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Rhodes Scholarship for 2013

June 26, 2012 in Academic Enrichment, Grants and Scholarships, Opportunities: Enrich, Experience and Enhance

Do you aspire to postgraduate study atOxfordUniversity?  If you have achieved an outstanding Honours Degree, enjoy success in sports, involvement in community activities, have a desire to lead and further develop your talents – then you have the qualities of a Rhodes Scholar.

Successful candidates receive assistance with their travelling expenses to theUnited Kingdomand a personal allowance, or stipend, fixed by the Rhodes Trust. The stipend for 2013/14 will be no less than £1,043 per month.  In addition, all fees are paid directly by the Trust.

Please note applicants must be due to complete an Honours degree by December 2012.

For information on how to apply for a Rhodes Scholarship Email:   rhodes-info@unimelb.edu.au

please browse Rhodes websites at:

http://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/page/australia

 

Applications close: 5pm Monday 3 September 2012

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New from Economics Student Society of Australia (ESSA)

June 26, 2012 in Clubs and Societies

Slacking Off: using option theory to explain procrastination

 
A Profitable Orientation: why pay is not the only reason why jobs are going overseas
 

Poll: How were exams? Great/Good/Meh/Bad/Terrible

 

Exercise your education!
http://www.facebook.com/essa.unimelb
https://twitter.com/#!/essa_unimelb

 

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Compete in Business Icon 2012

June 26, 2012 in Opportunities: Enrich, Experience and Enhance, Professional Enhancement

Challenge your skills in business and leadership and win a place in the Business Icon Final 2012!

Business Icon® is a premiere business and leadership competition for motivated current university students between the ages of 18 and 25.

This year,  Business Icon with be running their 48-hour team challenge in Melbourne CBD from 3pm Monday 23rd July to 5pm Wednesday 25th July 2012.  Open to all current university students in Victoria, the 48-hour challenge will see you work in a team with students from your university to set-up and run an entrepreneurial activity in just 48-hours! It is then down to you and your team to work together, calling on your own resources, networks and peers for support. In the words of the great Steve Jobs “Half of what separates the successful entrepreneurs from the non-successful ones is pure perseverance.”

Results from the challenge will determine whether you, as an individual, have won a place in the Business Icon final held in Melbourne from 6th to 11th September 2012 – where you’ll be competing against leading students from across Australia. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to join only a few individuals who have had the experience of the full Business Icon competition. Check out our success stories for more details.

Applications close Monday 9th July 2012 – APPLY NOW!

To apply, visit http://businessicon.com/get-involved/team-challenge/

Only aspiring entrepreneurs and those who want great jobs with fantastic prospects need apply

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EFMD Case Writing Competition Supported by ecch

June 26, 2012 in Opportunities: Enrich, Experience and Enhance, Professional Enhancement

The BCom cohort are invite to submit cases to the 2012 EFMD Case Writing Competition

Submission Deadline 1st October

The 2011 edition of the competition was the most successful so far with a record number of 204 submissions, and winners from INSEAD, Maastricht University, ESMT – European School of Management and Technology, Vlerick Leuven Gent Management School, China Europe International Business School (CEIBS), IMD, Said Business School, Antwerp Management School, IBS Center for Management Research, Lawrence Technological University and Indian Institute of Management. (You can access the 2011 winning cases by visiting the ecch website.)

In addition to the 14 categories already in place, this year we have introduced the “Best of the Best” category, in partnership with ecch, which was granted to the overall winners from the 14 winning cases.

All winning cases receive wide visibility across the EFMD network, publication by ecch and €2000 thanks to the generosity and continued support of our sponsors.

The “Best of the Best” winners are featured in the EFMD’s Global Focus Magazine, and are awarded with an engraved plate stating their achievement at the EFMD Annual Conference Awards Ceremony.

The deadline for the submission of cases is 1st October, 2012

For more information and for submitting your case, visit the 2012 EFMD case Writing Competition page.

If you have any questions or have an interest in sponsoring the Emerging Chinese Global Competitors or the Inclusive Business Models categories please contact Inês Proença at ines.proenca@efmd.org

 

 

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New Upskill Courses Available!

