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CIEE Business + Culture in Sydney, Australia (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Sydney, Australia
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • 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: Art History, Communications, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Studies, Finance, Gender Studies, History, International Business, International Relations, Internships, Literature, Management, Marketing, Media Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Public Health, Service Learning, Social Science, Sustainability, Urban Studies Program Type: Study Abroad
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Program Description:

Business + Culture

Sydney, Australia

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Program Overview

Your Business + Culture program in Sydney gives you the chance to combine professional growth with Australia’s thriving business scene while taking a broad selection of business courses. You’ll enroll in a combination of CIEE courses, host institution courses, and courses taught online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU. Through co-curricular and extracurricular activities, explore the city’s highlights by climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge, surfing at Bondi Beach, attending industry networking events, and visiting innovation hubs, museums, and cultural festivals that showcase Sydney’s entrepreneurial and creative spirit. In Sydney, your semester abroad combines hands-on business experience with the lifestyle of one of the world’s most exciting cities. 

Unique Experiences

Explore Sydney’s Tech Central on a startup walking tour at UTS

to learn how entrepreneurs build and scale businesses within Australia’s innovation ecosystem

Hear from Sydney entrepreneurs, including leaders from The Scale Institute

to gain real-world insights into building and scaling ventures

Tour the Sydney Opera House, a UNESCO World Heritage site

to explore its iconic architecture, theaters, and the design vision behind its famous sails

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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 Sydney 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: 

  • Explore South Eveleigh and Redfern on an entrepreneurship discovery tour to see how local businesses spot market gaps, attract customers, and adapt in a diverse urban environment 
  • Take a trip to a local wildlife sanctuary followed by a hike at the spectacular Blue Mountains with experienced and informed guides  
  • Visit a university startup and innovation hub to see how collaborative ecosystems connect entrepreneurs, researchers, and students to build and grow new ventures

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.  

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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

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

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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