{"id":528,"date":"2011-10-24T22:59:43","date_gmt":"2011-10-24T22:59:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.unsw.edu.au\/agsm-student-news\/?p=528"},"modified":"2011-10-24T22:59:43","modified_gmt":"2011-10-24T22:59:43","slug":"agsm-mba-programs-newsletter-%e2%80%93-week-7-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.unsw.edu.au\/agsm-student-news\/blog\/2011\/10\/agsm-mba-programs-newsletter-%e2%80%93-week-7-2\/","title":{"rendered":"AGSM MBA Programs Newsletter \u2013 Week 7"},"content":{"rendered":"

Information for all Students:<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Meet the Entrepreneur – State of Play<\/a><\/p>\n

Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship<\/p>\n

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”?
\nFor further information please contact CIE on (02) 9385 9730<\/p>\n

Meet the CEO<\/h2>\n

How does an Irish mathematician go on to lead one of Australia’s most iconic brands?<\/strong><\/p>\n

You are invited to Meet the CEO with Alan Joyce, CEO & Managing Director, Qantas in conversation with Narelle Hooper, Editor of AFR Boss magazine. A free and exclusive event for Australian School of Business Alumni.<\/p>\n

When<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tuesday, November 22, 2011 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM<\/p>\n

Location<\/strong><\/p>\n

2-12 Angel Place, Sydney, NSW, 2000<\/p>\n

Register Now<\/a> |\u00a0More Information<\/a><\/p>\n

Australian School of Business\u00a0Annual Alumni cocktail event<\/h2>\n

Each November alumni and Sydney\u2019s business elite gather for an evening of fine food and networking at the Annual Alumni Cocktail Event.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s guest speaker is Ann Sherry<\/a>, AO is one of Australia\u2019s most respected business leaders. She is also a member of the Australian School of Business Advisory Council.<\/p>\n

Ann has had an extensive career in banking and is now successfully running Australasia\u2019s largest cruise ship operation, Carnival Australia.<\/p>\n

Ann will speak on the Topic: Managing risk in a risky world.<\/p>\n

Please click here<\/a> for more information and how to book tickets.<\/p>\n

Perth: Twilight Sailing Race and Dinner, 14 Dec<\/h2>\n

Save the date! The ASB alumni and current students end-of-year Twilight Sailing Race and Dinner is fast approaching!<\/p>\n

When:<\/strong> 5:30pm Wednesday 14 December 2011<\/strong><\/p>\n

Where:<\/strong> Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club, Keane’s Point, Hobb’s Place, Peppermint Grove WA<\/p>\n

Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club is kindly providing us with three boats and three captains to enter the twilight race \u2013 what an opportunity! All we need to do is sit back, enjoy a glass of champagne with a few canap\u00e9s and hopefully finish 1, 2 and 3!<\/p>\n

Please note:<\/strong><\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Dinner and drinks at the Club will follow (pay as you go).<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $20 per person upon registration \u2013 to cover drinks and nibbles on the boat.<\/p>\n

Invitations including details on how to register will be sent to all WA alumni and students soon.<\/p>\n

The Global Social Venture Competition (GSVC)<\/h2>\n

The Global Social Venture Competition (GSVC) was launched in 1999 by the Haas School of Business of the University of California at Berkeley, USA. It is the largest and longest-running social business plan competition which promotes entrepreneurial start-up companies which offer measurable social or environmental benefits in addition to profits.<\/p>\n

GSVC is a great opportunity for young entrepreneurs to showcase their business ideas to bring sustainable social transformation. Winning teams will get a chance to represent the Region in the Global Finals at UC Berkeley, USA; win prize money in total of USD 16,000 to grow the business. Participants will meet interesting, like-minded teams from around Southeast Asia and build a future network with world-class though-leaders in social entrepreneurship, as well as investors.<\/p>\n

