Transition into any subject discipline is a gradual and often sub-conscious process, students’ stress can be
heightened by discipline specific language requirements. Student writing is a problematic area; students present
with very diverse writing skills and many fail to recognise areas for improvement in their own writing (Henderson
& McWilliams 2008); academic staff are likely to suggest that students seek formal support, which is perceived
by students in a negative light. A peer-mediated approach can help students recognise areas for improvement in
their own writing (Van der Meer, 2008) and see how the writing process is developmental and incremental over
the course of their studies. The idea of a club which is inclusive of all undergraduate year levels and a range of the
Management subjects can support student transition regardless of their entry point as well as their engagement
with the Management discipline. Participation in the writing club would help with both the knowledge and
discipline specific language development. The VU experience (Best 2009, 2010) has shown that from engagement
at a discipline level, students build a wider social network which can help students understand the value of and
develop their business networking skills. For international students the writing club will allow the development
of social networks with local students. This innovative project seeks to adapt existing models of peer mediated
learning to meet the needs of Management students.