The MBSSA Business Fest is BACK in August 2022 đź’Ą
We are excited to deliver a brand-new schedule of events showcasing “the best that Melbourne Business School has to offer”!
What is MBSSA Business Fest?
A 3-day comprehensive program focuses on learning opportunities across all business disciplines and aims to contribute towards the personal and professional development of the MBS cohort, while promoting lasting connections. Over a span of 3 days, the events will range from several personal and professional development workshops, series of professional panels to professional networking sessions.
We are proud to put together a diverse schedule of events that looks to the future and towards career opportunity and growth.
Mark your calendar! Don’t miss these golden opportunities 🏆
Events
Career Development Workshops
Not sure where you are headed in your career and need some advice?
The career development workshop is aimed at helping you establishing career planning strategies and map out the next steps in your career development. Speakers from career agencies will provide their expertise to support you understanding the Australian employment market and workplace culture, and to enhance your marketability, networking, and career skills.
Professional Panels & Professional Networking
Host panels of speakers to shed light on career opportunities
A range of discipline-specific panels hosted by Professionals including Finance, Marketing, Consulting, and Human Resources, will run simultaneously. The Professional panels include discussions about industry trends, career opportunities and the hosts’ journeys and experiences in their industries. After the panels, students are invited to network with our panel professionals to ask any questions and build relationships with great food provided!
Commerce In Cocktails
A social drink session where all the students and professionals that attended the Business Fest will be invited to, where you can have a relaxing time together. This event will bring business fest to a close and wrap up all our events with all those who participated throughout the week!
Program Agenda
DAY ONE – 23rd August
Free Breakfast (Information Session)
9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Location: The Spot Building Entrance (near the revolving door)
Opening Ceremony (Presentation of Agenda for the Business Fest)
14:30 PM
Location: PAR-The Spot-1022 (Level 1 Theatre)
Career Development Workshops
15:00  – 18:00 PM
Registration required
Career Workshop X Infinity Club
15:00 – 16:30 PM
Location: PAR-The Spot-1022 (Level 1 Theatre)
Career Workshop X Campus Consultancy
16:30 – 18:00 PM
Location: PAR-The Spot-6015
LinkedIn Photo Booth
16:30  – 17:00 PM
Location: Pop-up session (follow MBSSA Instagram), The Spot Entrance
DAY TWO – 24th August
Free Breakfast (Information Session)
9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Location: The Spot Building Entrance (near the revolving door)
Professional Panels
15:00  – 16:30 PM
Registration required
Finance Panel
Location: PAR-The Spot-2014
Consulting Panel
Location: PAR-Alan Gilbert-121 (Theatre 3)
Marketing & Management Panel
Location: PAR-Alan Gilbert-120 (Theatre 4)
Human Resources Panel
Location: PAR-FBE-209
Professional Networking
16:30 – 18:00 PM
Location: MBS Student Lounge (Level 6)
Registration required
DAY THREE – 25th August
Commerce In Cocktails
19:00 – 21:00 PM
Location: The Oxford Scholar, 427 Swanston Street Melbourne, Victoria 3000
Registration Required
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