Past News and Events for Current Students
Indigenous students recognised during NAIDOC week
One of the 2008 Vice-Chancellor's Indigenous Australian Scholarships has been awarded to Criminology and Justice student Julie Pickett. The scholarship is valued at $2,500 per semester and is available to students of Indigenous Australian descent who make a valued contribution to, and demonstrate leadership within the Indigenous and University communities. Full Story >>
Latest results posted on SIMO
Semester 1, 2008 results are now available on Simo via the ALL RESULTS link.
Please be aware that there have been some technical issues rendering the COURSE PROGRESS link temporarily unavailable.
Result Appeals - Informal Review Day
The Faculty of Business and Law Informal Review Day is an opportunity for students to discuss their results with their lecturers. Students who are considering submitting a result appeal should attend an informal review session.
The informal Review day is Wednesday 16th July, academic staff will be available during the day. If you have any questions regarding this please call the Student Information Office on 6304 5666.
The formal appeal deadline for these results will remain the 11 August 2008.
Churchlands Teachers College Memorial Scholarship - Business (HON)
The Churchlands Teachers College Memorial Scholarship for Business is open to full-time Bachelor of Business (Honours) students. Applicants must be an Australian citizen or hold a permanent residency status.Full Story >>
Executive Dean's Honours Scholarship - Faculty of Business and Law (HON)
The Faculty of Business and Law offers up to five scholarships to the value of $5000.00 who have completed their degree at ECU and are eligible for Honours in the areas of Business (all), Leisure and Justice. Full Story >>
ECU & WAAPA Mt Lawley Open Day
Be sure to tell your friends and family that ECU’s Mount Lawley and WAAPA Open Day on Sunday, 27th July from 11.00 - 4.00. There’s a stack of prizes on offer – an Xbox 360, iTunes music cards, a 22-inch LCD monitor, a PlayStation 3, iPods, and more! Full Story >>
Perth Graduate School of Business....... opening soon
We are pleased to announce that the new Perth Graduate School of Business will open at the Mount Lawley campus in late July. Please view the Perth Graduate School of Business pages for more information.
Business and Law students help support local community
An initiative between the City of Wanneroo and the Business and Law Faculty at Edith Cowan University aims to develop business skills of both students and local businesses through a mutually beneficial program called The Innovation Lab.
The project will focus course assignments on addressing genuine business needs. Business and Law students will obtain real world experience whilst bringing needed support to local businesses. Full Story >>
Student Information Office now in Building 6 at Joodalup campus
From Monday 19th May the Student Information Office for business and law students on Joondalup campus will be located in Building 6.
The Student Information Offices on Joondalup and Churchlands campuses assist current and future students studying coursework degrees, at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Student Information Officers are available to provide advice on course plans, academic learning assistance, and other issues students may face. All students should make the Student Information Office their first point of enquiry within the Faculty of Business and Law.
Office Hours: 8.30am–4.45pm
E-mail: businessandlaw@ecu.edu.au
Tel: +61 (0)8 6304 5666
Joondalup: Building 6, Joondalup Campus
Churchlands: Building 15, Room 15.107, Churchlands Campus
Support for those affected by the recent earthquake in China
We have many students from China studying in the Faculty of Business and Law, as well as staff with family and other links to China. For those seeking further information, please contact the following agencies.
Chinese Consulate-General in Perth
Telephone: 9222 0300, 9222 0321, 9222 0302
Address: 45 Brown Street, East Perth
Australian Department of Foreign Affairs
24-hour Consular Emergency Centre, Telephone: 1300 555 135
For family and friends in Australia with serious concerns for Australians in China
Joondalup ECU Open Day, 25th May 2008
Be sure to tell your friends and family that ECU’s Joondalup Open Day is coming up on Sunday 25th May 11.00 - 4.00.
Are you playing big brother or sister to someone? Bring them along to some of our activities (listed below) so that they, also, can ‘reach their potential’.
Or, make it a family event – visit the market stalls, enjoy a sausage sizzle followed by an ice-cream or fairy floss and then sit back and enjoy the entertainment.
You may want to bring along a couple of your biggest fans to show off where you have been spending so much of your time and what you have been learning.
