Australia 2012 (Summer A, 2012)

View our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for additional information.

1. Program Description
2. Travel Dates and Locations
3. Program Costs
4. What is Included
5. Eligibility
6. Courses Offered
7. Tentative Itinerary
8. Financial Aid
9. Program Director Contact
10. Program Due Dates
11. Refund Policy
12. On Campus Meetings
13. Scholarships
14. Travel Visas
15. Application / Enrollment Information

This study abroad program is conducted within the context of management and international business courses offered by the College of Business, and offers the unique opportunity for a limited number of students to gain knowledge about conducting business in another culture/foreign environment, and to obtain specific in-country experiences regarding international business and management opportunities in foreign countries.

The program will travel from May 17 - 28, 2012 to Sydney, Australia. This program takes place during the Summer A term.

The cost of this trip is $3,395 program fee + $530 instructional fee (per class) + $175 Study Abroad Fee (includes international medical insurance). Please note that an initial registration fee of $1,000.00 is due when enrolling

The registration fee can be paid with any major credit card. Checks and money orders cannot be accepted. Registration fee cannot be added to the student's Panthersoft account.

The program fee includes round-trip international airfare, hotel accommodations (based on double occupancy), ground transportation (as indicated on the itinerary), entry to cultural and business visits, and daily breakfast.

Students will be responsible for any and all personal and/or additional expenses including (but not exclusive to), travel visas, passport fees, currency exchange fees, Internet fees, faxes, phone, lodging incidentals (i.e. room service) or extensions, meals not covered in the program, appropriate tips, vaccinations/inoculations, and any other voluntary tours or excursions not covered in the program. Gratuities are not included and will be collected at the start of the program. Information about gratuities will be provided during one of the on-campus meetings.

To participate in this study abroad program, students must meet the following eligibility requirements:

1. Business students must already be admitted to the College of Business.
2. Must be a junior or a senior to participate. The courses offered are 4000 level courses and carry prerequisites that must be met.
3. Professional BBA Students should consult with the Professional BBA office before applying.

All students are required to take the mandatory MAN 4956 course and may select one additional course (for a maximum of 6 credits). Students should check the prerequisites for the courses they wish to take before applying. Our office will get an advisor approval for the classes selected and will automatically register the student once approved.

• MAN 4956 - Study Abroad in International Business (Mandatory)
• MAN 4602 - International Business
• MAN 4633 - Strategy in the MNC
• MAN 4720 - Strategic Management

The following itinerary is a preliminary itinerary, that is subject to change. Students will receive an official itinerary prior to departure. This is not a complete itinerary, it is presented here to provide students with an idea of they can expect during their trip.

day 1	THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2012
»	Depart from Miami to Sydney Australia. Flight details will be provided once tickets have been issued.
day 2	friday, may 18, 2012
»	Travel Day.
day 3	saturday, may 19, 2012
»	Arrive in Sydney. After clearing customs and immigration, you will be met by your representative who will transfer you to the hotel.
»	Check in at hotel.
»	Free evening.
	Bursting with character, Sydney is a vibrant city catering to all your desires whether you seek exhilaration, exploration or relaxation. Discover Sydney’s unique blend of dining, shopping and recreation options in one of the world’s most attractive city environments. Sydney's sparkling harbor is the jewel in the city's crown. It's flanked by golden beaches and bush land, and is home to one of the most famous bridges in the world.
day 4	sunday, may 20, 2012
»	Breakfast at the hotel
»	City highlights tour
	City Sightseeing tour and see inside the world’s most recognizable sails on the essential tour at the Sydney Opera House. Experience this miracle of architecture and engineering. A work of art that came into existence against impossible odds – to become one of the busiest performing arts centers in the world.
day 5	monday, may 21, 2012
»	Breakfast at the hotel
»	Full day of business visits (TBA)
day 6	tuesday, may 22, 2012
»	Breakfast at the hotel
»	Full day of business visits (TBA)
day 7	wednesday, may 23, 2012
»	Breakfast at the hotel
»	Full day of business visits (TBA)
day 8	thursday, may 24, 2012
»	Breakfast at the hotel
»	Full day of business visits (TBA)
day 9	friday, may 25, 2012
»	Full day of business visits (TBA)
day 10	saturday, may 26, 2012
»	Breakfast at the hotel
»	Full day at Blue Mountains
	Travel through the western suburbs of Sydney into the rugged beauty of the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains National Park. Blue Mountains is a natural wonderland of untamed bush, spectacular rock formations and native wildlife. See magnificent steep valleys, canyons and the famous cliff formation “The Three Sisters”.  The views reach to the horizon, waterfalls plummet to the valleys below and there are numerous lookouts and other places where you feel one with nature. Explore the townships of Leura and Katoomba with its range of boutiques, art and antique galleries and cafes.  Return to Sydney passing Homebush, the site of the Sydney 2000 Olympics.
day 11	sunday, may 27, 2012
»	Breakfast at the hotel
»	Class meeting
»	Free afternoon to explore on your own
day 12	monday, may 28, 2012
»	Depart Sydney for return flight to Miami

Financial Aid is available for this study abroad program. Students who wish to use financial aid (grants, scholarships, loans, etc) to help cover the cost of this program must speak with Financial Aid (305-348-7272) to discuss their individual needs.

