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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

Why Study Overseas? • 10-15 years after graduation, 87% of students still reported that their overseas study experience ‘has enhanced my overall employability’ Experience life and study in another country Cross-cultural skills in a Expand your globalised language skills world Scholarships and other financial assistance is available Looks great on your résume 4 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 6 Competency With Int Without Int Experience Experience Foreign language proficiency 88% 48% Knowledge / understanding of differences 76% 28% in culture and society Ability to work with people of other 76% 40% cultural backgrounds Professional knowledge of other countries 59% 16% (economy, social, legal) Adaptability 81% 57% Assertiveness, persistence, decisiveness 75% 57% SOURCE: Wiers-Jenssen, J. (2008). Does higher education attained abroad lead to international jobs? | Parey, M., & Waldinger, F. (2007). 5 Studying abroad and the effect on international labor market mobility

Short-term Mobility – FBE Mobility Subjects • IBUS20007 International Business Experience Taiwan Decembe r 2017 Delhi July 2018 6

IBUS20007 Delhi, July 2018

IBUS20007 – Shri Ram College of Commerce, the University of Delhi • 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 8

IBUS20007 – SRCC, University of Delhi Compulsory Subject Components 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 9

Subject Costs • 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. 10

IBUS20007 – Funding available • Large number of NCP scholarships available, valued at $3,000. • Melbourne Mobility Awards scholarships available, valued at $1,000 11

IBUS20007 – SRCC, University of Delhi • 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 12

IBUS20007 – SRCC, University of Delhi • Key dates – Program Delivery: 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 13

IBUS20007 – SRCC, University of Delhi • Key dates – Assessment Tasks: Reflective Journal Due 3 August 2018 Group Research Essay Due 24 August 2018 Presentations W/C 10 September 2018 14

IBUS20007 – SRCC, University of Delhi • 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 15

IBUS20007 – SRCC, University of Delhi • 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) 16

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