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Western Sydney University

Locality: Parramatta, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 9685 9801

Address: 169 Macquarie Street 2150 Parramatta, NSW, Australia

Website: www.westernsydney.edu.au/future/study/courses/sydney-graduate-school-of-management.html

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24.01.2022 While not all fake news is dangerous, it is important to discern trustworthy news as it may have a significant influence on how people behave and their attitudes, e.g. during the recent pandemic there are many examples of fake news. We are surrounded by online information. Many of us now get our news from social media platforms. We depend on trustworthy information for our social and working lives. This session will:... Provide you with great tips for spotting fake news Improve your critical thinking skills Highlight the benefits of recognising fake news Show you some great sites for checking fake news See your student email for more information!

23.01.2022 Kylie is a Western alumna, and this is her story about her journey from student to professional. Kylie is responsible for Linfox FMCG customers and operations in Australia, developing end to end supply chain solutions for some of the world’s best known FMCG brands and healthcare organisations. As part of a life long career in freight and logistics, Kylie has held multiple leadership roles at Linfox, first as Vice President FMCG before becoming CEO BevChain in 2011.... To hear more about Kylie's story, check your student email for Zoom meeting details.

23.01.2022 Alumni Spotlight! Our dreams are UNLIMITED and can come true if you have the courage to pursue them! "Thank you, Western Sydney University, for providing me with an opportunity that taught me to dream big and work hard to accomplish it! I can happily look back upon my life and remember the best memories created here!" - Purnima Kabra, Master of Business Administration (MBA)... #Unlimited #WSU #Grad #MBA

21.01.2022 Alumni Spotlight! "Studying a Master of Business Administration at Western Sydney University has given me the core business management capabilities, which I can use to achieve greater outcomes for Aboriginal communities across New South Wales. An MBA gives me the core capabilities to pursue management opportunities; whether that being Public, Private or the NGO Sector, and scale the impact, I can have in society. WSU is a unique learning environment, I have been privileged to... connect and network with a student cohort from across the globe and gain cultural and business insights that I would not have been exposed to previously." - Jonathon Captain-Webb, Master of Business Administration #Unlimited #WSU #Grad

21.01.2022 Have you wanted to know more information about our Start-Up Program? Tune in to Network Café on Tuesday to learn about the University’s business and technology incubator environment. Here you will be exposed to leadership and approaches to the development of new products, services, processes and business models, with support from Western Sydney University’s LaunchPad Technology Business Incubator. Don't miss out! Check your student email for Zoom meeting details.

20.01.2022 Join the School of Business and our industry partners on Tuesday 20th October 2020 for Research Week. Hear about the latest joint research projects driving sustainable success to build a better tomorrow. These projects have a focus on improving financial, health and wellbeing outcomes and creating sustainable, liveable cities and communities. For more information head over to - http://ow.ly/D8cs50BPJIM

20.01.2022 When small businesses get started, their focus is often on how to get their first group of customers through the door. They may rely on traditional forms of advertising, such as print ads and coupon mailers or even big signs on the side of the road. They may trust that since they know, they offer a good product or service, it’s only a matter of time until customers will find their way to them. In the four part Small Business Month Webinar series, join Dr Michael Lwin where he will provide an overview of various digital marketing strategies that can be used by businesses to get the right message to the right people at the right time. Register your interest here: http://ow.ly/sLOc50BMJq1

19.01.2022 As the month of October is Small Business Month, Louise Ingersoll from the School of Business will run a webinar outlining the ins and outs of Human Resource Management for Small Business' Are people the problem or the solution in your business? This webinar will discuss the role effective people management and ‘HR thinking’ can play in running your small business and the challenges for building future capabilities and a performance-based culture. To learn about Human Resource Management for Small Business', register here: http://ow.ly/xytn50BMJqW

19.01.2022 Make sure that you register for our network café being held this Friday, where Director of Postgraduate Education Dr Laurel Jackson will be doing an e-meet and e-greet. You will also be provided with further insight into the capstone unit 200829 Business Project. Check your student email for Zoom meeting details.

19.01.2022 You are invited to join the School of Business at Western Sydney University on 20th October for a webinar to hear about our joint research projects with industry partners as we drive sustainable success to build a better tomorrow. These projects have a focus on improving financial, health and wellbeing outcomes and creating sustainable, liveable cities and communities. Program details and registration here: https://lnkd.in/gscUDax #research #westernsydney #sustainability West...ern Sydney University's research aims to foster connections and partnerships that shed light on the causes and drivers of pressing national and international challenges. The last few years have imposed increasingly severe challenges on all of us. In 2020, our Research Week focus is 'Resilience'. This Research Week, we invite you to connect with us today and help us build resilience for our country and our world tomorrow. https://lnkd.in/gz7KQ5y

18.01.2022 This week we’ve celebrated the amazing achievements of our 2020 graduates. Congratulations to all of our Sydney Graduate School of Management students, we can’t wait to see what you do next! Check out some of the best #westernsydneyugrads snaps from this week. Your academic journey does not have to end here, don’t forget we have a range of Research opportunities! Send us a private message for more information or visit https://www.westernsydney.edu.au//st/courses/research.html #UNLIMITED #Classof2020

15.01.2022 Would you like to improve your informal English in a fun and friendly environment? English conversation groups at Western are seeking participants to: - improve informal English and Aussie English ... - connect with people - learn about the university - share culture This will take place weeks 4-8 (August 10-September 21), One hour per week, online. Several times to choose from. Interested? Apply Today.

