Opportunities to Study Overseas

Throughout your studies, the Faculty of Business may offer students the opportunity to study modules overseas as part of the MBA. Upon successful completion of the module, students receive one elective subject as credit.

As the opportunities become available, students will be notified via the MBA course forum. Places are usually limited and are allocated on a first come basis. To be eligible, students need to ensure that they have one elective subject free.

Countries available for study:

China

In cooperation with the University of Applied Sciences, Berne, Switzerland (UASB), the Faculty of Business offers a one week intensive module "Doing Business in China," in Shanghai. The module is delivered by staff from a Chinese University and the group work is assessed by CSU and UASB. The module consists of classroom activities and site visits to different companies within China. Students are assessed using a mixture of assignments, group work and presentations.

• Date of next module: Applications for 2008 have closed, 12 students will be participating in the module in Shanghai from 14-20 September.
• Read all about the 2007 China trip 315Kb [PDF]
• Registrations will open in 2009 and students will be advised via the MBA course forum.

Switzerland

In cooperation with the University of Applied Sciences, Berne, Switzerland (UASB), the Faculty of Business offers a two week intensive module "Doing Business in Europe". This two week module is a combination of lectures, and site visits to companies. There is also an opportunity to undertake tours of the region. For those who have never been to Switzerland, it is a beautiful country, with many scenic attractions, and interesting places to visit.

• Date of next module: 9 - 16 August 2009 (to be confirmed)
• Further information on the 2009 module
• Read all about the 2005 Swiss trip
• Registrations are now open for students wanting to attend the Swiss module, submit your name here.

Paris

The Faculty of Business receives an invitation each year from the Institute Supérieur du Commerce, Paris (ISC) offering an excellent opportunity to Charles Sturt University MBA students to study the module Doing Business in and with France. The module runs for one week and upon successful completion, students receive credit for one elective subject in the MBA.

• Date of next module: Applications for 2008 have closed, 1 student participated in the module in May 2008.
• Registrations will open in 2009 and students will be advised via the MBA course forum.

United States of America

The Faculty of Business is currently investigating the potential of offering a module in the United States of America and a draft proposal is available 50Kb [PDF].

• Date of next module: To be advised
• Registrations will open in 2009 and students will be advised via the MBA course forum.

For further information about the overseas modules, please contact:

• Lisa Howard
• Email: lhoward@csu.edu.au
• Within Australia
  • Phone: (02) 6933 2535
  • Fax: (02) 6933 4141
• Internationally
  • Phone: +61 2 6933 2535
  • Fax: +61 2 6933 4141

Back to the Current Students page