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

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

CAINZ have released the latest edition of their Digest. Read it here.

Benefits of the program:

• Greater skills and confidence to enter your preferred profession
• Enhanced knowledge about the energy sector and career options
• Learn what employers are seeking when selecting graduates
• Access to personal and professional networks

The program is free and open to penultimate and final year students. Please follow this link for further information: https://careersonline.unimelb.edu.au/workgroups/eng-it/Jobs/624958.

Applications close May 16 so get in quick!

*If you have trouble accessing the link, please contact ready4work.vic@gmail.com

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.

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!

Talk to current students about their experiences, attend discipline specific information sessions and speak one-on-one with academics and course advisors. You will also have the opportunity to book an appointment with a Career Industry Consultant to discuss your career objectives and tour our state-of-the-art, 5-star energy rated building.

Date and time:

Saturday 20 April, 9.30am-1.30pm

Location:

The Spot,
198 Berkeley Street,
Parkville Campus
Melbourne, Victoria

Contact:

For more information please visit the MBS Open Day website or contact Samantha Fossey

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

Winners are brought to the UA Summit 2013: an exclusive three day networking event in Dublin. 

Winners and shortlisted students are recognised as the best and most innovative in their field which can be a significant catalyst when pursuing further studies or their chosen career.

If you’re planning to submit your best undergraduate coursework to the 2013 programme, make sure you follow this handy action list:

1. Places are limited! To reserve your space in the competition register here.

2. Review the submission guidelines to ensure you’re on the right track.

3. Write a 100 – 300 word abstract to accompany your submission.

4. Fill out the submission form by May 24th. You can submit up to 3 different papers/projects.

Need a little assistance? Email info@undergraduateawards.com

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The night begins at 5.30pm and ends at 8pm. After the speakers finish, a networking session will commence for students at 7pm until 8pm.

This event will include drinks and finger food for all who attend.

Free for members

A sneak peak into the night to get you excited:
A representative from Forethought Research will be one of the companies present at the networking session!

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