Australian School of Business Guide for Future Indigenous Students Never Stand Still
Australian School of Business
Cultural acknowledgement The Australian School of Business acknowledges the Bidjigal (Kensington campus) and Gadigal (City campus) the traditional custodians of the lands where each ASB campus is located. We acknowledge all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past and present and their communities who have shared and practised their teachings over thousands of years including business practices.
Cover image: Left: Dylan Booth, ASB Indigenous student Right: Anthony Ashby.-Ashby & Co. Chartered Accountants and ASB Alumni
We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander’s ongoing contributions, including to business, education and industry.
Artwork by: Dennis Golding, Nura Gili. ASB commissioned this artwork for ASB Community Forum: 1000 Indigenous Accountants in a Decade, 2012
Nura Gili Centre for Indigenous Programs Electrical Engineering Building G17 UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES UNSW SYDNEY NSW 2052 AUSTRALIA Phone/ 02 93853805 Email/ nuragili@unsw.edu.au Website/ nuragili.unsw.edu.au
Nura Gili logo designed by Lucy Simpson
Welcome:
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ASB Indigenous Business Education
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Tertiary Aspirations AND ADMISSION Programs
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ASB Community Forums
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UNSW Indigenous Winter School
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UNSW Indigenous Spring Forum
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UNSW Indigenous Pre Program in Business
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Our Degrees
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Student Experience
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Services and Support for ASB Indigenous Students
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ASB PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT MANAGER INDIGENOUS BUSINESS EDUCATION
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ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT
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ASB student centre
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Scholarships
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STUDYING ABROAD
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Conferences
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Industry Engagement
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Internship and graduation
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Industry networks/ engagement
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Alumni
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Further information
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For the latest news on ASB Indigenous Business Education – link on website
Websites: asb.unsw.edu.au nuragili.unsw.edu.au
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ASB Indigenous Business Education
Cultivating a place where Indigenous students feel valued, connected and strengthened to build on their individual and shared achievements. WELCOME ASB is a dynamic environment and we work closely with Nura Gili to cultivate a warm and welcoming environment that supports all our Indigenous students from their first enquiry right through to graduation and beyond through our great Alumni networks. We welcome you and your family to visit us; join us for one of our Community forums to explore what studying at ASB can offer you. In collaboration with Nura Gili we offer residential tertiary aspiration and pathway programs to support you to study with us on a degree program that matches your aspirations for university and your future career. We provide ongoing advocacy and support for all our Indigenous students. We strive to support you achieve your best throughout your studies and engage in the many academic, mentoring and industry opportunities both here and overseas. We work closely with leaders and stakeholders across education, community, corporations, government, media and not-for-profit sectors to ensure we are meeting your needs and providing you with the best opportunities on offer.
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Left to Right: Dylan Booth, ASB Indigenous student. BCOM, UNSW. Rebecca Harcourt, Program Manager Indigenous Business Education.
Our Indigenous students studying with us at the Australian School of Business are part of the growing numbers of Indigenous professionals championing change across industry, government departments, IT and social enterprises. As I share with our Indigenous students your success is your own through your tenacity, hard work and everything that has made you who you are. Our role is to support you through being honest, providing learning, academic, career and pastoral support, opportunities for you to learn, pursue, engage, pause, reflect, develop and make informed choices. To introduce you to people and places who can support you and recognise what you bring to the table at any given time. Through working together in partnership many of us are championing Indigenous business education and long-lasting change through hard work, belief, building on foundations together through all our networks and experiences. As one of the leading business schools in Australia ASB offers you a tremendous foundation from which to build on throughout your life. Rebecca Harcourt, ASB Program Manager Indigenous Business Education
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‘ I have an unmatchable passion for Information technology and Systems in particular the relationship between business and technology. I’m also interested in project management and the application of human behaviour in business. I have an incredible thirst to learn, and in turn I find this increases my drive and dedication I put in to the work I do ’
Owen Walsh BCOM/BIS Owen is a Wiradjuri man who speaks his traditional Wiradjuri language and continues to have strong ties with his Elders and community. Owen is studying for a double degree – a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Information Systems, having successfully completed the UNSW Indigenous Pre program in Business.
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Sarah Hyland BCOM UNSW CO-OP SCHOLAR Sarah is a proud Aniwan woman.
‘ I dream of a day where Aboriginal people in Australia are financially strong and independent; when Aboriginal people are empowered business people, and recognised as valuable contributors to the Australian economy.’
