FIRST NATIONS PRE-BUSINESS PROGRAM First Nations Pre-Business Program OVERVIEW: Charles Darwin University (CDU) delivers a First Nations Pre-Business program made up of two components; (1) a three-and- a-half-week full-time intensive Pre-Business program delivered on-campus at Darwin Waterfront and (2) an individual and group mentoring component. Intensive Pre-Business component: Completing the First Nations built with other Pre-Business students and lecturers will mean that Pre-Business intensive provides direct admission to the CDU you will have a support network from the very first day of your Bachelor of Business or approved VET business programs. business studies. The program is supported by a dedicated facilitator with both Residential options are available if you do not have accommodation professional expertise and experience in delivering training, with available in Darwin. Candidates do not pay tuition or the teaching and educational materials tailored to meet the accommodation fees for the intensive component of the program. learning styles and needs of First Nations learners. The program focuses on key skills in academic writing and business Individual and group mentoring: In the second component of the program, CDU provides a mentor who actively supports you communication and covers foundational concepts in business study through to the successful completion of your business qualification. areas like management and leadership, finance, marketing, and The mentor works with both individuals and the group as a whole, entrepreneurship. fostering peer-to-peer support and learning. It also assists you in being successful in your business studies by making you familiar and comfortable with the academic and business environment and expectations for study. The relationships Contact us 1800 061 963 cdu.edu.au/study [email protected]

FIRST NATIONS PRE-BUSINESS PROGRAM NEED FOR THE PROGRAM COURSE STRUCTURE Business development and growth build the foundation for financial The Pre-Business program will be highly interactive and focused independence, and the number of First Nations businesses has around developing skills rather than simply acquiring knowledge. only grown by around 4% yearly since 2005. Furthermore, non- A spiral learning method will be used, which will give students Indigenous businesses express an increased interest in employing multiple opportunities to learn, practice and demonstrate their First Nations business graduates. However, First Nations people newly acquired skills. are still underrepresented in business courses, particularly in the There will be a fast turnaround for assessment and evaluation NT, where First Nations people make up 30-35% of the overall results throughout the program so that students can incorporate population. The Pre-Business program aims at increasing the feedback while the tasks are still fresh in their memory. This will number of First Nations students and graduates by equipping them give them insights into the types of tasks that will be expected when with skills and relationships that set them up for success. they study business. PROGRAM PARTNERSHIPS NEXT STEPS The program will work and operate in close collaboration with If you have any questions, are interested in partnering or have industry partners and schools. School-based programs like Clontarf potential students you would like to refer to this program for the and the Stars programs refer school-leavers to the Pre-Business next intake, please contact: program. As part of the program, students will engage with industry partners through site visits and talks. Interested Year 12 First Ulrike Kachel Nations students are asked to express their interest in participating Lecturer in Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Pre-Business program. T: +61 8 8946 7754 E: [email protected] Contact us 1800 061 963 cdu.edu.au/study [email protected] CRICOS Provider No. 00300K (NT/VIC) | 03286A (NSW) | RTO Provider No. 0373 | TEQSA Provider ID PRV12069 Produced October 2022 | UniPrint 73803