CIEE Business + Culture in Melbourne, Australia

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Locations: Melbourne, Australia
Program Terms: Fall, Spring
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Program Sponsor: CIEE

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Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction:	English	Housing Options:	Apartment (shared), Dormitory, Homestay
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study:	Accounting, Advertising, African Studies, Agriculture, Anthropology, Archaeology, Architecture, Art History, Asian Studies, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Classical Studies, Creative Writing, Culture, Design, Ecology, Economics, Education, Engineering, English, Environmental Studies, European Studies, Fashion Design, Film & Media Study, Finance, Gender Studies, Geography, Geology, Graphic Design, Health Science, History, International Business, International Relations, Internships, IT/Computer Science, Journalism, Law, Linguistics, Management, Marketing, Mathematics & Statistics, Media Studies, Music, Nutrition, Philosophy, Photography, Political Science, Psychology, Public Health, Public Policy, Public Relations, Religion/Theology, Service Learning, Social Science, Sociology, Sports Science, Studio Arts, Sustainability, Theater/Drama, Writing, Zoology	Program Type:	Study Abroad
Minimum GPA:	3

Program Description:

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Program Overview

Your Business + Culture program in Melbourne combines a broad selection of business courses while immersing you in Australia’s dynamic industries and multicultural energy. You’ll enroll in a combination of CIEE courses, host institution courses, and courses taught online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU. Participate in co-curricular and extracurricular activities like exploring the laneways and street art in the CBD, visiting the Queen Victoria Market, and attending innovation and entrepreneurship workshops at local accelerators. Melbourne’s global outlook, creative energy, and thriving industries make it an exciting place to explore business in action.

Unique Experiences

Enjoy a tour of a large Victorian distribution warehouse

Run by the Australian Logistics Council to understand large scale logistics and business operations

Attend a seminar with Business Victoria

on environmental sustainability and issues facing small and large businesses in the context of environmental protections

Experience a private guided tour of Parliament House

with a local Member of Parliament to understand the State government and parliamentary system in Victoria

Read About Melbourne

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Program Highlights

Academic Courses: Choose from CIEE courses, host institution courses, and online courses delivered by CIEE’s global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.
Optional Internship Placements: Enhance your program with an optional for-credit internship that aligns with your career aspirations.
Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
Community Impact Initiative: Get involved with local organizations through service opportunities that address real community needs while building cross-cultural connections and hands-on experience.

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Excursions & Activities

CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Melbourne will open doors for you to explore Australia's rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.

Samples of excursions and activities:

Take a day trip to the Yarra Valley to learn about the wine and gin distillery industries in Victoria – major drivers of the economy
Visit Clothing The Gap, an Indigenous-owned social enterprise using sustainable fashion to challenge inequality between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians
Experience Australia’s unique wildlife at a sanctuary where you’ll encounter koalas, kangaroos, and wombats and learn about environmental conservation

Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.

What's Included

Tuition
Housing
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation – an introduction to your new culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
Field trips and cultural activities
Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
24/7 emergency on-site support

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GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
$8 million in scholarships offered each year
1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
Study tours and cultural activities included
Internships and volunteering opportunities
Rigorous academics
Cultural immersion
iNext travel protection included

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