Information for high schools

UC Business School | Te Kura Umanga has a comprehensive range of events and programmes for high school students. Our outreach programme offers a unique opportunity to expand your understanding of Business, support your studies and inspire your future career direction.

Activities and events aim to generate interest in the subject matter while developing real-world enterprising, academic, and community-focused skills. Choose from our on-campus events or schedule a package option to suit your class.

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Events

Our on-campus Business events and class packages offer high school students the chance to experience UC's teaching.

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Years 9-10

Resources based around the curriculum designed to encourage younger students to get involved in business.

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Years 11-13

Our resources for senior students align with NCEA and provide opportunities to experience UC teaching.

Young Enterprise

We support this exciting and practical extracurricular activity for young people to learn about the risks and rewards of business.

For teachers

Our events and resources are designed to support high school teachers in teaching Business-related topics.

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STAR

The STAR programme allows talented secondary students to complete 100-level UC courses. There are ten courses offered.

For all enquiries about our programme

get in touch with our coordinator

News and events

Two tragedies connected by youthful responses

University of Canterbury Associate Professor of Community Engagement Dr Billy Osteen was an integral part of the recent ...

Two tragedies connected by youthful responses

University of Canterbury Associate Professor of Community Engagement Dr Billy Osteen was an integral part of the recent ...

Upcoming Outreach events

Find out about upcoming Outreach events planned by UC Business School.

Business Bootcamp closes for the first year

Whilst students were on holiday, UC welcomed 20 bright-eyed and bubbly Year 13’s from across the South Island to learn about businesses in the city, the UC Business School and the Centre for Entrepreneurship.