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ECOMAN program

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ECOMAN places students inside a fully simulated company where they’ll navigate opportunities and challenges against rapidly shifting economic and market landscapes. Across three days, they work together as an executive team, ultimately learning how business works by running one themselves.
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How the program works

ECOMAN is delivered in partnership with Queensland Private Enterprise Centre (QPEC) and runs once per year from Ulton’s Bundaberg office. The program is offered to year 10 and 11 students through participating schools, with sessions led by industry professionals.

Over three intensive days, students take control of a simulated company and make decisions that determine its success. They allocate budgets, manage production, negotiate with other “businesses”, and compete for growth and profitability. Importantly, they also experience the outcomes and impacts of every decision they make. 

The program concludes with a corporate general meeting, where students present on their company’s performance and future outlook to a panel of “shareholders”.

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The Ulton ECOMAN experience

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Think strategically to solve problems

Students learn how big decisions affect every part of a business. They make decisions about production, sales, and marketing of their product, while also managing budgets, staff, and dealing with various market challenges.

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Collaborate as a leadership team
Working in assigned executive roles, students gain insight into professional team dynamics, effective collaboration, and decision-making under pressure.
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Build presentation skills
The experience closes with an annual general meeting where each team will be invited to present on their company’s progress and outlook to an audience of Ulton staff, business guests, and fellow students.

Hear from our
ECOMAN alumni

I loved the learning environment. There was no pressure and the facilitators were very approachable. I wish the workshop went for the whole week!”
St Luke’s student
We loved everything about the program, especially the teamwork. Learning about the business industry—it all felt so real. It was an unforgettable experience.”
Bundaberg State High School student
The best aspects of ECOMAN were the strategic elements, the use of resources, and the way we were treated.”
Kepnock State High School student
Ulton Brisbane Business Advisory Team
My daughter was attending Shalom and was thrilled with the program. It definitely helped cement her plans to pursue a career in finance/accounting. These types of programs are a great opportunity for young people to get some real-life, relevant experience. Keep up the good work.”
Narelle Crook
Parent
All of the students at Shalom felt that this was an amazing experience. They were made to feel very welcome and picked up valuable life and industry experiences. Many of them are looking forward to a future in business/finance and this program has made them more excited about pursuing this path”
Gail Norris and Megan Sheppard
Teachers

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