Full Story >>Business and Law students celebrate with big business
The high achievements of faculty students were celebrated last Wednesday at the Student Prizes evening held at Frasers restaurant in Kings Park.
The awards recognised outstanding marks in areas across Business and Law sponsored by prominent industry and political leaders of Western Australia. The night also gave students a great opportunity to build a professional relationship with WA businesses whilst enjoying fine wine and finger foods overlooking Perth City. Full Story >>
Develop your study skills
The Business and Law Learning Advisers will be running workshops aimed at developing effective writing and study skills during March and April. The workshops are structured in a one hour tutorial format. Topics covered are:
| Workshop Topic | Tuesday 930am - 1030am |
Wednesday 930am - 1030am |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay Preparation | 18 March | Room 8.105 | 19 March | Room 2.147 |
| Referencing Skills | 25 March | Room 8.105 | 26 March | Room 2.147 |
| Oral Presentations | 22 April | Room 8.105 | 23 April | Room 2.147 |
| Exam Preparation | 29 April | Room 8.105 | 30 April | Room 2.147 |
In addition to running workshops, the Learning Advisers will be available for student consultations on the following dates:
| Tuesday 930am - 1030am |
Wednesday 930am - 1030am |
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|---|---|---|---|
| 2 April | Room 8.105 | 3 April | Room 2.147 |
| 11 April | Room 8.105 | 12 April | Room 2.147 |
| 23 April | Room 8.105 | 24 April | Room 2.147 |
Register to attend a workshop by emailing p.marsh@ecu.edu.au. For information on how the Faculty's Learning Advisers can assist you and for access to study skills resources, please refer to the Learning Adviser section of our site
National Australia Bank graduate career opportunities for 2008
Representatives from National Australia Bank (NAB) will be holding an information session about their exciting graduate programs this month.
When: 12.30pm - 1.30pm, Tuesday 18th March
Where: Building 7, Room 7.103, Joondalup Campus
Register to attend the NAB information session.
Please note - applications for NAB graduate program close on Monday 31 March 2008.
Free lunch for all Business and Law students
Save your lunch money and meet some new faces as we put on a free sausage sizzle and soft drinks for all Business and Law students. Listen to music, win some prizes and get to know other Business and Law students during your lunch break.
When: 12 noon, Tuesday 25 March 2008
Where: Grassed area between Buildings 1 and 2, Joondalup Campus
DFAT Information Sessions: Graduate Career Opportunities 2008
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) will visit ECU to discuss their graduate programs. DFAT's Corporate and Financial Management Trainee program is aimed toward Business graduates whereas their Graduate Trainee program is available for all disciplines. We strongly encourage final year and graduate students to attend an information session.
Joondalup Information Session
When: 11:30am - 12:30pm, Thursday 13 March 2008
Where: Building 7, Room 7.102, Joondalup Campus
Mount Lawley Information Session
When: 12.00 - 1:00pm, Wednesday 19 March 2008
Where: Building 17, Room 17.57, Mount Lawley Campus
Register to attend a DFAT information session.
Get your career rolling in the right direction
Are you in your final year of study and need the perfect extra-curricular activity to accompany your degree?
Deloitte, the largest business advisory firm in the world is giving you the chance to get your foot in the door. The Deloitte Dream Team 2008 competition allows participants a chance to secure job placements with the firm and win cash prizes up to $1000.
For entry details, visit the Deloitte Dream Team website before the closing date of Friday 4 April 2008.
Get your career rolling in the right direction
Are you in your final year of study and chasing the perfect extra-curricular activity to accompany your degree? Deloitte, the largest business advisory firm in the world is giving you the chance to get your foot in the door and win cash prizes up to $1000 and job placements within the firm with the Deloitte Dream Team 2008 competition.
Engage with like minded individuals to solve real time business scenarios whilst competing against other universities from W.A. Deloitte will be holding a Dream Team information session on Monday March 4 at the Joondalup campus. Register here if you are interested in knowing more about this highly prized competition. Applications close on Friday April 4.