14.01.2022 Employment Opportunity for our Graduate Students! Mainfreight Australia is currently looking for enthusiastic university graduates to join our thriving and fast paced team. They believe the key to success is learning from the ground up and that’s why each Graduate Team Member starts their career at the grass roots of the business. The learning is the groundwork for you to drive your own career. With Mainfreight operating all over the world, kicking off your career with them could open a world of opportunities. For more information visit the WSU CareerHub.

13.01.2022 The workplace culture in Australia can be very different from what you may have experienced elsewhere. The employment market is not just about qualifications; employers are looking for people with the right employability skills and the right attitude and experience to fit into their teams and work environment. Volunteering, Internships or lower-skilled jobs may initially seem like a step down from your qualified potential, but they offer a great way to learn how Australian ...business works, which can be a tremendous benefit when applying for suitable skilled positions in the future. Learn from someone in the industry about the Australian workplace, Stephen Stamps, Country Market Fulfillment Development & Multichannel Network Manager AU/NZ. Check your student email for Zoom meeting details.

13.01.2022 We invite you to attend the Finance & Treasury Association conference this year, a virtual conference held November 11-13. This presents an opportunity to engage with and hear from some of the leaders in the financial and associated business and economic fields including FTA President Steven Kunico from Deloitte, leading economist Stephen Koukoulas and ex-PM Kevin Rudd. The Sydney Graduate School of Management has a limited number of tickets available. Tell us in 50 words o...r less what you expect to gain from attending the Finance and Treasury Association (FTA) Annual Conference and you could win a free ticket and one years’ membership to the FTA, worth $800. The conference program is world-class (view agenda here: https://kecreative.eventsair.com/ftas.../preliminary-program) and the platform is very interactive for networking. Send your response to [email protected] by October 30, 2020 for your chance to secure a ticket. First in, best dressed!

11.01.2022 In the current uncertain environment of COVID-19, small businesses a key part of the economy have been doing it tough. What is the likely effect of the recent federal budget on the economy in the short to medium term? What are the dilemmas the government faces? What about monetary policy? Is it good or bad news for small business? Join this webinar to hear about, and to discuss these issues. In honour of small business month, the School of Business is a webinar run by Dr Edward Mariyani Squire from the School of Business at Western Sydney University. He is an experienced lecturer who has taught macroeconomics and microeconomics over many years. Register nowr: http://ow.ly/9Cwb50BMJrI

10.01.2022 Starting a new business is often exciting, but new business ventures are often filled with unexpected expenses and setbacks. Without guidance or financial assistance, many new business startups have difficulty succeeding. Several foundations have been established to help business startups succeed, providing essential financial, legal and organisational assistance to these businesses when it is needed most. In the final instalment of the Small Business Month webinar series, Dr Ushi Ghoorah-Hurrychurn will introduce the links between their financial statements, with a focus on liquidity and financial flexibility within an organisation. To learn more about Financial Foundations for Small Business, register your interest here: http://ow.ly/TTT850BMJp8

07.01.2022 Applications are now open for students to apply for Internships commencing in Quarter 4, 2020. To apply, students must be in their final two/three-quarter sessions by the end of Quarter 4, 2020 and have attained a GPA of 4.5 or above. Please email your resume and expression of interest to [email protected] by 6.00 pm, 26 October 2020.... For more information about Internships, tune into Network Cafe held on Thursday, 22 October. Check your student email for Zoom meeting details.

06.01.2022 Alumni Spotlight! "I appreciate Professor Graeme Newell's professional instructions and suggestions in the very comprehensive unit Applied Project. He gave good examples and inspired me to think about the research direction, which closely integrated with the industry and was suitable for me. ... During the course progress, he gave the feedback very promptly when I met some problems such as I was not sure the report structure and gave me very motivating encouragement. The last unit is the most complicated unit that needs a lot of research and self-thinking. I also appreciate Dr. Jufri that their professional knowledge and attitude impressed me". - Jinghua Qin, Master of Property Investment and Development #Unlimited #WSU #Grad

06.01.2022 The Western Sydney University Tax Clinic provides advice and support for unrepresented, lower-income or vulnerable taxpayers, and small businesses. It also assists in developing a practical experience for accounting students as the future of the tax profession. Western Sydney University accounting students provide advice and support under the supervision of experienced academic staff who are also registered, tax agents. The Western Sydney University Tax Clinic intends to rais...e awareness and understanding of issues in the current tax system. It will also hold a series of public information sessions throughout the year. See your student email for more information!

02.01.2022 Good luck to all of our students who will sit exams during this period. We all study differently; so we've compiled a list of top techniques from students to help you study. Don't forget to check out the Western Sydney University Library Study Smart website for practical tips and strategies to help you study effectively - http://ow.ly/Uqw650wnNaR

01.01.2022 What is CareerHub? CareerHub is where you can: - search and apply for jobs, internships, and graduate positions - register for events, seminars, networking sessions and workshops run by Careers and Employability... - book appointments with careers consultants. For more information visit Western Sydney University - Careers or login to the CareerHub.