Sarah attended both UNSW Indigenous Winter School and UNSW Indigenous Pre Program in Business. As a Co-op scholar she completed 3 Industry placements at Campbells Arnotts, Westpac and NSW Treasury. In her final semester she worked at AMP Capital. Sarah spent six months studying in Vienna as part of her degree. She has been a speaker, facilitator, mentor and students supervisor for a variety of programs, seminars and conferences with ASB and Nura Gili. Sarah has successfully graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Accounting and Business Law.
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Tertiary Aspiration and Admission Programs ASB Community Forums Our Community forums offer you time to spend with us at ASB in an informative and welcoming environment. During the forum you will participate in practical workshop activities, group and panel discussions. You will meet current ASB Indigenous students, graduates, academic and professional staff as well as some of our industry partners. Through this experiences we hope you will gain a fuller understanding of studying at ASB, including our different pathway programs, degree options, internships, scholarships and graduate opportunities for our Indigenous students.
UNSW Indigenous Winter School Winter school is a residential program for Indigenous high school students in years 10,11 and 12. By electing Business you will spend three days with ASB, exploring how your different ideas, skills and creativity can be applied to Business. During the program you will develop your leadership, marketing, financial, networking and presentation capabilities, participate in business simulations and present your business ideas to a panel of industry experts. By the end of the program you will know firsthand about our ASB undergraduate degrees and the pathways, internships, scholarships on offer for you to come and study at ASB.
UNSW Indigenous Spring Forum If you are 18 and over, the Spring Forum is a 3 day residential program to provide you with a unique opportunity to find out about studying here at ASB and UNSW. We tailor the program to meet your aspirations, knowledge and experiences, recognising
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Left to Right: Adrian Williams, Head of Property, AMP, Ben Eisokovich, ASB Indigenous Student, Professor Martin Nakata (B.EdHons, PhD) Director of Nura Gili
we all bring different strengths to the table. You will have the opportunity to meet with current academics and students, engage in workshops, panel discussion and business simulations. By the end of the forum you will know firsthand about our ASB undergraduate, postgraduate degrees, executive programs and the pathways, internships, scholarships on offer for you to come and study at ASB.
UNSW Indigenous Pre Program in Business As an Indigenous high school leaver or mature age person who is looking to gain entry into ASB, this residential program prepares you alongside other Indigenous students for undergraduate business study at the Australian School of Business. You will learn about diverse areas of business such as accounting, economics, marketing, management, information systems and finance. Each area has its own language, knowledge and skills you will need to understand to be successful in that field. We are very proud of the achievements of our students who have successfully completed the Pre-Business Program for Indigenous Australians. They have gone on to successfully complete an undergraduate business program at the Australian School of Business and work in business, government and the not-for-profit sector.
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‘ I have an ambition to work in
Benjamin Eisikovich BCOM Ben attended both UNSW Indigenous Winter School and UNSW Indigenous Pre Program in Business. Ben is studying a Bachelor of Commerce with a double major in Finance and Accounting. He has an internship in a financial role with Leighton Contractors.
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the business world and cannot see myself working in any other profession. A business related degree will provide much scope for movement during my professional working life. This flexibility means that I will always be stimulated within the business profession whether it is in Finance, Corporate Affairs, Marketing, Human Resources or even IT. There will always be challenging problems and projects that all come my way. Education is so important to me because it really determines my future. I believe that with effort comes reward and this key principal keeps me motivated to succeed.’
Stephen Fogarty, BCOM Stephen attended the UNSW Indigenous Spring Forum and the UNSW Indigenous Pre Programs in Business.
‘The direction of Indigenous business is moving ahead with education playing a key role in our progress.’
Steven Fogarty is a mature age student in his final year studying for a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Accounting. He has an Indigenous cadetship with the NSW Treasury.
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AUSTRALIAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Recognised as one of the top business schools in Australia, our business degrees have been designed for the very best students, and suit a variety of career aspirations and interests. We offer you a flexible and creative teaching environment that ensures learning is cutting edge, and will connect you with some of Australia’s leading business experts to support your professional ambitions. Study Areas: Accounting, Actuarial Studies, Business Law, Economics, Finance, Human Resource Management, Information Systems, International Business, Marketing and Taxation.
