Study Abroad Information Session INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS OFFICE July 11, 2013

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Study Abroad Information SessionINTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS OFFICE

July 11, 2013


Purpose of This Session?

To introduce you to the study abroad opportunities available to students in the Faculty of Business

Administration


Why Study Abroad?

• Study unique courses in an integrated, cross-cultural environment• Learn a foreign language • Gain further knowledge of foreign business practices• Get an insider's perspective into other cultures• Obtain international experience that employers are looking for• Earn credit toward your degree


Opportunities Available

• Standard Student Exchange Program

• North2North• Fall 2014 Group Study • Harlow 2014 Program


Standard Student Exchange• Offers maximum flexibility

Choose from one of 40 partner institutions located in 21 countries worldwide

• Part of small group from MUN Generally 2-3 spaces at each institution for MUN students. Might be the only

student from MUN

• Study with students from all over the world Most partner institutions have a large international and exchange student

population

• Taught by teachers from host institution from around the globe

• Wide range of courses taught in English But, there are often opportunities to study the native language


Standard Student Exchange• B.Comms:

• Term 6 works best for most students; but, there are possibilities in Terms 5 & 7

• Students that participate in the winter Harlow Program (with the exception of accounting students) are eligible to apply for the standard exchange program during Term 6. However, priority is given to students applying for their first study abroad program.

• Not possible for accounting students at this time.

• BBAs:• Completed between 72-96 credit hours (i.e. 24-32 courses) of their program and still

have space to take elective courses.

• For further information regarding your eligibility, please contact Student Liaison Officer for BBA program, to determine how a semester abroad can fit with your study program.


Exchange Locations

(F, W) indicates that for B.Comm students there will be restrictions due to semester dates; however, locations such as China, France, Germany, Italy, the Republic of

Korea & United Kingdom have multiple destinations, which allow students to work around this

40 Partner Institutions, 21 Countries!

Australia (F, W) Ireland (W) Norway (F, W)

Belgium (W) Italy (F*, W) Republic of Korea (F*, W)

Chile (F, W) Japan (W) Singapore (F, W)

China (F*, W) Malaysia (F*, W) Spain (W)

Czech Republic (W) Mexico (F, W) Sweden (W)

France (W*) The Netherlands (W) United Kingdom (F*, W)

Germany (W*) New Zealand (F, W) United States (W)


University of the ArcticNorth2North Program

• International network of educational institutions, offering exchange opportunities to learn about another place and another culture, while learning about your region — the North.

• MUN is a member of the University of the Arctic

• Application process managed by the International Centre

• Application deadline is in February (one selection period/year)

• 2-3 applicants chosen university-wide per year

• Some students may be given grants to participate in program

• One university identified as being applicable to FBA: Finnmark University College, Norway (not suitable for B.Comm students)

• For more information visit: http://www.mun.ca/goabroad/study/north2north.php


Term 6 Group Study Programs

There is the possibility of a group study program for all non-accounting students being offered at the following partner institutions in Fall 2014:

• Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU) – Beijing, China


Where is Harlow?


Harlow Campus

• Unique group study abroad experience (maximum 20 students)• Located in the United Kingdom at the heart of the one of the world’s

major free trade areas, the European Union• Campus is 26 miles north of London, near Stansted airport• Established in 1969; hosted first business exchange group in 1987• Affordable regional travel opportunities throughout Europe


Harlow Program 2013

Non-Accounting Students:

• BUSI 6043 – Doing Business in the UK & Europe (Speaker’s Series)(Dr. Sudhir Saha/ Dr. Michael Withey)

• BUSI 5301 – Organizational Theory (Dr. Michael Withey)

• BUSI 6311 – International Human Resources Management (Dr. Sudhir Saha)

• 2 International/European-focused courses at University of Hertfordshire


Harlow Program 2013

Accounting Students*:Prior to attending Harlow• will be required to take 1 accounting course (BUSI 6100WWW) via distance during WT2

At Harlow• BUSI 6043 – Doing Business in the UK & Europe (Speaker’s Series)(Dr. Sudhir Saha/ Dr. Michael Withey)• BUSI 5301 – Organizational Theory (Dr. Michael Withey)• BUSI 6130 – Auditing (Prof. Peggy Coady) via distance education• 2 International/European-focused courses at University of Hertfordshire

*This program is the “normal plan” for accounting students based on the assumption that accounting students going to Harlow have only done one business elective (B3101) prior to term 5 and have no non-business electives to import into their program. Each student’s academic record will be reviewed and individual advice given based upon each student’s assessment.


University of Hertfordshire

• Located in Hatfield, 40 minutes by bus from Old Harlow

• Student population: 24,000

• Ranked in the Top 50 UK universities and as the ‘Top new university in Britain”

by the Independent Complete University Guide

• Students participating in the Harlow Program will:• travel to the University of Hertfordshire once a week to take two European and/or

Internationally-focused business courses. Course details TBA• will have access to University of Hertfordshire’s facilities while on campus, e.g.

library.


Harlow Program Cost EstimatesTuition $1,275 CAD

Airfare $1,000 - $1,500 CAD

Accommodation £127.75 per week for standard shared room.• 6 standard rooms available

£138.95 per week for large shared room.• 4 standard rooms available

Includes one meal each weekday

~$3,260 CAD

~$3,547 CAD

Text Books $100 - $500 CAD

Meals $$$ ($1,000 - $3,000 CAD)

Program Fee ~$ 330 CAD (no higher than $500 CAD)

Misc. (travel, shopping, incidentals) $$$

TOTAL $10,000-$15,000

$$$ = subject to students’ lifestyle choices


Harlow ScholarshipsFaculty of Business Administration scholarships include:

Peter Gardiner Brian J. Grant Rob Crosbie Bain Johnston Corporation Bristol Group Scholarship & others

HDC Award £250

Dr. M.O. & Grace Morgan Harlow Bursary

Dr. Edmund de Rothschild Harlow Travel Bursary

£250

Linfield Award 4 scholarships £1000

Short Family Award 4 scholarships $1,250 CAD

Apply through the Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards Officehttp://www.mun.ca/scholarships/scholarships/Harlow.php

Harlow Trust 1 scholarship 5 - 6 bursaries £250 each

Harlow Travel Awards £250 each 6 in total


International Travel Scholarships

• Arthur & Sonia May Scholarship• Coca-Cola Scholarship for International Travel

Apply through the Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards Office

http://www.mun.ca/scholarships

• Faculty of Business Administration scholarships to support international exchange


Eligibility Criteria

• B.Comms• must be entering term 5 in winter 2012

• BBAs • may apply for the Harlow semester when they have completed the pre-requisites

required to take a full-course load and have space in their program to take business electives while abroad. This would typically occur once students have completed between 72 and 96 credit hours of their program.

• Minimum 65% average over last 15 courses

• Selection is competitive


Application Process

• Application deadline is Monday, July 22, 2013 @ 4:00pm

• Return applications to International Programs Office (BN2027)

• Applicants will be notified of their application status by letter

• $250 deposit required upon acceptance of program offer


Further Information

For further information regarding study abroad opportunities

at Harlow and other locations, please contact:

Victoria (Tory) GreeyInternational Program Officer (Study Abroad)

Tel: (709) 864 - 4504

[email protected]

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Study Abroad Information Session INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS OFFICE July 11, 2013