Australia: Sydney | UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School

Spend eight weeks interning for a company in Sydney. One of the most iconic cities in the world, Sydney is home to a wide variety of businesses in various domestic and international markets. Interns will get a flavor of this vibrant city while building their professional development through project-based internship work.

Interns will work with a team in Sydney and will have frequent engagement with their supervisor and working teams. Interns will also interact frequently with our internship provider, Global Academic Ventures.

During this summer experience, you will apply the theories and concepts you’ve learned in class to a professional international working environment, learning and practicing the customs, behaviors and norms of another culture.

The skills you develop on this internship will transform you as a leader and give you a distinct competitive advantage in the job market. Along with practicing fundamental workplace skills, you will prove that you can work in a diverse environment, adapt to change, be a flexible problem solver, and integrate successfully into a diverse and cross-cultural team—all high-demand skills for today’s globally-minded employers.

You will work Monday through Friday for eight weeks at your placement company for 40 hours per week.

This program is run through Global Academic Ventures, a third-party provider.

Global Academic Ventures’ internship services include:

Internship matching in a professional practice internship prior to departure
Fully trained local staff provided to manage program logistics, assist with on-site emergencies, and provide information as needed
24/7 student support
Professional resume revision
Interview preparation and coaching
Cultural exploration activities program
Housing in student residences

Quick Facts & Links

You must be admitted to the UNC Kenan-Flagler Undergraduate Business Program to apply for this program. Pre-business students, non-business majors and minors and non-UNC students are not eligible, with the exception of students in the Assured Admission Program (AAP). Admission status will be verified for all applicants.

GPA Requirement: 3.00
Language Prerequisite: None
Class During Program (min): Rising Juniors
- First-year AAPs are eligible to apply to this program
Language of Instruction: English
Program Dates: Summer 2025: Arrive by June 6, depart on August 2
Virtual Info Session: Wednesday, Nov 20 at Noon (Sign-up)
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Accessibility Resources

Application Information

Apply for a Kenan-Flagler Global Program and Global Programs scholarship through the same application system using your Kenan-Flagler credentials. Click the Apply Now button below to learn more about application deadlines, requirements, and to start your application!

Applications are due January 13, 2025 at 9pm

Please note that you must meet with a UBP Global Programs Advisor and/or attend an international internship information session in order for your application to be considered for this program.

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FAQs

Academics

Please visit Global Academic Procedures for detailed credit and other academic information.

On this program, you will be enrolled in BUSI 393–Internship Credit. This 3.0 business elective credit course includes submission of reflective activities assigned by UNC and a written evaluation from a supervisor that will be included as a component of your grade. In addition to earning business elective credit hours, this program also fulfills the Experiential Education/High-Impact Experience requirement.

Program Provider

This program is run through a third-party provider, Global Academic Ventures.

Global Academic Ventures provides management and support to students for the duration of the program. Fully trained local staff will be the principal contact for students on matters related to the internship and will provide information as needed.

Global Academic Ventures also arranges cultural and social programs for interns, included in the fees for this program.

Housing

Program Cost

We suggest you create your study abroad budget using our budget worksheet (xlsx) to help you think about your costs on this program:

Populate the figures from the tables below into the left side costs of attendance
Input your financial resources on the right

Your customized budget sheet can help determine your current financial status, and help you understand what additional funding you may need to help make this an affordable program option.

Cashier Billed Expenses*
Expense	Estimated Amount
Program Fee**	$7,225
GeoBlue International Medical Insurance (for in-person format only)	$100

*Cashier Billed Expenses are those charges billed directly to your UNC ConnectCarolina account.
**Program fee includes $700 Global Programs Administrative Fee

Out of Pocket Estimates***
Expense	Estimated Amount
Housing (included in program fee)	$0
International Airfare	$2,000
Meals	$1,200
Immigration Visa (Subclass 462 Work Holiday Visa)	$350
Passport Application Renewal	$165
International Cell Phone Plan	$150
Personal Expenses
Travel Insurance	$200
Local Transportation	$100
Miscellaneous	$500


Other Personal Expenses**** (subject to exchange rate fluctuations)

Total Estimated Expenses:	$11,990

Withdrawal Policy: Once a student accepts their offer/enrolls on a study abroad program, the spot will be considered filled and will not be offered to another student. Students who withdraw from UBP Global are responsible for non-recoverable costs including the Global Programs Administrative Fee. Your student account will be assessed charges to cover any/all amounts that Kenan-Flagler UBP Global programs has committed or paid on your behalf and are non-recoverable at the time of withdrawal. Such costs include, housing, meals, transportation and any expenses that may be associated with faculty and support participation on your program (if applicable).

***Out of Pocket Estimates are based on the cost of the program, which is determined by combining the average costs our previous students have spent in each of these categories, along with the costs our partner provides to us as their averages. These estimates are subject to change based on exchange rate fluctuations, bank fees, and individual variances in costs of living.

****Other Expenses: our budget worksheet (xlsx) also has a place for you to input other expenses outside of the out-of-pocket estimates that you may incur, such as attending concerts or sporting events.

Funding your global program

Scholarships & Financial Aid

Travel Documents

Do you have a valid passport? If yes, check your passport’s expiration date to ensure that your passport is valid at least 6 months after your program’s scheduled end date. If not, you’ll need to submit a passport renewal application.

Do you need to apply for a passport (first time or renew)? If yes, we recommend that you get started on your passport application right away as you’ll need time to collect documents like your birth certificate to include as part of your application. For complete instructions click here.

Will I need immigration documents? If you are accepted into this program you will need to obtain a visa permitting you to study in Australia. For your visa application, you will need your passport along with other documentation from our office and the host university office. Please note that this visa guidance is for U.S. citizens. If you are not a U.S. citizen, you may be responsible for obtaining a different type of immigration visa. Global Academic Ventures will provide more guidance, but please set up an appointment with your Global Programs Advisor if you have additional questions.

Meet with an Advisor

UBP students can schedule a meeting with Dr. Brian Peters or a Global Advisor to learn more about this and other International Internship programs by clicking on the “Schedule Appointment” link below.

Schedule Appointment

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