Fiji and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

This program is subject to change. The information below will provide an insight into what to expect on future programs.

This program is designed for students wishing to immerse themselves in Fijian culture whilst learning about the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

During the tour you'll spend time with universities, businesses and community organisations to learn about how they are managing their organisations, with SDGs an integral part of their work.

Through our in-country host, Think Pacific, you'll participate in workshops with staff and students from the University of the South Pacific and Fiji National University, meet with Government and industry partners to explore business and not-for-profit challenges, as well as immerse yourself in the Fijian culture.  Activities will include homestay at local villages, Fijian arts and craft classes, language lessons and excursions to areas of natural beauty such as Colo-i-Suva Rainforest Park, Leleuvia Island and a field trip with Uto ni Yalo Trust.

Program itinerary

Program overview

Led by: School of Business

Cost: $5000.00 - based on 2024 costings. This price is subject to change

For further details see the financial information tab.

Dates: 7 Apr 2025 - 20 Apr 2025

Places: 20

This program will require minimum numbers to proceed.

Application dates:  To be confirmed

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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.

Academic Recognition

    Students may be eligible to receive academic recognition upon successful completion of the program. This should be through enrolment in BUS201 for undergraduate students or MBA551 for postgraduate students.

    This will require enrolment in, payment of and successful completion of the relevant subject.

Financial Information

Program cost

$5000.00 - based on 2024 costings. This price is subject to change

Additional details

Exact costs to be advised on notification of successful application.

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.
  • 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
  • Breakfast, welcome and farewell dinner, some lunches
  • 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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