Real Student Finance Projects
Watch how Australian students tackle actual business challenges through hands-on financial analysis, budgeting strategies, and investment planning under expert guidance.
Explore Our Approach
Find Your Project Path
Are you new to business finance?
Start with our foundational projects focusing on cash flow analysis and basic budgeting. Perfect for building confidence with real company data from local Wollongong businesses.
Have some accounting background?
Jump into intermediate projects involving financial statement analysis, ratio calculations, and investment evaluation scenarios based on Australian market conditions.
Ready for advanced challenges?
Tackle complex portfolio management, risk assessment, and strategic financial planning projects that mirror real-world corporate decision-making processes.
Current Student Work
These projects represent genuine learning experiences where students apply financial concepts to solve actual business problems.
Regional Retail Chain Analysis
Students examined three years of financial data from a NSW coastal retail business, identifying seasonal patterns and recommending inventory financing strategies. The project involved creating cash flow forecasts and evaluating different funding options during peak summer trading periods.
Learn from Industry Professionals
Jakob Andersson
Former investment banker who guides students through complex financial modeling projects. Jakob brings fifteen years of experience from Sydney's financial district to help students understand real-world applications.
Dimitri Kowalski
Certified CPA who specializes in helping students understand the practical challenges of business finance. Dimitri runs workshops on budgeting, tax planning, and financial controls for growing companies.
Your Learning Journey
Our next comprehensive program begins September 2025, with applications opening in July.
Foundation Building
Master essential financial concepts through guided exercises and small group discussions. You'll work with simplified business scenarios to build confidence before tackling real-world projects.
Hands-On Projects
Dive into actual business cases with mentor support. Teams analyze financial statements, create budget proposals, and present findings to simulated board meetings.
Capstone Experience
Complete an independent project with a local business partner. Past students have worked on expansion funding plans, cost reduction strategies, and investment analysis projects.
Portfolio Development
Build a professional portfolio of your work with mentor feedback. Many students use these projects when applying for finance roles or furthering their business studies.