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GCP Location: Australia
Applications for Next Summer Open in the Fall
Global Consulting Program Location: Australia
Deakin University is among the top 1% of universities in the world. Globalize your industry network while learning in a technology-rich environment with the highest student satisfaction in Victoria through OHIO's Global Consulting Program (GCP). The Melbourne Burwood campus is situated in a vibrant community just minutes from Melbourne’s central business district.
Program Dates
July 12 – July 26, 2025
Travel to Australia will require participants to depart the U.S. 1-2 days prior to program's start date to ensure that they arrive on time. When returning to the U.S., participants should anticipate arriving 1 day after the program's conclusion in country.
Note: Program dates may be adjusted slightly. Students will book flights when instructed to do so by program directors.
Academics
Students participating the in OHIO's GCP will complete 9 credits of undergraduate course work:
- BA 2290 Cultural Explorations through Global Consulting (3 OHIO credits) is taken the semester before travel
- BA 4920 International Business Experience (6 OHIO credits) is earned during travel, and includes:
- College of Business internship credit
- Two OHIO Bricks requirements: Experiential Learning and Cultural Perspectives
Program Information
- Partner University: Deakin University (opens in a new window)
- Site Directors: Dr. Jim Strode and TBD
Living Arrangements
Hotel accommodations are paid for by the program general fee and arranged after registration.
Application Deadline
Applications for summer trips open each year in the fall.
Program Type
OHIO Credit
Academic Focus
Business consulting, with a specialty in sports and sales
Country/Region
Australia
Program Term
Summer (2 weeks only)
Program Features
- Live Client
- COB Internship Credit
- OHIO Undergrad BRICKS – Cultural Perspective and Experiential Learning
Location Spotlight: Australia
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Eligibility and Requirements
- Open to all OHIO Athens Campus Undergraduate Students.
- Admission to this program is selective and based on a multitude of factors including but not limited to GPA, interview, class rank, Cluster experience.
- All participants are required to pay a non-refundable deposit of $500 (to be credited to student’s program fees) as part of the acceptance process.
- Students who will be on probation at any point during the travel portion of program for a conduct offense that took place less than a calendar year from the program start date are ineligible for the GCP.
Entry and Exit Requirements
U.S. citizens are required to have a valid U.S. passport when traveling to Australia. Students planning to study or travel abroad in the next year, apply for your passport now (opens in a new window). Australia requires a visa or Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) (opens in a new window). Additional entry and exit requirements can be found through Australia travel requirements (opens in a new window).
U.S. citizens will not need a visa or other special document to enter the country for the length of this program. Please also note that visa requirements may vary if you plan to stay in the country longer than the program dates or travel to other countries during or after the program. Students must familiarize themselves with these recommendations and requirements prior to applying to this program. For more specific visa related information, please visit Visa Information Page and Information for Non-U.S. citizens.
Important Notices
During the COVID-19 Pandemic, participation in study away and abroad involves real and potential personal, financial and academic risk.
Cost
If you are nominated to this program, you will be required to pay a deposit to confirm your participation or sign a waiver. The deposit is a down payment on the total costs to be billed by OHIO and is determined by the total cost of the program.
Non-resident surcharge is offset for the credit hours associated with the travel portion of the program.
Funding Opportunities
Scholarships awarded by the Center for International Business Education and Development (CIBED) are contingent upon participation in the GCP, applied to the student account the semester of travel and cannot be used as the program deposit or transferred to another program. Students who have accepted a position on the GCP will receive an application for scholarship consideration. There is no guarantee that a student accepted into the GCP will receive a scholarship.
Students may also apply for additional scholarships offered at OHIO:
External Scholarship Opportunities
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