Cambodia

BEX3726 / 5726

Engaging with International Business

Cambodia, 17 – 31 January 2027

About this program

Selected students will be enrolled in unit BEX3726 or BEX5726 for the SSB-01 teaching period.

This unit may count as a capstone or an elective unit in your undergraduate or postgraduate degree.

Monash Business School is proud to work with the Harpswell Foundation, which is dedicated to empowering young women in Cambodia through intensive leadership and academic development programs.

This unique study tour offers students the opportunity to contribute to this mission by collaboratively working with Harpswell and its students. Working with a not-for-profit focused on the development and promotion of women in leadership provides students with a rare opportunity to leverage their business skills to elevate young people in a developing country.

The focus will be on helping these young leaders to apply AI to their business needs, both strategically and operationally. Participants will work in cross-cultural teams and engage directly with Harpswell’s students and staff. Your role will involve developing the structure and content of a program that connects the use of AI to core business concepts that may include:

• Marketing strategy and communication
• Financial planning and budgeting
• Compliance and regulation
• Risk identification and management
• Human resources
• Achieving other operational efficiencies.

You will get to know the organisation, its staff and students, and discover their needs to develop ways that AI can respond..

Before diving into program development, you’ll gain valuable insight into Cambodia’s dynamic business environment. Throughout the tour, you’ll have opportunities to explore:

• The cultural, social, and educational backgrounds of Harpswell’s students
• Their aspirations and the practical challenges they may face in business
• The broader socio-economic context that shapes business and entrepreneurship in Cambodia.

Through meaningful engagement with Harpswell and its wider community, you will develop a deeper understanding of how to design inclusive, sustainable, and impactful business solutions in a developing economy.

Applications

9 August 2026

Decision date

26 August 2026

Start date

17 January 2027

End date

31 January 2027

Program cost

Total program fee: $1000 AUD

Program fee deposit: $500 AUD, non-refundable, payable within 72 hours of offer acceptance.

Program fee balance: $500 AUD, due 19 September 2026.

What’s included in the program fee

• Twin-share accommodation for the duration of the program, including daily breakfast (single rooms may be available at an additional cost)
• Airport transfers within Phnom Penh
• A curated program of company and organisation visits
• All in-country transportation for scheduled academic activities and site visits
• Welcome and farewell group functions
• Monash University travel insurance (covering the program and up to 15 days before and after).

What’s not included in the program fee

• Monash tuition fees (6 credit points)
• International airfares (approx. AUD $900 – $1,600)
• Visa costs (approx. AUD $50 – $80)
• Accommodation outside program dates (approx. AUD $50 – $200 per night)
• Meals not included in the itinerary (approx. AUD $10 – $20 AUD per meal)
• Personal expenses (e.g. transport outside scheduled activities, shopping, entertainment)
• Spending money (recommended AUD $200 – $500 AUD)

Note: Students are encouraged to use the above estimates as a guide only and research any additional costs at the time of application.

Refund policy

Program fees are generally non-refundable, except in exceptional circumstances as determined by Monash Business School.

Circumstances that will not be considered exceptional include (but are not limited to):

• Failure to secure an appropriate visa
• Withdrawal after committing to an alternative study experience
• Change of mind

Students should carefully consider their availability and commitment before accepting an offer.

Eligibility

Undergraduate:

• Minimum WAM of 60%
• Completed at least 72 credit points at the time of application.

Graduate:

• Minimum WAM of 60%
• Completed at least 24 credit points at the time of application.

Submission guidelines:

All applicants must submit supporting documentation (e.g. CV ) and a video (2–3 minutes) addressing:

• Your motivation for participating
• How the program supports your degree and/or career goals.

The supporting documentation must be submitted via a Google Drive link (ensuring access permissions are granted to Monash University). The link should be included in the Personal Statement section of your application.

Selection criteria:

As places are limited and demand is high, selection is competitive and based on:

• Weighted Average Mark (WAM)
• Video submission.

Itinerary

*This itinerary is indicative only and may be subject to change. A more detailed itinerary will be provided to students who have confirmed their enrolment.

Assessment and results

• This program is equivalent to 6 credit points of Monash study
• Assessment details will be provided by the unit coordinator
• Results release date: 1 March 2027.

For enquiries, please contact Monash Connect.

Applications closed

If you have any questions, please direct them to the faculty via Monash Connect.