When: 12:30 - 1:30pm, Tuesday 4th March 2008
Where: Building 17, Room 17.101, Joondalup Campus
ECU educating Zambia's leaders
The First Lady of Zambia Maureen Mwanawasa is pursuing an MBA (International) at the Australian Institute of Business and Technology, an offshore partner delivering Edith Cowan University courses to the African Sub-Saharan region. Maureen is one of the most recognised faces in Zambia today being a figurehead in health throughout the country. The First Lady's credentials include the founder of the Maureen Mwanawasa Community Initiative and president of Organisation of African First Ladies Fight against HIV/AIDS.
We wish the First Lady the very best in her studies.
$338,000 grant for easy access on-line courses
The faculty has recently been successful in gaining $338,000 from the ECU Strategic Funding Program to fund the development of an online resource project for the Bachelor of Laws, Graduate Certificate Business (Project Management) and Graduate Diploma Business (Project Management).
This initiative aims to increase accessibility of these courses to students by offering units via off-campus study, improving the faculty's ability to engage with the wider community. The funds will be broken down over 2008 and 2009.
ECU's MBA is a five-star performer
ECU's MBA program has received 5 stars in this years Good Universities Guide for Corporate Links, Academic Staff Qualifications and gender balance for the proportion of Female Teaching Staff.
ECU also scored impressive results (four stars) from MBA graduates who rated the quality, standard and relevance of our program.
Director of Graduate Studies, Associate Professor Gary Chittick, says the rating recognises the quality of ECU's Master of Business Administration. Full Story >>
Informal Appeal Day - 19th December 2007
If you would like to review your examination results, Faculty of Business and Law teaching staff will be available on campus on Wednesday 19 December 2007 to meet with you. To check availability of staff, please contact Business Reception.
Supplementary Examinations
An exam will be held for Faculty of Business and Law students awarded a Supplementary Examination based on Semester 2, 2007 results.
When: 9.00am Tuesday 15 January 2008
Where: Building 4, Room 4.236/4.237 Joondalup Campus
Students awarded for industry projects
Leisure and sport management students have been awarded for industry projects completed as part of a professional practicum unit.
Michelle Duffield, Cameron Taylor and Amira Mahmood were awarded Dr Heather McGowan OAM awards for professional practice in leisure and sport management at a function that brought together students, lecturers and industry representatives.
Students who took part in the unit presented posters and portfolios of their work experience projects to guests from a variety of organisations including Parks and Leisure Australia, the Department of Sport and Recreation and the Department of Environment and Conservation.
Law and Justice informal appeals dates
Law and Justice informal appeals for Semester 2, 2007 will be held on 19th December by lecturer or nominated representative.
CANCELLED: Faculty research forum – November 2007
We regret that due to circumstances beyond our control, the presentation by the Sellenger Centre scheduled for today will not be able to take place.
2008 Summer School Enrolments
Enrolments for Business and Law's Summer School will re-open on Friday 9 November. Students can enrol into Summer School units until Friday 14th December 2007. For more information visit Summer School 2008 or contact the Faculty Summer School Coordinator, Ms Marcelle Williams on marcelle.williams@ecu.edu.au or +61 (0)8 6304 5312.
If you are unsure about the units you need to select for Summer School, please speak to a Faculty Student Support Officer:
Undergraduates
Telephone: +61 (0)8 6304 5666
Email: businessandlaw@ecu.edu.au
Visit: UG Student Services Centre, Building 2, Room 2.262, Faculty of Business & Law, Joondalup Campus
(No appointment required).
Post Graduates
Telephone: +61 (0)8 9273 8673
Email: businessandlaw@ecu.edu.au
Visit: Higher Degrees Office, Building 15, Faculty of Business & Law, Churchlands Campus
(No appointment required).
Final Fling - 3rd Year Students
You have worked hard for 3 years now it's time to party! Join your fellow students and the staff of Business and Law for Final Fling!
When: Friday November 30th 2007
Time: 6.00 – 8.00pm
Where: Leederville Hotel
742 Newcastle Street, Leederville
Cost: $25 - This includes Gourmet finger food, 4 drink vouchers for Wine, Beer or pre-mix drinks and a commemorative t-shirt.
