Summer Down Under
June 21 – July 26, 2013
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
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
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
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
Sport, Law & Society in Australia
Explore the history of Australian sport & the development of a
body of law to underpin its place and function in society while
also learning about the country’s unique sporting culture!
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
•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
International Business: Australia & Southeast Asia
•Uncover traditional Aboriginal society and changes from colonization
•Learn about major events, cultural moments of importance, and the development of the present Australian government
Australian Studies: History, Politics & Aboriginal Culture
Which programs go where?
Program Darwin Canberra Melbourne Uluru/Red Center
Sydney Gold Coast Cairns
Environment X X X XTourism
X X X X XSport
X X X XEnergy
X X XBusiness
X X X XHistory
X X X X
What’s Included?Cost: $6,750
All Accommodation
Excursion Costs
Airport Shuttle Services
Orientation Programs
UNSW Student Card
Meals while camping in Kakadu National Park
Some Meals in other locations (varies based on final program)
Final transcript from the University of New South Wales
Access to UNSW Transport Scholarship, NSCS Scholarship Program, & TEAN Scholarship Program
TEAN Assistance throughout the process
FlightsGroup 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
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
HOUSINGCombination of the following
•Hostel Accommodations
•Camping (Kakadu National Park)
•On-Campus Housing (Sydney)
•Simple Hotels
How to ApplyVisit 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.)