NSCS Academy Abroad Australia 2013
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The document provides information on course options, program structure, and logistics for a study abroad program in Australia run by The Education Abroad Network (TEAN) and the University of New South Wales. The program offers courses in Australian Environment, Tourism, Sports, Energy, Business, and History that involve lectures, field trips, and housing in various Australian cities and natural areas. Cost is $6,750 and includes accommodation, excursions, transcripts, and assistance from TEAN and UNSW. Students can apply on the TEAN website.
NSCS Academy Abroad Australia 2013
- 2. Course Options Australian Environment, Wildlife & Conservation (waitlist available) Tourism and Event Management: Sustaining the Attraction of Australia Sport, Law & Society in Australia (Postponed to 2014) Energy Tomorrow: An Engineering & Management Perspective (waitlist available) International Business: Australia and Southeast Asia Australian Studies: History, Politics and Aboriginal Culture
- 3. PROGRAM STRUCTURE •Traveling programs •Mixture of lectures, case studies, and field trip experiences •75 Contact Hours (6 – 8 US credits) •Transcript from the University of New South Wales (Sydney, Australia) •Pre-requisite knowledge: Only for Engineering and Business classes
- 4. Australian Environment, Wildlife & Conservation •In partnership with the New South Wales Department of Environment and Conservation •Learn about Australia’s unique flora and fauna •Get an indigenous perspective on conservation management •Exposure to challenges of managing natural and cultural history in the 21st century •Introductory science course
- 5. Tourism & Event Management: Sustaining the Attraction of Australia Examines tourism and event management issues facing public and private organizations across a broad spectrum of sectors in the tourism industry Witness behind-the-scenes operations at major key attractions and businesses Learn the significance of tourism to Australia as its largest revenue earner
- 7. Energy Tomorrow: An Engineering & Management Perspective •Themes Include: Energy and Sustainable Development; Energy Storage; Energy and Process Industries; Renewable Energy Technologies; Emerging Energy Technologies •Laboratory work conducted at the University of New South Wales, including the use of UNSW’s Photovoltaic Centre •Students must be majoring in the field of education
- 8. International Business: Australia & Southeast Asia •Learn how to conduct business in foreign countries •Focus on development of Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines and how their respective histories have influenced business practices •Recognize the role of political systems affect business in the region
- 9. Australian Studies: History, Politics & Aboriginal Culture •Uncover traditional Aboriginal society and changes from colonization •Learn about major events, cultural moments of importance, and the development of the present Australian government
- 11. Which programs go where? Program Darwin Canberra Melbourne Uluru/Red Sydney GoldCoast Cairns Center Environment X X X X Tourism X X X X X Sport X X X X Energy X X X Business X X X X History X X X X
- 12. What’s Included? Cost: $6,750 All Accommodation Some Meals in other locations (varies based on final program) Excursion Costs Final transcript from the Airport Shuttle Services University of New South Wales Orientation Programs Access to UNSW Transport Scholarship, NSCS Scholarship Program, & TEAN Scholarship UNSW Student Card Program Meals while camping in Kakadu TEAN Assistance throughout National Park the process
- 13. Flights Group Flight Arranged through STA Travel Students can book independently but internal flights must mirror group booking Optional add-ons to Fiji, New Zealand, and Hawaii available
- 14. Sample Optional Activities (at additional expense) Darwin – Sailing, Cinema Event and/or Fish Feeding Cairns – Great Barrier Reef Day, whitewater rafting day, bungee jumping, skydiving Sydney – Blue Mountains day, surf lesson, sporting event tickets, musical/theater performance, Harbour cruise
- 15. HOUSING Combination of the following •Hostel Accommodations •Camping (Kakadu National Park) •On-Campus Housing (Sydney) •Simple Hotels
- 16. How to Apply Visit The Education Abroad Network’s website at www.teanabroad.org. Click “Apply Now” Apply to Program ID 1225 “NSCS Academy Abroad Australia (Summer 2013)” Apply to Program ID of your preferred course (Business, History, etc.)