Global Exchange

Business students have opportunities for international educational experiences as part of their degree. Typical options include session-long studies at partner universities and shorter-term choices like summer and winter schools, study tours, and internships. Participating in a study abroad exchange program can be a memorable experience that stays with you. You will encounter diverse cultures, develop intercultural communication skills, increase your independence and adaptability, and gain new perspectives on life and learning.

Indonesia

Session abroad

China

Short-term partner programs

Venice

Faculty-lead programs

Undertake a full academic session (4-5 months) at an approved partner university, earning 18-24 credit points while experiencing comprehensive immersion in an international academic environment. 

Discover more about UTS Global Exchange.

Participate in intensive 4-6 weeks summer or winter abroad opportunities.

Discover more about UTS Global Short Programs.

 

Experience 2-3 week structured study tours led by Faculty staff. 

Check 21595 International Management Field Study (UG) or 26792 Field Study Immersion (PG) subjects.

 

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the exchange program, you must meet the following criteria:

  • be currently enrolled in a UTS Business School coursework award, and
  • have achieved a credit average or better in your study, and
  • have completed a minimum of eight subjects in your course, and
  • met specific course-specific requirements (detailed below) and received approval for a study plan.

Important Notes for International Students:

  • Exchange participation is not permitted in your passport country if you hold a student visa in Australia.
  • Sponsored students must contact their sponsor and Sponsored.Student@uts.edu.au at UTS to find out whether they are able to participate in the exchange program.

Course-Specific Requirement

You should retain general electives or major options to undertake on exchange. These subjects are often the easiest to gain approval and provide the most flexibility when enrolling at the host university. Flexibility in course requirements and subject selection is essential for successful exchange.

It is advisable to avoid taking core subjects while on exchange, as this may have implications for meeting the course completion requirements and professional accreditation later on.

Undergraduate Students

You may be eligible for full session exchange (18-24 credit points) or short-term global experiences (6-12 credit points). Students undertaking a combined degree with business, except BCII and BIS, may be limited to the number of subjects they can undertake in the business component of the combined degree on exchange.

Bachelor of Business  

Required UTS subject completion prior to exchange:

  • At the point of application, you must complete all core subjects 22108, 21212, 23115, 26134, 25300/25400, 24108/24109, 22208 and 21214.

Permitted exchange study:

  • You can undertake business electives towards SMJ08139, or academic subjects towards general electives.
  • If you have limited options, you can undertake electives on exchange towards your major(s) options, up to a maximum of 12 credit points (i.e. advanced elective subjects related to your major options). 
  • If you are enrolled in combined degrees with the Bachelor of Business, except for BCII and BIS, you must undertake 6-18 credit points from the other discipline (i.e. Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Science, etc.) to meet full-time enrolment at UTS.

Restrictions:

  • You are not permitted to complete capstone subjects towards your major(s) on exchange (i.e. 24101, 24100, 22581, 23580, 25410, 21504, 21505 and 21506). 
  • In addition, the following subjects part of your major(s) must be completed at UTS: 24210 (MAJ08981 and MAJ08441), 22580 (MAJ08997), 21591 (MAJ08442), 25557 (MAJ08440), 21513 (MAJ08438) and 21512 (MAJ08446).
  • If you are completing an Accounting major, we do not recommend taking any subjects from the major on exchange, as it may affect accreditation.

Bachelor of Management

  • must complete eight subjects (48 credit points) at the point of application to UTS Global Exchange
  • can undertake business electives towards SMJ08139 or academic subjects towards general electives
  • students are not permitted to complete capstone subject on exchange (i.e. 21698). In addition, the following subjects must be completed at UTS; 21699 (all students).

Bachelor of Economics

  • must complete eight subjects (48 credit points) including 26134, 23506, 23566, 23508 and 23571 at the point of application to UTS Global Exchange and 23567 before exchange session
  • can undertake business electives towards SMJ08139 or academic subjects towards general electives
  • students with limited options will be permitted to undertake electives towards their Economics options (CBK91076) on exchange, up to a maximum of 12 credit points.
  • students are not permitted to complete capstone subjects towards their course or major on exchange (i.e. 23600, 24100, 22581, 23580, 25410, 21504 and 21505). In addition, the following subjects must be completed at UTS; 23509 (all students), 24210 (MAJ08441), 22580 (MAJ08997), 25557 (MAJ08440), 21513 (MAJ08438) and 21512 (MAJ08446).

Postgraduate Students

Due to curriculum restrictions, several courses are unsuitable for the full session exchange program, but you may participate in a short-term global experience.

Graduate Certificate

  • Not eligible for full session exchange or short-term global experiences

Graduate Diploma

  • Not eligible for full session exchange or short-term global experiences
  • Graduate Diploma of Business Administration - short-term global experience (6 credit points) for elective option only

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  • You may be eligible for full session exchange (18-24 credit points) or short-term global experiences (6-12 credit points) for elective option only
  • You must complete a minimum of four core subjects at the point of application and eight subjects including core subjects 21880, 22800, 24834, 25799, and 23709 at the end of the session of application to UTS Global Exchange

Master Courses

  • Not eligible for full session exchange but may participate in short-term global experiences (6-12 credit points) for elective option only

Check the scholarships and grants and the loans and payments to support you with the costs of going on exchange!

Dual Degree Opportunity for MBA students

In partnership with Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration (WU), UTS Business School offers select MBA students the opportunity to complete a combined degree program. After completing the core subjects in the MBA course at UTS, students spend a year in Vienna completing the Master in Strategy, Innovation and Management Control. After successfully completing the program, participants receive two top-quality, internationally recognised degrees – the Master of Business Administration (C04018) from UTS and the Master in Strategy, Innovation, and Management Control from Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU).

If you are looking for an alternative international opportunity within the MBA program, you can also choose to use electives to undertake global exchange at one of our 240 partner universities.

For more information about these international exchange opportunities, including how to apply, please contact the Global Exchange Office.

Scholarship support is available from both universities - UTS Business School and WU offer scholarships to two UTS students per year.

Business School Exchange Travel Grant

UTS Business School may offer up to ten (10) Outbound Exchange Travel Grant per session to qualified students enrolled in a Business degree. Each scholarship is tenable for one session to the value of $500 each. It cannot be deferred or transferred to another session.

To be eligible, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

  • Be currently enrolled in any UTS Business School coursework program; and
  • Be selected to undertake a UTS Global Exchange; and
  • Be accepted by a UTS Exchange Partner Institution.

Each applicant will be assessed by:

  • Academic Merit (WAM)

Applications for this scholarship are not required. Please note that students will automatically be considered for this scholarship based on their application for exchange and enrolment in the Business Exchange subjects. If the number of eligible students exceeds the number of available scholarships, they will be allocated in order of WAM (high to low). 

Students must not be in receipt of any other scholarship, cadetship or bursary. This excludes the Global Exchange Scholarship offered by UTS Global Exchange, which students may receive simultaneously/ concurrently.

Students will be contacted at the time of nomination if they have been awarded a scholarship. Payment of the travel grant will be made into the recipient's nominated bank account after the census date.

Students who receive a UTS Business School Outbound Exchange Travel Grant may be invited to join a faculty committee as a student representative or participate in promotional events such as the Exchange Fair, pre-departure events, targeted information sessions, orientation events and open days.

 

Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.