Student Stories
A showcase of BCom student experiences through our exciting consulting subjects, case competitions, clubs and societies, and workshops. The following stories highlight the great achievements of our students, as well as providing some insight into the industry perspective on Work Integrated Learning.
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In 2023, Management Consulting was delivered in person with options for students to conduct remote, in-person and hybrid client visits. Cathelina and Chiraz shared their group’s experience working together on a business project for the ANZ Innovation Team (Institutional).
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Benjamin and Oliver teamed up to form Sincidium, winning first place in the 2023 UniMelb StartUp Pitch Competition. We spoke with them about their journey and learnt more about the AI-based software startup which seeks to ensure competency and academic integrity in the age of AI.
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In the face of rising social disconnect initiated by the COVID-19 pandemic, students Sarah Yoon and Catherine Muir pitch an innovative spin on long-distance relationships, taking home a victory in the 2022 UniMelb StartUp Pitch Competition.
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Xunliang Huang shares her experience traveling to Singapore with her BCom peers to complete the intensive Global Management Consulting subject.
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I recently completed an internship at Escala Partners as part of the University of Melbourne’s inaugural Bachelor of Commerce Internship subject and am grateful to both the University and Escala Partners for enabling me to apply classroom skills in a real-world setting.
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Bachelor of Commerce students Weronkia Sagan, Vivienne Kerslake, Lucas Bay and Trinh Nguyen travelled to Gainesville, Florida to compete in the 2023 Heavener International Case Competition (HICC), hosted by the University of Florida.
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In 2022, the Faculty of Business and Economics introduced the Commerce Internship subject to Bachelor of Commerce students. Chamindu Athauda took advantage of this opportunity, completing a University-sourced internship with Straight Bat Private Equity in Melbourne.
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In December 2022, 23 students from the University of Melbourne travelled to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, to participate in the International Business Experience (IBUS) subject as part of the Bachelor of Commerce. The program was run in collaboration with FPT University.
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BCom student, Henry Gao completed the Management Consulting subject in 2022 with the Australian Red Cross.
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David and three fellow Bachelor of Commerce students were victorious in the 2022 Thammasat Undergraduate Business Case Competition held in-person in Bangkok, Thailand. Here, he reflects on the experience.
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The Future Leaders Forum invites the highest-achieving students across the Faculty of Business and Economics to draw from the experience of high-profile business leaders. Now in its 16th year, the 2022 edition of this annual event was focused on ‘Diversity, Inclusion, and Leadership.’
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Entering its eleventh year, the BCom Case Competition continues to offer students a unique experience in taking on the role of management consultants.