Business
School
WELCOME TO
YOUR ALUMNI
NETWORK
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development &
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lifelong learning
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services to industry &
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enterprising
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business school
CONGRATULATIONS
You have every reason to be proud of your achievement in gaining your business
or law qualification from the University of South Australia.
As a graduate of the UniSA Business School, you now belong to an elite group of
international business leaders, practitioners, and scholars.
Maintaining an active connection with your business school, as an alumni
member, will provide many benefits and opportunities.
I invite you to explore the extensive range of resources, initiatives and activities
now available to you, and encourage you to enhance your network of business
contacts.
A world of opportunity awaits you.
Professor Marie Wilson
Pro Vice Chancellor (Business and Law)
UniSA Business School
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YOUR LIFELONG JOurney
As a graduate your career, knowledge, expertise and success can continue to be supported
or shared to develop others. A range of exclusive alumni services and benefits have
been designed to enhance your lifelong learning and that of future business and law
professionals.
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR BENEFITS
Growing knowledge
As a recent graduate, we’re here to help your career transition. You have access to:
“Being involved in my alumni network
has kept me connected with a wide
variety of business professionals, given
me access to leadership and career
development opportunities, allowed me
to share my knowledge as a business
mentor and support my organisation
with employment of UniSA students
through our graduate recruitment
program.
Being an active member opens doors to
new opportunities in further education
and career advancement. I have seen
first hand the value of the program in
supporting my career development as
well as my fellow alumni.”
Vanessa Dolling
Department of Justice and Regulation
Human Resource Management Alumni
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Career management seminars delivered online and tailored for early, mid and senior
career stages.
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Library services to keep you in touch with the latest research.
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Professional mentors through the Business Career Mentor Program (up to 3 years after
graduation).
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Career consultations with a Career Adviser (up to 12 months after graduation).
> More information:
Pages 7 - 8
Sharing knowledge
Your industry experience is invaluable. Enhance your leadership while providing support:
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Become a mentor - register for one of our many programs to develop students and
fellow alumni.
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Offer student experiences - projects, placements and volunteering opportunities.
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Join the UniSA team - consider guest lecturing or sessional staff opportunities.
> More information:
Pages 7, 8 and 9
Giving back
Passionate about education, research and innovation? Consider a gift, options include:
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Scholarships, awards and prizes to support areas of study or disadvantaged students.
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Preserving knowledge by contributing to library resources.
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Unleashing potential by assisting a research centre or institute.
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Improving resources through a gift for tangible projects such as buildings and
equipment.
> More information:
unisa.edu.au/Business-community/Give-to-UniSA/
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Stay connected
Update your details online
and receive your free
e-Alumni Network Card to
access a growing package
of rewards, benefits and
opportunities.
> Request your card online:
unisa.edu.au/Business/School/
Alumni/YourNetwork
Communications
UniSA Alumni Connect
Stay informed about the latest news, events, seminars
and achievements when you receive the monthly
Business and Law Alumni Update and the Business
School magazine, unisabusiness.
NEW - An exclusive online platform to connect you
with over 180,000 fellow graduates worldwide.
Services include: e-Mentoring, global networking, and
a professional directory.
Events
> Stay connected:
unisa.edu.au/Business/School/Alumni/StayConnected
Connect
A networking event open to participants of the
Business Career Mentor Program, prospective
mentors and industry partners.
The Great Debate
Network with your peers while an esteemed panel
present their arguments on a current and topical
issue.
Past panel members include Senator Penny Wong,
Sunrise Host - David Koch, Former SA Premier Dr Lynn Arnold, and Peace Advocate - Dr Gill Hicks.
Business Directory
Access exclusive discounts offered by fellow alumni
or add your business to the directory to reach your
alumni network.
“Being a part of the Malaysia
Alumni Chapter has helped
me stay in touch with fellow
graduates. Connecting with
professionals based in my
home country will allow
me to develop my career
opportunities into the
future.”
Soo Ann Lee
Finance Alumni
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Career development
& lifelong learning
Career consultations
Free Career Adviser appointments are available within
12 months of graduation.
Career management webinars
A five part series tailored to meet the needs of those
in early, mid and senior stages of their career.
Alumni job board
Post vacancies, search for new opportunities, access
positions available at UniSA and take advantage of
other career support tools.
Chapters and groups
Library membership
Strengthen your global network by accessing a
variety of international chapters.
Free access to the main collection and selected
online databases of the University Library using your
e-Alumni Network Card. Keep up-to-date with the
latest research in your profession.
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China
Hong Kong
Indonesia
Korea
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Malaysia
Singapore
United Kingdom - Europe
Vietnam
Following your success
Have you been promoted, changed jobs or gained
another qualification? Update your details and receive
information about opportunities to support your
ongoing professional development.
> Stay connected:
unisa.edu.au/Business/School/Alumni/StayConnected
Postgraduate business studies
Our courses have been developed in close
partnership with industry to help you gain a
competitive edge in the marketplace.
“After graduating from my
bachelor degree I decided
to return to UniSA and
complete my MBA.
This program will give me
the skills I need to manage
a growing business and
team. It will also assist me
in providing the best advice
to my clients.”
Chris Hooper
Commerce Alumni
Connect with your alumni
network through the
Business and Law alumni
LinkedIn group or Facebook
page.
Research as a career pathway
Opportunities for a career in academia exist when
studying a higher degree by research. Discover new
insights and make a valuable contribution to society.
