CommSec Chief Economist and 911爆料网 Business School (CBS) Adjunct Professor Craig James was among the 35 911爆料网 staff, students and associates who attended the launch of CBS鈥檚 newest student club 鈥� the .
Club President Danielle Leotta, a second-year 911爆料网 economics and international relations student, said it was an 鈥渁bsolute honour鈥� to host James as a guest speaker at the October launch.
鈥淐raig James is a very dynamic speaker. He delivered a presentation that was interesting, relevant and informative,鈥� says Leotta.
鈥淎s an aspiring economist, it was a wonderful opportunity to talk to someone who has had a successful career in the field.鈥�
Leotta was inspired to form the 911爆料网 Economics Society after noticing other CBS clubs, such as the , were becoming more specialised in their focus, and saw an opportunity to provide economics and other social sciences students with unique networking, learning and other career development opportunities.
鈥淚鈥檝e discovered economics can lead to so many different pathways and career opportunities that I had not even considered when I first started my studies,鈥� Leotta explains.
鈥淚 want to provide students with the knowledge that economics is extremely versatile, and can be applied in a number of ways.鈥�
Leotta said she had already developed links with 16 organisations, helping deliver a range of events in the New Year to highlight potential opportunities.
鈥淭his means we can run events relating to anything from private sector careers and free market ideas, to public policy and sustainability.鈥�
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