MBA Short Term Programs

About MBA Short Term Programs

The Adelaide Business School has strong exchange partnerships with some of the world's top ranking business schools, providing Adelaide MBA students the opportunity to study overseas in some of the most highly ranked MBA programs in the world. This opportunity also allows you to earn your business degree while immersing yourself in a different culture and learning a new language. Subject to approval from the MBA Program Director, the international study experience can count for credit towards your MBA at The University of Adelaide.

The MBA short term programs are conducted as intensive programs of study in the summer period (Jan-Feb) or winter period (June-July) and they vary from 2 to 6 weeks.

All programs are taught in English and are available to both Australian and international students.

MBA short term programs are also conducted at a non-partner university and students will be enrolled as a Study Abroad student.

The Postgraduate Hub will guide you with your application to the exchange partner institution as well as contacting the exchange partner institution on your behalf. Speak with your MBA Program Adviser or contact our International Executive Officer to discuss your plans of incorporating a short term program in your MBA.

Phone: +61 8 8313 6455
Email: exchange.pghub@adelaide.edu.au

Eligibility

The MBA short term programs are open to both domestic and international students studying onshore and offshore. International students, however, are not permitted to go on exchange at partner universities in their home country.

To apply for the MBA short term programs, you must meet the following minimum criteria:

• Enrolled in the MBA or MBA (Advanced) program
• Successfully completed or will be finishing the following core courses of the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration prior to going on exchange:
  • Fundamentals of Leadership
  • Accounting for Managers
  • Marketing Management
  • Economics for Management
  • Managerial Finance
  • Managing Contemporary Organisations
• Completed at least 18 units or 50% of the program prior to going on exchange
• Have a strong academic record of at least a Credit average
• Credits approved by School for proposed program of study.

Cost

The great thing about the MBA short term programs conducted at one of our exchange partners is that you don't need to pay tuition fees at the exchange university! Tuition fees are waived by each exchange institution for incoming students. You simply pay the standard full-time University of Adelaide tuition that you are paying already.

If the MBA short term program is at an institution with which the Adelaide Business School does not have an exchange agreement, you will be enrolling as a study abroad student and pay the tuition fees directly to the host institution.

All other costs while on exchange are your responsibility. You will need to consider the following costs when preparing a budget:

• Exchange university application fee
• Accommodation
• Meals
• Travel expenses
• Passport and visa costs
• Health and/or travel insurance
• Any other incidental costs
• Entertainment

Costs will vary widely across our range of partners - as a very rough guide, you would need between AUD$1500-2000 per month. Cost of living information is available from our partner institutions.

Scholarships

The Faculty of the Professions Business, Economics & Law Financial Incentive Scheme

As an MBA student you may be eligible to apply for The Faculty of the Professions Business, Economics & Law Financial Incentive Scheme. Separate selection criteria may apply and details can be found here.

There are also various exchange scholarships offered through the Adelaide Abroad office to support students participating in international exchanges. Visit the Adelaide Abroad’s Scholarship website for a list of scholarships available.

Exchange Process

Research your options and explore the MBA short term program opportunities available at the host university.

1. Discuss your decision with your MBA Program Adviser, as they need to approve your course selection.
2. Attend an MBA Exchange Information Session.
3. Once you are ready to apply, follow the steps below.

Applying for an MBA Short Term Program

Students must complete two applications for Adelaide Abroad and for the host university. Students cannot apply to a host university until they have been accepted into the Adelaide Abroad Exchange program.

Adelaide Abroad Application

1. Complete the MBA Exchange Application Form and submit it to the International Executive Officer at the Professions Postgraduate Hub, with all the required documentation.
2. You will be notified of the outcome of your application to the exchange program after application deadlines have closed. If you have been accepted, Adelaide Abroad will send an offer letter to your student email.
3. Return the acceptance form attached to the offer letter and a nomination will be sent to the host university.
4. The Professions Postgraduate Hub will send you a Course Agreement Letter to confirm the credit(s) you will obtain for the courses you wish to study on exchange.

MBA Exchange Application form: Click here to complete the application form.

Academic Reference form: You will need to obtain an Academic Reference from a lecturer or tutor who knows you and your academic strengths.

The Host University Application

1. Once you have returned the acceptance form to Adelaide Abroad, you will be sent application forms and instructions on how to apply to the host university.
2. The host university will send a notification of acceptance or declination either directly or through the Adelaide Abroad office.

Before and After You Travel

Plan your travel

Once you have been accepted by the host university, you can start planning for your travel:

• Apply for your visa
• Book flights
• Organise accommodation
• Finalise any necessary insurance
  ...and prepare for take off!

Enrol for your exchange

If the host university is an exchange partner of the University of Adelaide, you are required to be enrolled in an exchange course on Access Adelaide:

• EXCHANGE 700XBUS Exchange for Business PG Students (X units)

The 'X' indicates the different course catalogue number. Depending on your approved credits, you will need to enrol in the appropriate exchange course to indicate your equivalent study load overseas. Your course fees will be paid to the University of Adelaide whilst on exchange placement.

You will then need to enrol into the approved courses at your host university. Your host university will provide you with information on how to do this. You must undertake the equivalent of a minimum of 3 University of Adelaide units and up to a maximum of 6 University of Adelaide units at the host university for short term programs.

Pre-departure Briefing

MBA students are required to attend a pre-departure briefing session that will be held by thePostgraduate Hub and Adelaide Abroad. This is your opportunity to ask detailed questions, meet other students going on the MBA short term programs, and gain a clearer understanding of what you need to do to be fully prepared for your exchange.

The briefing is usually held approximately one month before the end of Trimester 1.

Pre-departure Guide

Download and go through Adelaide Abroad's Pre-departure Guide for Students Accepted into an Exchange Program.

Returning from Exchange

Feedback

Once you have returned from your overseas study, the Postgraduate Hub will send you an evaluation survey. Complete and return the survey as soon as possible. The release of your academic transcript from the host university will be delayed until the survey has been returned.

Come into the Hub and see the International Executive Officer

We love to hear about your exchange experiences and learn how we can offer better advice to future exchange students, so come in and have a chat about your experience. We can also help you plan the rest of your study at the University of Adelaide, or even your next exchange!

Credit transfer

Your official transcript from the host university may be sent to the University of Adelaide or directly to you. Should you receive an official transcript from your host university, please send a certified copy or the original transcript to the International Executive Officer at the Postgraduate Hub for a transfer of credit to be processed. We will send you an email to let you know that your credit has been transferred and send the original transcript out to you.

Exchange Students Network

Join the Exchange Students Network and talk with others about your exchange experience.

Stay involved with the Postgraduate Hub

We always appreciate returned exchange students wanting to share their experiences with future exchange students. You can assist at MBA Information Nights and the annual MBA Exchange information session.

Current Opportunities

This page details all the information about current and upcoming MBA short term program opportunities. We invite you to put in your application as early as possible. Applications must be submitted to the Postgraduate Hub by the Faculty application deadline. Late applications will not be accepted. Incomplete applications, or applications submitted without relevant documentation, will not be processed.

2012 MBA Exchange opportunities

2013 MBA Exchange Opportunities

Please check back soon for updated dates for the 2013 opportunities.