UNSW Business School Undergraduate guide 2017 | Page 11

More than an education CAREER ACCELERATOR STUDENT SOCIETIES MEET THE CEO PETER FARRELL CUP BUSINESS PULSE From your second year onwards, you have the opportunity to be mentored by an alumnus (graduate) from the Business School on this online career mentoring service. We have over 10 business-related clubs and societies where undergraduate students have the opportunity to organise business and social events. Our clubs and societies offer wonderful opportunities to network with Business School staff, Alumni and industry connections to gain the experience and leadership skills you will need when entering the workplace. There are over 300 social clubs throughout UNSW faculties, which allow students to connect with each other. Where students have a chance to listen to a CEO being interviewed from organisations such as: Our Business School’s annual student entrepreneurship competition. Students can win up to more than $15,000 in cash prizes to launch their new business idea. Our industry contacts and alumni will mentor and guide you to ensure that your business idea has the best possibility of succeeding. If you have a business idea, UNSW Innovations also support students in establishing their own businesses. Find out what our students are up to through video. We keep you up-todate with the latest news, events and achievements of the Business School students. SOCIAL ENTREPREN EURSHIP PRACTICUM Allows you to use your business skills and knowledge to gain experience in planning and implementing a social impact project in Australia or overseas. Commonwealth Bank Coca-Cola A National Rugby League Virgin IBM Australia and New Zealand Origin Energy Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) National Australia Bank Qantas McDonalds Telstra Sussan Group Westfarmers ABC W W W.B U S IN E S S .U N S W.E D U .A U / M O R E T H A N A N E D U C AT IO N 11