For more information please see the Australian School of Business Undergraduate Guide
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UNSW Program Code
Degree programs
Abbreviation
Duration (Full–time)
UAC Code
Actuarial Studies 3586
Bachelor of Actuarial Studies
BActSt
3 years
424300
3588
Bachelor of Actuarial Studies/ Bachelor of Economics
BActSt/BEc
4 years
424350
3589
Bachelor of Actuarial Studies/ Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics)
BActSt/BSc (Adv Math)
5 years
424350
Bachelor of Commerce
BCom
3 years
424000
Commerce 3502 3522
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Arts
BCom/BA
4 years
424100
3521
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Economics
BCom/BEc
4 years
424100
3462
Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
BCom/BEd
4 years
422120
3567
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Fine Arts
BCom/BFA
4 years
424100
3584
Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of Information Systems
BCom/BIS
4 years
424100
4733
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws
BCom/LLB
5 years
426000
3559
Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of Media (PR & Advertising)
BCom/BMedia (PR & Ad)
4 years
424100
3529
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Science
BCom/BSc
4 years
424100
3523
Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics)
BCom/BSc (Adv Math)
5 years
424200
3715
Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Commerce
BEng/BCom
5.5 years
425900
3558
Bachelor of Commerce (International)
BCom (Intl)
4 years
424050
424400
Economics 3543
Bachelor of Economics
BEc
3 years
3552
Bachelor of Economics/Bachelor of Arts
BEc/BA
4 years
424450
4058
Bachelor of Economics/ Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
BEc/BEd
4 years
422130
4744
Bachelor of Economics/Bachelor of Laws
BEc/LLB
5 years
426000
3563
Bachelor of Economics/Bachelor of Science
BEc/BSc
4 years
424450
3564
Bachelor of Economics/ Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics)
BEc/BSc (Adv Math)
5 years
424460
3566
Bachelor of Economics/ Bachelor of Science (Advanced Science)
BEc/BSc (Adv Sc)
5 years
424450
BIS
3 years
424500
424620
Information Systems 3979
Bachelor of Information Systems
Co–op Programs 3587
Bachelor of Actuarial Studies (Co–op)
BActSt (Co–op)
4 years
3554
Bachelor of Commerce (Co–op)
BCom (Co–op)
4 years
424600
3971
Bachelor of Information Systems (Co–op)
BIS (Co–op)
4 years
424640
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‘ My first year at UNSW brought about great opportunities living and studying in Sydney, meeting people from different cultural backgrounds and growing personally as an individual. More importantly, I am driven by the need to help my people, equipping them with business skills so they can call their own shots. Being in business gives you opportunities to harness and develop those skills over time. I am in my final year and I’m at a place where I can clearly see my future.’
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Yanti Ropeyarn BCOM Yanti was born in Mount Isa and raised in Injinoo Cape York. She is of Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, German/Danish decent Yanti attended the UNSW Indigenous Pre Program in Business and is now completing her Bachelor of Commerce degree majoring in Management with Business Law minor.
‘ UNSW is a great
MAKENZIE RUSSELL BCOM
environment to be around studying with highly motivated students and gaining practical skills for my degree which I’m interested in. Studying here gives me a well-rounded education, having a great support network and a pretty nice university life balance between work, college life, study and sports.’
Makenzie is studying a Bachelor of Commerce having successfully attended UNSW Indigenous Winter School and UNSW Indigenous Pre Program in Business.
Makenzie Russel with her Scholarship donors Ena and Jack Russell
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Student Experience
‘ When I was completing my business degree about twenty years ago, I remembered feeling that I was fundamentally learning a language – the language of business. I have found that knowing the language of business is very empowering when working professionally, in a range of roles, and when dealing with financial services and other specialist business professionals.’ Dr Loretta O’Donnell Associate Dean of Education, ASB
Services and Support for ASB Indigenous Students ASB Program Development Manager Indigenous Business Education Having a dedicated person you can call on situated in the ASB faculty working closely with Nura Gili and ASB staff, plays a pivotal part in supporting you academically, personally and professionally whether you are considering studying with us or are a current ASB Indigenous student. – Assistance and Information for Prospective ASB Indigenous students – Transition and Learning Support – Coaching and mentoring – Professional development
Academic Development Whether it is quizzes, course assignments, reports, group work, presentations, time management or preparing for examinations, regular consultations with our EDU* and Nura Gili academic learning advisors and your ITAS* tutors will help you to build your capacity and optimise your success in your studies. *EDU= Education Development unit; *ITAS= Indigenous tutorial assistance scheme
ASB student centre Staff provide you with advice and direction on all aspects of admission, enrolment and graduation.
Scholarships UNSW has dedicated scholarships for our Indigenous students including at undergraduate, postgraduate and executive programs. 14
Studying Abroad We encourage all our Indigenous students to take the opportunity to study for a semester overseas at an accredited university.
Conferences Current ASB Indigenous students are encouraged to apply for sponsorship to attend conferences. Our Indigenous students have spoken and attended conferences here and overseas.
DAMIAN SHANNON FINAL YEAR AS INDIGENOUS STUDENT Damian Shannon is a proud Wiradjuri man with family ties to Condobolin undertaking a BCom with a double major in International Business and Management. Damian is also completing a Diploma of Professional Practice designed to help students gain a competitive edge in the job market by developing ongoing career management skills.