June 26, 2012 in Opportunities: Enrich, Experience and Enhance, Professional Enhancement

 

The Upskill team are still accepting enrolments for the holidays! Programs are designed to make you more employable by enhancing essential job skills and are fully endorsed by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia.

Certificate III in Financial Services – ideal for those studying with an appetite to work in the finance industry
Certificate IV in Business – generic business skills appropriate for all industries
Certificate IV in Business Sales – a very strong focus on building sales, networking and relationship skills

To see if you’re eligible, simply register your details at www.upskillonline.com.au/mu

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Breaking News: Accounting & Finance Networking Evening this Wednesday!

June 14, 2012 in Opportunities: Enrich, Experience and Enhance, Professional Enhancement

 Wednesday 20th June 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Our Accounting & Finance Networking Evening is only days away. This two hour event is your chance to gain an insight into the accounting and finance industry and what to expect from a career in these fields. The night will consist of a one hour seminar where Accounting & Finance representatives will provide advice on how to prepare for your career, as well as some tips on how to break into the industry.

The first 15 BCom Members to contact KEAT International will receive a free ticket to this exclusive event!

Amy McKay (HR Manager) – WHK

Luke DeCampo (Taxation Consultant) – PwC

 Matt Cork (Principal Consultant)- Charterhouse

 Ed Cordner (Auditor) – PwC

 Hoang Cat (Consultant) – ANZ

Candice Goh (Auditor) – PKF

Manisha Maligaspe (Graduate Recruiter) – KPMG

After the seminar, there will be meet and greet opportunity for students and graduates to network with the speakers and representatives. Food and Drinks Provided

Call us on 1300 881 648 or email rsvp@keat.com.au to confirm your attendance. We only have limited capacity and this event will sell out so contact us today.

Keat Networking newsletter

 

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Deutsche Bank Penultimate Year Scholarship & Analyst Internship Program

June 14, 2012 in Grants and Scholarships, Opportunities: Enrich, Experience and Enhance, Professional Enhancement

To encourage excellence amongst BCom students, Deutsche Bank sponsors an annual scholarship for full time Bachelor of Commerce students according to the following terms:

1. The scholarship is valued at $6000.

2. The scholarship is open to full time Bachelor of Commerce students undertaking their penultimate year of study. Combined degree students are also eligible but must be in their penultimate year of the degree (the Commerce component may already be completed).

3. The scholarship is for a tenure of one year, is conditional on full time enrolment in the Bachelor of Commerce (or combined degree), and is payable in two instalments: one upon award of the scholarship and the other in the final year of study.

4. The scholarship shall be awarded by the Faculty of Business and Economics, on recommendation of the Dean, after consultation with Deutsche Bank. Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview.

5. Selection is based primarily on the basis of academic merit however the committee will take into account extra curricular activities, interpersonal skills and qualities which offer evidence that applicants have a genuine interest in the investment banking industry.

 

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW INVITED FROM STUDENTS WHO MEET THE ABOVE CRITERIA

Interested students should submit an online application (including cover letter, resume and academic transcript) at:

http://www.fbe.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships/scholarships.html

Enquiries: commerce-scholarships@unimelb.edu.au

APPLICATION DEADLINE 22 JULY 2012

 

Don’t forget to also apply for the

Deutsche Bank

Analyst Internship Program:

www.db.com/careers

 

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Wilfred Prest Travelling Fellowship – Applications now open

June 13, 2012 in Academic Enrichment, Grants and Scholarships, Opportunities: Enrich, Experience and Enhance

 
WILFRED PREST

TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIP

 

Notice to all students or graduates who will be undertaking postgraduate studies at an overseas university or research institution.

Available through the generosity of Mrs Marjorie Prest, and funded by the Wilfred Prest Fund, the Wilfred Prest Travelling Fellowship is available annually according to the following terms:

 

1. The Fellowship is valued at $11,100 in 2012/2013.

2. The Fellowship is open to students or graduates of the University of Melbourne who will be undertaking postgraduate studies in the field of Economics at an overseas university or research institution within the period between July 2012 and June 2013.

3. Applicants must be completing a degree specialising in Economics at the University in 2012 (Bachelor, Honours, Master or PhD), or be an Economics graduate of the University.

