Boston University Study Abroad and the Questrom School of Business offer Questrom students an exciting opportunity to earn management credit and complete a four-credit internship in Sydney, Australia. The Sydney Business Internship Program, which is offered only during the spring semester, features an extended, six-month semester. At the start of the program, students complete a core course and a full-time internship arranged by the BU Sydney Center. From March to July, students directly enroll at the University of Sydney. During their time in Sydney, students live in single bedrooms in fully furnished 3 or 4 bedroom suites at the Sydney Center.
BU Abroad: A Sydney Perspective
BU Abroad: A Sydney Perspective
Requirements & Considerations
Curriculum
Open to BU students only, the Sydney Business Internship Program offers an extended one-semester 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 credits: the three University of Sydney classes are transferred to BU as 3-credit classes and AN368 and the academic internship are 4-credit classes.
Students should refer to Questrom’s lists of pre-approved courses before applying.
Required Courses
Study Abroad will enroll students in a non-credit Hub co-curricular, the required course on Australian Culture and Society, and a four-credit internship course. Upon successful completion of the internship experience, students will receive a Hub unit in the area Individual in Community from the co-curricular HUB SA 330.
- Non-credit Hub Co-curricular: HUB SA 330 Study Abroad Internship
- This course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area:
- Syllabus
- CAS AN 368 Australian Culture & Society (4 credits)
- This course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas:
- Historical Consciousness
- Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy
- Research and Information Literacy
- Major focus on Australia’s global and national development as a multicultural nation with European roots, traditional western alliances and an imagined future in the Asia-Pacific region. The themes of continuity and change in relation to the Aboriginal population are explored in some detail.
- Syllabus
- CAS EC 497 Internship in Business/Economics (4)
- Gain experience in marketing, small business management, HR, banking, finance, accounting, economic research, or data analytics, by interning with Australian corporations, small businesses, or start-ups. Past internships have included North Sydney Innovation Network, RSM Australia, BT Financial, and TWIYO Capital. Placements vary by semester and are subject to availability, no specific organization can be guaranteed.
- Syllabus
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 semester to semester 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.
Housing & Student Services
Program Residence
- Students live in either the BU Center or another nearby student residence based on space availability.
- Students live in single or double, furnished rooms, in a shared suite or apartment.
- There is a shared kitchen and dining area. There is a mall a short walk away where students can purchase kitchen supplies, home goods, and groceries.
- Board is not included/no stipend.
- No dining hall availability.
- All students have access to the BU Sydney Academic Center which includes 24 hr. security, a roof deck for students to hang out, a fully-stocked library with computers and classrooms.
Program Dates
- Spring Semester: early January to late June
Application Timeline
This program follows rolling admissions and may fill before the official deadline.
Spring Semester
- Applications Open June 1*
- Applications Deadline September 15
This program is rolling admissions; applications are reviewed once all application materials are received, prior to all deadlines. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all required materials are received by the BU Study Abroad office. Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible as some programs and internship tracks have limited space and may fill up before the deadline. Submitting a complete application prior to the application deadline, does not guarantee acceptance. Students will be emailed an admissions decision within three weeks of a completed application.
Information for BU Students Awaiting an Admissions Decision and exceptions to the standard admission calendar for all students can be found here.
Cost & Financial Considerations
