Exceptional Pre-College Business Management January Program for High Schoolers at University of Sydney in Australia

Lesson Plan

There are workshops explore a diverse and enriching range of topics – past examples have ranged from ‘Productivity tips’ to ’21st Century Technology Skills’. We’re sure that you’ll learn something completely new. Unlike traditional schools, this camp allows you to learn beyond the traditional curriculum.

• Certificate & detailed participant evaluation
• All participants receive an individual report from their tutor
• Personal project
• Develop a personal project to present at the end of the course
• Live like a University of Sydney undergraduate
• An authentic experience of university life
• Admissions insight
• Interview skills, academic writing and presentations

Lessons:

Module 1: Introduction to Management

You will explore the components, processes, and objectives of management practice. Examine how policies, practices, and systems influence employee behaviour, attitudes, and performance, and explore the subsequent managerial tools that can be deployed. You will also be introduced to case studies as a method for testing management theory in practice.

Module 2: Negotiation

This session will focus on fine-tuning a specific set of relational skills: empathy and collective problem solving, the ability to spot opportunities for value creation (broadly defined), and the management of differences, to be seen as fair and objective and equipped to handle courageous conversations.

Module 3: Brand Management

Branding has become one of the very few strategies that can help to build a sustainable advantage over competitors. This brand management module highlights the strategic implications of branding while providing a comprehensive overview of brand management from both firms’ and consumers’ perspectives. This course identifies the core topics involved in brand management and enables participants to understand how firms build, measure, leverage, and manage brand equity.

Module 4 - Develop Your Own Case Study

Throughout the program, you will have the opportunity to research your own case study - choosing a particular industry, company or business leader that interests you. During a one day mini-conference, you'll share your findings with your class, and also learn from your fellow classmate. Participants will receive feedback on this work which may also be mentioned in the participant evaluation which is provided in writing by the tutor once the program have ended.

Example tutor:

Karen D Karen obtained her MBA from the University of Cambridge's Judge Business School, and has over eight years of experience in a world-renowned bulge investment bank and leading a large team in a tech conglomerate. Karen hopes her deep knowledge of the business world and her first-hand experience in managing teams and KPIs can help the students to have a holistic understanding of the global business environment today.

Guest speakers from previous summers

• Each week, Academic Insights participants will hear from an influential guest speaker from a variety of inspiring backgrounds. Meet some of our previous guests:

• Former Olympian Abi Oyepitan A two-time Olympian and Commonwealth Gold and Silver winning track and field athlete.

• Philosopher, author & journalist Dr Nigel Warburton How do great people find answers to deep and meaningful questions?

• Neuroscientist & entrepreneur Dr Lynda Shaw A journey in personal development - how to create your own set of tools to fast track

PARTICIPATION CRITERIA [ ] This program is suitable for students with at least a B2 level of English. Students aged 13-18 years old.

[ ] Students are required to travel to Australia to join the program in person.