Faculty-led Program in Australia - Winter

This course is designed to provide students with a hands-on learning experience to enhance their knowledge and capability of working in a culture different from their own. In addition to studying the Australian business environment and culture, students will get hands-on experience with the ecological and natural environment in Australia. This entails things such as sailing on the Great Barrier Reef, viewing kangaroos and wallabees, seeing koalas at the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, spending time on some of the nicest beaches in the world at Surfers Paradise, and exploring world cities such as Sydney and Brisbane. Students will not only learn how to conduct business in Australia, but will also gain an appreciation for Australian culture and some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world.

Dates & Deadlines

App Deadline: September 15, 2024*
Program Dates: December 31, 2024 to January 15, 2025

Program has reached maximum capacity. Therefore, the Study Abroad Center is no longer accepting applications for this program at this time. If you are interested in this program, please fill out the waitlist form below and you will be contacted if a spot becomes available:

Faculty-Led Program Waitlist

Course Leaders

Andy Anderson, Professor

Department: Management
Phone: 319-273-6417
E-mail: john.r.anderson@uni.edu
Campus Address: CBB 252

Dr. Anderson teaches Global Supply Chain Management courses in UNI’s Wilson College of Business. Originally from Boone, Iowa, he is an avid traveler and has been to more than 35 countries around the world. Dr. Anderson is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and lived in China for over four years. While an undergraduate student at UNI (20 years ago), Dr. Anderson studied abroad in Australia. Studying abroad changed his perspective on life. He hopes to facilitate new ways of thinking about the world for all participants throughout this study abroad experience.

Yi Cheng, Internaional Advisor & SDJU Liaison

Department: Wilson College of Business Professional Distinction Operations
Phone: 319-273-6202
E-mail: yi.cheng@uni.edu
Campus Address: CBB 5

Yi is the international student advisor in the Wilson College of Business. She is originally from China, but has lived in the US with her husband (Dr. Anderson) since 2013. Yi is an avid traveler having visited more than 25 countries across the world. She is also an excellent cook of many international cuisines. Most recently Yi started a farmer’s market stand called “The Bing Ladies” at the Cedar Falls Farmers Market. Yi also runs a highly successful business which engages in strategic sourcing and new product development.

Academics

BUS 2100: Global Skills (3 credit hours)

This is a UNIFI: Human Condition Global course. It can also count as a UNIFI elective credit.

Talk to your academic advisor about how this course would work for you!

No prerequisites. All majors welcome. Participation in this program requires several class meetings during the fall semester, although the course is scheduled as a winter session course. The Study Abroad Center will enroll participants in the course. Please contact the program's course leader for more information on academic requirements.

NOTES:

Winter session courses are billed tuition and fees.

Students attending colleges and universities other than UNI are welcome to participate in this program. If you are not currently a UNI student, but would like to participate in this program, please contact the UNI Study Abroad Center prior to starting your program application.

Itinerary

Tentative Program Dates: December 31, 2024 (depart) - January 15, 2025 (return)

Sample itinerary is subject to change.

Day 1: Students arrive in Sydney. Transfer to hotel in the Blue Mountains.

Day 2: Activities in the Blue Mountains, including scenic skyway and cableway.

Day 3: Travel to Cairns from Sydney via flight in the morning. Enjoy the beaches around Cairns for the rest of the day.

Day 4: Enjoy a full-day cruise on the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy the reef from the semi-submersible reef viewer, glass bottom boat or underwater observatory. Snorkel in the sheltered coral lagoon or join the marine biologist on an optional guided snorkel safari (snorkel safari at additional cost).

Day 5: Today, go on a rainforest adventure, situated in the midst of the World Heritage Rainforest in Kuranda. Experience the tropical rainforest from a totally unique perspective aboard an Amphibious World War II Army Duck. Participate in the Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience, before visiting the Koala and Wildlife Park.

Day 6: Travel to Brisbane from Cairns via flight in the morning. Upon arrival, enjoy the Gold Coast.

Day 7: Enjoy a day of business visits and exploring the Gold Coast, including free time to relax on the beach.

Day 8: Visit Mount Tamborine with a business visit to a local winery.

Day 9: Enjoy a day of business and cultural visits in Brisbane. Enjoy swimming and shopping at South Bank!

Day 10: Travel to Sydney via flight in the morning. In the afternoon, go on a guided city tour, including The Rocks and Bondi Beach.

Day 11: Enjoy a walking tour of the city, including The Royal Botanic Garden, where you'll learn about the rich and diverse culture of the Aboriginal Peoples of Australia.

Day 12: Take the ferry to Taronga Zoo, home to a wide variety of animals, including many native to Australia, such as Koala, Dingo, Red Kangaroo, and Platypus.

Day 13: Enjoy a day of business and cultural visits in Sydney. This evening, you'll meet your guide for a tour of the Sydney Opera House followed by a group dinner.

Day 14: Depart for the U.S.

Participant Info

Important information to review:

Study abroad is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be challenged by new experiences in new environments and cultures. UNI study abroad programs are designed to prioritize educational opportunities for students. Students are encouraged to embrace the adventure of exploring how housing, meals, and daily routines differ abroad.

Entry and Exit Requirements:

Review and follow the travel recommendations of the U.S. State Department for travel to Australia

Housing & Meals

Students will stay in hotels arranged by the Study Abroad Center while abroad. The cost of these hotels are included in the "Program Cost" line item of the program cost estimate. A few meals are built into the "Program Cost". Students will pay for the remaining meals out-of-pocket while traveling and are encouraged to try the local foods.

Program Costs

Estimated Program Cost: $6,971

*estimated total cost of participation, actual amount depends on type of housing accommodation selected, actual airfare purchase price, personal spending habits, and other factors

Estimated Total Program Cost	$6,971
Estimated U-bill Charges	$6,184
Estimated Out-of-Pocket Costs	$787

Estimated Budget Sheet

Cost of Studying On Campus at UNI*

*per semester, estimated, will vary per person

Tuition & Fees	$4,864
Room & Board	$4,824
Books	$400
Personal Expenses	$878
Transportation	$320
Total	$11,325

Source: https://admissions.uni.edu/cost-aid

Pending Updates for UNI 2024-2025

‌Eligibility Requirements to Study Abroad

The Study Abroad Center reserves the right to determine participants' eligibility to study abroad. Students must have a completed study abroad application, including supportive recommendation form(s). Additionally, students must meet all of the following in order to be eligible to study abroad:

Have a cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher at the time of application and maintain this cumulative GPA prior to departure and throughout the study abroad process
If your cumulative GPA is lower than 2.5, submit the following to the Study Abroad Center (103 East Bartlett):
- Letters of reference from two academic contacts (e.g. academic advisor and former or current professor) supporting your pursuit of study abroad. If you are attending a faculty-led study abroad program, one of the letters must be from a course leader. However, if the program has two course leaders, only one of the letters can be from one of the course leaders.

Must be over the age of 18 years old
Must meet the course prerequisites (participation in the program is dependent upon meeting these)
Must be in good standing with the university
UNI's partner institutions may require additional eligibility requirements to be met, these vary from institution to institution. Please consult with the Study Abroad Center staff to discuss these additional requirements, if applicable.
Applicants traveling to a region of a country or a country with an overall Travel Advisory Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) or 4 (Do Not Travel) will not be eligible.