4. The applicant can be of no more than 27 years of age at the time of award.

5. The tenure of the scholarship is for one year, and is payable in two instalments upon confirmation of acceptance and enrolment at the nominated overseas institution.

6. An extension of the Fellowship may be granted for a further term of one year, on the recommendation of the selection committee.

7. The Fellowship may be held concurrently with another award.

 

Applications are invited from students or graduates who meet the above criteria.

Those interested should submit an online application, including cover letter summarising intended overseas studies, resume, academic reference (outlining the potential to undertake the graduate program the candidate has applied for), student number and academic transcript at:

http://www.fbe.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships/scholarships.html

Enquiries: commerce-scholarships@unimelb.edu.au

Applications close Friday 31 August, 2012

 

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Do you want to improve your spoken English?

June 13, 2012 in Academic Enrichment, Opportunities: Enrich, Experience and Enhance, Professional Enhancement

If your answer is yes, then come and join us for this specialised session! Georgie Taylor from Star Pronounciation presents this special workshop for our FBE international students who use English as their second language. Learn how to speak more clearly and confidently in English and how to develop tools to help you along the way.

When: 2 August2012, 2:30 -4pm

Where: Level 5, Room 514, The Spot

Eligibility: all FBE students

Registration: Register your interest to attend this session in Careers Online. Spaces are limited.

Don’t miss out and register now! http://careers.unimelb.edu.au/

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Jobs with international aid and development organisation The Oaktree Foundation

June 5, 2012 in Opportunities: Enrich, Experience and Enhance, Professional Enhancement

The Oaktree Foundation, an international aid and development organisation have three part-time positions available in their Finance Team:

Banking Manager, Budget Manager & Revenue Manager  

 

“The Oaktree Foundation is an outstanding advocate for increasing awareness among young people in Australia and overseas of development challenges. Its role in mobilising young people to tackle poverty – and to inspire them to believe that they can make a difference – is commendable.”

The Honourable Kevin Rudd MP, Former Prime Minister of Australia

OVERVIEW

At the Oaktree Foundation, we are young people working together to end extreme poverty.

 

Oaktree is one of Australia’s fastest growing and most dynamic international aid and development organisations. Entirely run by young volunteers under the age of 26, Oaktree has over 100,000 members around Australia and has led some of Australia’s biggest poverty campaigns- including the 2006 MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY Concert in Melbourne, and the MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY Roadtrip campaigns in 2007 and 2010 which succeeded in securing bipartisan commitment to increasing foreign aid to $4.3 billion.

 

OUR VISION

We believe education is the most powerful tool we have to end global poverty

  • We partner with developing communities to support quality educational opportunities for young people.
  • We Invest in young people at home to be drivers of social change
  • We lead a grassroots movement for systemic change

 

THE OAKTREE WAY – OUR VALUES

The Oaktree Foundation strives to embody our values in everything we do. We wholeheartedly believe that a strong organisational culture is paramount to building a generational force of young leaders who can drive social change on global poverty. These values are The Oaktree Way:

  1. Think Big. Be Unafraid.
  2. Embrace Change & make it your own.
  3. Be relentless.
  4. Build a passionate & unique community with a spirit of fun.
  5. Be humble.
  6. Be inquisitive and hungry for knowledge.

 

ACHIEVEMENTS

Oaktree has had some notable achievements. These include:

  • We were the leaders behind the 2006 MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY Concert in Melbourne, the 2007 MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY ZEROSEVEN Roadtrip, the 2008 End Child Slavery Campaign, and the 2010 MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY Roadtrip which culminated in the largest poverty focused lobby day in Australia’s history
  • We’re internationally recognised through numerous awards for our high impact campaigning and incredible achievements. In 2010, we were awarded the International Youth Leadership Award for MDG action by the United Nations in New York and, in 2007 we were presented with the prestigious ‘Free Your Mind’ award at the MTV Music Awards
  • Our revolutionary fundraising and awareness campaign Live Below the Line has raised over $2 million for fighting poverty in under 18 months.
  • We’ve raised over $3.5 million to provide education to some of the most disadvantaged communities in the world – including building schools in East Timor, teacher training in Papua New Guinea, vocational training for freed slaves in Ghana and HIV/Aids education in South Africa.

 

See the Finance Team Position Information Pack for more details: Finance Team pack 

 

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