Join us for this one-week program visiting Vietnam, including Hanoi, Ha Long Bay and Ho Chi Minh City.
The study program includes:
- A compulsory online pre-departure orientation session, and follow-up class before departure.
- Students study MBA730 Contemporary and Emerging Issues in Business, including both guided and independent learning experiences online, and activities in international settings, held over eight days.
- Approximately 20-30 hours dedicated to actively engaging in learning and assessment activities.
- Pre-tour and post-tour assessment tasks to be completed which relate to the international experience.
- Approximately 30 hours of experiential learning where students undertake a combination of company site, and business institution visits and cultural experiences relevant to the destination.
The study tour is designed to be interactive, collaborative and reflective. The international experience will provide students with a greater understanding of how the business and cultural environment impacts on business and management decision making and how these insights can be transferred across international boundaries.
Key dates
- 11 August 2024: Expressions of interest due date (can extend in exceptional circumstances please contact Dr Jane Menzies)
- 9 October 2024: Compulsory in-person/online pre-departure orientation session, 6–8pm
- 30 October 2024: Compulsory in-person/online class 6-8pm to Present Assignment 1
- 3 November 2024: Study Tour Begins, please arrive into Hanoi by this date, ready to start at 11am
- 10 November 2024: Study Tour Ends by 12pm. You may Depart Ho Chi Minh City
Program Leaders
- Dr Jane Menzies, Senior Lecturer in International Business
- Dr Craig Cameron, Senior Lecturer, Business Law
Program information
Where: Vietnam (Hanoi, Ha Long Bay & Ho Chi Minh City)
When: 3 November - 10 November 2024 (must be in Hanoi by 11am on Sunday 3 November)
Program cost: Refer to program costs tab
Places available: 20
UniSC Course: MBA730
Please note: As there are limited spaces for this program. Ensure you apply early to secure your spot.
This program is open to:
- Any student who is enrolled in a Postgraduate Program in Business# at the University of Sunshine Coast.
- An alumni of the University of Sunshine Coast who has studied and graduated from a Postgraduate Program in Business# at the University of Sunshine Coast, but you still need to enrol in MBA730 course as a visiting student+.
- Cross-institutional students who wishes to do the tour, but you still need to enrol in MBA730 course as a visiting student+.
#Includes
- Graduate Certificate in Business Innovation and Leadership
- Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
- Graduate Certificate in Management
- Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
- Master of Business Administration MBA
- Master of Business Administration (Extended)
- Master of Management
- Master of Business Administration / Master of International Business
- Master of International Business
- Master of Professional Accounting
- + You can find out about visiting students at the following link:
https://www.usc.edu.au/study/how-to-apply/visiting-and-cross-institutional-applications
Hanoi, Vietnam
- Hoa Loa Prison Museum visit
- Cycling Tour of Hanoi
- Walking Food Tour
- Welcome Dinner
- Visit and Presentation at the Australian Embassy, on Doing Business in Vietnam
- Company Visit
- Visit to Hanoi University of Science and Technology
Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
- Private boat tour of Ha Long Bay
- Fishing
- Exploration of the UNESCO Tourist Area and investigation through the lens of sustainability and digital business
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Company Visit x 2
- Walking tour of Ho Chi Minh City
- Luke Nguyen Cooking Class – Understanding Vietnamese Culture through Food
- Cu Chi Tunnel & Rex Hotel Visit
- Local School Visit for Disadvantaged Children – Art and English Lessons
- Farewell Dinner
At many of these visits, students will have the opportunity to ask questions, to get a greater understanding of doing business in Vietnam and what local and international businesses face in this region.
^Please note this is subject to change based on the availability of speakers, company visits and so on, as plans might change.
This program is subsided by the School of Business and Creative Industries at UniSC to support you in your international studies. This does not include your course fee, flight costs or visa fees.
What is included?
- Twin Shared Accommodation in 4* accommodation (single room available at additional cost, approximately A$480 subject to change)
- Breakfast
- Internet in accommodation
- Some dinners and lunches
- Transportation for study tour activities
- Porterage
- City taxes
- Domestic internal flight from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh
- University Corporate Travel Insurance**
What is not included?
- *Return International flights into Hanoi & out of Ho Chi Minh (you can book your own flights, however you will need to agree to our Risk Assessment and be approved for travel by the university).
- Passport and visas (Students arrange their own)
- Any required vaccinations
- Some meals
- Non program transportation costs
- Course fee for MBA730
Financial Assistance
OS-Help loan
Overseas Student HELP loans (OS-HELP) are provided by the Commonwealth government to eligible HECS-HELP students undertaking various international experiences for credit. This loan is added to your HELP debt and can be up to $9,504. Please visit the OS-Help website to read the eligibility criteria and further information.
*Please do not book flights until UniSC confirms the program, and you have been approved to travel.
** Refer to the Insurance Information for Students
As the School of Business and Creative Industries is subsidising the Program Fee (costs for accommodation, bus travel, tourist sites, meals and anything in the itinerary) for you, if we incur costs for your booking, and subsequent cancellation, we reserve the right to charge a cancellation fee.
If you cancel:
- On or before 11 August 2024: No cancellation cost
- After 11 August 2024 and up until 9 October 2024: You may be charged a cancellation fee of $500, but this will subject to UniSC finding a person to replace your position on the study tour. We will do all that is possible to find a replacement person.
- After 9 October 2024: Cancellation Fee A$500
The below resources will be helpful to you while doing your pre-departure research and while overseas:
Register your interest
Register by 11 August 2024
You will then be invited to complete various application forms in Sonia International to determine your eligibility to enrol in the associated course, and complete other mandatory checks.
Personal Information Collection Notice
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