Business in Taiwan

This program has 12 x $3000 New Colombo Plan mobility grants available to assist students with the costs associated with this program

On this New Colombo Plan funded program you will learn about business practices of industry and organisations in Taiwan.

During your two week program you'll be based in Taipei, the economic, political, educational and cultural center of Taiwan and one of the world's major global cities. You'll get to visit local and multinational organisations to gain an insight into how business is practiced across all types of industries.  You will also visit a Taiwanese university to  take in lectures and meet staff and students where you'll be able to compare and share your own learnings.

In addition to developing your academic knowledge you'll also get to experience the culture of this amazing country and learn about its history. Site visits and excursions will take you to significant landmarks and sites as well as museums, hot springs and markets.

The self ticketing aspect of this program will also allow students to explore more of this unique destination prior to or on conclusion of the program.

Join your program leader, Jay Myers and Charles Sturt Global in our online information session Wednesday 10 April from 7pm (AEST) to find out more about this opportunity.  Email csuglobal@csu.edu.au to register

Program itinerary

Program overview

There are 12 x $3,000 New Colombo Plan mobility grants available for this program for eligible Australian undergraduates

Led by: School of Business

Cost: $6900 - funding of $3000.00 may be available to eligible students to help with travel expenses.

For further details see the financial information tab.

Dates: 27 Oct 2024 - 9 Nov 2024

Places: 12

This program will require minimum numbers to proceed.

Applications

Closed

Eligibility

This program is offered by the Faculty of Business, Justice and Behavioural Sciences and the School of Business.

Any undergraduate or postgraduate coursework student enrolled in a course offered by the Faculty of Business, Justice and Behavioural Sciences at the time of undertaking the program may apply. Your degree must allow for inclusion of an elective subject in the session in which you will travel.

In addition to completing the online application form, applicants must:

  • have completed a minimum of 1 session of study at Charles Sturt at the time of being accepted into this program
  • have a valid passport or be in the process of applying for one by the first deposit payment date. Your passport must have a minimum of six-month validity from the program's return date.

Academic Recognition

Financial Information

Program cost

$6900 - funding of $3000.00 may be available to eligible students to help with travel expenses.

Additional details

Students may be eligible to apply for either:

  • Vice-Chancellor Travel Grant of $400. Students must complete all predeparture requirements (see pre-departure tab) before payment can be made.
  • New Colombo Plan Mobility Grant of $3000. The Mobility Program is open to Australian (Australian citizen) university undergraduates aged 18 to 28. Participation by undergraduates over 28 is permitted in some circumstances (as outlined in the 2023 Guidelines). Students must complete all predeparture requirements (see pre-departure tab) before payment can be made. Please contact csuglobal@csu.edu.au for an application form.

If you’re studying in a Commonwealth supported place and you undertake this program you may be eligible for OS-HELP.


If you are accepted into this program Charles Sturt Global will work with you to check your eligibility for the loan.

Program costs include

  • In-country program fee
  • In-country accommodation
  • In-country transport – during program activities
  • Breakfasts and some lunches and dinners
  • Most social/cultural/tourist activities – as per itinerary
  • In-country support

Program costs exclude

  • Charles Sturt University subject fees
  • Airfares
  • Visas (if applicable)
  • Passports
  • Immunisations and vaccinations
  • Travel insurance
  • Additional local transport
  • Additional meals
  • Additional sightseeing activities
  • Incidentals
  • Gratuities and souvenirs

Pre-departure

All participants will be required to complete mandatory pre-departure requirements. This includes the provision and completion of the following

  • Flight Itinerary*:  You must submit a copy of your E-ticket that clearly lists your dates, flight number/ times from the day you leave Australia until the day you return and confirmation these flights have been paid for.
  • Travel Insurance*:  You will need to ensure you have the appropriate medical and travel insurance from the day you leave Australia until the day you return.  You must submit a copy of your certificate of insurance and your Product Disclosure Statement (PDS). At a minimum your insurance must include:
    • Medical Expenses $500,000
    • Repatriation Expenses $15,000
    • Personal Liability $1,000,000
    • 24hr Emergency Assistance Included
    • COVID 19 cover
  • Passport:  You must submit a copy of your passport (the page where your photo is).
  • Pre-departure modules: You will be registered for online pre-departure training
  • Registration with World Travel Protection (WTP): The app provides immediate access to 24-hour emergency medical assistance (in the event that your own insurer is unavailable), security alerts and detailed country reports. You will need to enable World Travel Protection to access your location so you can receive real-time travel and security support if an incident occurs.
  • Student Declaration form: This will be provided with your acceptance email.
  • Emergency contact form: This will be provided with your acceptance email

In addition to the above requirements your program leader will host a number of online predeparture meetings that you will be expected to attend.

Learning about so many different cultures and meeting such a different group of people is something you can’t experience in classrooms here. Everyone was there for the same reasons; a love of learning, love of travel and curiosity. These things bound us all together.

Michael Jago, Program Participant

Enquiries

Further enquiries regarding the application process should be directed to:

Charles Sturt Global

Phone: +61 2 6338 4021
Email: csuglobal@csu.edu.au

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