> Career development & lifelong learning:
unisa.edu.au/Business/School/Alumni/Career
> Stay connected:
unisa.edu.au/Business/School/
Alumni/StayConnected
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Services to industry
Mentoring promotes the sharing of knowledge and expertise to enhance professional
development and personal job satisfaction. It has also been recognised to improve
retention, attract talent, save on training and development costs and create a supportive
work environment.
Support the recruitment and development needs of your organisation. Create a competitive
advantage and access exclusive services that connect you with the latest talent in our
graduate pool.
Business Career Mentor Program
Join over 220 industry professionals providing knowledge and expertise to students and
recent graduates. Enhance your leadership potential and grow your network.
Property Mentor Program
Contribute to the development of future colleagues entering the property sector. Refine your
management skills, network and share your experience.
Executive Partners Programme
Engage with dynamic postgraduate students and positively influence future generations
of industry and government leaders.
UniSA Alumni Connect
Provide vital support in shaping the career success of fellow UniSA graduates as an
e-Mentor while growing your global network.
> Leadership:
unisa.edu.au/Business/School/Alumni/Leadership
Business development
Share your professional expertise with current students and fellow graduates by
participating in one of our mentoring opportunities.
Recruitment services
mentoring
Graduate recruitment
Employer visits
Expos and Fairs
Connect with emerging talent
through UniSA’s CareerShop.
Advertise vacancies,
internships and other
employment opportunities.
Deliver targeted seminars to
specific student groups. Build
awareness for your graduate
programs and connect with
students on campus.
The annual Careers Expo
attracts over 2,500 students
and graduates. Targeted
Fairs are also held across the
four metropolitan campuses
throughout the year.
Profile building
Research partnerships
Enhance your brand
Develop strategic
relationships with the
university by sponsoring
prizes, awards, scholarships
and initiatives to align your
organisation with high
achieving students.
Resource your research
projects through our PhD
Consultancy Scheme
or access world-class
knowledge with academics
across the University.
Engage with the University’s
industry partners through our
B2B networking opportunities,
mentor the Career Services
team as an industry expert
or become a sponsor of the
Bright Futures Society.
Strategic Partnerships
Strategic Partnerships develop and deliver on-site employer-sponsored leadership,
management and business programs for public and private sector organisations nationally.
These customised corporate and executive education programs can be linked to the
achievement of university qualifications, are flexible and designed to meet the immediate
and future strategic goals of an organisation.
> Services to industry:
unisa.edu.au/Business/School/Alumni/Industry
“I have been a mentor with the UniSA Business Career Mentor
Program for the past 3 years. Assisting a student with their
career development has been a rewarding experience and
has provided the City of Unley with access to other university
services that meet our business needs.
Mentoring is a mutually beneficial way of sponsoring the
development of the next generation of professionals.”
Annabel Shinkfield
Manager: Marketing, Communications & Customer Service
The City of Unley
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“UniSA Business School, through their Strategic Partnership unit,
has been providing education solutions to meet our specific
business needs since 2005.
We are committed to continuous improvement and outstanding
leadership and development opportunities for our staff. UniSA
Business School has assisted us to design programs and services
relevant to the needs and issues confronting our industry.
Education is critical to our organisational learning needs,
strategic outcomes and competitive success.”
Mark Coupe
General Manager Manufacturing, Seeley International.
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AN ENTERPRISING BUSINESS SCHOOL
The Business School has a strong commitment to fresh ideas and innovation. Our focus is
to strengthen the links between careers, business growth and community aspiration.
As an alumni member you can foster collaboration and develop rewarding business
partnerships - together we can achieve extraordinary things.
ENGAGE WITH US
Centre for Business Growth
Through research and tailored programs we provide senior executives with the skills
to unlock growth potential. Business Growth clinics take the vital signs of individual
businesses and guide their leaders to build action lists designed for success.
Institute for Choice
Unique combinations of researchers provide ground-breaking, evidence-based advice that
no single discipline can offer. Intelligent insights into consumer choice fuel the growth of
our business clients.
Corporate and Executive Education
Tailored education programs assist our partners to drive change, innovation, productivity
and growth. Seminars, workshops and corporate degrees are designed to meet your
needs inclusive of executive leadership, operational excellence and sustainability.
Transform and prosper through knowledge.
> Engage with us:
UniSABusinessSchool.edu.au
OUR IMPACT SPANS EVERY CONTINENT
WITH MORE THAN 40,000 ALUMNI AND
RESEARCH CONNECTIONS.
“Employing people connected
with the UniSA alumni program
has provided benefits to our
organisation during recruitment
periods. We have been able to
access exclusive services for the
purpose of advertising vacancies
and identifying quality candidates.
Access to this service supports our
talent management program and has
the advantage of reducing costs and
saving time when filling positions.”
Costa Anastasiou
CEO, Police Credit Union SA & NT
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Business
School
Careers and Alumni
unisa.edu.au/business/alumni
Telephone (08) 8302 0179
Facsimile (08) 8302 0904
Email businessalumni@unisa.edu.au
Strategic Partnerships
unisa.edu.au/strategic
Telephone (08) 8302 0801
Facsimile (08) 8302 0805
Email sandra.walker@unisa.edu.au
Postal Address
University of South Australia Business School
GPO Box 2471
Adelaide, SA 5001
Australia
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The University of South Australia reserves the right to alter, amend or delete any program, fee,
course, admission requirement, mode of delivery or other arrangement without prior notice.
Information correct at time of printing (March 2015)
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