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Australia BUAD Internship Abroad Summer 2009

Australia BUAD Internship Abroad Summer 2009. Faculty Director. Professor Jennifer Gregan-Paxton Associate Professor of Marketing Sr. Administrative Academic Advisor Lerner College of Business & Economics 102 Purnell Hall Email: greganj@lerner.udel.edu Website: www.buec.udel.edu/greganj

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Australia BUAD Internship Abroad Summer 2009

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  1. Australia BUAD Internship Abroad Summer 2009

  2. Faculty Director Professor Jennifer Gregan-Paxton Associate Professor of Marketing Sr. Administrative Academic Advisor Lerner College of Business & Economics 102 Purnell Hall Email: greganj@lerner.udel.edu Website: www.buec.udel.edu/greganj Office Phone: 831-4628

  3. ProgramOverview • 6-day welcome-to-Australia Orientation Program in Cairns • 8-week (unpaid) internship in Sydney - Monday through Thursday - 9am till 5pm - free time Friday-Sunday • 3-credits of BUAD 364, internship-for-credit

  4. The Internship • Placements arranged by our partner, Phi Beta Dingo, Ltd. www.phibetadingo.com • Those accepted into the program will be interviewed in the spring to determine best placement • Placement possibilities include - US Multinationals - Australian firms - Government Agencies - Nonprofits

  5. Examples of Firms Interested in Hiring Interns • Oracle • IBM • Sun Microsystems • Deutsche Bank • British Airways • Unisys • Campbell’s • Telstra, largest telecom in AUST • And many, many more

  6. Internships Available for All Business Majors • Preference given toBUAD majors - marketing, management, operations, and international business • But placements in accounting, MIS, economics, and finance are plentiful • Non-business majors are also invited to apply

  7. Questions about Internships?

  8. 6-day Welcome Orientation: Cairns • 5 nights in backpacker hotel • Day trip to Great Barrier Reef • Visit to Crocodile Farm • Visit with Royal Flying Doctors • Other activities, at an additional • cost

  9. 2-Day Orientation: Sydney • Day 1 • Group flight to Sydney • Welcome lunch in • the city • Walking tour • Welcome Dinner at • the beach • Day 2 • “Get Ready for Work” Day • Map out route to work • Prepare work clothes • Prepare work documents

  10. 8-Week Internship: Sydney • Internship Monday – Thursday • BUAD 364 assignments biweekly plus final project • “On your own” Friday-Sunday - optional excursions available for an additional cost

  11. 10-Week BUAD 364: Sydney & Home • Course requirements include: - one group predeparture meeting - one individual predeparture meeting - 120 hours at the internship site - email submission of biweekly reflective journal entries - comprehensive final project, tailored to fit your background and particular internship placement, (due approximately two weeks after you return)

  12. On-the-Ground Support Services in Sydney: Phi Beta Dingo • Phi Beta Dingo staff on-call 24-7 • Extra support during the first week of internship • Organize sign-ups for weekend excursions • 4th of July BBQ at midpoint of internship • Farewell Dinner

  13. Accommodations in Sydney No, you won’t be staying in a castle! This is the Government House! • Two bedroom/ two bathroom apartment, shared by 4-5 students • Group stays in same apt building • Fully equipped kitchen, laundry in each apt. • Internet available, for an additional cost • Easy access to Public Transportation

  14. Program Costs Estimated Program Fee: $4,800 UD Registration Fee: $40 Tuition for 3-credits In-state: $650 Out-of-state: $1,690

  15. Costs Not Included in Program Fee (Estimated) • Airfare: $2,400 • AUST visa: $250 • Meals: $70/week • Internet: ?? options incl. package, cafe • Entertain-ment: ??? • Optional Excursions:??

  16. Working Holiday Visa • As the Australian visa laws currently stand, you’ll be entering the country on a visa that allows you to undertake paid employment • Apply online for your visa between March 15-April 15. • http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/working-holiday/462/index.htm

  17. Applying for the AUST BUAD Internship Program • Center for International Studies Website: http://international.udel.edu/studyabroad/programs/database.asp?PWDID=587#costs • Deadline: February 25, 2009 • Qualifications - 2.5 GPA - no major judicial violations • Interview with Faculty Director where you will provide - resume - letter of recommendation from past employer - one-page essay stating career goals and how this opportunity fits into your plan for achieving those goals.

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