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Global Consulting Project Santiago, Chile

May 9, 2013 in Academic Enrichment, Featured, Global Mobility, Opportunities: Enrich, Experience and Enhance, Professional Enhancement

Applications are now open for the Global Consulting Project December program to Santiago, Chile. In 2012, students completed consulting projects for a range of companies including BHP Billiton, Orica, Pacific Hydro, Komatsu Cummins and Sedgman.

MGMT30017 Global Consulting Project is a for-credit subject available to all Bachelor of Commerce students.

To find out more, attend one of our information sessions:

• Tuesday 14 May: 2-3pm
• Thursday 16 May: 5:15-6:15pm
• Venue: all information sessions will be held in Theatre 1, level 1, The Spot Building

Apply online via http://fbe.unimelb.edu.au/csc/experience/capstone/global_consulting/december

Tags: Chile, December, information sessions, MGMT30017 Global Consulting Project, Santiago
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Fully funded Study Tour of Japan – applications open!

May 1, 2013 in Global Mobility, Opportunities: Enrich, Experience and Enhance

The Mitsui Educational Foundation is running an all-expenses-paid Study Tour of Japan from 19 November to 10 December 2013 and are looking to select one full-time undergraduate University of Melbourne student to participate. The student must be an Australian citizen.

The study tour includes the following activities and the successful applicant will join a group of students from universities across Australia.

a briefing on Mitsui’s business at their Tokyo headquarters
site visits to Nippon Steel and Toyota factories
a briefing on bilateral relations from the Australian Ambassador to Japan
an international relations class at Keio University in Tokyo
a chance to meet Japanese university students selected to work at Mitsui as graduates
a three-night homestay with a Japanese family in the city of Chigasaki
visits to places of historical and cultural significance in Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Nara and Hiroshima.

Applications are due to Melbourne Global Mobility by Monday 20 May. Application instructions, the application form, and more information can be found in the links below (for the instructions and the form please scroll down to “Japan” on the page).

After applying students may be interviewed and four students will be nominated to Mitsui. The participant will be selected from the final four by the Mitsui Educational Foundation after an interview.

Applications are to be submitted electronically to the email address below.

Links

http://mobility.unim…..g/other-funding.html

http://www.mitsui.com/au/en/csr/1197867_3930.html

Contact: Joran Monteiro

Tags: Keio University, Mitsui Educational Foundation, Study Tour Japan
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Intensive Finance subject in Zurich, July 2013

April 10, 2013 in Global Mobility

The School of Management and Law at Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) are offering an intensive program in Alternative Investments this July.

This unique program, taught in one of Europe’s major financial centres, is run by ZHAW in conjunction with Dauphine University in Paris. It comprises two weeks teaching in Zurich as well as a weekend trip to Paris.

The course focuses on the latest research and developments in the field of alternative investments (hedge funds, private equity, leveraged buyouts and non-traditional investments) and aims to increase your ability to analyse the potential of alternative investments and understand the implications of various investment strategies. It is taught by alternative investment experts from France and Switzerland as well as Zurich-based hedge fund managers.

The course is taught in English and is suitable for credit to your BCom as a level 3 Finance elective through the study abroad program (provided you meet the eligibility criteria for study abroad).

The deadline has been extended for Melbourne students until Saturday 15 June. Students should ideally have completed or be currently enrolled in Business Finance.

For more information see www.sml.zhaw.ch/summeracademy

For information on crediting subjects through study abroad see our website.

BCom students MUST apply to the Commerce Student Centre for permission before applying to ZHAW.

Permission is needed for you to receive credit for this subject through study abroad.

Please read through the CSC and MGM websites, should you require further information about crediting through study abroad contact commerceabroad-out@unimelb.edu.au. Any enquiries about the course itself should be directed to ZHAW.

Tags: alternative investments, Dauphine University in Paris, hedge funds, level 3 Finance elective, leveraged buyouts, non-traditional investments, private equity, The School of Management and Law, ZHAW, Zurich University of Applied Sciences
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Interested in Exchange in Europe and Singapore?

April 10, 2013 in Global Mobility

Some of our partner universities are coming to Melbourne so you can find out more about their programs.

Come along to meet representatives from Stuttgart, Berlin, Bocconi (Milan, Italy), Singapore and Malmö (Sweden) and hear more about life on their campuses.

Information sessions:

Monday 15 April, 12.00 -1.00pm - University of Stuttgart, Germany at the Lower Theatrette G03, Babel Building
Monday 15 April 1.00-2.00pm - Nanyang Technological University, Singapore at Theatre 3, Alan Gilbert Building
Tuesday 16 April, 12.00-1.00pm - Free University of Berlin, Germany at Theatre 2, Old Geology
Tuesday 16 April, 1.00-2.00pm - University of Commerce Luigi Bocconi, Italy at the Level 1 Lecture Theatre, The Spot
Tuesday 16 April, 12.00-1.00pm - National University of Singapore at the Prest Theatrette, Arts West
Thursday 18 April, 12.00-1.00pm - Malmö University at Theatre A, Old Arts

you can register for these sessions online at http://studentexchange.unimelb.edu.au/StudentExchangeEvents.aspx

Hot tip: Bocconi in Milan is Italy’s leading business school!