‘ the conference provided George and I an opportunity to gain a greater insight into the growing Indigenous Business sector as well as seeing firsthand the positive impacts Business and Indigenous Entrepreneurship is having on communities all over the country’ Damian Shannon and George Brown attended the inaugural CSI IBEC conference in Perth, 2011.
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‘ Growing up on the South Coast and in particular, Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community has given me a strong sense of family, community and pride in who and what I am I have always believed no matter where my journey takes me, I will always strive for the betterment of my people and give back to community’
George Brown BCOM George attended UNSW Indigenous Pre Program in Business. He is now in his final year of his Bachelor of Commerce degree at with majors in Management and Marketing. He also works for Supply Nation (formerly AIMSC) as a Research Assistant in the Research and Innovation Team. George is an elected Board member of the Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community Council Executive Committee and the Booderee Joint Management Board and also an elected Board Member of the New South Wales Reconciliation Council (NSWRC). 16
Cameron FitzpatrickRamirez
‘ Studying a Bachelor of Commerce at the ASB provided me with a solid foundation of business knowledge and helped developed my research and analytical skills to pursue a PhD. During this time, with the help and support of the ASB and Nura Gili, I have been able to give back to the community through teaching, mentoring and now through the example I set with my current position at Lend Lease’
Cameron Fitzpatrick-Ramirez is currently completing a PhD in Management having achieved a First Class Honours in Management. He has now secured a professional position at Lend Lease where he is able to put his research ideas and experience into practice. Cameron first came to ASB through UNSW Indigenous Pre Program in Business. He gained a Bachelor of Commerce: with a double Major in Marketing and Management followed by honours. Cameron has also worked at ASB and Nura Gili as a Tutor in Management.
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ASB Community Forum Gavin Tye National Relationship Manager – Indigenous Strategies CPA IPA Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ron Timbery Finance Officer La Perouse Land Council ASB Indigenous Alumni; Dr. Loretta O’Donnell, Associate Dean of Education ASB; Kelvin Brown ASB Indigenous postgraduate student; Adrian Williams Head of Property, Finance, Property Finance, AMP Capital
Industry Engagement opportunities for prospective and current ASB Indigenous students and our graduates – ASB Alumni: – Dedicated Industry visits to corporate, government, not for profit and community organisations. – Industry networking forums and events held at ASB, Nura Gili, and in the city with our Industry hosts. – One on one professional mentoring opportunity through our networks and programs. – Invitation to events such as with the National Indigenous Corporate Network. – Employment support including: – assistance with finding cadetships, employment and graduate career opportunities – writing resumes, application interview preparation, panel assessments etc UNSW Diploma of Professional Practice offers all students the opportunity to consolidate their industry experience and gain an additional recognised qualification
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Peter Cooley DIRECTOR KOORI COMMUNICATIONS & TRAINING PTY LTD DIRECTOR FIRST HAND SOLUTIONS ABORIGINAL CORPORATION PANEL MEMBER INDIGENOUS EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, DEEWR
‘I was scared about attending Uni, I thought there was no way I could handle the pressure, the study and run my business at the same time. To my surprise my experience was so different, I have so many good people around me, supporting me. I now love Uni, it’s challenging but the rewards are great and the people you meet are amazing and inspiring. I’m so glad I made the jump.’
Peter grew up locally in the Aboriginal Community at La Perouse. He is the first Indigenous student from the Centre for Social Impact (CSI) Graduate Certificate in Social Impact on Freehills and CSI scholarships. Our ASB Marketing honours students worked with Peter and Koori Communications & Training Pty Ltd for one of their final key assignments. Peter is also Manager of NSW Aboriginal Men’s cricket team and Manager of the National Indigenous Cricket Development Squad.
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Rebecca Harcourt Program Manager, Indigenous Business Education Programs and Students Unit Australian School of Business ASB Tel/ (02) 93859746 Mobile/ 0478492075 Email/ rebecca.harcourt@unsw.edu.au
Balnaves Place – Home of Nura Gili was made possible thanks to a generous donation from The Balnaves Foundation, a private philanthropic organisation established in 2006 by Neil Balnaves AO to provide support to charitable enterprises across Australia.
UBS – Global financial services firm UBS has committed to a major investment in support of Indigenous programs at UNSW
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Indigenous Business Education Australian School of Business The University of New South Wales Sydney NSW 2052 Australia Email/ rebecca.harcourt@.unsw.edu.au Web/ asb.unsw.edu.au nuragili.unsw.edu.au CRICOS Provider Code: 00098G