Undergraduate international course guide - Edith Cowan University

usiness
business is different at Ecu. We provide you with up-to-date
theoretical knowledge, practical experience and important
employability skills like problem-solving and communication.
We consult with industry, so we know what employers are
expecting from you, and we offer you opportunities to get your
career on track with industry practice and work experience.
our courses are designed with your future in mind, so get set for
a rewarding and successful journey.
ConneCt to SuCCeSS
There is a wide range of opportunities on offer for our Business
students to improve their skills in a practical setting. Some of the
opportunities offered to students in 2011 included a finance work
experience program through the National Australia Bank (NAB)
called ‘UniConnect@nab’, a chance to develop market research
skills through the Perth Fashion Festival, and occasions to
participate in authentic business challenges such as the Deloitte
Dream Team competition.
Get the eCu buSineSS edGe
We will teach you all you need to know about business, but we
will also provide you with the critical skills to get ahead in your
career. ECU Business Edge is a core program of our Business
“Thanks to Ecu I now find myself in a
unique position.”
course, focused on building your employability skills alongside
your business expertise. You will develop skills such as leadership,
teamwork, critical thinking and much more – skills that will give
you the edge when you graduate.
mAkinG A CAreer, mAkinG A differenCe
ECU Business and Psychology graduate Rebecca Olsen’s career
is off to a flying start with the successful launch of her own
business, a high school program called ‘The Becoz Project’ that
aims to boost confidence in teens. Rebecca’s journey started
when she won the 2009 WA Business Icon competition.
“One of my lecturers encouraged me to enter the Business Icon
competition, and I have never looked back,” she said.
eCu buSineSS StudentS win 2011
GooGle ChAllenGe
Competing against 35,000 students globally, a team of four ECU
Marketing students won the 2011 Google Online Marketing
Challenge for the Japan/Asia Pacific Region. The team worked
with local business Muddy Creek, an all-natural soap company,
to develop an effective online marketing campaign using $200
worth of Google AdWords. As winners, the students took a trip to
the Google Australia Headquarters in Sydney.
I chose ECU for its practical approach and reputation.
The flexibility it offers has been a really important factor in
my success. I have managed to attain High Distinctions in
assessments, while holding down a full-time job. The ability
to combine the practical skills which I learnt during an
apprenticeship, and the academic skills I learn at university,
has put me in a unique position.
liam Thomas
Ecu Finance and Management student buSineSS
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