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MKX3521/MKX5521
Global Study Programs in Marketing (GSPM)
Japan, 28 June – 10 July 2026
About this program
Selected students will be enrolled in the MKX3521 or MKX5521 units in the T2-58 teaching period. This unit may count towards your undergraduate or postgraduate degree as a major, capstone, or elective unit.
The Department of Marketing has run the Global Study Programs in Marketing (GSPM) for the past 43 years. The program offers marketing students a unique and engaging global learning experience. Students will spend approximately 12 days in Tokyo and Kyoto exploring diverse marketplaces, marketing practices and consumer behaviours. Students will also directly engage with marketing managers from leading marketing organisations and brand companies.
Throughout the program, students will work in collaborative, real-time team environments to generate ideas, address problems, and offer creative solutions to complex marketing challenges set by a real-world client. If you want to sharpen your critical thinking, cross-cultural communication, and global awareness, please consider applying to the program.
Want to discover more? Check out highlights from our previous Japan GSPM tour on Instagram (account log-in required).
Before departure, students must attend an on-campus learning workshop on 16 June 2026 at Caulfield campus. The workshop is face-to-face and compulsory. Students who do not attend this workshop will be withdrawn from the unit and unable to participate in the study tour.
Applications
8 March 2026
Decision date
Early April 2026
Start date
28 June 2026
End date
10 July 2026
Program cost
Program cost: $2,000 AUD. Travel grants may be available from Monash Abroad for those meeting eligibility criteria.
Deposit payment: $500 AUD non-refundable deposit payable within 72 hours of receiving an offer to secure your place.
Final payment: $1,500 AUD payable 19 April 2026.
Program fee includes:
- Twin-share accommodation with breakfast for the duration of the study tour. Single rooms may be available for an additional fee.
- Company and organisation visits
- Transportation for academic program and site visits
- Cultural visits and tours
- Welcome and farewell functions
- Monash University Travel Insurance for the duration of the tour and 15 days either side of the study tour dates
Program fee DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Monash University tuition fees for 6 credit points of study. Please refer to the handbook – MKX3521/MKX5521 – for tuition fee information.
- Return airfares (estimated AU$1500 - $2000)*
- Airport transfers (est. AU$90 each way)*
- Visa costs if applicable (est. AU$40 - $200)*
- Accommodation not within the program dates (est. AU$300 per night)*
- Meals not outlined in the itinerary (est. AU$25 per meal)*
- Spending money (est. AU$60 AUD per day)*
- Any expenses incurred during free time
*All estimates are based on research completed in June 2025. Students are encouraged to use the above information as a guide only and research any additional costs at the time of application.
Eligibility
Undergraduate:
- A WAM of 60% or above
- Completed at least 72 credit points at the time of application.
Postgraduate:
- A WAM of 60% or above
- Completed at least 24 credit points at the time of application.
Selection criteria
Submission of a 2-3 minute video addressing the following:
- Why do you wish to take part in this program?
- How will the program add value to your degree and/or future career aspirations?
Please submit your supporting documentation (CV, video, etc) via a Google Drive link and ensure permission settings are set to Monash University. You can upload this link to the Personal Statement section of your application.
Given the high demand for this program, selection criterion is based on the following at time of application:
- Overall WAM
- Strength of your personal video.
Itinerary
*This is a sample itinerary. Elements of this program may be subject to change.
| 16 June | Pre-learning day at Caulfield campus. All enrolled students must attend. |
| 28 June | Arrival and check into accommodation in Tokyo Group meet and greet at the hotel reception Dinner at own expense |
| 29 June | Breakfast at the hotel Company visit Lunch at own expense Company visit Group welcome dinner |
| 30 June | Breakfast at the hotel Company visit Lunch at own expense Company visit Site visit Evening in Ginza and dinner at own expense |
| 1 July | Breakfast at the hotel Company visit Company visit Lunch at own expense Company visit Site visit Evening Shimokitazawa and dinner at own expense |
| 2 July | Breakfast at the hotel Company visit Lunch at own expense Company visit Company visit Free evening to explore and dinner at own expense |
| 3 July | Breakfast at the hotel Company visit Lunch at own expense Site Visit Free evening to explore and dinner at own expense |
| 4 July | Breakfast at the hotel Fun run, walk or sightseeing at Imperial Palace, Chiyoda Free afternoon to explore and lunch at own expense Free evening to explore and dinner at own expense |
| 5 July | Breakfast at the hotel Check out Tokyo accommodation Shinkansen bullet train from Tokyo to Kyoto * Lunch at own expense Arrive in Kyoto and check into accommodation Free evening to explore and dinner at own expense |
| 6 July | Breakfast at the hotel Site Visit Lunch at own expense Student assignment workshop Free evening to explore and dinner at own expense |
| 7 July | Breakfast at the hotel Workshop Lunch at own expense Company Visit Free evening to explore and dinner at own expense |
| 8 July | Breakfast at the hotel Student assignment preparation at the hotel Lunch at own expense Workshop Student assignment preparation and dinner at own expense |
| 9 July | Breakfast at the hotel Student assignment preparation at the hotel Lunch at own expense Student presentations at the hotel conference centre * Group Farewell Dinner at Kushiyaki Izakaya * |
| 10 July | Check out of hotel and depart Kyoto |
Assessment and results
The program will be recognised as equivalent to 6 credit points of Monash study.
The lead academic will provide further information about the assessment linked to this unit and its submission details.
Questions may be directed to the faculty via Monash Connect.
Applications closed
If you have any questions, please direct them to the faculty via Monash Connect.