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This tour is aimed at students wishing to immerse themselves in Swiss Culture. The program will provide students with a comprehensive and practical understanding of global marketing strategies with the help of case studies of organisations/corporations located in Switzerland.
The program will be hosted by the Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences (OST) located in St. Gallen, a partner institution of Charles Sturt University. St. Gallen is a reputed university in east Switzerland specialised in applied areas such as Business, Economics and Finance. Switzerland like Australia has a thriving service sector.
The two week program will focus on hands-on experience on operations of national and international corporations operating in the areas around St Gallen. Students will have the opportunity to study the way large corporations manage their organisations in general, and marketing operations in particular. Corporations will be selected from consumer goods (i.e. a visit to a Chocolate Factory) and financial services which are concentrated in Switzerland.
Activities will include field trips, market research, data collection, documentation and observation. Direct exposure to several European languages in the process will enhance language competencies of our students to a certain extent. Students will also undertake additional assessment items, including a reflective journal in order to ensure deeper engagement with the country and its culture.
Led by: School of Business
Cost: To be advised
Dates: 29 Oct 2025 - 11 Nov 2025
Places: 10
This program will require minimum numbers to proceed.
Application dates: To be confirmed
Make an enquiryThis program is offered by the Faculty of Business, Justice and Behavioural Sciences and the School of Business.
All business related UG and PG courses that have room to include BUS201 International Project or MBA551 International Placement and Study Tour in the course structure as an elective. Any undergraduate or postgraduate coursework student enrolled in a Charles Sturt University degree at the time of undertaking the program, who's degree allows for inclusion of an elective subject may also be considered where vacancies exist.
You should also hold a current passport that is valid for 6 months past the program completion date. Students who need to renew or obtain a passport will have to do so immediately on notification that the program is proceeding and should apply for an expedited passport
You must ensure you discuss with your Course Director and obtain confirmation on this prior to submitting an application.
This will require enrolment in, payment of and successful completion of the relevant subject.
To be advised
Exact costs to be advised on notification of successful application.
$1000 non-refundable deposit due: Within two weeks of notification of successful application
You should also hold a current passport that is valid for 6 months past the program completion date. Students who need to renew or obtain a passport will have to do so immediately on notification that the program is proceeding and should apply for an expedited passport
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.
The self-ticketing aspect of the program will allow you the flexibility of exploring the beauty and culture of Switzerland at your leisure prior to and/or after the program completion.
Students will be required 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.
Further enquiries regarding the application process should be directed to:
Charles Sturt University Learning Abroad and Exchange Office
Charles Sturt University
Phone: +61 2 6338 4021
Email: csuglobal@csu.edu.au