Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Study Tours

Funding and finances

Are there any funding opportunities available?

Study Tours taking place abroad are eligible for Band B travel grants. For information on other scholarship opportunities, please see the Other scholarships page.

Course planning and advice

Can I go on more than one study tour?

When we are selecting students for study tours, students who have not participated in a study tour or program partially funded by Monash Business School will be prioritised over students who have already participated.

Where can I get faculty advice on how this experience fits into my degree?

You are welcome to visit the following Business and Economics Student Services counters for in person drop-in advice Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm:

Caulfield Building N, Level 4 27 Sir John Monash drive

Clayton Menzies Building (Building 11) 20 Chancellors Walk, Level 2 South Wing

Peninsula Building D, Level 3 McMahons Road

Specialist advice from the faculty mobility advisors is available on Tuesday afternoons, 1pm – 4pm via Zoom upon request (submit your request through a Monash Connect enquiry, Att: Global Programs and Partnerships).

Can I participate in a study tour if I can’t fit it into my degree?

Unfortunately no. You must be enrolled in the relevant study tour unit in order to participate.

Can I complete more than one capstone unit?

Yes, you can complete multiple capstone units. You may be able to undertake additional capstones units as electives if you have them available in your course requirements.

Can I undertake more than one international experience?

You can participate in multiple international experiences throughout your degree. Careful course planning is required so that each international opportunity contributes towards your degree requirements.

Applications and enrolling

What do I include in my personal statement?

Your personal statement is an important part of your application. Please read the prompts in the instructions carefully, and respond to each specific topic raised.Your personal statement should reflect how you would benefit from the experience. You could consider including what skills you are interested in developing and how this experience would complement your studies.

If I’m unsuccessful, can I apply again for future programs?

Yes! We encourage students to apply again if you have space in your course.

What happens if there are more applicants than places on a study tour?

If a study tour is over-subscribed, students who have not been on a faculty study tour before will be prioritised over a student who has already been on one. Applications are assessed based on a students’ WAM, personal statement or pitch. Unsuccessful applicants will be notified via email and will also go onto a waitlist for the program in the event of a student withdrawing before the program starts.

Who can help me if I have trouble applying?

If you have any technical issues completing your application, please contact Global Programs and Partnerships through Monash Connect. Be sure to share any screenshots you think might be helpful to solve the problem.

How do I enrol in the unit?

If your application is successful, the faculty will automatically enrol you in the appropriate unit code. You cannot enrol yourself via WES.

Flights, accommodation and visas

Who arranges flights and accommodation?

Flights and accommodation are usually organised by a third party provider. Once selected for a study tour, you will be advised of the arrangements for your specific trip and the timing of communication you can expect from the third party provider.

Do I get my own room?

The style of accommodation is different for each study tour, generally ranging from single or shared rooms to self-contained apartments. For some destinations you may have the option to pay a ‘single room supplement’ to upgrade to a single room from a shared room if you’d prefer.

Can I share a room with my friend who is on the same study tour?

If your study tour has shared accommodation, you will have the opportunity to indicate anyone you would specifically like to share a room with. The accommodation type is different for each study tour, and not all study tours have shared rooms.

Can I stay with family or friends?

No. All participants must stay in the accommodation specified by Monash for the duration of the study tour.

How are visas arranged for activities abroad?

It is your responsibility to research and apply for any visas required for your destination country. Monash will provide you with a letter outlining program details that can be used in a visa application if required.

Networking and socialising

How can I connect with other students going on the study tour?

We will circulate a list once participants have been finalised. This is an opportunity to share your contact details with other students going on the study tour, create a group chat and connect before your trip. Sharing contact details with other students is always on an opt-in basis only. There will also be a pre-departure session held before you leave where you will be introduced to the academic lead of the unit and other participants.

How can I become an Instagram ambassador for the Monash Business School account?

Once selected you will be invited to express an interest in sharing your experience with the Monash community on the Monash Business School Instagram account.

Be sure to follow the Monash Business School Instagram account.