Australia: Sydney Semester

International College of Management in Sydney

At ICMS you can take 3 or 4 subjects during your semester abroad.  That is approximately 12-16 hours of class time per week.  The program specializes in event management, hospitality management, international tourism, marketing, property services management, retail services management, sports management, and business management.  Course offering include legal issues for event management, hospitality operations, attraction and resort operations, buyer behavior, land and property law, retail technology, psychology and sociology of sports and leisure, and business economics.  There are 120-hour hospitality internships available.  The internship program is an option for students currently studying hospitality/tourism or events at their home University and has completed a previous internship or has work experience in the hospitality industry.  The 120-hours is done in three weeks and can be completed prior to the commencement of your study abroad program.  The internship is only offered prior to the February study abroad term.

Course link:
http://www.icms.edu.au/images/stories/pdf/brochure/study_abroad_subject_descriptions.pdf

ICMS has comprehensive academic and social programs to ensure that you experience the Australian lifestyle while learning within an internationally recognized institution. The college organizes surfing and sailing lessons, offshore fishing expeditions, and outings to many of Sydney’s other attractions.  When studying at ICMS students wear business attire and meet a professional standard of behavior, grooming and presentation.  ICMS professional performance program equips students with the self-discipline they will need when they start their new careers.

 

Student Life

The study abroad experience at ICMS begins by immersion  into the Australian culture with a five-day adventure in Cairns where a day is spent at the Great Barrier Reef, enjoying aboriginal and wildlife experiences at a pre-orientation cultural program. 

Ferry, trains and buses make Sydney easily accessible. There are many things to do. Walking to nearby Manly, Shelley, and Collins Beach, surfing, beach volleyball, scuba diving, horseback riding, day trips, sailing on Sydney harbor, Sydney city sight tours, harbor bridge climb and seeing Australian animals at Taronga Zoo, are some of the local attractions.

All students have access to 24-hour computer labs, library, café, bar and full working restaurant.  Wireless internet is available throughout campus.  Students have access to the academic learning center, emotional and physical health services, and residential support. Whether into rugby, football, tennis, yoga, or swimming, students can be involved in sports and fitness programs run by the student experience manager.  Students will also have access to a discounted membership to the nearby student gym.  There are both formal and informal social activities both on and off campus sponsored by the student experience department.   ICMS is a truly international experience with over 1200 students from over 40 different countries around the world.

Housing

Residential accommodations are dormitory style. Students may have the choice of a single, double, or triple room depending on availability. Each room is equipped with a desk, wardrobe, heating units, personal phones with voicemail, internet access; rooms and linens are cleaned weekly. Each floor has common bathrooms, a kitchenette, with iron/ ironing board. All meals are included in accommodations for the length of the term.

 

Duration

Fall Semester 2012- September 24 to December 21 2012
Spring Semester 2013 - February 11 to May 10 2013
Summer Semester 2013- June 3 to August 30 2013
O-Week:  Fall 2012 - September 16th
Spring 2013- February 4th
Summer 2013- May 27th

Application Deadline(s)

Fall 2012 - June 15th

Spring 2013- November 1

Costs

$17,200 US

Costs Included

Tuition, fees, US and Australian insurance, housing, meals and off-site and on campus orientation weeks.

Costs Not Included

Estimated: airfare ($2,000 US), visa ($600 US), books ($300 AUD), personal expenses ($1,500 AUD), and optional 120- hour internship ($2200 AUD)

(*Please note: Total program cost will vary depending on individual’s choice of housing, meal plan, and other choices that are personal preference.)

Entry Requirements

US passport and Australian visa.

Non-US citizens must check with the Australian Embassy for requirements.

All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.

 

PLEASE SELECT JUST ONE OF THE BELOW LISTED CCIS PROGRAM SPONSORS. PLEASE DO NOT SEND APPLICATIONS TO BOTH SPONSORS. 

Program Sponsor #1: Alice Sayegh, Director
International Studies
St. Bonaventure University
Reilly Center 221B
St. Bonaventure, NY 14778
(716) 375-2574
(716) 375-7882 (Fax)
asayegh@sbu.edu
To download, right click on the application or recommendation form and click "save as", then save the form to your desktop or downloads. Once you have completed your form, SAVE IT FIRST!!!! DO NOT CLICK "SUBMIT" until you have SAVED your form or the recipient will receive a BLANK form. Once you have saved it, click "submit" and THEN email your completed form as an attachment to the contact email address associated with the program in which you are applying. If for some reason you do not see the email address pop up when you click "submit", then email the application to the program sponsor listed here on this page.

YOU MUST NOTIFY YOUR HOME INSTITUTIONS' STUDY ABROAD OFFICE OR ADVISOR OF YOUR INTENTIONS AND ALSO PROVIDE THEM WITH A COPY OF YOUR APPLICATION. 

1. CCIS Online Application and Instructions (pdf)- Be sure to type your responses before printing this application.
2. Statement of Purpose - In a 300 to 500 word essay, introduce yourself and explain your objectives for studying abroad. Also, describe the personal benefits you expect to receive from the program, and how you plan to incorporate this experience abroad into your current and future academic and career goals.
3. CCIS Online Student Recommendation Form (pdf)- The reference forms must be completed by two professors that you have had in the past or have currently.
4. Official Transcript(s) - Request an official transcript from each college or university you have attended and submit them, in signed and sealed envelopes, together with your other application materials. Be sure to request transcripts as early as possible.
5. Copy of your passport.
6.  ICMS Application form

7.  Resume

OR

Program Sponsor #2: Alci Craig, Assistant Director
Truman State University
Center for International Education Abroad
Kirk Building 114
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 785-4076
(660) 785-7473 (Fax)
alcidean@truman.edu
To download, right click on the application or recommendation form and click "save as", then save the form to your desktop or downloads. Once you have completed your form, SAVE IT FIRST!!!! DO NOT CLICK "SUBMIT" until you have SAVED your form or the recipient will receive a BLANK form. Once you have saved it, click "submit" and THEN email your completed form as an attachment to the contact email address associated with the program in which you are applying. If for some reason you do not see the email address pop up when you click "submit", then email the application to the program sponsor listed here on this page.

YOU MUST NOTIFY YOUR HOME INSTITUTIONS' STUDY ABROAD OFFICE OR ADVISOR OF YOUR INTENTIONS AND ALSO PROVIDE THEM WITH A COPY OF YOUR APPLICATION. 
1. CCIS Online Application & Instructions Be sure to type your responses before printing this application.
2. Statement of Purpose - In a 300 to 500 word essay, introduce yourself and explain your objectives for studying abroad. Also, describe the personal benefits you expect to receive from the program, and how you plan to incorporate this experience abroad into your current and future academic and career goals.
3. CCIS Online Student Recommendation  The reference forms must be completed by two professors that you have had in the past or have currently.
4. Official Transcript(s) - Request an official transcript from each college or university you have attended and submit them, in signed and sealed envelopes, together with your other application materials. Be sure to request transcripts as early as possible.
5. Copy of your passport.
6. ICMS Application form
7.  Resume

Start the CCIS Study Abroad application process by downloading the forms.

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You must also complete the ICMS Application

*Please ensure that all applications submitted are accompanied by the documents listed above.  Incomplete applications cannot be processed.

All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.