Internship in Sydney

The University of Missouri offers two course options of (3 credits) in international business.

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI COURSE OFFERING

Internship Course

               This international internship program will help you gain valuable professional experience while being immersed in the vibrant culture of Sydney. In addition to earning up to three academic credits for your internship, you will make professional connections and apply classroom knowledge in a real-world setting. You will improve your cross-cultural communication skills and gain the flexibility, confidence, and independence to navigate a foreign culture.

              Most departments and majors have internship credits available. You are required to enroll in internship credits. You will create a work schedule with your internship sponsor that meets the internship requirements established by your academic department. Check with your academic advisor to verify the number of credits for which you qualify. Many full-time internships will take place Monday–Thursday during regular business hours; however, some internships, especially cultural and hospitality management internships may require a more flexible schedule.

               You will enroll separately for internship credit in the academic unit of your choice. Trulaske students may use this internship experience to fulfill the requirements of:

BA 4500 – Professional Edge - Internship

MGMT 4940 - Professional Management Internship

PRE-DEPARTURE CLASSES AT MU

Prior to the start of the program, pre-departure class sessions will be held in Cornell Hall, beginning in April. The purpose of these class meetings will be to provide lectures on the principles of international business, review information regarding the companies that will be visited and orientation to the host country, travel administration, and safety abroad.

This is a non-credit course for which you will be required to register before the first day of the pre-departure class, in order to go on the program. You will not be charged any educational fees for this “course”. When registering – search in “additional criteria” for the Class Number only.

Business Administration _501 (do not forget the underscore _)

Class # TBD

Note: You are required to attend every pre-departure class to prepare for the program, or you will not be allowed to participate in the program. Special circumstances may allow flexibility on this requirement but must be approved by the program director before the class absence. If you are dropped from the program due to non-attendance, you will be subject to the penalties listed under Withdrawal Procedure & Penalties.

PRE-DEPARTURE CLASS SCHEDULE

Tuesdays

April 9th through April 30th, 2024

6:00-8:00 pm

Cornell Hall

• You must be 18 years or older
• You must have a GPA of 2.75/4.00 or higher
• You must have earned 45 credit hours at the time of your internship
• You must be in good academic standing and have no current disciplinary sanctions
• You will need a passport that is valid for at least six months after your scheduled return date
• You will need to pass a police background check
• You will need a visa
• You will be asked to sign a liability release form and a medical release form
• You will sign an internship contract with your internship sponsor
• You must meet minimum health insurance requirements set by the university
• You must attend all the Trulaske College of Business’s pre-departure class meetings
• You will be expected to fully complete the application and International Center safety and security orientation through MyStudyAbroad
• Participants must agree to the terms expressed in the MU student conduct manual and the MU “Conditions of Participation and Program Acceptance” form and the Trulaske College of Business Student Behavioral Disciplinary Policies
• There is a $100 non-refundable application fee

English

Students will live in shared apartments with shared bathrooms for the duration of the program. Student apartments include a kitchen, bathroom, television, Wi-Fi, weekly cleaning service, utilities, and linens. CAPA reserves the right to house students with students from other CAPA programs. Accommodations are only available during the program dates. Students will not be able to access accommodations before the program start date or after the program end date.

Business Development

Accounting

Client Presentations

Commercial Research

Creation of Promotional Materials

Event Coordination

Sales

Bookkeeping

Budget Builds

Drafting Business Documents

Editorial Copy

Events Support

Market Research

Database Management

Sales Ledger Accounts

 Financial Research

Data Analytics

Marketing Campaigns

Developing Reports

Office Administration

Sales Presentations

Marketing Presentations

Search Engine Optimization

Tax Filing

Social Media Development

Website Development

Payroll Processing

Invoicing

Revenue Reconciliation

Creation of Marketing Material

 * Internship placements are based on student interest, company needs, and interview performance.

The following budget may be used for planning purposes.

*Program dates, program fee, and final costs are tentative. All information will be finalized in October.

Note: Tuition is estimated as Undergraduate Resident fees and is approximate until the Board of Curators of the University of Missouri sets the new fees in April during the spring semester prior to departure. Non-resident students pay their usual additional non-resident fees. Provided you are taking courses necessary for graduation – this simply shifts tuition costs from one term to another. The costs presented above in the student-planning budget are best estimates within five percent.

The program fee quoted above (billed to your student account in May) includes the following:

• Fully furnished apartment
• Transportation to and from airport
• Tour of the Business District
• Local transportation
• Cultural visit to Blue Mountains
• Two industry speaker events
• Transportation for cultural visit
• CAPA Career Coaching
• Internship Administration Fee
• Program water bottle, sticker, and graduation cord
• 24/7 student support on program
• MU GeoBlue Health Insurance
• Repatriation/medical evacuation

• Round trip transportation from the US to Sydney
• Weekend travel and daily personal expenses including non-program activities
• Meals, except for program-sponsored events
• Passport, passport renewal or passport application fees
• Visa

Students must contact Student Services Coordinator directly by e-mail documenting any withdrawals from the intended study abroad program. The withdrawal date will be determined to be the date shown on the e-mail that is sent to the Student Services Coordinator in 213 Cornell Hall stating intent to withdraw.

***Depending on the date that you withdraw from the program, the study abroad department may or may not be able to get a refund from the vendor. Your refund will be relative to the costs that can be recovered. If you have not been billed the program fee at the time of your withdrawal – you will be billed for any cancellation fees charged to the program.

• All students will need a valid US passport or appropriate passport/documentation from their country of citizenship valid for at least 6 months after your return date.
• Non-US citizen students at Mizzou will need to check online regarding visa requirements for program sites for their country of citizenship. 
• A visa is required to complete an internship in Sydney. The study abroad office will schedule a time and day in March or April for students to apply for their visa.
• Copy of all program participant passports due to Study Abroad Office by March 5th to remain on the program.  If you are concerned about timing – have it expedited.
• Students are required to attend a meeting on March 5th at 5:00pm to apply for visas

I understand that in some special circumstances I may not receive full academic credit for the study abroad program for which I have applied. These circumstances include, but are not limited to:

• Cancellation of the program due to circumstances beyond the control of the University of Missouri
• A decision by the University, in its sole discretion, that cancellation of the program is appropriate based on health, safety, or similar circumstances
• My inability to participate in or complete the program due to circumstances beyond the control of the University of Missouri
• My dismissal from the program

I understand that in any of these circumstances, I will be refunded only those costs that can be recovered by the University of Missouri or the University’s partner program. If I have not been billed the program fee at the time of my withdrawal, I understand that I will be billed for any cancellation fees charged to the program.

The itinerary of this program may be modified by the Trulaske College of Business and/or the University of Missouri due to health, safety, or similar concerns. The withdrawal fees listed above will apply to students if this occurs. Transportation change fees and expenses will be the responsibility of the student.