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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!

 

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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

 

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Exchange Information Sessions

August 16, 2012 in Global Mobility, Opportunities: Enrich, Experience and Enhance

Exchange Program information session for BCom students in semester 1 of first year – Tuesday 21st August, Spot Building, Level 1 lecture theatre, 1pm-2pmAre you in semester 1 of your first year and thinking about exchange already? Great! The earlier you start planning, the better. This session is aimed at students in the first semester of the BCom and will cover information about selecting subjects that will make exchange planning easier, what we will be looking for in future applicants and how to best plan your subjects when you come to decide on your majors and are also considering exchange. There will also be an overview of our exchange destinations and, of course, an opportunity to ask questions.
Exchange Program information session for BCom students – Tuesday 28th August, Alan Gilbert Building, Theatre 2, 12pm-1pmThis session is aimed at BCom students who have already completed at least one semester of their BCom. It will provide an overview of the exchange opportunities for BCom students, information to consider depending on your major, choosing subjects that make it easy to fit exchange into your degree and how to select subjects overseas and get them approved. There will also be opportunities for students to ask questions. Any student considering applying for an exchange semester is strongly encouraged to attend.
BCom in the USA: information session for students interested in planning an exchange in the States – Thursday 6th September, Alan Gilbert Building, Theatre 1, 1pm-2pmThis session is aimed specifically at BCom students who are interested in going on exchange to the USA and will be co-presented by the Education Abroad Officer for the USA. Despite a common language, the American university system works very differently to Australia’s and the session will provide information on things to look out for when planning a US exchange in your Commerce degree. We will provide information about each of our US partner universities, including the average grades needed for each university last semester, the number of anticipated places for semester 2 2013 and the subject areas offered at each university. Any students considering the US for their exchange are encouraged to attend!
BCom in Asia: information on exchange opportunities for BCom students in Asia – Monday 10th  September, Spot Building, Level 1 lecture theatre, 1pm-2pmThis session will look at the opportunities available for undertaking an exchange in Asia and will be co-presented by the Education Abroad Officer for Asia. We have exchange partner universities across this diverse region, from Japan to Hong Kong and Singapore to Indonesia.  We will look at which subjects are available where, which universities teach in English, and where is best suited to Commerce students in each major. We will also provide information on taking an exchange in both your BCom and a language diploma.

 

We also hope to be running additional sessions later in the semester. Times and dates will be confirmed in the BCom news for students email and on the BCom Facebook page.

 

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International Entrepreneurship Exchange Program

May 17, 2012 in Academic Enrichment, Global Mobility, Opportunities: Enrich, Experience and Enhance, Professional Enhancement

This program has been developed at Tilburg University in the Netherlands, one of the Faculty of Business and Economics’ exchange partners.

Aimed at students with an entrepreneurial mindset this exciting program provides students the opportunity to develop their entrepreneurial skills, put theory into practice and gain valuable insight into the importance of an entrepreneurial mindset.  The program is offered at Tilburg during Melbourne’s semester 1 and would count for credit towards your Bachelor of Commerce degree as part of the exchange program.

The entrepreneurship program has three components: academic subjects, skills training and an entrepreneurship challenge. It would be taken alongside three other commerce subjects as an exchange, which together would count for one semester’s worth of credit to your Melbourne degree. Upon successful completion, students would also be awarded the Certificate in International Entrepreneurship from Tilburg School of Economics and Management.

For further information, please see the brochure and website or contact the Global Mobility Coordinator at commerceabroad-out@unimelb.edu.au

Brochure: http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/education/exchange-programmes/freemovers/programmes/internationalentrepreneurship-certificate/brochure.pdf

Website: http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/education/exchange-programmes/

Applications should be made to the exchange program as normal, with Tilburg University as your first preference and “Entrepreneurship Program” listed on your study plan. Please see http://www.mobility.unimelb.edu.au/ for further details of how to apply for exchange and http://www.csc.unimelb.edu.au/experience/global_mobility/bcom/exchange.html for details of planning an exchange in your BCom . Deadline for applications: Friday 6th of July. Please ensure that you get subjects assessed for your study plan well in advance of the deadline!!

 

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BCom Exchange in the USA

March 28, 2012 in Global Mobility

BCom Exchange in the USA: this is a specific session for BCom students who are interested in applying for exchange in the USA.

This session is run jointly by the Faculty and Melbourne Global Mobility. It will cover the differences between the Australian and American academic systems, choosing subjects in the USA, information about which disciplines are available at which universities and information on the number of exchange places and grades needed to secure a place at each university.

17th April 3pm-4pm, G08 Law Building

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Universitas 21 photo competition

September 29, 2011 in Opportunities: Enrich, Experience and Enhance

Universitas 21 is holding a competition to find the best photo which represents ‘The International Campus.’  The competition is open to anyone at a U21 university (student, staff or faculty) and must be taken on a U21 campus.  To enter the competition, entrants must send a high resolution photo to u21@contacts.bham.ac.uk with their name, email address and a description of where the photo was taken.  The competition closes at midnight (local time) on Wednesday 30 November.

There are three prizes – first prize is US$400, with two runner-up prizes of US$200 each, all paid in the local currency of the winners.

Further information, www.universitas21.com/link/photocomp.

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