Working in two of Asia’s major cities helped Business School students develop a more global view of the direction they should take with their careers.
Drawn to the prospect of cultural and professional immersion in two of Asia’s most cosmopolitan cities, 57 undergraduate Business School students have recently returned from Mumbai and Bangkok after taking part in the Global Business Practicum (GBP) over their winter break.
After having spent 3 ½ weeks in the bustling metropolitan city of Mumbai, James Gore (Finance) felt the GBP came at the perfect time to help him focus on the direction he wanted his career to head in:
“Spending time experiencing a business industry hands-on allowed me to understand more about where I would want to work in the future. It was a truly broadening experience, developing my professional and interpersonal skills in a new environment which is both valuable for personal growth and career prospects.”
Also in Mumbai, Rebecca Lee (Accounting) found that GBP gave her the opportunity to embrace being a global citizen:
“The program really changed my perception of India itself. It made me realise how rich their culture is with friendly locals teaching us about Indian culture, to showing us where the good food and chai joints were.”
The UNSW Global Business School Practicum is an intensive for credit course which provides undergraduate students the unique opportunity to gain international understanding, exposure and workplace skills through studying and working in a specified location overseas. It is supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade through the New Colombo Plan, a scholarship scheme that aims to increase the industry and people to people links between Australia and Asia.
The students worked with consulting teams in a diverse range of companies – including multinationals like Tata Consultancy Services, Novotel, Blackmores and the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, as well as innovative local startups.
Charith Seneviratne (Accounting and Finance) is optimistic that the GBP will have a positive impact on his future career prospects:
“I aspire to work for an international corporation where global secondment opportunities are available. As such, this course has enhanced my adaptability to foreign working environments.”
The Global Business Practicum highlights UNSW's commitment to both experiential learning and two-way engagement with Asia. Collaboration with India in particular is of utmost importance to UNSW, evidenced in the university's annual Gandhi Oration, Festival of India celebrations, strong research ties and dedicated scholarships.
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