Curriculum
Open to BU students only, the Sydney Business Internship Program offers an extended one-term internship program consisting of three courses at the University of Sydney, at least two of which must be management courses, CAS AN368, a required course on Australian Culture and Society, and an internship. Students receive a total of 17 units: the three University of Sydney classes are transferred to BU as 3-unit classes and AN368 and the academic internship are 4-unit classes.
Students should refer to Questrom’s lists of pre-approved courses before applying.
Required Courses
Study Abroad will enroll students in a non-unitt Hub co-curricular, the required course on Australian Culture and Society, and a four-unit internship course. Upon successful completion of the internship experience, students will receive a Hub requirement in the area Individual in Community from the co-curricular HUB SA 330.
Internship Areas
Below is a list of internship areas where students have been placed. While BU Study Abroad guarantees an internship to program participants, specific placements vary from term to term and may not always be available. Likewise, internship placements may be available in academic areas not listed.
- Business/Economics/Finance
- Gain experience in general business/operations, marketing, small business management, entrepreneurship, HR, finance/accounting, or economic research, by interning with Australian small businesses, corporations, or start-ups. Past internships have included Credabl, Solutions2You, RSM Australia, Livelo, and Smartgroup.
- Please note: Placements in finance/accounting and economic research are limited and highly competitive. Students must have relevant coursework/qualifications.
The above are examples of past internship placements only. While BU Study Abroad guarantees an internship to program participants, specific placements may not always be available. Likewise, internships may be available in academic areas not listed.