Business Literacy to Empower Women - Nepal

This program is subject to change.

With Challenges Abroad as the host, students on this program will immerse themselves in Nepal’s vibrant local culture, while using their knowledge and skills to contribute towards long-term development objectives.

During the first few days, students will have a full orientation into the program, participating in immersion activities, University engagement and site visits, setting them up for success as they engage with the local community.  This program offers students the opportunity to work in an inter-professional environment as they help to build financial awareness with local communities in rural Nepal. Supported by our team on the ground, the students will work with local women’s groups and local students to assess the needs of the community, to help drive educational activities and workshops on financial and business literacy. Students will develop a greater understanding of how the lack of education quality and financial awareness reflects in social injustice issues and perpetuates gender inequality. Working in low income and rural communities, students will use their activities and workshops to raise aspirations, supporting women and youth from local communities achieve success over the long term.

Program itinerary

Program overview

Led by: School of Business

Cost: $4,160

For further details see the financial information tab.

Dates: 1 Nov 2025 - 15 Nov 2025

Places: 10

This program will require minimum numbers to proceed.

Applications

Open: 17 Mar 2025

Close: 30 Apr 2025

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Eligibility

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

All courses in Business.

Please ensure you discuss your participation  and academic recognition with your Course Director prior to submitting an application.

Academic Recognition

BUS201 International Project (8 credit points)
BUS202 International Engagement (no credit)
MBA551 International Placement and Study Tour (8 credit points)

Please ensure you discuss your participation  and academic recognition with your Course Director prior to submitting an application.

Financial Information

Program cost

$4,160

Additional details

Exact costs to be advised on notification of successful application.

Students may be eligible to apply for a  Vice-Chancellor Travel Grant of $400. Students must complete all pre-departure requirements (see pre-departure tab)  before payment can be made.

Program deposit and due date

$1000 non-refundable deposit due: Within two weeks of notification of successful application
You must 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.

Program costs include

  • Accommodation (Shared dorm style rooms with shared bathrooms)
  • 3 vegetarian meals per day, Monday - Friday (Accommodating dietaries as required.)
  • In-country program transport
  • Airport transfers (in Nepal)

Program costs exclude

  • Charles Sturt University subject fees
  • Airfares
  • Passports
  • Immunisations (if required)
  • Visas (if required)
  • Additional local transport
  • Travel insurance
  • Recreational activities
  • Souvenirs, gratuities, and incidentals
  • Weekend meals

Pre-departure

A pre-departure session will be mandatory for all students attending this program.  Pre-departure information will be made available to successful applicants approximately 5 weeks prior to departure.

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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.

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

The self-ticketing aspect of the program will allow you the flexibility of exploring Nepal at your leisure prior to and/or after the program completion.

Students to purchase their own flights, travel insurance, visas and passports.

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

Charles Sturt University Learning Abroad and Exchange Office
Charles Sturt University
Phone: +61 2 6338 4021
Email: csuglobal@csu.edu.au

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