Purchase your tickets from FBL Reception (JO and CH) by Friday 23rd November 2007.
Re-enrolments for Semester 1 2008
Re-enrolments for all students continuing their studies next semester will re-open on Friday 9 November 2008.
SIMO will be open until Friday 21st December 2007 for students to re-enrol. Please ensure you re-enrol before the 21st December to avoid a late enrolment fee!
If you are unsure about the units you need to select for next semester, please speak to a Faculty Student Support Officer:
Undergraduates
Telephone: +61 (0)8 6304 5666
Email: businessandlaw@ecu.edu.au
Visit: UG Student Services Centre, Building 2, Room 2.262, Faculty of Business & Law, Joondalup Campus
(No appointment required).
Post Graduates
Telephone: +61 (0)8 9273 8673
Email: businessandlaw@ecu.edu.au
Visit: Higher Degrees Office, Building 15, Faculty of Business & Law, Churchlands Campus
(No appointment required).
Presentation: BES1200 students' presentations
The Business Edge Team invite you to attend the final presentations of students in BES1200.
Watch the best student from each group present on “Internet Censorship: The Public's View.”
To be judged by an external panel: Stephen Dalby, the Chief Regulatory Officer of iiNet Ltd; Mayor Troy Pickard, Mayor of Joondalup and Julie Smyth, Director of FX Digital Pty Ltd.
When: Friday, 2 November 2007
Time: 10.30am–12.30pm
Where: Building 7, Room 7.104, Joondalup Campus
Business Edge BES1100 Student Presentations
The Business Edge Team held the final presentations of students in BES1100 on the 30th October. Michael Manes was awarded the prize for best presentation, with panel congratulating all the presenters on their presentations.
The students were judged by an external panel comprised of Rolando Custodio from the Office of Energy; Bruce Henderson, Director of Robert Walters and Jen Skipworth, Senior Consultant of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu; all of whom acknowledged the value of the Business Edge program Full Story >>.
Public Forum: Public Sector Ethics
Professor Robert Harvey, Executive Dean of Business and Law, has invited the Commissioner of the Corruption and Crime Commission, the Hon Len Roberts-Smith RFD QC, to hold a public forum on the role of the CCC.
In his lecture Misconduct...is that all there is?, the Commissioner will discuss the role the CCC plays in maintaining public sector ethics and combating organised crime.
When: Tuesday 30 October 2007
Time: 10am
Where: Building 15, Room 15.127, Mt Lawley Campus
Register by Monday 29 October 2007
Postponed Presentation: The Honourable Justice Michael Kirby
Please be advised that the presentation by Justice Michael Kirby on Thursday, October 23 has been postponed.
Unfortunately the High Court sitting lists have been changed at the last minute and Justice Kirby will be required for hearings on Tuesday morning. Justice Kirby regrets very much the last minute change of plans and he will schedule another visit to ECU as soon as possible.
Get that job! Career planning for Business & Law students
The Faculty of Business and Law have developed an innovative program to inspire and motivate you to think positively and proactively about your working life.
What are your dreams and aspirations? What are the barriers to achieving them? What can you do to overcome them?
The program has four sessions including workshops, seminars and one-one-one career consultations designed to give you the tools to plan your career.
Places in this program are limited so register your interest early Full Story >>.
Are you an aspiring CEO?
Take charge of your future! Attend the postgraduate sundowner to discover Associate Professor Beth Walker's Top 10 tips on how to become a successful CEO.
When: Tuesday 16 October 2007
Time: 5.30–7.00pm
Where: Churchlands Campus, Building 7, Staffroom
RSVP to businessandlaw@ecu.edu.au by 12 October 2007
Legal Internships - Aurora Native Title Internship Program
The Program introduces law students to career opportunities in native title and Indigenous affairs, and primarily provides assistance to under-resourced and over-worked Native Title Representative Body (NTRB) lawyers. There are two intakes for interns annually, during the summer and winter university breaks, for 4 to 6 weeks. Applications open in March and August of each year.
Applications are open to law students who have completed, or are currently completing, the property law component of their legal studies. We seek students who are interested in working in native title and Indigenous affairs. Internships are offered at NTRBs and other Indigenous policy organisations as well as other organisations working in native title and related areas Australia wide.
