, mentoring and return flights to China. It is designed for students who have an interest in pursuing a career in the world’s fastest growing economy, and those with a passion for strengthening Australia’s relationship with China through business or cultural pursuits.

The award is open to Australian Citizens who are in their final year of study, or those who have recently graduated. Selection is based on academic merit, and demonstrated academic and working interest in the Chinese economy and culture.

Full details about the program can be found in the attached document, ACC_flyer (pdf, 82kb)

All applications must be submitted by the 1st of September 2010.

Source: Advancement and Marketing Unit, Faculty of Business and Economics

Interested in furthering your undergraduate studies?

This information session is the ideal opportunity to learn more about the Faculty’s graduate programs. Get information on fees, how to apply, and the career pathways that graduate study leads to.

DATE:                    Wednesday 23^rd June 2010

TIME:                    6pm – 7pm

VENUE:                Multi-function Room, Level 1, Business and Economics Building, 198 Berkeley Street, Carlton 3010

Speak with academic and professional staff and have your questions answered. Register online now

Enquiries: Caitlin Lohman clohman@unimelb.edu.au, Tel: 9035 4212

Source: Caitlin Lohman, Faculty of Business and Economics