GriffithBUSINESS Schools Program

Each team will be provided with a Responsible Leaders Challenge workbook to guide their challenge submission. The workbook provides additional information relating to the Challenge brief, written report, and business case, as well as an industry overview. The workbook will be sent by email to the nominated teacher who is identified on the registration form.

Registrations open in April, workbooks are distributed in June, and submissions are due at the end of August. The winning team is announced in October and prizes will be awarded

To take part in the Griffith Business School Responsible Leaders Challenge you must be:

• in Year 10 or 11 at a registered Queensland secondary school at the time of submission
• given permission by your teacher
• enthusiastic about business and entrepreneurial opportunities
• eager to solve complex marketing problems that help to make the world a better place.

Your team must:

• consist of between two and four students in total
• consist of any combination of students enrolled in Years 10 and 11 from the same school

This day showcases the endless career opportunities a business degree offers. During the conference, students will network with industry experts and participate in activities that support internal assessment for Business, Tourism and Hospitality, Accounting, and Economics. Working in groups students will complete an interactive activity and present their findings in video format (using their smartphone).

This conference aims to support the development of social entrepreneurship and innovative skills to enhance student learning and engagement. Through fostering positive relationships between students, teachers, and academic staff, linking school and university curriculum, and early participation in tertiary education, students will be encouraged to further their secondary school education by undertaking a Griffith degree.

Benefits

• Participate in a program designed to improve students’ preparation for university
• Experience life on campus
• Engage with Griffith Business School academics and industry partners
• Network with students and staff from other secondary schools
• Receive a certificate of completion at the Better Business
• Awards graduation ceremony
• Opportunity to apply for a number of bursaries and scholarships

Early offer guarantee

In addition to the valuable networking and assessment opportunities, the conference also offers eligible students the chance to secure an Early Offer Guarantee, effectively kick-starting their university application process.

Program eligibility

Students are eligible to apply for participation in the Better Business Conference if they are:

• Are a Year 12 student
• have an interest in studying business (students completing diplomas and VET training)
• have written approval from their school principal, business teacher, and a parent, and/or caregiver.

Applications

Due to the learning experiences that are being made available. It is advisable to apply as early as possible.

Dates

• Tuesday 11 June, Gold Coast Campus
• Thursday 13 June, Nathan Campus

Applications close one week prior to each event.

The Better Business Awards evening offers students an opportunity to share their learnings from the Better Business Conference with their parents and teachers.

During the evening student videos will be shown and certificates of completion handed out at the Better Business Awards graduation ceremony.

This event will be held in October with a final date to be confirmed.