NTRBs are located in: Adelaide, Alice Springs, Brisbane, Broome, Bundaberg, Cairns, Darwin, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Mackay, Melbourne, Perth, Port Hedland, Sydney, Thursday Island
Applications for the summer 2007/08 internships open on Monday 13 August and close on Friday 7 September, 2007.
For more information and to apply please visit the Aurora Project website.
A full account of the research into NTRBs and recommendations that led to the establishment of the Program can be found the April 2005 Report (PDF 1.4Mb).
Longer Term Contract Locum Placements
Applications are open to law students as well as qualified solicitors. Placements can start at 3 months and may continue for 6 months or longer. Duties, conditions and remuneration vary from position to position.
Faculty Research Forum — August 2007
Open to all Faculty of Business and Law staff & students.
This forum will discuss some of the technical issues surrounding completion of a Higher Degree by Research thesis including: achieving quality in academic writing, 24hr‐a‐day electronic resources available through ECU Library, and an explanation of the Australian Digital Thesis (ADT) requirement which is in the process of becoming mandatory for ALL thesis completions (vital informationfor students & supervisors).
Presentations:
- 12.00 pm - Dr Greg Maguire, FBL Academic Writing Consultant
- 12.20 pm - David Howard, Manager, Library Collections & Access
- 12.40 pm - Agnes Noronha, Faculty Library Representative
Please feel free to bring your lunch, come and join in with the discussion.
When: 12–1pm, Friday 17th August 2007
Where: Room 2.443 (The Val Pervan Room), Building 2, Joondalup Campus
RSVP: Kathryn Peckham, email k.peckham@ecu.edu.au by 14th August, 2007 for catering purposes.
East meets west seminar: Doing business in China
A seminar designed to teach young Australians how to do business in China is being hosted at ECU's Joondalup Campus.
Guest Speaker: Song Huat Tan
When: Tuesday 7 August, 10.30am–11.30am
Where: Building 7 Room 7.104, Joondalup Campus
For more information see the full story or e-mail s.grainger@ecu.edu.au.
Summer School 2008 - unit list updated
The provisional list of units for Summer School 2008 has been updated. The list is available on the Summer School site.Starting your career?
Join us for a presentation by expert Career Consultant Lloyd White, author of Write a Winning Job Application, who will explain how to prepare your application documents.
When: Tuesday, 14 August 2007, 12.30 to 2.00pm
Where: 8.213 Joondalup Campus
RSVP: Anya Robertson, +61 (0)8 6304 2304, a.robertson@ecu.edu.au
Study Skills Workshops at Churchlands in semester 2, 2007
During Semester 2, 2007 the Faculty Learning Advisor at Churchlands will run workshops on key Study Skills and Improving Your Written English.
Study Skills Workshops
Tuesdays
12.30pm–1.30pm
Room 16.105 Churchlands
Wednesdays
11.30am–12.30pm
Room 16.208 Churchlands
Improving your Written English Workshops
Register your interest at the Office of Research and Higher Degrees.
Cancellation of unit: Advanced Criminal Law LAW4206
Advanced Criminal Law 4206 which was scheduled to be offered in second semester 2007 has been cancelled. Students enrolled in this unit should select an alternative law elective to maintain their existing study load and forward their amended enrolment to Naima Ouchkire, Student Support Officer, telephone +61 (0)8 6304 2103, e-mail n.ouchkire@ecu.edu.au. The School will endeavor to ensure that this elective is offered again in the future. Any queries in this matter should be directed to Rupert Johnson, Law Coordinator.
Study Skills Workshops at Joondalup in semester 2, 2007
During Semester 2, 2007 the Faculty Learning Adviser at Joondalup will run workshops on key Study Skills. These will be held in Tutorial rooms on the ground floor of building 2 at Joondalup.
Tuesdays
9.30am–10.30am
Room 2.127
Wednesdays
9.30am–10.30am
Room 2.142
Summer School 2008
The provisional list of units for Summer School 2008 is now available on the Summer School site.2008 Fulbright Western Australian Scholarship - Applications Now Open
Western Australian postgraduate applicants are encouraged to apply for the Fulbright Western Australian Scholarship.
