Employability
For credit subjects
Take your learning out of the lecture theatre and apply your knowledge to real business challenges, with a management consulting subject, internship or international study tour.
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Management Consulting
Develop specialised consulting skills and techniques through workshops led by academic mentors and industry experts, and apply them in a student team project for an organisation. Gain valuable experience for your resume to help you stand out in the job market.
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Global Management Consulting
Travel overseas during your winter or summer break and spend two weeks working with a team to solve a real business challenge for an international organisation. Develop consulting skills and techniques and gain experience for your resume.
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Internships
Develop your business skills and expand your professional network through a uni-sourced, self-sourced, WorkHub, or international internship.
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International Business Experience
Travel overseas with your peers for a two-week study tour to learn about business and economics in an international context. Attend lectures at local universities, visit international organisations and experience a new culture.
Co-curricular programs
Gain valuable experience beyond your academic studies by participating in programs like case competitions and business innovation challenges.
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BCom Case Competition
Participate in the Faculty's flagship BCom Case Competition, giving you the opportunity to develop and apply your business case solving skills by tackling a real business problem for a leading organisation. Receive training from industry experts, network with corporate sponsors, elevate your resume and work in a team to compete for a cash prize.
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International Case Competitions
Travel internationally to test your consulting skills against the world’s best after undertaking comprehensive industry led training. Join the ICC Alumni Network on return.
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Career Discovery Immersion
Unsure where your degree can take you? Explore career pathways through exclusive Faculty of Business and Economics employer Industry Insight Visits and Alumni Discovery Roundtables, where you'll hear firsthand stories from University of Melbourne alumni and gain insights to shape your future.
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Virtual Industry Projects
Accelerate your learning over your summer or winter break by completing a two-week virtual business project for a real client. Working from anywhere in the world, collaborate with a small team to develop and present your solution while gaining practical business consulting skills.
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Forage Virtual Work Experiences
Explore career options and get a taste of different industry employers by undertaking self-paced virtual experiences designed by over 150 leading organisations. Build your skills, discover diverse industries and boost your employability.
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Business Innovation Challenge
Gain relevant industry experience through this immersive two-day program. Receive guidance to develop and pitch a solution in a small team to a real business challenge, receiving feedback from industry experts. Build in-demand skills, expand your network and compete for a cash prize.