Add another stamp to your passport while learning the intricacies of global business practices with Global Business Practicum COMM3020. This for-credit course takes you overseas, where as part of a small consulting team, you will address genuine business issues faced by one of our industry partners. In between attending master classes by local industry leaders, government officials and academic experts, you will be introduced to the local culture, experiences and significant cultural landmarks, certain to leave a significant impact on your life and career. 

Commitments to this course include attending four pre-departure workshops; the two-week-long in-country placement, where you will work on-site in the overseas company office; formal assessments throughout to further your learning and cultural understanding; and a post-placement debrief session. 

Industry hosts

You will receive detailed information about the industry hosts during the first in person pre-departure workshop.

Explore how Global Business Practicum COMM3020 can add value to your future career here.

Upcoming Programs

Seoul Term 2B 2024

Applications have now closed for this course. Thank you for your interest. Please consider applying to our Global Business Practicum in Bangkok in T3B!

During the Global Business Practicum Seoul, you will work with a real client on a real business problem as part of a consulting team, supported throughout by an industry mentor, your lecturer and the Career Accelerator team. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to build your cultural awareness, experience a new country and increase your employability skills.

  • In-country placement dates: 

    7th August to 24th August.

    During this course you are required to spend two weeks overseas in Seoul.

    Your accommodation will be booked by the Career Accelerator team once you have paid your deposit and been enrolled in the course. Students are not permitted to organise their own accommodation for this course.

    Rooms will be shared, with 2 students of the same gender being allocated per room. Students who wish to have their own room will be charged an additional fee.

    Pre-departure workshops:

    As part of COMM3020 you are expected to attend 4 pre-departure workshops in person – these will appear in your T2B timetable These workshops will include your team allocation, an introduction to your host company, guest speakers from industry and a pre-departure briefing to help you succeed during your time overseas. 

    Post-experience debrief:

    Upon returning to Australia, you will attend a debrief session to reflect on your time overseas, provide feedback, and discuss how to articulate your experience for future career success.

    This session will not appear in your timetable. You will be advised of the date, time and location of this workshop during your pre-departure sessions.

  • GBP is available to UNSW Business School students who:

    • Have completed a minimum of 72 UoC by the commencement of this course 

    • Have room in their degree for this course

    • Are in good academic standing  

    • Have completed Career Accelerator: Essentials (Student-enrolment key: Career_Accelerator) OR COMM1999 myBCom First Year Portfolio

    • You must have a valid passport and visa (as required).  

    • You must be based in Sydney during program dates. 

    • You must be able to cover the cost of the GBP program fee, airfare, visa and living costs. 

    • You must be able to attend the 4 pre-departure workshops in person and the post-practicum debrief session.

    • You must be able to travel overseas during the in-country placement dates.  

    Special consideration will be given for any potential clashes with your exams during the travel component of the course. 

    Enrolment

    As enrolments are restricted, you cannot enrol yourself into this course. 

    The process is:

    Step 1: Lodge your application

    Step 2: Applications will be checked for eligibility, and we will inform you of the outcome.  If approved, to secure your place in the course, students must complete the program fee via the link provided in the email. 

    Step 3: UNSW Business School will enrol approved students who have completed the program fee.  At this stage, please ensure you have space in your program.

     

  • This course has an additional fee of $2,500 which includes accommodation, orientation activities, tours and other program events.  

    This fee is non-refundable once you have been enrolled in the course.

    Course fees, airfare and living costs are separate and must be covered by you.

    If you are a Domestic student and if your application is approved, you will be sent further information regarding any travel grants that may be available at the time. Grants are usually valued between $2,000 and $3,000. 

    Please note you must be able to cover all costs for this program yourself and if you are eligible for any funding, this will come through after you return to Sydney.

  • This course is graded on a Satisfactory (SY)/Unsatisfactory (FL) basis. Please refer to the course handbook for detailed assessment information.

Bangkok Term 3B 2024

Applications for this program are now open.

COMM3020 Global Business Practicum allows students to travel to Bangkok for two weeks as part of a student consulting team to work with our company hosts on location.  Students work on a real company business problem supported throughout by an industry mentor, your lecturer and Career Accelerator Team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to build your cultural awareness, and experience in Bangkok and increase your employability skills.

  • In-country placement dates: 

    20th November to 7th December

    During this course you are required to spend two weeks overseas in Bangkok.

    Your accommodation will be booked by the Career Accelerator team once you have paid your deposit and been enrolled in the course. Students are not permitted to organise their own accommodation for this course.

    Rooms will be shared, with 2 students of the same gender being allocated per room. Students who wish to have their own room will be charged an additional fee.

