Singapore and Melbourne

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BEX3724 / BEX5724

Engaging with International Business

Singapore and Melbourne, 9 – 24 July 2026

About this program

Selected students will be enrolled in unit BEX3724 or BEX5724 for the T3-57 teaching period. This unit may count towards your postgraduate or undergraduate degree as a major, capstone, or elective unit.

This program, co-designed and delivered by Monash Business School and Singapore Management University (SMU), offers students a unique opportunity to collaborate across cultures. Over two consecutive weeks, participants from both universities will travel to Singapore and Melbourne, engaging in a cross-cultural consumer research project aimed at:

• Identifying Cultural Influences: Exploring how cultural backgrounds shape purchasing behavior, brand loyalty, and consumer expectations.
• Informing Business Strategies: Providing actionable insights for businesses to adapt their products, services, and marketing strategies for diverse markets.
• Highlighting Regional Trends: Analysing emerging trends such as sustainability, digital commerce behaviors, and product design preferences in different cultural contexts.

Through a mix of in-class seminars, company visits in both cities, and cultural activities, students will enhance their global perspective while building their professional network. Participants will collaborate on team projects, working alongside peers from SMU and Monash Business School over the course of this dynamic program.

Want to discover more? Check out highlights from our previous Singapore tour on Instagram (account log-in required).

Students are required to attend a one hour pre-departure briefing from 3.30pm – 5.00pm Tuesday 26 May 2026.

Applications

8 March 2026

Decision date

Early April 2026

Start date

9 July 2026

End date

24 July 2026

Program cost

Total program fee: $1200 AUD. Travel grants may be available from Monash Abroad for those meeting eligibility criteria.

Program fee deposit: $600 AUD non refundable deposit payable within 72 hours of receiving an offer to secure your place.

Program fee balance: $600 AUD payable 19 April 2026.

The cost of this program includes:

• Twin share accommodation in Singapore (single rooms may be available for an additional fee)
• Meals as outlined in the itinerary
• Welcome and farewell functions
• Transportation for academic programs and site visits
• Monash University Travel Insurance for the duration of the tour and 15 days either side of the study tour dates.

The package does not include:

• Monash University tuition fees for 6 credit points of study. Please refer to the handbook – BEX3724 / BEX5724 – for tuition fee information.
• Return international airfares
• Visa costs if required
• Airport transfers
• Accommodation not within the program dates
• Single room accommodation
• Meals not outlined in the itinerary
• Other personal expenses
• Spending money.

Eligibility

Undergraduate:

• A WAM of 60% or above.
• Completed at least 72 credit points at the time of application.

Graduate:

• A WAM of 60% or above.
• Completed at least 24 credit points at the time of application.

Selection criteria

Submission of a 200-word personal statement as part of your application addressing the following questions:

• 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 200-word personal statement.

Itinerary

This is a sample program only and is subject to change. Successful participants will be provided with a finalised itinerary.

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.

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

Applications closed