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Esther Townshend,
Commercial Officer, Siemens, Melbourne
Bachelor of Commerce / U21 Certificate in Global Issues 2006
“The flexibility of the Bachelor of Commerce structure was great as it meant that I could explore subjects from different departments and even faculties that interested me. When I entered the course, I was unsure what specialisation most interested me, so the opportunity to ‘sample’ different aspects of the commerce stream was very useful! After taking a subject with the Faculty of Arts, I realised I thoroughly enjoyed Arts and enrolled in the Universitas 21 Certificate in Global Issues. This was a fantastic opportunity not only to broaden my knowledge of international issues but also to interact with distance ‘classmates’ in foreign universities.
As part of my Commerce degree, I participated in the Management Practicum, which gave me a wonderful insight into the real workings of business. As part of a team, I acted as a consultant to BHP Billiton, interacting with senior management and delivering a business report on a strategic issue the company was facing.”
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Ozcan Hassan
Current student, Bachelor of Commerce
“The students you are continually surrounded by provide an enormous amount of inspiration to continue studying. The large number of top students that the Bachelor of Commerce attracts makes a great academic atmosphere, as most of the students around you have similar goals.”
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Melina Tyers
Current student, Bachelor of Commerce
Recipient of an Access Melbourne Scholarship
“The best thing about student life is being able to meet many new people from different cultures and backgrounds, with whom you can share your goals and aspirations for future career paths. The Commerce Students’ Society offers many events including camps, barbeques and sporting activities which are great opportunities to meet new people undertaking the same course and encourage involvement in the university lifestyle.”
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Michelle Di Fabio
Accountant, PricewaterhouseCoopers
Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Information Systems 2006
“During university I had the opportunity to partake in transition programs including the first year mentor program and I subsequently mentored first year students, as I found it to be very valuable in facilitating the transition to University. Make the most of your time at University, enjoy the journey and become involved in extra-curricular areas of interest, because the opportunities which The University of Melbourne can offer you are endless.”
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Kimberly Fraser
Current student, Bachelor of Commerce
Recipient of an Economics and Commerce Undergraduate Merit Scholarship
“I have learned a variety of thinking strategies, experienced different approaches to teaching and learning, communication and teamwork skills while working with people who have a variety of personalities and ideas. I have learned to apply the theoretical knowledge of each subject to real world problems through case studies and discussions.”
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Olga Sviatochevski
Consultant, Booz Allen Hamilton
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) / Bachelor of Laws (Honours) 2004
“Commerce was a completely unfamiliar discipline to me when I was leaving high school. Now I think that having the knowledge from my commerce studies gives me more confidence in the workplace and enables me to grasp concepts and understand the financial services industries faster than I otherwise would have. The Honours program in Finance was tough but I found both students and staff involved quite inspirational.”
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Ken Wong
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) 2007
Student Ambassador Leadership Program 2006
Working at Macquarie Bank
“I can’t think of any other degree which offers a breadth of subjects which appeal to me. I’m learning not only the theoretical knowledge from some of the best lecturers in the world; I’m gaining great practical skills which I used during my vacation employment at KPMG Corporate Finance. I used everything from finance theories to organisational culture theory, which I learned in Organisational Behaviour.”
Ken Wong is featured in The University of Melbourne Voice, volume 1, no. 12: "60 Seconds with Ken Wong". |
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Hadas Danziger
Actuarial Analyst, Watson Wyatt
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) 2006
“I chose Melbourne because I wanted to major in Actuarial Studies, which is only offered in four universities across Australia. Melbourne is ranked highest of the four and has a good actuarial program according to the Institute of Actuaries of Australia. I’ve developed highly astute problem solving skills as well as teamwork skills through group assignments.”
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Abigail Acance
Assistant Brand Manager, Proctor & Gamble International Operations
Bachelor of Commerce, 2004
“Undertaking an exchange to the University of Southern California was by far the most rewarding and memorable experience of my university degree. From going on field trips to Mexico to “living large” exploring LA, every day was an adventure. Exchange is a great way to meet new people, explore a new city and find fresh perspectives to bring back home to your degree at Melbourne.”
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Helen Barnes
Current Student, Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Arts
“The Management Practicum has been the most stimulating and useful subject I have completed, on both academic and practical levels. Not only were there plenty of opportunities to further develop our research and report-writing skills, there was also invaluable experience gained on both professional and team-based levels.”
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Stephanie Ong
Current student, Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
Horwath Final Year Scholarship in Accounting 2006
“It is a real privilege to be sponsored by a top firm in the industry. The link with Horwath has enabled me to get a direct industry perspective on the importance of current and future studies. Their support has motivated me to work harder this year and has further fuelled my excitement about entering the accounting profession in the future.”
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Simon Brain
Finance and Performance Management, Accenture
Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Science 2001
“On a day to day basis I use the strong grounding I gained in accounting and finance from studying a Commerce degree at the University of Melbourne. Equally important was the vacation work I undertook at Business Review Weekly and some accounting firms whilst studying. It is essential to combine your university studies with work experience or volunteer work to balance and enhance your overall skills.”
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Anoop Varghese
India, current student, Bachelor of Commerce
“At university, I have learned to adapt to a new learning style, something that is more practical and analytical. As an international student, the course has enabled me to meet lots of people from different cultures. Most importantly, the people here are friendly and appreciative of other cultures.”
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Graduate Study Pathways |
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Kate Woolley
Master of Applied Commerce (Marketing) 2006
“The MAC program has allowed me to embrace and understand real business situations taught by real business people. The course perfectly integrates practical and theoretical knowledge.”
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David Black
Current PhD student, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research
“The PhD program at the Melbourne Institute will provide me with not only the necessary qualifications to pursue a career in academia, but also continually give me insights into the many aspects and processes involved in applied economic research. The completion of the coursework component in the Department of Economics has been very rewarding; this affiliation with Australia’s leading Economics department provides invaluable training and access to a large number of leading experts in many fields of economics.” |