To enrich the university life of all students in the Universty of New South Wales Australian School of Business by fostering an active community and providing opportunities for personal and professional development. |
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Business Society is the representative body for UNSW students studying an undergraduate degree at the Australian School of Business. Our member base of over 5,000 students is the largest of all societies within the university, representing a substantial talent pool which continues to swell the ranks of global business leaders each year.
BSOC's fundamental aim is to enhance student employability through professional development programs that motivates, challenges and creates opportunities for students and to establish a rich support network for students fostering their personal development.
You can find out more about our social and sport events, education and career programs and publications under 'Portfolio'.
President's Welcome
A couple of years ago, I walked into university oblivious to what I was getting myself into. It's a daunting change for a freshman, stepping outside the high school bubble of friendly faces you've grown up with and into a new world. And into a new world – with thousands of people you've never met.
My friend and I discovered and signed up with the Business faculty's Peer Mentoring Program and that was the first time I was acquainted with UNSW Business Society. Our mentors were students who had walked the path we were about to take. They advised us about the ins-and-outs of university life and we made some new friends with the other mentees.
One of my mentors told us about an event he was organising, where a prominent guest speaker was coming on campus to talk about career prospects for students (this was when the media's most popular words were "bailout" and "stimulus package"). I went to the presentation with dozens of other students and it was there that I learned things the lecturers don't teach you in class. I picked up a credo I still stand by today: you don't just change into the person you want to be 10 years from now - you start getting there today.
Students no longer go through university with the only goal of academic excellence; we're embracing a culture of professional development, personal accomplishment and social networking. Therefore, in 2010, UNSW Business Society's objective is to build a community that affords our members with a well-rounded university experience, providing opportunities for them to take flight and reach their higher goals.
And we want you to be a part of it.
Robert Chan
President 2010
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