International Experience Program: China
Faculty of Science
School of Agriculture and Wine Sciences
Topic Area: Agriculture
This program is partially funded by the Australian Government’s Study Overseas Short-term Mobility Program through the Department of Innovation Science, Research and Tertiary Education. CSU recognises the support of the Australian Government in providing targeted funds which have subsidised the cost of this program to students.
Program Dates: 23 June - 7 July, 2013
Number of Places: 25
NB: This program will require 10 students to proceed
Cost: Approx $2400.00*
*The $500 Travel Grant (for eligible students) is not awarded directly to individuals, but incorporated into the program fee.
Costs should include: in-country accommodation, insurance, visas (for students travelling on
Australian passports), in-country transport, international flights and most meals.
Costs do not include CSU subject fees.
Please note this program is group ticketed. Your program will depart from Sydney and return to Sydney on the dates listed.
Eligibility: 2nd and 3rd year Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management, Bachelor of Sustainable Agriculture and Bachelor of Horticulture (DE and Internal) students.
Credit Arrangements: SCI301 - Please liaise with your Course Director regarding credit approval.
Application Timeline:
- Application closing date: 5 April, 2013
- Successful students notified (email): 9 April, 2013
- Passport submission for visa processing:19 April, 2013
- $1000 non-refundable deposit payment date: 19 April, 2013
- $1400 final and full payment date: 3 May, 2013
- Pre departure session: TBA
Click here to download an application form [pdf]
All application forms must be submitted by the due date to:
Dr Yann GUISARD
Course Director
School of Agricultural and Wine Sciences
Phone: (02) 6365 7889
Email: yguisard@csu.edu.au
Program Outline:
Students studying in the field of agriculture are going to be moving into a dynamic industry, they will be faced with the requirements for greater sustainability in producing and distributing agricultural commodities to an increasing world population. To achieve this it is essential to foster cooperation between countries, so that the most efficient production and processing techniques can be shared for the benefit of the global community. Facilitating a culture of internationalisation amongst undergraduate students will ensure that when these students enter the workforce they will be prepared to be a professional in a global industry.
The trip to China will enable students to gain an understanding of one of the worlds fastest growing populations and economies. As the Chinese market continues to grow in both the quantity and the quality of the products they demand it is important for professionals to grow in their understanding of the culture and needs of this community. Agribusiness professionals will be employed in a variety of jobs such as marketing, extension, policy development and implementation, and finance, within each of these disciplines there is likely to be a strong demand for graduates that can undertake these activities on a global front. Due to our location Australia is likely to increase its interaction with nations from Asia and an experience such as this enables students to gain a deeper understanding that will be used throughout their professional careers.