Bachelor of Commerce

Student conferences and seminars

The University is active in nominating students to attend events such as the Universitas 21 Student Summer Conference, held in Virginia, USA in 2007 and the Dragon 100 Study Tour held in Hong Kong and China in 2007. In addition, Bachelor of Commerce students are regularly encouraged to attend leadership development seminars and conferences hosted by student societies.

     

    U21 Student Summer Conference 2007

    "Over the winter break of 2007 I was invited to represent the Faculty of Economics and Commerce, and the University of Melbourne, at the annual Universitas 21 Summer Conference. This year the conference was held at the University of Virginia, with the theme 'Leadership in a Global Society'.

    Conducted over two weeks, I had the privilege of listening to speakers from a broad range of disciplines, including a former NASA astronaut, a former member of the US Special Forces in Vietnam, and a past conference attendee who has made millions after founding his own company just a few years ago.

    Mark at Monticello

    We were also taken on tours of Washington DC, Monticello - the home of Thomas Jefferson, a baseball game, and 4th of July celebrations at a nearby ski resort. More than this, however, I had the opportunity to meet an incredibly diverse selection of students from around the world, many of whom I now consider good friends.

    It was only through the support of the faculty that I was able to attend this amazing conference, which was easily one of the highlights of my time as a student at the University of Melbourne." 

    Left: Mark at Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson.

    Mark Chicu

    BCom (Hons) 2006


    Dragon 100 Study Tour 2007

    Read news article - Two Commerce students to attend Dragon 100 Study Tour

     

    In Search of the Chinese Origin: Dragon 100 – 2007 Young Leaders F

    "Born in Hong Kong, raised in New Zealand and educated in Australia – as ambiguous as my identity could get, participating in this year’s Dragon 100 Young Leaders Forum: “Finding the Footprints of the Dragon” had been a personal reconfirmation of my Chinese ethnic origin.

    Dragon 100 is an annual flagship programme organised by the Hong Kong Dragon Foundation. Annually, 100 youth of Chinese origin from around the world participate in this programme to discuss topical global issues and to form a growing network of young Chinese leaders. This year’s programme, held in August, consisted of three days in Hong Kong and a six-day study tour in Henan, China. Henan was a province specifically chosen as this year’s tour destination for its ancient Chinese history. In Henan, we visited the famous Native Palace of Huangdi, the Longmen Grottoes and the Buddist Shaolin temple.

    Throughout the programme, we delegates dedicated our efforts on getting to know one another and on appreciating each other’s successes and achievements in multi-disciplinary fields (be it in the field of academia or in the professional business sense). At the same time, gaining a better understanding on Chinese history, customs and culture through keynote speeches, forums and site visits.

    Personally for me, the highlight and the most touching moment of the trip was our visit to the Native Palace of Huangdi in Henan. The Palace is a sacred place where Emperor Huangdi, the ancestor of the Chinese nation, was born and founded the Chinese capital. Setting foot onto the memorial site of the Palace and absorbing the historical surroundings at the time impressed a remarkable ‘welcome home’ feeling on my heart – it was an emotional connection from my present self, stemming back to my Chinese root.

    I’ve gained a lot from this trip – both tangible and intangible: including friendships, networks, memories, historic knowledge and a traceable sense of personal identity. As a ‘descendent of the dragon’, I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending the Dragon 100 Young Leaders Forum to other Chinese youngsters. Dragon 100 has been put together by a group of energetic and passionate people, and is supported by a Foundation that truly serves to nurture a community of future Chinese leaders.

    Lastly, I wish to thank the Faculty of Economics and Commerce again for their nomination as the University of Melbourne representative – particularly on their support in realising my participation in this most worthwhile event."

    Cecilia Chan
    Master of Business & IT student

    Cecilia Chan inducted as the Australia representative Left: Cecilia Chan (left), inducted as the Australia representative by Mr XIE Xiaoyan (middle), the Deputy Commissioner of Foreign Affairs of China in Hong Kong, at the Dragon 100 – 2007 Opening Ceremony in Hong Kong.
    Dragon 100 - 2007 delegation Left: The Dragon 100 – 2007 delegation at the Opening Ceremony in Hong Kong.
    Longmen Grotties, Henan, China Left: The Longmen Grottoes visit in Henan, China.
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