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Faculty of Business and Economics
IBUS20007 International Business Experience
Summer 2019
Delhi ‐ INDIA
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Outline
Why study overseas?
FBE short‐term mobility opportunities
IBUS2007 International Business Experience (Delhi, India)
Program details and funding opportunities
Key dates and applications
Questions?
Why study overseas?
10‐15 years after graduation, 87% of students still reported that their overseas study experience ‘has enhanced my overall employability’
Looks great on your resume
Scholarships and other financial
assistance is available
Cross-cultural skills in a globalised
world
Expand your language skills
Experience life and study in
another country
Source: Nunan, P. (2006). An exploration of the long term effects of student exchange experiences
Why study overseas?
81% of employers agreed that graduates who had studied overseas return to Australia with enhanced skills that are applicable to the workplace
Source: Wiers‐Jenssen, J. (2008). Does higher education attained abroad lead to international jobs? Source: Parey, M., & Waldinger, F. (2007). Studying abroad and the effect on international labor market mobility
Competency With international experience Without international experience
Foreign language proficiency 88% 48%
Knowledge / understanding of differences in culture and society
76% 28%
Ability to work with people of other cultural backgrounds
76% 40%
Professional knowledge of other countries (economy, social, legal)
59% 16%
Adaptability 81% 57%
Assertiveness, persistence, decisiveness 75% 57%
FBE short‐term mobility subjects
• MGMT30017 Global Management Consulting
• IBUS20007 International Business Experience
Singapore
Taiwan Taiwan December
2017
China India India July 2018
India India Summer
IBUS20007 International Business ExperienceSUMMER
Delhi, India
Subject overview
• Level 2 FBE subject ‐ 12.5 credit points
• Insight into India: Business and Economic Development
• Spend two weeks on a study tour:‐ Company visits (government & non‐government)‐ University visit to meet and learn from Indian
students‐ Excursions‐ Cultural activities
• Assessment includes reflective essay; research report and group presentation
Compulsory subject components
Introductory briefingTravel | Logistics | Subject Enrolment | ScholarshipsThursday 20 September 2018 (5:15pm)
Pre‐departure seminarSubject overview | Group bonding | Country briefing | Research and report writing skills Monday 19 and Tuesday 20 November 2018 (9:00am ‐ 5:00pm)
Two weeks in India with FBE academic mentorSunday 20 January to Friday 1 February 2019
Subject debriefWritten assessmentsGroup presentations and subject review
Subject costs
• Subject tuition fee
• Program fee‐ $1,800 ‐ $2,200 *indicative only ‐ Non refundable‐ Covers 12 nights bed and breakfast (twin‐share accommodation), some meals, company
visits, program excursions and tours
• NOT included in the program fee‐ Airfares‐ Visa‐ Other meals‐ Incidentals
Important to remember: the above costs are in addition to your subject tuition fee
Funding available
New Colombo Plan (NCP) grants‐ Large number of grants available ‐ valued at $3,000‐ Available to Australian citizens ‐ Cannot hold dual citizenship with the host country or residency rights of the host country ⁻ DFAT have advised that holders of a PIO card are ineligible for a NCP grant to India⁻ Must not have previously received NCP funding for a short‐term mobility subject
Melbourne Mobility Awards ‐ Participants not awarded a NCP grant can apply for a Melbourne Mobility Award‐ Available to local and international students ‐ valued at $1,000‐ Can only be awarded one Mobility Award for duration of course
($2,500 grants available for semester long overseas study e.g. exchange)
Applications
• Applications due Thursday 23 August (midnight)
• What do we look for?‐ Indicative minimum WAM = 70%‐ Must have completed at least 100 credit points towards the BCom prior to departure⁻ Your CV⁻ A short statement of purpose
Key dates to note
Activity Date
Applications close Thursday 23 August 2018
Offers from Monday 27 August 2018
Non‐refundable deposit ($200) Friday 07 September 2018
Introductory briefing (compulsory) Thursday 20 September 2018
Pre‐departure seminar (compulsory) Monday 19 & Tuesday 20 November 2018
In country dates:‐ Accommodation paid from‐ Latest arrival time‐ First day of the program‐ Last day of the program‐ Departure from
Sunday 20 January 2019Sunday 20 January (evening) 2019Monday 21 January 2019Thursday 31 January 2019Friday 01 February 2019
Visa requirements
• Most participants will require a visa (very few countries which do not need visa to enter India)
• We are in process of confirming the visa type that will be required
• Passport must have a minimum of six months validity post arrival in India
• We will provide letters of support if required
Next steps
• Apply onlinehttp://fbe.unimelb.edu.au/students/bcom/current‐students/international‐business‐experience
• All applications will automatically be assessed for a New Colombo Plan (NCP) grant‐ Only available to domestic undergraduate students‐ Will be advised with offer if NCP grant awarded
• Applicants not eligible for NCP funding can apply for a Melbourne Mobility Award