    Pre-departure workshops:

    As part of COMM3020 you are expected to attend 4 pre-departure workshops in person – these will appear in your T3B timetable. These workshops will include your team allocation, an introduction to your host company, guest speakers from industry and a pre-departure briefing to help you succeed during your time overseas.

    Post-experience debrief:

    Upon returning to Australia, you will attend a debrief session to reflect on your time overseas, provide feedback, and discuss how to articulate your experience for future career success.

    This session will not appear in your timetable. You will be advised of the date, time and location of this workshop during your pre-departure sessions.

  • GBP is available to UNSW Business School students who:

    • Have completed a minimum of 72 UoC by the commencement of this course 
    • Have room in their degree for this course
    • Are in good academic standing 
    •  Have completed Career Accelerator: Essentials (Student-enrolment key: Career_Accelerator) OR COMM1999 myBCom First Year Portfolio
    • You must have a valid passport and visa (as required).
    • You must be based in Sydney during program dates. 
    • You must be able to cover the cost of the GBP program fee, airfare, visa and living costs.
    • You must be able to attend the 4 pre-departure workshops in person and the post-practicum debrief session.
    • You must be able to travel overseas during the in-country placement dates.  

    Special consideration will be given for potential clashes with your other exams during travel component of the course.  

    Enrolment

    As enrolments are restricted, you cannot enrol yourself into this course.

    The process is:

    Step 1: Lodge your application

    Step 2: Within 2 weeks after the application closing date, we will inform you of the outcome.  If approved, students must complete the program fee via the link provided.

    Step 3: UNSW Business School will enrol approved students into the course.  At this stage, please ensure you have space in your program.

     

  • This course has an additional fee of $2500 which includes accommodation, orientation activities, tours and other program events.  

    This fee is non-refundable once you have been enrolled in the course.

    Course fees, airfare and living costs are separate and must be covered by you. 

    If you are a Domestic student and if your application is approved, you will be sent further information regarding any travel grants that may be available at the time.  Grants are usually valued between $2,000 and $3,000.

     Please note you must be able to cover all costs for this program yourself and if you are eligible for any funding, this will come through after you return to Sydney.

  • This course is graded on a Satisfactory (SY)/Unsatisfactory (FL) basis. Please refer to the course handbook for detailed assessment information.

Previous Programs

  • During the Global Business Practicum Jakarta, students worked with a real client on a real business problem as part of a consulting team, supported throughout by an industry mentor, your lecturer and the Career Accelerator team. 

    Industry hosts

    • Bank Syariah Indonesia: Assess the feasability of entering new markets or expanding its existing footprint within Indonesia or internationally.
    • SEDAYU: Students will develop Solar Leasing Business Strategies to accelerate Indonesia's Solar Power Development and to explore Cross-Border Opportunities between Australia and Indonesia.
  • Career Accelerator ran the successful Global Business Practicum (GBP) in Hong Kong.

    Students had the opportunity to work in a small consulting team on genuine business issues specific to Hong Kong for a company based in the city. 

    Career Accelerator partners with a university in Hong Kong to run series of cultural immersion sessions and ‘how to do’ business in Hong Kong workshops to help prepare you for your time overseas.  

    While every GBP is different based on the locations and dates for the program, we’re planning to deliver events and sessions to meet with the Australian Embassy and DFAT staff in the country, UNSW alum and current university students at our partner university.  

    Previous GBPs in Hong Kong have included:

    • Events with the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Local Universities. 

    • Cooking classes, city tours and cultural events 

    • Country orientation with a Hong Kong University with leading academics and student meet and greets  

    • Solving real business problems for local companies

  • Career Accelerator has been running the Global Business Practicum (GBP) in Bangkok for 5 years and we’re excited to return to an overseas program after running COMM3020 virtually during the COVID19 pandemic.  

    Participants have the opportunity to work in a small consulting team on genuine business issues specific to Bangkok and Thailand for a company based in the city.

    Career Accelerator is partnering with Thammasat University to run series of cultural immersion sessions and ‘how to do’ business in Thailand workshops to help prepare you for your time overseas.   

    While every GBP is different based on the locations and dates for the program, we are delivering events and sessions to meet with the Australian Embassy and DFAT staff in the country, UNSW alum and current university students at our partner university.  

    Previous GBPs in Bangkok have included: 

    • Events with the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Thammasat University

    • Thai cooking classes, city tours and temple tours  

    • Country orientation with Thammasat University with leading academics and student meet and greets  

    • Solving real business problems for companies such as Blackmores and Baker Tilly  

Questions?

Please consult the most up to date UNSW Handbook for full course details.

For further enquiries, please email Career Accelerator.