International exchange programs

International Studies electives

The Faculty offers exchange programs with overseas universities, including: Aachen University of Applied Sciences, Germany; Aarhus School of Business, Denmark; California State University, Sacramento, USA; Linkopings Universitet, Sweden; Loughborough University of Technology, UK; Oregon State University, USA; Reims Management School, France; Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia; University of Ottawa, Canada; University of Tilburg, The Netherlands; Yonsei University, Korea; University of Westminister, London, UK; and Wirtschaftsuniversität, Vienna, Austria.

These programs enable UTS students to enjoy travel, campus life and the challenge of studying in another country. Subjects approved for study are given full accreditation for compulsory or elective subjects.

Students are also able to make their own arrangements to study at an institution that does not have a formal exchange agreement with UTS. However, prior arrangements must be made with the Faculty of Business regarding accreditation of subjects.

UTS offers many other exchange programs with overseas universities. To be eligible to participate in these exchanges, students need to speak another language fluently, or have the flexibility to study unspecified elective subjects.

For further information on exchange programs, contact:

exchange.bus@uts.edu.au

International Exchange sub-major

Students have the option to complete four elective subjects approved by the Faculty of Business at an approved exchange destination. These subjects are recognised as a cohesive unit of study and approved as a sub-major in International Exchange.

Integrated Australian and French Business program

This program is for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Business with an approved level of French language knowledge. The program involves four years of full-time study, including two years at UTS, and two years of Incountry Study in France, including work placement in France. Full details of this course are outlined in the Undergraduate Courses section of this handbook.

Aachen University of Applied Sciences, Germany

Aachen University offers several business subjects in English. There is also an opportunity to study German. This University is ideal for students who wish to undertake an International Exchange sub-major or elective subjects.

Aarhus School of Business, Denmark

The Aarhus exchange program is open to students enrolled in both undergraduate and postgraduate business courses. Students can select from a range of subjects taught in English.

California State University, Sacramento campus, USA

The Sacramento campus of the California State University is located in northern California and is approximately a two-hour drive from San Francisco. This exchange agreement is for undergraduate students of the Faculty. Students can choose from a wide selection of subjects and undertake exchange for either one semester or one academic year.

Linkopings Universitet, Sweden

Linkopings Universitet offers a range of subjects in English to undergraduate and postgraduate exchange students. Students have the opportunity to study for up to one year.

Loughborough University of Technology,UK

Undergraduate students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts in Human Movement Studies and the Bachelor of Management in Leisure are able to participate in an exchange program with Loughborough University of Technology. Students are able to choose from a wide range of subjects and it is possible to undertake a number of core subjects in both degrees.

Oregon State University, USA

Students can study at Oregon State University, a 100-year-old residential campus, for one semester or a full year. There is an extensive selection of undergraduate subjects available to UTS students.

Reims Management School, France

At Reims Management School in France, MBA students can undertake intensive Winter session (June/August) study to accelerate their study program.

University of Ottawa, Canada

Students can study at the University of Ottawa for one semester. There is an extensive selection of both undergraduate and postgraduate subjects available.

Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia

Universiti Sains Malaysia offers second-year business students the opportunity to study for one semester. Students complete introductory courses in the Malay language and culture while undertaking other subjects offered in English.

University of Tilburg, The Netherlands

The School of Leisure, Sport and Tourism operates a formal exchange program with the University of Tilburg in The Netherlands. Students can take up to three subjects, taught in English, per semester. It is generally recommended that the exchange be undertaken by third-year students in Autumn semester.

University of Westminister, London, UK

The University of Westminster is an urban campus located in the heart of London. Students can choose from a wide selection of undergraduate subjects.

Wirtschaftsuniversität, Vienna, Austria

At Wirtschaftsuniversität, students can study subjects in English which are directly equivalent to UTS subjects, or use their electives to study languages and other subjects of interest. This program is open to undergraduate students only.

Yonsei University, Korea

Yonsei University in Korea offers undergraduate and postgraduate students the opportunity to study from a range of subjects taught in English. Students can study for one semester or one year.

International Studies electives

With approval from the Faculty, students are able to undertake electives offered by the Institute for International Studies at UTS. Electives are available in language studies and in the study of contemporary societies in parts of the non-English-speaking world. All subjects are taught over one semester and have a value of 8 credit points.

Language studies

The Institute offers Language programs in Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish on UTS campuses through arrangements with Insearch Language Centre. Greek, Indonesian, Malaysian, Russian and Thai are offered to UTS students through arrangements that have been made with other universities. Other language programs may be available depending on demand. The individual student's level of language proficiency before entry to the program decides their level of language study. A range of entry levels to the various programs is available.

Contemporary Society

A number of subjects are offered to provide an introduction to the contemporary societies, politics, economics and culture of the countries of East Asia, South-East Asia, Latin America, and Europe. Introductory subjects are available on the contemporary societies of China, Japan, South-East Asia, Latin America, Latino USA, and Europe. There are no prerequisites for these subjects. All subjects are taught in English, in Spring semester only.

For further information, refer to the 2004 handbook for the Institute for International Studies or contact:

Institute for International Studies
10 Quay Street, Haymarket
telephone (02) 9514 1574
fax (02) 9514 1500