International Opportunities for UC MBA Students
1) UC MBA Study Tour 2023 - Singapore
Applications are now open for the 2023 MBA study tour to Singapore!
MBAD671-23T2 is an MBA elective course that focuses on international strategy and business in an international context. The course runs in T2 and includes a study tour of approximately one week to Singapore to gain first-hand experience in this highly competitive market.
Students work in groups to create or enhance an international strategy for a New Zealand-based client, focusing on the Singapore market and/or using Singapore as a gateway to elsewhere in Asia. During our trip to Singapore, we will visit organisations that are related to your client’s business.
You will observe differences in business practices and solutions in New Zealand and Singapore, reflect on what is behind those differences and learn best practices. We will also visit the NZTE and the New Zealand High Commission in Singapore to hear about their observations about the challenges and opportunities for New Zealand firms in Singapore.
We also aim to meet with UC alumni, KEA network members and MBA students from our partner universities in Singapore to give you ample opportunities to gain insights and enhance your international network.
Eligibility: By approval of the MBA Director. Normally, students would be at least one year into the MBA programme with at least a B+ GPA at the end of Term 3 2022. Selections will be made based on GPA and personal statement. The study tour course is also open to MBA alumni.
Dates: The course runs through Term 2 2023 with classes on Tuesday night. It includes pre-tour classes and business visits in May-July 2023, a study tour to Singapore in 16-24 July and a post-tour class on 8 August.
Assessments: Working in groups, students will develop a supply chain strategy (50%) and present the strategy to a client (20%). Students will also participate in a CQ (cultural intelligence) module that includes pre and post-tour CQ assessment, an individual development plan and a self-reflection report (30%).
Points: 10 points.
Costs: On top of your course fee, there are additional costs of travel, accommodation and food. Here are the travel arrangements and some indicative costings:
On top of your course fee, there are additional costs of travel, accommodation and food. Here are the travel arrangements and some indicative costings:
Flights: Students can book their own flights (as you may wish to use points or select a cheaper option with layovers, or stay for longer) or we can book students on the same flights as Laura Meriluoto.
While costs will still vary, the Singapore Airlines direct flights, departing ChCh on 16 July and Singapore on 23 July, getting you back to Christchurch in the morning of 24 July, is currently $2375.30.
Insurance: You have access to free travel insurance through the UC travel insurance scheme, which covers the study tour as well as up to five leisure days. If the personal travel component extends for longer than five days, you will need to pay for the entirety of your perosonal travel period at a cost of $5.95/day.
Accommodation: We will all stay together at Hotel Mi Singapore but you can choose to have your own room or twin share. Laura will do the booking. The cost for seven nights is currently $787.50 twin share or $1575 single room.
Food: Singapore is the capital of high-quality street food and casual restaurants and eating out is cheap. About S$30 (NZ$36) per day should be sufficient for three meals. Total: approximately $300 or more for fancier fare.
Local transport: We will use UBER, taxis or public transit (trains). UBER from the airport to the hotel is approximately NZ$20-30 and can be shared. A public transit card is NZ$30/3 days.
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2) Aalto University Digital Business Master Class (Espo, Finland)
Digital Business Master Class (47E00100) is an interactive and fast-paced graduate-level course focusing on digital technologies as tools for building businesses. You will learn how companies transform their processes and systems by implementing digital technologies.
Concepts covered include platforms and ecosystems, business design thinking, data-driven marketing, strategic management of technological innovation, data-intensive business and AI ethics. You will work on company projects in international and multidisciplinary teams, in collaboration with partner companies. In addition to intensive lecture weeks, the course includes independent pre- and post-work periods.
Eligibility: Currently enrolled as an MBA student, with at least B+ (6.0) GPA and has not already completed MBAM601 - Digital Transformation. UC nominations will be made based on GPA and personal statement, and Aalto University will make the final selections.
Dates: 6 -17 March 2023 (Note: this date is likely to shift to July). 2024 dates TBC.
Points: 15 points (note: requires you to submit a 3-point assignment at UC on top of the Aalto assessments to lift the credit from 12 to 15.) Restricted against MBAM601 - Digital Transformation.
Costs:
The below costs are based on the 2023 intake and are indicative only for 2024.
- Standard UC MBA tuition fee for a 15-point MBA course ($3,169),
- €250 Aalto programme fee
- €320 - €410 for single-occupancy housing for two weeks, and additional costs for meals, transport to/from/within destination, and travel expenses. (Note: the tuition fee of €1600 is waived due to our exchange agreement)
Applications for 2023 are now closed. Applications for 2024 will open in Term 3 2023.
More information: https://www.aalto.fi/en/aalto-university-summer-school/digital-business-spring-2023
3) WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management MBA European Summer Programme
“The Changing Environment for International Business in Europe.”
The WHU MBA European Summer Programme comprises of a two-week course on ‘The Changing Environment for International Business in Europe’ on the attractive campus in Vallendar, located just outside of Koblenz in the valley of the Rhine River.
The programme is designed for MBA students of WHU's partner schools in their second year who are interested in International Business, Finance, and Corporate Strategy. As an alternative to an exchange semester, the programme offers a targeted and compact insight into international business in Europe. It offers a well-balanced combination of lectures, group work, company visits, and cultural experiences.
Dates: 2024 dates TBC.
- Session 1: 9 - 23 May 2023
or - Session 2: 14 - 26 May 2023.
Points: 10 points. This course can be used as the MBA 10-point elective
Costs:
The below costs are based on the 2023 intake and are indicative only for 2024.
- Standard UC MBA tuition fee for a 10-point MBA course ($2,104.00),
- €489 WHU base fee (covers course materials; group transfer service to/from airport; welcome reception and farewell dinner; lunches; company visits and social excursions; local bus ticket; 24-hour gym access; on campus wi-fi and library Access),
- €350 - €425 for single-occupancy housing for two weeks and the cost of flights. (Note: the tuition fee of €3,455 is waived due to our exchange agreement.)
Applications for 2023 are now closed. Applications for 2024 will open in Term 3 2023.
More information: https://www.whu.edu/en/programs/short-term-programs/mba-european-summer-program/
Contact
For more information on these options, contact Laura Meriluoto, the MBA Internationalisation Lead: laura.meriluoto@canterbury.ac.nz
