Think Big 2017
posted 29 August 2017 | Student Announcement (student)
Think Big is giving Murdoch students the opportunity to brainstorm a creative solutions to real work problems.
REGISTRATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY 14 SEPTEMBER
BACKGROUND
At Murdoch University, we believe that it is important to give students the best chance to succeed in their lives upon graduation. The Think Big Program stimulates entrepreneurial skills among our students to ensure that upon completion of the program, our graduates are employable and have the skills to future proof their career chances.
THE PRIZE
Cash prize of $3,000 to be utilised as basic start-up capital and residency at Gemstar Innovation Centre of Excellence (terms and conditions apply).
The Think Big Program, commencing from September 21 to October 20, 2017, will help you to formulate your creative ideas and innovation concepts. Think Big is open to all current Murdoch students.
3 Intensive Masterclasses
Learn the building blocks of entrepreneurship; from understanding the market, to creating an appealing brand to developing your business model.
Attendance at these master classes will earn you the following certificates: Certificate of Business Model Innovation, Certificate of Marketing and Branding and Certificate of Entrepreneurship Planning.
Perth campus teams will do a preliminary pitch on 20 October 2017 and shortlisted teams will be flown to Singapore for a Pitch Night on 30 October along with the Singapore campus teams to win an attractive cash prize of $3000.
IMPORTANT DATES
September 14: Registration Deadline
September 21: Workshop 1 - Entrepreneurship planning
September 22: Workshop 2 - Marketing and branding
October 19: Workshop 3 - Business planning and industry mentorship
October 20: Preliminary pitch
October 30: Pitch Night in Singapore
ENQUIRIES:
Email: MurdochSGP@murdoch.edu.au
Phone: 9360 1776