R R Internship and Study Semester in Asia Pacific 18 1 st February 19 th May 2018 Global Academic Ventures is offering a ground breaking semester program to undergraduate business school students in 2018. Global Academic Ventures (GAV) has partnered with the College of Business at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh to accredit this semester program. The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh has been an AACSB accredited school since 1970, and is the school of record for this program. This allows your students to transfer in US credit as part of their degree program at their home institution. GAV recognizes the importance of a global education in today s ever changing world, and encourages all students to grow their understanding of, and connection with, Asia. Research compiled by UC Merced reports 97% of study abroad students found employment within 12 months of graduation, when only 49% of college graduates who did not study abroad, found employment in the same period. Participating in a study abroad program thereby significantly improves their appeal to prospective employers. The semester program combines core business classes in Sydney, Australia and Auckland, New Zealand; two of Asia Pacific s most well known business hubs; and the opportunity for students to expand their career horizons with an intensive internship in one of four important locations in Asia Pacific: Sydney, Australia; Auckland, New Zealand; Singapore; or Hong Kong, China. Hong Kong has one of the largest concentrations of corporate headquarters in the Asia-Pacific region, closely followed by Singapore. Hong Kong and Singapore are two of the world s leading financial centers, and are known for it s free trade agreements. Australia is consistently ranked in the world s top ten countries for quality of life (Australia was ranked 10th in the world in 2017), environmental quality, jobs, earnings, education and skills. Sydney is also ranked as the thirteenth most popular city in the world for international students. New Zealand was recently ranked by World Bank as one of the easiest places in the world to start a business, and one of the easiest countries to conduct business. With a robust economy and flexible labor markets, employment rates are high and the future outlook for New Zealand is strong. ON-THE-GROUND COSTS: Basic program fee: US $11,800.00 per student Tuition: US $945.00 per class (3 classes minimum) Classes offered: Introduction to Marketing; International Business; Operations Management; International Marketing; and Organizational Behavior (plus the potential for the University include an online class or internship class). For further information, contact Global Academic Ventures: info@globalacademicventures.com Sign up deadline: November 3 rd, 2017
PROGRAM SCHEDULE Thursday, 1 st February Depart USA for Auckland, New Zealand Friday, 2 nd February In flight Saturday, 3 rd February Arrival in to Auckland, check into accommodation and take part in orientation. Group welcome dinner in the evening. Overnight: Auckland Sunday, 4 th February Breakfast is included at accommodation. Full day trip to beautiful Waiheke Island, including lunch at a winery and a return ferry ride. Overnight: Auckland Week 1: Monday, 5 th February Sunday, 11 th February Monday to Friday Morning: Class One begins (Introduction to Marketing). Afternoon: Class Two begins (International Business). Weekend is free to undertake optional activities, study or explore more of the city. Overnights: Auckland Week 2: Monday, 12 th February Friday, 16 th February Classes One and Two continue. Overnights: Auckland Saturday, 17 th February Day trip to the Lord of the Rings film location, Hobbiton. Overnight: Auckland Sunday, 18 th February Morning transfer to Auckland airport to depart for Sydney. Check into accommodation and undertake orientation. Group welcome dinner in the evening. Overnight: Sydney Weeks 3 & 4: Monday, 19 th February Sunday, 4 th March Monday to Friday Morning: Class Three begins (Organizational Behavior). Afternoon is free or Class Four begins (Some institutions choose to include an online course or internship course). The first weekend will include a full day trip to the Blue Mountains. The next weekend is free to undertake optional activities, study or explore more of the city. Overnights: Sydney Weeks 5 & 6: Monday, 5 th March Friday, 16 th March Monday to Friday Morning: Class Five begins (International Marketing). Afternoon: Class Six begins (Operations Management). Weekend is free to undertake optional activities study or explore more of the city. Overnights: Sydney Week 7: Saturday, 17 th March Friday 23 rd March SPRING BREAK Students check out of accommodation Saturday morning. Free time no activities or accommodation organized. A spring break optional will be offered. Overnights: Not included Saturday 24 th March Sunday 25 th March Students should arrive in their internship location on Saturday, check into their accommodation and begin Orientation. Overnights: Sydney, Auckland, Singapore or Hong Kong Weeks 8-15: Monday, 26 th March Friday, 18 th May Students will start their internships on Monday 26 th and meet their office teams. 9:00am 6:00pm Students undertake their internships (office hours can vary). A catch up dinner will take place during weeks 8, 11, and 15. Weekends free to explore or take part in optional activities. Overnights: Sydney, Auckland, Singapore or Hong Kong Saturday, 19 th May Students check out of accommodation and head to the airport to depart for the USA. A group transfer will be provided for those travelling in the pre-determined departure window. END OF PROGRAM SCHEDULE
ISSAP Application Form This form is to apply for a place on the 2018 ISSAP semester program in Asia Pacific. A large section of this program is an internship. An internship is an unpaid, training position that allows students to gain hands-on experience in a workplace environment relevant to their area of future career interest and current course of academic studies. GAV places students in organizations, companies, government agencies, non-profits, and other workplaces that will provide students a first hand look at what a career in their chosen field might be like and how the industry works in another country. Please submit completed application forms with a recent copy of your resume to GAV via email: info@globalacademicventures.com GAV would encourage students to submit their applications and deposits as early as possible. The firm application and deadline is 3 rd November 2017. Payment: A one-time, non-refundable deposit of USD $1,000.00 is due once your application has been approved. The deposit can be paid online or by check, and the details will be emailed to you when you are accepted onto the program. Please note that once you have been accepted by GAV the rest of the program balance will be due by 15 th December 2017. You can also pay this online or by check.
Personal Details Title: mr miss mrs ms other: Name: Surname: Date of birth: Address: Telephone: Cell: Email: Emergency Contact Details Name: Address: Home telephone: Work telephone: Cell: Email: Education: Currently enrolled in (College or University): Major: Expected Graduation: Desired Internship Country Location: Please select the desired program country location which you are applying for FFSydney, Australia FFAuckland, New Zealand FFHong Kong, Hong Kong FFSingapore
Internship Placement: Please answer the following questions in a clear and concise manner. 1. Please describe the type of internship placement you are seeking. Be as specific as possible in terms of the field and industry and the type of opportunity that you would like (analytical, working with people, etc.) without mentioning specific company names. 2. Please describe how you feel you are competitive for this type of position. This may include previous work experience, either paid or unpaid, specific coursework, or leadership or volunteer experiences that relate to the internship position you are seeking. 3. Please explain how this internship experience relates to your future career. e.g., what are your goals for this internship placement?