Faculty of Business and Economics Winter 2018 IBUS 20007: - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Faculty of Business and Economics

Winter 2018 IBUS 20007: International Business Experience

Hosted by Shri Ram College of Commerce, the University of Delhi

A/Professor Jennifer Grafton

Associate Dean (Global Engagement)

Ms Maree Cassar

Global Engagement Co-ordinator

Outline of the Session

Why Study Overseas? FBE Short-term Mobility Opportunities IBUS20007 International Business Experience Delhi – July 2018 Program Details and Funding Opportunities Key Dates and Applications Question Time

• 10-15 years after graduation, 87% of students still

reported that their overseas study experience ‘has enhanced my overall employability’

Why Study Overseas?

SOURCE: Nunan, P. (2006). An exploration of the long term effects of student exchange experiences.

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Looks great on your résume 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

• 81% of employers agreed that graduates who had studied
• verseas return to Australia with enhanced skills that are

applicable to the workplace6

Why Study Overseas?

SOURCE: Wiers-Jenssen, J. (2008). Does higher education attained abroad lead to international jobs? | Parey, M., & Waldinger, F. (2007). Studying abroad and the effect on international labor market mobility

5 Competency With Int Experience Without Int 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%

• IBUS20007 International Business Experience

Short-term Mobility – FBE Mobility Subjects

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Delhi July 2018 Taiwan Decembe r 2017

IBUS20007

Delhi, July 2018

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• Insight into India: Business and

Economic Development

• An intense but rewarding fortnight of study
• Seminars | Company visits | Cultural Activities
• Reflective Essay | Research Report | Group Presentation
• 12.5 Level 2 points

IBUS20007 – SRCC, University of Delhi Compulsory Subject Components

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Introductory Briefing Travel | Logistics | Subject Enrolment | Scholarships 10 April 2018 Pre-departure Seminar Subject Overview and Assessment | Group Bonding | Country Briefing | Research, Report Writing and Presentation Skills 25 and 26 June 2018 2 Weeks in India with FBE Academic Mentor 07 July – 20 July 2018 Subject De-brief Written assessments Group Presentations and Subject Review

• Subject tuition fee
• IBUS program fee (TBC, indicative only): $2,000 - $2,400

(non-refundable)

• Covers 14 nights bed and breakfast (twin-share

accommodation), 3 company visits, several meals, excursions and tours (city tours, cultural activities)

• NOT included in the IBUS program fee:
• Airfares, visa, some meals, incidentals

The above costs are IN ADDITION TO your usual subject fees.

Subject Costs

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IBUS20007 – Funding available

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• Large number of NCP scholarships

available, valued at $3,000.

• Melbourne Mobility Awards scholarships available,

valued at $1,000

• Applications due Tuesday 20 March 2018
• What do we look for?
• Indicative minimum WAM 70%
• Must have completed 100 BCom credit points prior to

departure

• Your CV
• A short statement of purpose

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• Key dates – Program Delivery:

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Applications close Tuesday 20 March 2018 Offers from Tuesday 27 March 2018 Non-refundable deposit (10% program fee) Thursday 5th April 2018 Compulsory introductory briefing Tuesday 10 April 2018 Compulsory Pre-departure seminar Monday 25 and Tuesday 26 June 2018 In country dates Saturday 07 July - Friday 20 July 2018 Accommodation paid from Saturday 07 July 2018 Latest arrival time Saturday 07 July 2018 evening First day of the program Sunday 08 July 2018 Last day of the program Thursday 19 July 2018 Departure Friday 20 July 2018

• Key dates – Assessment Tasks:

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Reflective Journal Due 3 August 2018 Group Research Essay Due 24 August 2018 Presentations W/C 10 September 2018

• Visa Requirements if selected:
• Please seek advice early and apply as soon as you are

notified of acceptance into the program

• Most students will require a student visa
• You may be required to submit documents in person and

attend an interview with the embassy to obtain your visa so start

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• Apply online
• http://fbe.unimelb.edu.au/students/bcom/current-

students/international-business-experience

• All applications will be automatically assessed for a New

Colombo Plan Scholarship (advised on offer)

• Available only to domestic undergraduate students
• Applicants not eligible for NCP funding will be assessed

for Melbourne Mobility Award funding (advised post offer)

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Any Questions?