Tags: exchange, Free University of Berlin, Malmö University, Nanyang Technological University, National University of Singapore, University of Commerce Luigi Bocconi, University of Stuttgart
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Short Study Programs in Hong Kong, France and the USA

March 27, 2013 in Academic Enrichment, Global Mobility, Opportunities: Enrich, Experience and Enhance

Short study programs in Hong Kong, France and the USA – winter 2013

Want to escape winter’s chill this July? A number of short programs are run by AIM Overseas, an Australian study abroad provider working with universities across the world. These courses are taught in English and could count for credit towards your degree through Melbourne’s Study Abroad program (students must meet eligibility criteria for the Study Abroad program)

Over $6000 in government loans is available to eligible Australian students for this program through OS-HELP.

“100% worth it. Met the most amazing people, went to the greatest places and had the time of my life! The people you meet become your family and the experience was life changing!”

Kimberley Fisher, University of Newcastle

Check out some of the great courses for July 2013:

International Trade Finance: An Asian Perspective - would be credited as a level 3 commerce elective

European Business, Advertising and Social Entrepreneurship – would be credited as a level 3 commerce elective
New Media for Business and Digital Marketing – would be credited as MKTG30009 Internet Marketing

The deadline to apply to AIM Overseas is March 31^st. You must apply and be accepted to Melbourne’s study abroad program to get permission to credit study abroad to your degree, using the online application and the study plan (submitted in hard copy to the CSC) before applying to AIM Overseas

http://fbe.unimelb.edu.au/csc/experience/global_mobility/bcom/study_abroad

Enquiries about eligibility for the Study Abroad program to commerceabroad-out@unimelb.edu.au

Visit the AIM Overseas website for more information about courses and destinations available through their program

Call (02) 9975 7792

SMS ‘study overseas’ to 0468 472 000

Tags: France, Hong Kong, short study program, usa
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Exchange Information Sessions

March 13, 2013 in Global Mobility, Opportunities: Enrich, Experience and Enhance

Thinking of going on exchange? Come along to find out why it’s a great idea, what the best options are for each major and how to structure your BCom for exchange.

General BCom Exchange Information Sessions:

Wednesday 20 March 1:00-2:00pm, Level 1 lecture theatre, Spot Building
Tuesday 26 March 12:30-1:30pm, Room G20, Alan Gilbert Building

Note: The content is the same in each session – you will only need to attend one session.

Interested in the USA? We’re running a special session for options in the US. This session is co-presented by the Education Abroad Officer for the USA and will run through all the American exchange options for BCom students, including what kind of subjects can be studied where, and what the cut off grades are likely to be for each of our partner universities.

BCom in the USA:

Tuesday 9 April 1:00-2:00pm, Level 1 lecture theatre, Spot Building

Please note that these sessions are not applicable to students undertaking an Actuarial major. The Actuarial department will run a session specifically for Actuarial students, please refer to the Centre for Actuarial Studies website for more details.

For further information on Global Mobility programs for BCom students please visit http://fbe.unimelb.edu.au/csc/experience/global_mobility

Tags: exchange, Information Session, usa
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Melbourne Global Mobility needs YOU!

March 13, 2013 in Global Mobility, Opportunities: Enrich, Experience and Enhance

Melbourne Global Mobility is looking for student volunteer hosts for the popular Melbourne Welcome program in July.
Would you like to:

Meet new incoming SAEX students from around the world?
Explore Melbourne’s exciting attractions with them?
Enhance your confidence, leadership and cross cultural communication skills?
Make new friends and work collaboratively with a fun team of volunteers?

Then you should check out the MW student host application at the link below or contact Marisa Cerantola for further information.

Applications close Tuesday 2 April

Links

http://www.mobility.unimelb.edu.au/inbound/resources/MW%20APPLICATION%20INFORMATION%20JULY%202013.pdf

Tags: cross cultural communication, July, leadership, Melbourne Global Mobility, Melbourne Welcome program, SAEX students
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ACCT30011 Winter program

March 6, 2013 in Academic Enrichment, Global Mobility, Opportunities: Enrich, Experience and Enhance

Travel across North America while visiting a range of companies, regulatory bodies and universities in North America and hear about their businesses from senior speakers. Speakers hold various roles including CEO, CFO, Controller, Senior Vice President, Executive Director and more. Find out more at an information session: