Multicultural business and programs

You can apply for multiple award categories in the Lord Mayor’s Multicultural Business Awards. You must meet the eligibility criteria and submit a separate nomination form for each category.

You cannot edit your nomination for the Lord Mayor’s Multicultural Business Awards once it’s been submitted. We recommend you take time to review the eligibility and award criteria before drafting your nomination. You can save and return to your entry to make edits before making a submission.

This beginner-friendly program introduces small and medium enterprise owners, managers and staff to the essentials of artificial intelligence (AI) using clear, simple business language. Participants learn what AI is (and isn’t), explore realistic ways AI can support their organisation, and practise using AI tools for everyday tasks such as writing, summarising and planning. By the end of the course, participants will understand key AI concepts, know where AI can add value, create effective prompts, assess AI outputs, and develop a simple, low‑risk action plan that considers ethical, legal and risk factors.

This program includes 5 half-day sessions (4 hours each, totalling 20 hours). The sessions will be delivered face-to-face on campus at ACTIT.

There are up to 5 placements available.

For more information, visit Australian College of Tourism and Information Technology.

The Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management is an advanced-level course for aspiring travel or tourism managers. It also provides foundation skills for further study in the field.

The qualification provides high-level communication and technical skills to manage a travel or tourism business. Skills include budgeting, leading teams, planning e-marketing strategies, and selling tourism products and services.

The course is designed in consultation with travel and tourism industry representatives. ACTIT's expert trainers ensure you are ready for the industry. You will gain hands-on and theoretical knowledge through workplace experience and ACTIT training.

There are up to 2 placements available.

For more information, visit Australian College of Tourism and Information Technology.

The Company Directors Course™ is one of the most established and reputable governance courses in the world. Delivered by directors for directors, this course is ideal for current, first-time, or aspiring directors, senior executives, business leaders, and board advisors seeking to stand out in their field.

Using real-world case studies and simulations, the curriculum covers topics including legislation, risk and strategy, and financial literacy.

With an understanding of organisational governance, students gain knowledge and skills needed to navigate corporate boardrooms and change. 

A 12-month membership with the AICD gives you access to 53,000 directors, senior executives, and government professionals. It also gives you access to resources, courses and events to support your professional development.

There are 3 placements available.

For more information, visit Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD).

Family and diaspora connections can offer valuable entry points into international markets - however, success in exporting and importing still depends on sound commercial foundations.

This two-part (online) webinar series aims to help businesses understand the international trade landscape and apply best-practice trade principles when working with trusted overseas connections. The focus is on moving from informal, relationship-led opportunities to structured, compliant, and scalable international trade operations.

This series will be delivered across 2 sessions with each session running for 1 hour from 12-1pm. 

There are up to 10 placements available.

For more information, visit the Export Council of Australia.

Clear communication is a powerful business tool. This online program equips participants with the structure and confidence to explain ideas in ways that earn trust and buy-in, without relying on slides or performance.

Designed for high-stakes conversations, it teaches a practical, outcomes-focused approach to strategic communication. Participants learn how to clarify their ask, read the room, and craft messages that stand up under pressure.

This program includes:

• lifetime access to Pitch Camp's Online Boot Camp
• 12 months access to Pitchcraft – a pre-pitch clarity engine with rehearsal tools.

By the end, participants will have:

• a clear structure for pitches and projects
• a simple framework for high-stakes conversations
• strategies for handling questions and curveballs
• tools to keep improving.

There are up to 6 placements available.

For more information, visit Pitch Camp.

This diploma provides the knowledge and practical skills needed to effectively lead teams and drive organisational success. It helps you develop key competencies in communication, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence, preparing you to tackle complex challenges with confidence.

In this course you will learn to:

• communicate effectively to influence and support individuals and teams.
• develop critical thinking skills in others and lead diverse and effective workplace relationships.
• manage business operations, including budgeting, resource allocation, and sustainability practices.
• apply emotional intelligence to enhance leadership and team effectiveness.
• plan, implement, and oversee projects to meet organisational goals.
• build and maintain key business relationships to drive growth and success.

There are up to 5 placements available.

For more information, visit Rhodes Business School. 

This 3-day workshop focuses on emotional intelligence (EQ) to help drive success, foster collaboration, and inspire high-performing teams.

Participants gain skills to enhance self-awareness, manage emotions under pressure, and communicate with impact.

As a participant you'll learn to:

• master the 5 components of EQ – self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy and social skills.
• develop strategies to recognise emotional triggers and regulate responses effectively.
• strengthen active listening, conflict resolution, and feedback techniques. 
• manage stress and make emotionally intelligent decisions in high-pressure environments.
• foster trust, motivation, and engagement within teams using EQ-driven leadership approaches.
• create a personalised EQ leadership action plan for continued development.

There are up to 10 placements available.

For more information, visit Rhodes Business School.

Achieve your dream of operating your own business by developing skills and a broad knowledge base in this specialised qualification.

This course is ideal for small business owners, start-up leaders and entrepreneurs looking to build their business management skills and knowledge. Gain the skills and knowledge to develop core business skills including finances, legal and risk management, marketing, and developing business proposals.

During your studies, you will be guided by an experienced mentor from the business community who will work with you to develop a business plan specifically tailored to grow your business.

To be considered eligible for enrolment into this course, you must currently be an owner or operator of a small business within the last 12 months.

This course will be delivered via one-on-one mentoring sessions arranged between the mentor and student. The sessions may be online or at one of our TAFE Queensland Brisbane campuses.

There are up to 2 placements available.

For more information, visit TAFE Queensland.

A business degree can give you a solid foundation in all aspects of business, plus in-depth knowledge and experience in your areas of interest.

Griffith Business School holds a 5-star rating for educational experience and teaching quality in business and management. This rating is from the Good Universities Guide 2021, a leading provider of education and career information.

Applicants for this scholarship must already be enrolled in an undergraduate business degree at Griffith University and be completing at least one major in:

• Asian business
• international business
• entrepreneurship and self-employment
• economics; and/or
• finance.

One scholarship is available per year and applies for the duration of one year.

Applications close at 4pm on Monday 27 April 2026 and must be made directly through the Griffith University website.

Networking opportunities offered through the Lord Mayor’s Multicultural Business Scholarship Program include:

• the Lord Mayor’s Multicultural Business Awards
• other relevant invitation-only events via Council’s International Relations and Multicultural Affairs team.

Yes, when you submit an application for the Lord Mayor’s Multicultural Business Scholarship Program, you will be asked to select up to 2 preferred courses.