Projects for this scholarship need to focus on topics or issues relevant to WA, and applicants are required to clearly articulate the benefits of this research to the state, as well as Australia.
Valued at up to $A40,000, Fulbright scholarships are open to Australian citizens to undertake research or study in the United States for 3–12 months. Scholarships can be started between 1 July 2008 and 30 June 2009.
For more information about Fullbright Scholarships, visit the Fullbright website: www.fulbright.com.au.
Applications close 31st August 2007.
2008 Fulbright Scholarship for Australian Citizens - Applications Now Open!
Valued at up to $A40,000, Fulbright scholarships are open to Australian citizens to undertake research or study in the United States for 3–12 months. Scholarships can be started between 1 July 2008 and 30 June 2009.
Applications are open to Postgraduates (to do research related to their Australian PhD. or enrol in a US degree); Postdoctoral, Professional and Senior Scholars from any field of study.
For more information, refer to the information on Fulbright Scholarships For Australian citizens.
For more information about Fullbright Scholarships, visit the Fullbright website: www.fulbright.com.au
Applications close 31st August 2007.
Law and Justice gives northern suburbs accessible legal advice
Legal advice is about to become a great deal more accessible to those living in the northern suburbs with the opening of a community law centre on the Joondalup Campus of ECU on the 3rd May 2007.
The community law centre is a result of a partnership between the Northern Suburbs Community Legal Centre (NSCLC) and the School of Law and Justice. Law students in School of Law and Justice programs will work alongside practitioners from the NSCLC to staff the centre.
Attorney General Jim McGinty opened the new NSCLC and congratulated the centre and ECU for the joint project.
“The Edith Cowan University/Northern Suburbs Community Legal Centre is a valuable resource that will advance the education of ECU law students by offering a clinical component to their studies, while also providing much needed legal services to residents in the Joondalup and Wanneroo areas,” Mr McGinty said. Full Story >>
PUBLIC LECTURE: “The Indian Economic Growth Phenomenon — Is it Sustainable?”
Presented by Mr Bibek Debroy, Professional Economist
The Indian economy has experienced an average GDP growth rate of 6.8% per annum since 1994. In recent years, this growth rate has increased to above 9% per annum. It is the world's second largest growing economy, and its fourth largest. The question remains: Is this growth sustainable?
Edith Cowan University is proud to invite you to attend an evening with one of India's leading economists, Mr Bibek Debroy. Author and contributor to well over 200 academic papers, 1300 articles, and 20 books, Mr Debroy's career has included such highlights as Director of the Rajiv Gandhi Institute for Contemporary Studies, Consultant to Department of Economic Affairs, Government of India, Secretary General of PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Contributing Editor of the Indian Express.
When: Friday 25 May, 4.00pm–5.30pm
Where: Edith Cowan University, Joondalup Campus, Main Lecture Theatre 7.101
RSVP: By Monday 21 May to Lindsay Davies Moore by e-mail: l.davies_moore@ecu.edu.au
Student Skills Workshops at Churchlands in semester 1, 2007
Each week during semester the Churchlands Learning Adviser for the Faculty of Business and Law will be running workshops on key student skills.
Workshop times:
Tuesdays between 12.30pm and 1.30pm and,
Wednesdays between 11.30am and 12.30am.
All presentations will be in Room 17C.101.
Discussions with the Dean
Joondalup Campus
When: Thursday 3 May 2007, 1.00–2.00pm
Where: Blg 2 Room 2.146
Churchlands Campus
When: Monday 7 May 2007, 3.00–4.00pm
Where: Blg 17C Room 17C.101
You are invited to meet with the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Business & Law, Professor Robert Harvey.
Take this opportunity to talk with the Dean face to face and bring any problems you may be experiencing to his attention or perhaps you would like tell us the good things about studying at ECUs Faculty of Business & Law.
This is a chance for you to have your say.
Your opinion is greatly valued.
Please direct all queries to the blmarketing@ecu.edu.au.
