Information for all Students:
Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Meet the Entrepreneur – State of Play
Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
What are the myths and realities about the VC industry in Australia, how does it compare to the rest of the world, and does the quality of entrepreneurship and innovation in Australia “stack up”?
For further information please contact CIE on (02) 9385 9730
The Marketing in Asia Speaker Series
The Marketing in Asia Speaker Series is a forum where academic experts and industry leaders can meet and exchange ideas on the most pressing and exciting marketing issues in the Asia-Pacific region.
On Wednesday, November 23nd, the School of Marketing of UNSW presents for the Marketing in Asia Speaker Series, Achal Agarwal, President of North Asia Region for Kimberly-Clark’s consumer business in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea and Japan.
Achal will be discussing “Building Brands in China” and provide insights on how Chinese consumers are evolving and the need for marketers to adapt their strategies to these changes.
Speaker: Achal Agarwal, President of North Asia Region for Kimberly-Clark’s consumer business in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea and Japan
Date: Wednesday , 23rd of November 2011
Time : 12pm – 1:30 pm (refreshments and light snacks will be provided)
Location : 6th floor, ASB Lounge, UNSW Kensington Campus
Title : “Building Brands in China”
RSVP:
Veronica Bona
M: 04 26 25 2712
**Seats are limited.
Australian School of Business – Annual Alumni cocktail event
Each November alumni and Sydney’s business elite gather for an evening of fine food and networking at the Annual Alumni Cocktail Event.
This year’s guest speaker is Ann Sherry, AO is one of Australia’s most respected business leaders. She is also a member of the Australian School of Business Advisory Council.
Ann has had an extensive career in banking and is now successfully running Australasia’s largest cruise ship operation, Carnival Australia.
Ann will speak on the Topic: Managing risk in a risky world.
Please click here for more information and how to book tickets.
Perth: Twilight Sailing Race and Dinner, 14 Dec
Save the date! The ASB alumni and current students end-of-year Twilight Sailing Race and Dinner is fast approaching!
When: 5:30pm Wednesday 14 December 2011
Where: Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club, Keane’s Point, Hobb’s Place, Peppermint Grove WA
Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club is kindly providing us with three boats and three captains to enter the twilight race – what an opportunity! All we need to do is sit back, enjoy a glass of champagne with a few canapés and hopefully finish 1, 2 and 3!
Please note:
– Dinner and drinks at the Club will follow (pay as you go).
– $20 per person upon registration – to cover drinks and nibbles on the boat.
Invitations including details on how to register will be sent to all WA alumni and students soon.
Hands Across the Water charity event
In January 2011, one of our Exec MBA Alumni, Daniel Murray, will be cycling more than 1,600 km across Thailand in just 16 days to help support Hands Across The Water, a small charity that supports several orphanages in Thailand. On top of the bike riding, Daniel has made a commitment to raise $20,000 to donate directly to the charity to continue developing the orphanage projects. To raise this money, Daniel is holding a charity cocktail event on November 10 at the Woolloomooloo Bay Hotel.
The night will include:
– Live Skype to the orphanage so we can speak to the kids we are supporting
– Michaela A K Baranov performing live
– Over $5,000 worth of prizes to give away:
– Accommodation & cruise in Hervey Bay
– $300 sailing cruise on Sydney Harbour
– Signed cricket bats from Michael Clarke & Michael Hussey & many, many more
– Win great prizes with Pluck-a-Platy & your chance pick a wish to come true for the kids
Financially we have ensured $50 from every ticket & 100%of funds on the night will go directly to the charity. This is in line with Hands Across The Water’s ongoing commitment to ensuring 100% of donors money goes to helping the children.
So what are you waiting for, book your ticket here today!
Alumni Events
November 2011
AGSM Careers Networking Event – Perth
3 November 2011
Let’s Connect
Level 14, 240 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Register Now | More Information
The Annual Alumni Cocktail Event
9 November 2011
The Ivy, 320 George St, Sydney, NSW, 2034
Register Now | More Information
AGSM Careers Networking Event – Canberra
17 November 2011
Let’s Connect
Level 2, 8 Brindabella Circuit, Canberra, ACT, 2609, Australia
Register Now | More Information
Information for Session 3 Students:
Melbourne Students – Melbourne Cup Day information
Arrangements have been made for the Corporate Finance and Marketing Management classes that are held on the Public Holiday in Melbourne on Tuesday 1st of November to be moved to the following day, Wednesday 2nd November at the same times.
Please consult with your instructors should you have any questions.
Online Course Materials
Electronic copies of the course materials for GDM & GCCM will are now available via Blackboard 9.
To Access Blackboard 9:
1. Go to http://lms-blackboard.telt.unsw.edu.au
2. Enter your Username and Password, click the Login button
Your username is your UNSW zNumber (can be found on your Student card)
Your password is your zPass
If you have not yet created, or forgotten, your zPass, please visit www.idm.unsw.edu.au and log in with your Unipass, or contact IT on (02) 9385 1333.
