EIC

Modelled on student investment clubs internationally in the USA and UK, EIC was founded to bring the concept of student run investment clubs to the Australian student community. The test-bed of this concept is Melbourne University which is striving for international recognition with such initiatives as Universitas 21 and its brave new simplified degree structure.

There are two aspects to the EIC: the entrepreneurial aspect and the investment aspect. To foster an entrepreneurial spirit, EIC brings leading entrepreneurs to campus to discuss the key to their successes. Practical investment strategies and knowledge are largely overlooked during a student’s 15-year school and university educational path. Most students graduate and join the work force without any practical investment knowledge. Speakers invited to Melbourne University by the EIC include stockbrokers, investment analysts and share traders, they to some extent close this knowledge gap experienced by most university students. Hands-on share-market sector and company analysis and the creation of their own share portfolio (with participation in the ASX game) provide a means in which students can practically apply investment strategies.

• Ian Fisk wrote (2 years ago):

  The William James Foundation has announced 8 competitions that together provide $100,000 in cash and in kind support for sustainable entrepreneurs. Entrants can be of any age or from anywhere in the world. First round deadline is December 4th. Details at: www.williamjamesfoundation.org/press.

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• Edward Payne wrote (3 years ago):

  Hi,
  
  EIC started at the University of Melbourne in early 2006 with the aim to provide an environment for discussions about investing and entrepreneurship.
  
  You can visit us at: www.einvestclub.com
  
  Edward
  Co-Founder & Chairman of EIC

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