Local students get the chance to Buzz with Business

Year 10 and 11 students from local schools gained an insight into business practices at Australian Catholic University's (ACU) North Sydney Campus recently, through the Buzz with Business conference.

Students from schools across Sydney met with local business leaders to develop an understanding of the business decision making process, and the impact on organisations and the local community.

The keynote speakers were Dr James Ellingford, former director of interactive software company Take Two and Stacey Martin, Senior Manager, Financial Planning, National Australia Bank (NAB) Private Wealth.

Ms Martin told students that the contacts they made at university would be contacts for life, and a degree in business would always stand them in good stead.

"The best way to learn is to be involved, join committees and make a contribution," she said. "You need to take control, find out what you're passionate about, invest in yourself and have your own definition of success."

An emphasis on the ethical, moral, social and environmental responsibilities of the modern business leader will be the driving force behind the new Faculty of Business at ACU.

The Faculty offers undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees delivered in a variety of methods including on-campus, online and overseas.

Undergraduate students can obtain a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Human Resource Management, Marketing or Business Information Systems.

Postgraduate students can pursue a Master of Business Administration, Master of Accounting, Master of Global Leadership, Master of Human Resource Management, Master of Marketing and Master of Business Information Systems, along with Graduate Certificates and Graduate Diplomas in various areas of Business.