Course advice at Churchlands Campus
Course advice for undergraduate students is now easier at Churchlands Campus. A dedicated Student Support Officer is on-hand at Churchlands to assist with course enquiries for Business and Law undergraduate programs.
When: 11am–6pm on Tuesdays during semester
Where: Business Reception, Building 17, Room 17.121
Who: Dale Sigley
New course in Event, Sport and Recreation Management
The Bachelor of Event, Sport and Recreation Management is a new course to be offered from 2008.
The course will replace the Bachelor of Leisure Sciences, however students enrolled in the course will still be able to complete the existing course. Students in the Bachelor of Leisure Sciences or other courses may be interested in changing into this new course.
To find out more about the course and your options contact undergraduatebusiness@ecu.edu.au or come to the course information session:
Date: Tuesday 17 April
Time: 12.30pm
Place: 8.213 Joondalup Campus
Picture yourself in Europe!
International Study Tour 11th June–30th June 2007
Fancy a three week stint in Europe, including a visit to Berlin and the chance to study with students from the around the globe, all for only €600 (approx $AUD 1,000) plus airfare and spending money?
When: 11th June - 30th June 2007
Where: University of Applied Sciences, Schmalkalden, Germany
Applications close: 30th April 2007
More information and an application form e-mail businessandlaw@ecu.edu.au.
Study and work in France? Mais Oui!
The Amiens Business School are offering an Internship and several Grant Opportunities for Faculty of Business and Law students wishing to study and/or work in France.
Grant Opportunities
For students who speak a little French and would be interested in learning more. The Amiens Region offers either 2 halves of a grant (€250/month) or a full grant (€500/month) for students to study for 10 months with Amiens Business School. The size of the grant awarded depends on the credentials of applicants. Applications close at the end of April.
Internship Opportunity
Amiens Business School is offering an internship position in either their International Office or in their Language and Culture department. Accommodation would be offered as well as a €400/month salary. The internship is part-time (~20 hours a week), so the student would be able to attend classes (such as French as a foreign language, or other business classes) for the duration of their intership.
For more information about applications, your eligibility, terms and conditions, please contact
Melinda Auld - Student Abroad / Exchange Project Officer
Faculty of Business and Law
Phone: +61 8 6304 5355
m.auld@ecu.edu.au
Careers on Show
ECU's Careers Advisory Service is bringing employers on campus so you can see what careers are waiting for you.
‘Graduate Employment in Business and Beyond’ is one of a series of career days. Check out prospective employers and their graduate programs, career opportunities and vacation programs. You can also find out what employers are seeking in successful candidates.
Date: Thursday 19 April
Time: 11am–3pm
Place: Joondalup Campus
For more info see the Career Fair Business and Beyond site.
AIESEC State Conference
When: 12th - 14th April
Where: Woodman Point
An opportunity to meet AIESECers from around the state, and a few from around the nation. Find out what makes AIESEC so unique.
If you are interested, please contact Kylie Hansen, AIESEC State Manager at kylie.hansen@aiesec.net or on 0402 192 298.
Do you want to make a difference?
We are looking for two energetic and passionate students who are keen to re-establish AIESEC at ECU - AIESEC currently has representation at only UWA and Curtin in Western Australia.
The roles of ECU's AIESEC representatives will be highly responsible, but also highly rewarding. Students who take up these roles will receive support from AIESEC and the Faculty of Business and Law - with the Faculty allocating an office on Joondalup campus for their use.
If you are interested, please contact Kylie Hansen, AIESEC State Manager at kylie.hansen@aiesec.net or on 0402 192 298.
More information on AIESEC.
Student Skills Workshops at Joondalup at Joondalup in semester 1, 2007
Each week during semester the Joondalup Learning Adviser for the Faculty of Business and Law will be running workshops on key student skills at Joondalup campus.
Tuesdays
10.00am–11.00am Room 2.104.
2.00pm–3.00pm Room 2.104.
Wednesdays
10.00am–11.00am Room 2.107
2.00pm–3.00pm Room 2.111
Postgraduate Team Building Day
Monday 26th March 2007
Places are filling fast so please RSVP to secure a place: postgraduatebusiness@ecu.edu.au
Would you like to have a free day of fun team building at beautiful point walter?
