What is the National Indigenous Business Summer School?
NIBSS is an exciting week-long program developed for Indigenous high school students entering Years 11 and 12 who are thinking about studying business, starting their own business, becoming an entrepreneur or are simply curious about university study. The program has been designed to provide students with a unique opportunity to experience what daily life as a university student is like, to learn about the various pathways into business studies, and to see business in action by working as a team on a real-world business case! All students are supported throughout the week by our Indigenous mentors.
NIBSS is an initiative of the Australian Business Deans Council, and is being hosted in 2025 by the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Melbourne and co-hosted by Monash University, RMIT University, Swinburne University and Deakin University.
The program is also proudly supported by the William Buckland Foundation.
When and where will NIBSS be held?
It will be held between 12-17 January 2025. All participants are sponsored to travel to Melbourne and stay on campus at the University of Melbourne.
What does NIBSS involve?
A full program of activities are organised across campuses at The University of Melbourne, Monash University, RMIT University, Swinburne University and Deakin University.
Our 2025 program is still being finalised (watch this space) but previous NIBSS activities have included:
- Guest speakers: Evonne Goolagong, Culture is Life, Korin Gamadji Institute;
- Case study presentations with Aboriginal Carbon Foundation executives and AFLW case competition;
- Networking opportunities with First Australians Capital, Murrup Barak and mentors;
- Social activities have included the Australian Open Tennis, Amazing Race competition, basketball, cricket and yarning circles.
Who can apply?
The National Indigenous Business Summer School is open to high school students who:
- Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- Will be commencing Year 11 or 12 in January 2025
- Are currently undertaking a maths subject, and
- Display a genuine interest in studying at university
How do I apply?
To apply for NIBSS 2025, the following forms need to be completed:
- You must complete the Student Application Form
- A school teacher must complete the Student Recommendation Form
- A Parent/Guardian/Carer must complete the Parental Consent Form
Please note: All forms listed above must be completed to be considered for the program.
Applications are now closed for the 2025 program.
Questions? Please contact us:
Olivia Metcalfe
Indigenous Student Engagement Coordinator
Faculty of Business and Economics
The University of Melbourne
fbe-nibss@unimelb.edu.au
(03) 9035 7439
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