YEAR 12 EXTENSION PROGRAM

2021

Your opportunity to receive an early offer and be awarded a Year 12 Extension Program Scholarship valued at 50% or 25% of tuition fees to study a single program at Bond Business School in 2022.

ARE YOU IN YEAR 12 AND WANT TO GET A HEAD START WHEN IT COMES TO GETTING INTO UNIVERSITY?The Bond Business School Year 12 Extension Program is a two day workshop where students gain an insight into university life to assist the transition from high school to university. Our world class academics will facilitate the opportunity for students to experience an enrichment of the senior school syllabus through real world applications and the use of 21st century skills.

Throughout the two days, I met strangers that became friends, experienced university life and through conversing with academics and current students; learnt about Bond’s strong sense of community, passion for learning and vast opportunities. Thanks to the program, I felt a sense of familiarity upon starting university, where the culmination of social events, chances to network, opportunities to truly immerse myself in the community as well as Bond’s attentive approach to teaching.

S A M I R A H A Z I ZPacific Pines State High School

WHEN IS IT?

Maths ExtensionThursday 15 April and Friday 16 April, 2021

Business ExtensionWednesday 28 and Thursday 29 April, 2021 ORFriday 7 and Saturday 8 May, 2021

WHY DO IT?

• Eligible graduates from the Year 12 Extension Program will receive an early offer into their chosen degree subject to meeting the academic entry requirements^.

• Opportunity to receive one of six Year 12 Extension Program Scholarships valued at 50% and 25% of tuition fees or a $5,000 bursary.

• Be better prepared for your Year 12 exams. This program has been designed in collaboration with current high school teachers to ensure it supports the Queensland Curriculum.

• Improve your communication, presentation and MS Excel skills in a small class environment.

• Students in the Maths Extension will get a taste of R programming.

• Get a feel for university life and meet Bond academics and students.

• Access to the Bond FinTech Hub for a Bloomberg session.

• Experience the Transformer innovation space.

• Limited places per day allowing great access to our academics and facilities.

WHAT CAN STUDENTS EXPECT?

Pre-arrival

• Q&A online meeting hosted by Extension Program Coordinators approximately two weeks before event

Day One

• Tour and experience the Bond campus and facilities.

• Meet fellow participants, Bond academics and current students.

• Complete a Bloomberg data session.

• Complete an advanced MS Excel session (Business Stream) or R programming session (Maths Stream).

• Enjoy a session in the Transformer innovation space.

• Morning tea and lunch.

Day Two

• Group project work with fellow students supported by Bond academic staff.

• Start and complete written and oral assessment pieces

• Be part of the group presentation to fellow students and academics.

• Morning tea and lunch.

The program will run from approximately 8:30am - 3:00pm each day. The exact schedule will be communicated closer to the event.

GETTING TO BOND

South-East Queensland and Northern NSWStudents are welcome to make their own way to attend each day, with free parking provided on campus. Bond Business School will also provide buses from Brisbane and Toowoomba.*

Regional AreasBond Business School is pleased to arrange travel for students in regional areas to complete the Year 12 Extension Program.**A parent/guardian is required to attend with their student or alternatively consent given for travel with another parent must be given. During their stay, parents will have the opportunity to tour the campus and discuss study and living options with friendly Bond Academics and staff. Additionally, they will have free time to explore the Gold Coast.

Bond University will arrange and cover flights and ground transfers for regional students. Parents will pay for their flight and arrange accommodation for themselves and student. Please contact event coordinators for further information.

WHO CAN APPLY?Partner schools can nominate up to eight students based on the following:

• Completing Year 12 in 2021

• Nominated and supported by a teacher or career advisor and parent

• Able to participate in the program over two days

• An interest in study at Bond University

• Achieved at least a B in an English and /or a Maths subject (General not Applied subjects) in Year 11

Business Extension: Achieve at least a B in either Accounting, Economics or Business or other General Subject (or Diploma in Business).

Mathematics Extension:Achieving at least a B in Specialist Mathematics and / or Mathematical Methods. HOW CAN STUDENTS RECEIVE AN EARLY OFFER?

Once you have successfully completed the two day program, you can apply direct to study at Bond University at bond.edu.au/apply. With the support of your school and parents, eligible students will receive an early offer to study at Bond University.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES

• Six scholarships will be awarded: Three 50% for first place in each Extension Program offering and three 25% for second place

• A $5,000 bursary will be given to schools where four or more students participate in the program. The school can award this to one student at their discretion.

• An additional $5,000 bursary will be awarded to any student that receives a High Distinction in the program.

• Bursaries will be credited towards 2022 tuition fees.

FINANCING YOUR DEGREE

As a not-for-profit organisation, 100% of your Bond University tuition fees are re-invested in creating an elite five-star educational experience. There are a number of options available to help you finance your educational investment, including the Government loan program FEE-HELP - bond.edu.au/fee-help

MORE INFORMATION

Business Extension - Brendan Howard bhoward@bond.edu.auMaths Extension - Silvia Dimarco sdimarco@bond.edu.au

* Subject to minimum student numbers.** For students living in areas minimum four or more hours driving distance to Bond University. ^ Excludes the Bond Medical Program.

APPLYING FOR THE EXTENSION PROGRAM

• Talk to your teacher or career advisor and parents to get their support.

• Scan the QR code or go to bond.edu.au/extensionprogram to register. You will need to confirm that you have permission to attend when registering.

• Please register by Friday 26 March 2021

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Bond Business School

Year 12 Extension Program

Brendan Howard

Business Extension Coordinator

Phone: 0413 744 809

Silvia Dimarco

Maths Extension Coordinator

Phone: 0419 016 548

Email: extensionprogram@bond.edu.au

bond.edu.au/extensionprogram

The information published in this document is correct at the time of printing (November 2020). However, all programs are subject to review by the Academic Senate of the University and the University reserves the right to change its program offerings and subjects without notice. The information published in this document is intended as a guide and persons considering an offer of enrolment should contact the relevant Faculty or Institute to see if any changes have been made before deciding to accept their offer.

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