Do you enjoy creating business plans and brainstorming new ideas? If you're a business enthusiast, Monash Business Discovery Day is your ticket to learning and experiencing the business world. 

Happening on 9 September 2023, Monash University is hosting a competition where you’ll step into the role of a sustainability consultant or data analytics consultant and explore real-world business challenges. Make the most of this opportunity to develop solutions, pitch your ideas and strategies, and enhance problem-solving and teamwork skills. Additionally, you also stand the chance to bring home attractive prizes of up to RM4,000. 

Excited to join? Read on for more information.

What you need to know

The competition is open to all Year 11 and Year 12 students, including SPM, IGCSE, A Level, Australian Matriculation, Foundation, STPM and all other equivalent qualifications.

To participate, you’ll need to form a team of 4 and choose one of the 2 tracks below.

(a) Track A: Game On for Sustainability: ESG Accounting Competition

Presented by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), you’ll take on the role as a sustainability consultant for an upcoming video game company and will need to develop innovative solutions to a provided case. The prizes are:

• 1st prize: RM3,000
• 2nd prize: RM2,000
• 3rd prize: RM1,000

(B) Track B: Strategic Pitch Battle: Harnessing Analytics for Success

In this track, you will take part in an interesting business simulation game where you’ll be entrusted to examine real-world data and devise data-driven marketing strategies to produce convincing business plans for a growing ice cream company. You’ll pitch your ideas and strategies to a panel of academic staff, and the winning team will walk away with RM4,000. 

Click here to register your interest. 

When and where?

• Date: 9 September 2023 (Saturday)
• Time: 9am – 5pm 
• Venue: Monash University Malaysia, Bandar Sunway, Selangor

Click here to register now.

Why should you attend?

• Explore the exciting field of business by participating in a hands-on challenge to solve real-world business challenges
• Showcase your talent to win attractive prizes
• Connect with like-minded peers and expand your network
• Learn more about studying business at Monash University’s School of Business
• Enjoy an ice cream treat to celebrate the day!

Develop your entrepreneurial potential at Monash University. Click here to register for the event.