Global Business Practicum
(COMM3020)

Take your career abroad with Global Business Practicum and gain valuable experience overseas.

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Travel overseas, work in a small consulting team, and tackle real business challenges with one of our industry partners.

With master classes from local leaders, exploring cultural landmarks, and networking with professionals, this course will be a highlight of your degree.

Your experience starts by being sorted into an interdisciplinary student team and matched with an organisation based on your program specialisations and the project needs. You’ll attend on campus workshops and begin the project virtually before going overseas to continue your project work from your host organisation's office, guided by your lecturer and industry mentor.

Spending time abroad will significantly enhance your employability after university. The practical experience and international exposure gained will help you stand out in the competitive graduate job market. Employers highly value candidates who can adapt to different business environments and possess a global perspective, making this course a valuable addition to any resume.

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Course Benefits

  • Work on genuine business issues with industry partners, giving you practical experience that stands out on your resume.

  • Enhance problem-solving skills, adaptability, and cultural awareness. 

  • Travel overseas and immerse yourself in the local culture.

  • Expanding your professional network. 

  • Share a unique experience with other students in your degree.

  • UNSW Student Insurance is provided.

Global Business Practicum (GBP) Locations
Bangkok

Hong kong

Seoul

Jakarta

singapore

Our industry partners

Note: Previous partners are not an indication of future host companies. 

What students say

B. of Comm. | Summer 2025

Amrit Kaur

As part of the Global Business Practicum, I had the opportunity to work alongside Emtek, one of Indonesia’s leading media companies. I collaborated with my teammates to design and recommend a leadership framework for the future leaders at Emtek, which is essential for the business' growth and long-term success. We gained valuable insights into the company’s dynamic environment through studio tours to insightful interviews with current leaders. This experience deepened my understanding of international businesses and leadership, providing me with an invaluable perspective for my career.

B. of Comm. | Summer 2025

Anoushka Venkatesh

I had the opportunity to complete the Global Business Practicum with SEDAYUSolar, one of Indonesia's leading solar companies. The project focused on improving business process efficiency, and I gained invaluable insights into consulting and cross-cultural business strategy. Key takeaways include the impact of consulting, the importance of cross-cultural awareness, and the value of collaboration. This experience helped me develop problem-solving skills and a deeper understanding of how to implement strategies successfully in different cultural contexts.

B. of Commerce | T2 2024

Kyle Asjtin Marcelino

Global Business Practicum in South Korea has been an incredible experience. I had the opportunity to lead my consulting group while interning at Familink, gaining valuable insights into the drop shipping business model and stakeholder management. The cultural immersion was unforgettable, from visiting sites like Gyeongbokgung Palace… to participating in a kimchi making class… I'm grateful for the chance to deepen my understanding of global business and South Korean culture.

Why choose Global Business Practicum?

Gain a global perspective that’s invaluable in today’s business world
Travel overseas as part of a small consulting team to address a real business issue
Gain local expertise from business leaders, alumni, government officials, and academic experts

Course Essentials

Previous Global Business Practicum experiences

  • Previous projects include:

    2024

    • Baker Tilly Thailand
      • Strategize how commercial real estate in Thailand can contribute to the net zero journey.
      • Brand positioning of website.
    • Blackmores Thailand
      • Work on sustainability program.
    • Eazy Digital
      • Research competitor analysis on understanding the global competitive landscape of agency and brokerage management platforms for insurance companies.
    • Sungrow Thailand
      • Research on the development trend of photovoltaic and energy storage in the Thai market.
    • CP Axtra
      • Market research and strategic development for retail and wholesale business.
    • Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok
      • Creating and marketing hotel hampers. Concept development, distribution, offerings and sales strategy.

    2023

    • Baker Tilly Thailand
      • UNSW and Baker Tilly internship program
    • Blackmores Thailand
      • Building product advisors as key growth drivers for business.
    • Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok
      • R&B brunch and afternoon tea comparison and suggestion.

  • Previous projects include:

    2023

    • A&A Business Consulting
      • Provide recommendations on product development with OpenAI's ChatGPT for Malaysia market.
    • EnergyGlare
      • Extension of token utility and enhancement of EnergyGlare Tokenomics.
    • Ledo Media
      • Analyse and provide recommendations on Ledo’s Australia expansion project.
    • Lee Kum Kee International
      • Strategize rejuvenation & revitalization to double market share in 5 years.
    • NCS
      • Research insurance landscape and consumer behaviour in Hong Kong and Greater Bay Area.
    • The St Regis
      • Enhance food and beverage performance and elevate service quality of the drawing room and private dining in hotel.
      • Analyse strategies to optimise hotel performance and to become the best luxury hotel in Hong Kong.
    • VolTra
      • Strategic analysis of expanding youth development initiatives globally.

  • Previous projects include:

    2025

    • Emtek
      • Leadership competencies in a conglomerate ecosystem in the digital age.
    • Budidjaja International Lawyers 
      • Marketing campaign for the legal practice course by Budidjaja Institute.
    • Media Telekomunikasi Mandiri (MTM)
      • Leveraging MTM’s unique digital platform for strategic business growth.
    • Sedayu Solar 
      • Accelerating solar power development in Indonesia.

    2024

    • Bank Syariah Indonesia
      • Cost, benefit and risk analysis of the new gold-to-gold financing product in Indonesia.
      • Trend of digital financing, feature and business process analysis of BSI digital financing product.
    • Sedayu Solar 
      • Developing solar leasing business strategies to accelerate Indonesia’s solar power development and to explore cross border opportunities between Australia and Indonesia.

    2023

    • Emtek
      • Business strategy on sector and product for Home Tester Club.

  • Previous projects include:

    2024

    • B&B Italia
      • Research B2B market opportunities and business development.
    • CJ CheilJedang
      • Develop global expansion strategy for a consumer-packaged Korean food with tech push approach.
    • Familink
      • Provide identification and market analysis of viral Australian products for Asian markets.
    • JustCo Global
      • Digitise the office sales process.
    • JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square
      • Develop training programs to enhance emotional service and foster a luxury mindset in hotel staff for luxury hotel audits.
    • Royal Canin
      • Research APAC health safety and environment in warehouses.
    • The Ambassador
      • Develop services for repeat business to enhance the image of Accor Group and the Ambassador brand.

  • Previous partners included:

    2025

    • Sekuro 
    • Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Singapore
    • JustCo Global
    • AustCham Singapore
    • Marriott International
    • FutureLog Singapore
    • Marina Bay Sands (MBS)

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