For more information on how to enter the GSVC-SEA competition including the rules and regulations and to download the intend-to-compete form, please visit the website: http:\/\/www.gsvc-sea.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Alumni Events –\u00a0The following events are open to GDM students and we encourage you to attend.<\/h2>\n

October\u00a02011<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Successful Leaders in Business: Taking a Leap of Faith<\/strong><\/p>\n

27 October 2011<\/p>\n

Level 3, North End, The QVB Tea Room, 455 George St, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia<\/p>\n

Register Now<\/a> |\u00a0More Information<\/a><\/p>\n

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Young Alumni Networking drinks<\/strong><\/p>\n

27 October 2011<\/p>\n

UNSW CBD Campus, Level 7, 1 O’Connell St, Sydney, NSW, 2000<\/p>\n

Register Now<\/a> |\u00a0More Information<\/a><\/p>\n

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November\u00a02011<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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AGSM Careers Networking Event – Perth<\/strong><\/p>\n

3 November 2011<\/p>\n

Let’s Connect<\/p>\n

Level 14, 240 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia<\/p>\n

Register Now<\/a> |\u00a0More Information<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Annual Alumni Cocktail Event<\/strong><\/p>\n

9 November 2011<\/p>\n

The Ivy, 320 George St, Sydney, NSW, 2034<\/p>\n

Register Now<\/a> |\u00a0More Information<\/a><\/p>\n

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AGSM Careers Networking Event – Canberra<\/strong><\/p>\n

17 November 2011<\/p>\n

Let’s Connect<\/p>\n

Level 2, 8 Brindabella Circuit, Canberra, ACT, 2609, Australia<\/p>\n

Register Now<\/a> |\u00a0More Information<\/a><\/p>\n

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Information for Session 3 Students:<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

Accounting & Financial Management Midsession Examinations \u2013\u00a0Saturday 29th<\/sup> October<\/h2>\n

The Accounting and Financial Management midsession exams are scheduled this Saturday 29th<\/sup> October.<\/p>\n

All NSW based students will sit the exam at the Mechanical Engineering Building, Room 405, Level 4, University of NSW, Gate 13 (Gate 14 for Parking), Barker Street.<\/em><\/p>\n

Please click here<\/a> for further directions and a map.<\/p>\n

The mid-Session Exam timetables can be viewed on the Timetables & key dates<\/a> page of the AGSM MBA website, under \u2018<\/strong>Exam timetables and notices\u2019.<\/p>\n

Please make sure you read both the schedule<\/strong> and exam information<\/strong> documents as there have been recent changes to the venue locations<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Interstate<\/strong> students are to sit the exam in their home state according to courier address.<\/p>\n

We encourage you to visit our website on a regular basis in order to obtain the most up-to-date information.<\/p>\n

Mid Session Examination, Special Arrangements<\/h2>\n

Students with physical or medical conditions requiring special arrangements for their midsession examination are required to submit the Special Arrangements form to the Program Office no later than today, Monday 24th<\/sup> October.<\/p>\n

Please click here<\/a> for a copy of the form.<\/p>\n

Please click here<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n

Last date to withdraw without academic penalty:<\/h2>\n

This Sunday 30th <\/sup>October 2011 is the last date to withdraw from courses this session without incurring academic penalty.<\/p>\n

Online Course Materials<\/h2>\n

Electronic copies of the course materials for GDM & GCCM will are now available via Blackboard 9.<\/p>\n

To Access Blackboard 9:<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0 Go to http:\/\/lms-blackboard.telt.unsw.edu.au<\/a><\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 Enter your Username and Password, click the Login button<\/p>\n

Your username is your UNSW zNumber<\/strong> (can be found on your Student card)<\/p>\n

Your password is your zPass<\/p>\n

If you have not yet created, or forgotten, your zPass, please visit www.idm.unsw.edu.au<\/a> and log in with your Unipass, or contact IT on (02) 9385 1333.<\/p>\n

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