Student Societies

There are many student clubs and societies at the University of Melbourne and they are an ideal way to meet other student with similar interests. They range from film societies and theatre groups to bush-walking and snow-skiing clubs.

The Faculty of Economics and Commerce also has seven different student societies that cater to the different disciplines taught and the interests of the student body. The societies offer both social and professional/career development opportunities.

Commerce Students' Society

The Commerce Students' Society is a faculty based student club which ultimately serves to bridge the gaps between the student body, commercial industry and the academic framework of Melbourne University.

The Commerce Students' Society's aim is to provide students with an environment to socialise among their peers and potential employers, to learn about and be exposed to industries interested in Commerce graduates, and to voice communications to the Faculty and Dean

Our purpose is to offer events and opportunities conducive to networking, employment and of equal importance, fun. The Commerce Students' Society fosters happy, productive, aware students, who realise their potential and grasp responsibility. Our concern in the standard and presentation of the academic curriculum reflects suggestions and criticisms of the students themselves. Our interest in service industries and product companies convey the curiosity of students who want choices

Corporate and Faculty involvement avails many opportunities previously denied, whilst spreading product knowledge and preference. This financial support offers superior functions and the chance for companies to establish themselves in the forefront of the minds of potential value-adding employees.

http://www.cssmelbourne.com
css@ecomfac.unimelb.edu.au

International Commerce Students' Society

The International Commerce Students' Society was created in 1993 due to the growing need of overseas commerce students who felt the need for representation within the Faculty of Economics and Commerce.

Today, ICSS is well regarded as a representative body for international students as well as providing support for local students from non-English speaking backgrounds and also local students with an interest in international business.
The objectives of ICSS have been expanded to provide opportunities for members and international organizations to meet the increasing demand for employees with international experience and diverse language/cultural skills.

With regard to events, ICSS organizes many social activities with the aim of encouraging friendships between students across all year levels. They also organize occasions such as the annual Bridges to Asia Corporate Dinner to provide opportunities to meet future employers.
http://icss.uni.cc
icss-melb@unimelb.edu.au

The Accounting Students' Association

The Accounting Students Association (A.S.A.) is a new initiative in connection with the Department of Accounting at the University of Melbourne. This association is open to any students who share the vision of this association.
We intend to promote greater interaction between the accounting industry, major corporate organisations, and the University of Melbourne student body. The associations aims are to:

• Facilitate increased student awareness of the opportunities and benefits that a career as a professional accountant has to offer
• Increase student awareness of employment opportunities
• Provide functions and events to introduce students to potential employers, such as:
  • Vacation and graduate employment seminars
  • Social and professional activities to meet employer representatives
  • Firm open days
  • Guest lectures
  • Work experience programs

Actuarial Students' Society

The Actuarial Students' Society is primarily an educational, as well as fun, resource specifically aimed at students studying Actuarial Studies. Our mission is to provide quality service to both our members and sponsors. The educational activities we organise includes informative weekly careers' luncheons and Contact Night with our major sponsors.

Our corporate sponsors are AXA Australia, JB Were & Son, Towers Perrin, Watson Wyatt Worldwide, Trowbridge Consulting, William M Mercer, Norwich Union Australia, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, and our minor sponsor is AIA Australia. All of these companies employ Melbourne graduates and we act as the interface between industry and students, promoting companies via email, our career's booklet and through our flagship event, Contact Night. http://www.economics.unimelb.edu.au/actwww/ass/home.htm
email: actuarial_students@hotmail.com or actuarialstudents@yahoo.com.au

FMAA (The Financial Management Association of Australia)

Our Mission:
"To be Australia's most relevant and rewarding Association for students and graduates in Commerce related fields."

The FMAA's objective is two fold:

• To develop the professional skills of our members
• Provide a forum for interaction between commerce students and their future employer

Functions held throughout the year include, Careers Luncheon, Corporate Cocktails and a Down to Business Luncheon. Professional activities include industry access tours, resume writing and interview skills workshops, a mock interview program and mock trading days. All members receive a free copy of The Who's Who of the Corporate World, a guide to graduate and vacation employment opportunities. The Annual Journal contains articles from sponsor firms and reviews the year's events.

http://www.fmaa.com.au/
melbourne@fmaa.com.au
Phone: 8344 4981

Management & Marketing Students' Group

The Marketing Student's Group was founded in 1999 by students who felt that existing clubs didn't offer much in the way of management and marketing information and events for students specializing in these fields. This year we have broadened our horizons due to a demand for events for management students, and become the Marketing and Management Students Group.

The Marketing and Management Students' Group holds a mixture of corporate and social events, allowing members to mingle with people in the industry as well as fellow students, developing networks which may prove invaluable in the future, and above all- have a great time.

If you would like to become a member of the MMSG or just want to ask a question or two, you can e-mail us at mmsg_unimelb@lycos.com.

Cheers
MMSG Committee

AIESEC

We are the leading global organisation developing youth leadership. We believe there is an opportunity to develop proactive leaders with a vision for Australian society within the global community.

Through providing young people with learning experiences around an international exchange, we develop socially responsible leaders with global perspective and the ability to create change.

AIESEC is a network of 85 countries on over 750 University campuses across the globe. We connect young people globally to help the world become a better place. Through running our international graduate exchange program we empower youth with necessary skills and understanding of the forces shaping the world around us, creating a powerful group of proactive leaders with a strong sense of social responsibility.
http://www.aiesec.org/australia
australia@aiesec.net