While we do our utmost to accommodate students with financial aid, please be aware that it is the students responsibility for paying the balance of this program by the due dates. In the event the disbursement date of the financial aid funds occurs after our due date, students will be responsible for paying the balance out of their own pocket by such time

For questions regarding your study abroad application, please contact CIBER at (305) 348-1740 or by e-mail ciber@fiu.edu.

For any questions regarding academics of this program, please contact the program director for this program:

Dr. Doreen Gooden
Dept. of Management & International Business
ACII 135A (Biscayne Bay Campus)
E-mail: goodend@fiu.edu
Phone: (305) 919-5514
(for MAN 4956 & MAN 4720)

Professor Louis Melbourne
Dept. of Management & International Business
E-mail: melbourn@fiu.edu
Phone: (305) 919-5255
(for MAN 4602 & MAN 4633)

Please be mindful of the due dates listed below. Failure to turn in the requested documents by the due date may result in removal from the program and forfeiture of all monies paid. Our office will not make any exceptions to any student. Students must adhere to these dates in order to successfully participate in this program.

DEADLINE TO ENROLL IS MARCH 28, 2012
1.	Balance Payment	March 26, 2012
2.	Copy of Passport and U.S. Residency Card/Visa	March 26, 2012
	Passport must be valid for at least six months beyond date of return.
3.	Submitted Medical Information Form	March 26, 2012
4.	Last day to withdraw with a refund (see refund policy below)	March 5, 2012

Cancellations received by March 5, 2012 will be eligible to receive a refund, less a $100 dollar processing fee. Written notice of cancellation is required. We regret that cancellations received after March 5, 2012 will not be eligible for refunds due to financial commitments to various vendors.

Students enrolled in this program will be required to attend two on campus meetings prior to the departure of the trip. Attendance is mandatory. Lunch will be provided to the students. Students who cannot attend must e-mail the professor and CIBER in advance and will be required to obtain any missed information. Parents and spouses are always welcome to attend these meetings, but please know these meetings will mainly discuss the course curriculum. Meeting dates and times will be announced at a later time.

• First Meeting: Saturday, April 14, 2012 from 12PM - 3PM. Room AHC3205.
• Second Meeting: Saturday, May 12, 2012 from 12PM - 3PM. Room TBA.

The following scholarships are available for this program:

1. CBA-CIBER Need Based Scholarship
   This $750.00 scholarship is available to one student that meet the following requirements:
   • Minimum 3.7 GPA
   • Admitted to the College of Business Administration
   • Enrolled in this study abroad program
   • Must demonstrate the need for financial assistance
   To apply for this scholarship, please fill out the Application Form and submit it to CIBER along with a 1 page proposal on why you want to study abroad (Deadline: April 2, 2012). Scholarship awards will be prior to start of the program.
   
   

All students are responsible for verifying if they require a visa for travel or not. Students are responsible for applying for a travel visa and paying all necessary fees. When applying for a visa, please apply for a tourist visa. Our office will provide the student with any necessary documentation needed when applying, such as a letter of enrollment verification, an official itinerary, or a copy of their airfare/hotel reservation. These documents should be requested one week in advance from our office. These documents can only be processed once the student has provided us with a copy of their valid passport, and a copy of their student visa/green card (if applicable). Students are urged not to wait until the last moment to apply for their visa. ETA (Visitor) Students holding passports from the following countries are eligible to apply for a visa online through the Australian Electronic Travel Authority: Brunei Japan South Korea Canada Malaysia United States of America Hong Kong SAR Singapore   An ETA is equivalent to a visa, but there is no stamp or label in your passport and there is no need for you to visit an Australian diplomatic office to submit an application. The ETA is issued electronically by a computer system operated for the Department of Immigration And Citizenship (DIAC) of Australia. The fee is AUS $20.00, payable with any major credit card only. Click here to learn more and to apply for ETA through the Department of Immigration and Citizenship of Australia. eVisitors (Subclass 651) Students holding passports from the following countries are eligible to apply for an eVisitor visa online: Andorra Hungary Poland Austria Iceland Portugal Belgium Ireland Romania Bulgaria Italy Republic of San Marino Cyprus Latvia Slovak Republic Czech Republic Liechtenstein Slovenia Denmark Lithuania Spain Estonia Luxembourg Sweden Finland Malta Switzerland France Monaco United Kingdom - British Citizen Germany The Netherlands Vatican City Greece Norway   Click here to learn more about the eVisitor visa and how to apply online. Tourist Visa For students who do not satisfy the requirements for the ETA or eVisitors visa, must apply for a tourist visa through the Embassy of Australia in Washington D.C. To assist students in facilitating the process, we suggest that students use a visa agency, such as VisaHQ.com to have their visa application processed.

To enroll into this study abroad program, please complete the online application by clicking the "Enroll Now" button below. You will be required to make an initial registration fee of $1,000.00 with any major credit card. The remaining balance will be added to your Panthersoft account once you have been enrolled in the classes.

In addition to the online application, students must submit the following documents to our office by the due date listed above:

1. Clear copy of valid passport
2. Clear copy of Visa/U.S. Residency card (if applicable)
3. The Medical Information Form (A copy will be e-mailed to you after enrolling)

The application is not considered complete until these documents have been received. We cannot receive fax copies of these documents.

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