Activities will include:
- abseiling,
- flying fox,
- team building,
- raft building and many many more
Lunch — refreshments provided
Transport from the churchlands campus by bus: 8.00 pick up, 5.30 drop off time
Values and Outcomes of the Day:
- You will identify your own communication style
- Know how to fast track rapport with others
- Know how to use your strengths when goal setting
- Learn how to prevent your communication style from inadvertently triggering a negative response in others
- Have an awareness of what strengths you bring to a situation or organisation
- You will have fun with fellow students
Join us for this day of having fun with great people and advance your skills.
Places are limited, please RSVP to: postgraduatebusiness@ecu.edu.au or register with the Office of Research and Higher Degrees, Building 15, Churchlands campus, Ph +61 (0)8 9273 8673.
International Study Program Newsletter
Explore ECU's exchange programs in the International Study Program Newsletter, February 07 issue (PDF 1.73Mb), which features international partner institutions and highlights short courses available for Faculty of Business and Law students. There will be four issues during 2007.
Student Exchange Fair
ECU is holding a Student Exchange fair on Monday 26th March.
Find out how participation in a student exchange program can benefit your studies as an ECU student.
As part of the fair, Mr Walter Egger from the University of WienerNeustadt (Austria) will give a presentation on Austria and the possibilities for exchange with his university.
When: Monday 26th March 2007
Fair Starts: 1100am
Where: Grassed Area between Building One and Two (Joondalup)
University of WienerNeustadt Presentation
Mr Egger's presentation on exchange possibilities with the University of WienerNeustadt will be at 2.00pm in Building 17.203 (Joondalup)
Business and Law O-Day BBQ and B&L Student Association
Business and Law held the first student barbeque for 2007 to welcome commencing Business and Law students and to launch the Faculty's new Student Common Room.
About 200 first year students stopped by for hot dogs and stayed to socialise, play darts and to face off with B&L staff and other students over the fooz ball table!
Another lunch is planned to inaugurate the B&L Student Association.
When: Noon, Tuesday 6th March 2007
Where: B&L Student Common Room (Building 2, room 2.102)
Want to join the B&L Student Association? Email us at businessandlaw@ecu.edu.au.
Demolition marks bright future
Demolition of the old gymnasium at Mount Lawley Campus has completed Phase One of the new building to house the Faculty of Business and Law.
The building will accommodate staff and students from Churchlands Campus after its closure in 2008. Construction will coincide with the refurbishment of existing facilities to improve the vibrant campus.
Business and Law will consolidate its presence onto Joondalup and Mount Lawley campuses during 2008 in line with ECU's strategic Campus Consolidation Plan. Full Story >>
Welcome BBQ
The Faculty of Business and Law would like to welcome you to ECU in 2007! Whether you are a continuing student or are starting this year, join us for a free BBQ. This is your chance to speak directly with Program Directors, Course Coordinators and academic staff connected with your course. Information on practical placements, your course structure and content will also be provided. Expect a lot of fun, icebreakers and prize giveaways......
When: Tuesday 20 February, 1.00pm-1.45pm
Where: Student Common room (Building 2, Room 2.102), Joondalup Campus
Faculty supporting tomorrow's leaders
Acknowledge the achievements of an outstanding young person by nominating them for the 2007 WA Youth Awards. The Faculty of Business and Law has once again shown their commitment to the development of young leaders by proudly sponsoring the Leadership category of the WA Youth Awards. Full Story >>
Presentation: “Corporate Governance and Compliance: What we can learn from actual cases”
Paul Sukagawa, President & Managing Director of Mitsui Iron Ore Development Pty. Ltd., is an international mining executive with renowned leadership abilities and strong business acumen. Paul has also served as Chairman of Japan Chamber of Commerce in WA and Vice Chairman of the International Business Council.
Paul will discuss his experience in relation to Corporate Governance and Compliance issues and strategies used to manage real life complex situations.
When: Friday 7 April 2006
Time: 5.30pm – 7.30pm
Venue: Room 18.120 and Rotunda, Churchlands campus
Format: Presentation and Q&A
Refreshments and a light supper will be served in the Rotunda following the presentation.