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.
Explore how Global Business Practicum COMM3020 can add value to your future career here.
Upcoming Programs
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Applications are now open!
During the Global Business Practicum Jakarta, 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.
Workshops
As part of COMM3020 you are expected to attend 4 pre-departure workshops in person. These workshops will include your team allocation, an introduction to your host company, guest speakers from industry and an introduction to consulting methodologies to help you succeed.
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.
In-country placement
During this course you are required to spend two weeks overseas in Jakarta from Monday 15th January - Wednesday 31st January 2024.
Please note to be considered for COMM3020:
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 due to undertaking this course.
As enrolment is restricted, you're unable to enrol yourself into this course. The UNSW Business School will enrol eligible students who have been notified of their acceptance into this course.
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.
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Applications for this program will open early 2024.
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.
More information to come closer to the program date
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Applications for this program will open in 2024.
During the Global Business Practicum Jakarta, 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.
More information to come closer to the program date
Previous Programs
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Applications are now closed.
Career Accelerator excited to run the Global Business Practicum (GBP) in Hong Kong.
You will have 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
Pre-Departure Workshops
As part of COMM3020 you are expected to attend on campus pre departure workshops. These workshops will include your team allocation, an introduction to your host company, guest speakers from industry and an introduction to consulting methodologies to help you succeed.
NB: You must be based in Sydney to enrol in COMM3020.
On campus workshops will take place on:
Wednesday 18th October 2023 from 1pm – 4pm
Wednesday 25th October 2023 from 1pm – 4pm
Wednesday 1st November 2023 from 1pm – 4pm
Wednesday 8th November 2023 from 1pm – 4pm
Thursday 14th December from 1pm – 3pm
In country placement:
We are excited to travel overseas to provide an in-country experience and as part of this course, you are required to travel to Hong Kong.
You are required to arrive in country by Wednesday 22nd November 2023 and remain until Saturday 9th December 2023, as a minimum.
Please note to be considered for COMM3020:
- You must be fully vaccinated according to Hong Kong border control
You must have a valid passport
You must be able to cover the cost of your own air fare, visa and living costs
You must be able to attend the 4 pre departure workshops
You must be able to travel to Hong Kong during the placement dates
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This program is currently in progress and applications are now closed.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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Pre-Departure Workshops
As part of COMM3020 you are expected to attend on campus pre departure workshops. These workshops will include your team allocation, an introduction to your host company, guest speakers from industry and an introduction to consulting methodologies to help you succeed.
NB: You must be based in Sydney to enrol in COMM3020.
In country placement:
As part of this course, we are excited to travel overseas to provide an in-country experience.
Please note to be considered for COMM3020:
You must be fully vaccinated according to the country border control
You must have a valid passport
You must be able to cover the cost of your own air fare, visa and living costs
You must be able to attend the 4 pre departure workshops
You must be able to travel during the placement dates
Special consideration will be given for any potential clashes due to undertaking this course.
As enrolment is restricted, you're unable to enrol yourself into this course. The UNSW Business School will enrol eligible students who have been notified of their acceptance into this course.
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Program cost is $2300 which includes all program costs, orientation activities and accommodation.
Course fees, airfare and living costs are separate and must be covered by you.
If you are offered a place in this course, the Initial non-refundable deposit of $700 is 3 weeks before the start of the term. The remaining payment of $1600 is due one week before the start of the term.
Domestic students may be eligible for travel grants valued between $2000 and $3000 through the Australian Government New Colombo Plan Mobility Program. This is a competitive nomination process, and all applications are assessed on an individual basis.
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Assessment is satisfactory (SY)/unsatisfactory (FL) according to the standard UNSW scale.
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All Global Business Practicums are available to UNSW undergraduate students enrolled in a single or dual Commerce, Economics, Actuarial Studies or Information Systems program 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
This course may count as a UNSW Business School Free Elective OR as a major elective within some majors. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that this course will count within your program requirements. It’s recommended you refer to your program handbook and the progression plans to understand your current progression and program.
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The dates of the program vary by term, however you can expect the workshops to be in the B Terms (Term 2B and Term 3B) in Terms 2 and 3, and the workshops run in early December for the Summer Term.
Questions?
Please consult the most up to date UNSW Handbook for full course details.
For further enquiries, please email Career Accelerator.