sheCommerce

Inspiring the next generation of young business leaders

About the program

sheCommerce is an immersive and academic enrichment program delivered by the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Business and Economics. sheCommerce is for Year 9-12 high school students who identify as women or non-binary and are passionate about leadership and pursuing a career where they can impact change. The program allows students to meet like-minded peers, current Bachelor of Commerce students, alumni and inspiring academics who are making a difference in industry and through their research.

Cis-women, trans women and non-binary students are encouraged to apply. Students can enter the program from Year 9 and will be offered activities and enrichment opportunities for the remainder of their schooling years.

A bit about the experience:

  • See the opportunity for using business and leadership skills to shape and influence the future
  • Want to be part of the next generation of responsible decision makers and leaders
  • See the unlimited potential for businesses to create positive ethical and sustainable impact
  • Meet like-minded peers who will be on the same academic journey through to  Year 12

Stage 1: Year 9 students

Commencing in Year 9, 125 students from across Victoria will be selected to participate in several academic lead workshops on our Parkville campus hosted by esteemed academics in the Faculty of Business and Economics during the Victorian school holidays. The intake has been expanded in 2024 to accommodate more students in this popular program.

  • You see the opportunity for using business and leadership skills to shape and influence
  • Learn more about Economics, Actuarial studies, Finance, Marketing, Accounting and Management
  • Participate in hands-on interactive workshops
  • Meet like minded peers who will be on the same academic journey with you through to your Year 12

Stage 2: Year 10 students

In the second stage of the sheCommerce program, Year 10 students will have the opportunity to attend and participate in a series of workshops involving leadership, communication, academic skills building, career opportunities and much more during the Victorian school holidays.

Stage 3: Year 11 students

IN the third stage of the program, our Year 11 cohort have the opportunity to participate in a camp hosted in one of our residential colleges.

Activities delivered as part of the camp include:

  • Opportunities to meet like-minded peers with an interest in leadership, commerce and an aspiration for tertiary study.
  • Mentoring opportunities to meet current students in the Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Melbourne, hear about their experiences and aspirations.
  • Workshops, lectures and seminars delivered by world-class academics at the Faculty of Business and Economics, as well as business leaders from industry.
  • Practical, hands-on experiences and exposure to real business problems.
  • Opportunities to learn about careers in business.

The program is free of charge and includes accommodation, all meals and workshops. The camp will foster a safe and inclusive space for participants.

Please note: Dietary and accessibility requirements will be catered for and students will need to provide this information as part of the application process.

Stage 4: Year 12 students

The final stage of the sheCommerce program facilitates mentoring opportunities for Year 12 students with current female Bachelor of Commerce students at the University of Melbourne. Year 12 students will also have exclusive access to 1-1 consultations with staff from the Faculty of Business and Economics throughout the year.

female students seated in a lecture theatre on campus

Reviews of past sheCommerce activities

Be inspired to get involved by reading about some of the past sheCommerce activities. Follow the links below to find out more.

Year 9 camp July 2023
Year 11 camp December 2023

How to apply to sheCommerce: Year 9 students

Applications are closed. Applications for 2025 will open early next year.

We’re looking for 125 female identifying students to join our sheCommerce cohort in 2024.

To participate in the program students must join the sheCommerce program from Year 9.

  • All applications need to be submitted online.
  • The program is open only to Victorian students in Year 9 in 2024.
  • You will need to upload a short Letter of Recommendation from a school principal, year level coordinator or other relevant adult who can provide support for your application.
    • Successful applicants will be notified in April 2024

All applications must be submitted online. As part of the form, you will be asked to provide short (100 words or less) answers to the following:

  1. Tell us about you. You may include information about your family, goals, role models, significant achievements or memorable times.
    1. Tell us about extracurricular activities and/or times when you have shown leadership in the last few years, at school, home or in the community.
  2. Please outline your interests in commerce, business, leadership or management.
    1. Why the University of Melbourne's sheCommerce program appeals to you and what benefits you believe you will receive by participating.

Please contact bele-ambassadors@unimelb.edu.au if you have any enquiries about this program.

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