Study Abroad Information Session
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS OFFICE
July 11, 2013
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Purpose of This Session?
To introduce you to the study abroad opportunities
available to students in the Faculty of Business
Administration
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Why Study Abroad?
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Study unique courses in an integrated, cross-cultural environment
Learn a foreign language
Gain further knowledge of foreign business practices
Get an insider's perspective into other cultures
Obtain international experience that employers are looking for
Earn credit toward your degree
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Opportunities Available
• Standard Student Exchange Program
• North2North
• Fall 2014 Group Study
• Harlow 2014 Program
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Standard Student Exchange
• Offers maximum flexibility
 Choose from one of 40 partner institutions located in 21 countries worldwide
• Part of small group from MUN
 Generally 2-3 spaces at each institution for MUN students. Might be the only
student from MUN
• Study with students from all over the world
 Most partner institutions have a large international and exchange student
population
• Taught by teachers from host institution from around the globe
• Wide range of courses taught in English
 But, there are often opportunities to study the native language
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Standard Student Exchange
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B.Comms:
• Term 6 works best for most students; but, there are possibilities in Terms 5 & 7
• Students that participate in the winter Harlow Program (with the exception of
accounting students) are eligible to apply for the standard exchange program during
Term 6. However, priority is given to students applying for their first study abroad
program.
• Not possible for accounting students at this time.
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BBAs:
• Completed between 72-96 credit hours (i.e. 24-32 courses) of their program and still
have space to take elective courses.
• For further information regarding your eligibility, please contact Student Liaison
Officer for BBA program, to determine how a semester abroad can fit with your study
program.
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Exchange Locations
40 Partner Institutions, 21 Countries!
Australia (F, W)
Ireland (W)
Norway (F, W)
Belgium (W)
Italy (F*, W)
Republic of Korea (F*, W)
Chile (F, W)
Japan (W)
Singapore (F, W)
China (F*, W)
Malaysia (F*, W)
Spain (W)
Czech Republic (W)
Mexico (F, W)
Sweden (W)
France (W*)
The Netherlands (W)
United Kingdom (F*, W)
Germany (W*)
New Zealand (F, W)
United States (W)
(F, W) indicates that for B.Comm students there will be restrictions due to
semester dates; however, locations such as China, France, Germany, Italy, the
Republic of Korea & United Kingdom have multiple destinations, which allow
students to work around this
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University of the Arctic
North2North Program
• International network of educational institutions, offering exchange
opportunities to learn about another place and another culture, while
learning about your region — the North.
• MUN is a member of the University of the Arctic
• Application process managed by the International Centre
• Application deadline is in February (one selection period/year)
• 2-3 applicants chosen university-wide per year
• Some students may be given grants to participate in program
• One university identified as being applicable to FBA: Finnmark University
College, Norway (not suitable for B.Comm students)
• For more information visit:
http://www.mun.ca/goabroad/study/north2north.php
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Term 6 Group Study Programs
There is the possibility of a group study program for all non-accounting
students being offered at the following partner institutions in Fall 2014:
• Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU) – Beijing, China
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Where is Harlow?
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Harlow Campus
• Unique group study abroad experience (maximum 20 students)
• Located in the United Kingdom at the heart of the one of the world’s
major free trade areas, the European Union
• Campus is 26 miles north of London, near Stansted airport
• Established in 1969; hosted first business exchange group in 1987
• Affordable regional travel opportunities throughout Europe
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Harlow Program 2013
Non-Accounting Students:
• BUSI 6043 – Doing Business in the UK & Europe (Speaker’s Series)(Dr. Sudhir Saha/ Dr. Michael Withey)
• BUSI 5301 – Organizational Theory (Dr. Michael Withey)
• BUSI 6311 – International Human Resources Management (Dr. Sudhir Saha)
• 2 International/European-focused courses at University of Hertfordshire
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Harlow Program 2013
Accounting Students*:
Prior to attending Harlow
• will be required to take 1 accounting course (BUSI 6100WWW) via distance during WT2
At Harlow
• BUSI 6043 – Doing Business in the UK & Europe (Speaker’s Series)(Dr. Sudhir Saha/ Dr. Michael Withey)
• BUSI 5301 – Organizational Theory (Dr. Michael Withey)
• BUSI 6130 – Auditing (Prof. Peggy Coady) via distance education
• 2 International/European-focused courses at University of Hertfordshire
*This program is the “normal plan” for accounting students based on the assumption that accounting
students going to Harlow have only done one business elective (B3101) prior to term 5 and have no nonbusiness electives to import into their program. Each student’s academic record will be reviewed and
individual advice given based upon each student’s assessment.
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University of Hertfordshire
• Located in Hatfield, 40 minutes by bus from Old Harlow
• Student population: 24,000
• Ranked in the Top 50 UK universities and as the ‘Top new university in Britain”
by the Independent Complete University Guide
• Students participating in the Harlow Program will:
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travel to the University of Hertfordshire once a week to take two European and/or
Internationally-focused business courses. Course details TBA
will have access to University of Hertfordshire’s facilities while on campus, e.g.
library.
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Harlow Program Cost Estimates
Tuition
$1,275 CAD
Airfare
$1,000 - $1,500 CAD
Accommodation
£127.75 per week for standard shared room.
• 6 standard rooms available
~$3,260 CAD
~$3,547 CAD
£138.95 per week for large shared room.
• 4 standard rooms available
Includes one meal each weekday
Text Books
$100 - $500 CAD
Meals
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Program Fee
~$ 330 CAD (no higher than $500 CAD)
Misc. (travel, shopping, incidentals)
$$$
TOTAL
$10,000-$15,000
($1,000 - $3,000 CAD)
$$$ = subject to students’ lifestyle choices
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Harlow Scholarships
Faculty of Business Administration
scholarships include:
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Peter Gardiner
Brian J. Grant
Rob Crosbie
Bain Johnston Corporation
Bristol Group Scholarship
& others
Harlow Trust
 1 scholarship
 5 - 6 bursaries
 £250 each
Harlow Travel Awards
 £250 each
 6 in total
HDC Award
 £250
Dr. M.O. & Grace Morgan Harlow
Bursary
Dr. Edmund de Rothschild Harlow
Travel Bursary
 £250
Linfield Award
 4 scholarships
 £1000
Short Family Award
 4 scholarships
 $1,250 CAD
Apply through the Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards Office
http://www.mun.ca/scholarships/scholarships/Harlow.php
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International Travel Scholarships
• Arthur & Sonia May Scholarship
• Coca-Cola Scholarship for International Travel
Apply through the Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards Office
http://www.mun.ca/scholarships
• Faculty of Business Administration scholarships to support
international exchange
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Eligibility Criteria
• B.Comms
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must be entering term 5 in winter 2012
• BBAs
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may apply for the Harlow semester when they have completed the pre-requisites
required to take a full-course load and have space in their program to take business
electives while abroad. This would typically occur once students have completed
between 72 and 96 credit hours of their program.
• Minimum 65% average over last 15 courses
• Selection is competitive
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Application Process
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Application deadline is Monday, July 22, 2013 @ 4:00pm
Return applications to International Programs Office (BN2027)
Applicants will be notified of their application status by letter
$250 deposit required upon acceptance of program offer
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Further Information
For further information regarding study abroad opportunities
at Harlow and other locations, please contact:
Victoria (Tory) Greey
International Program Officer (Study Abroad)
Tel: (709) 864 - 4504
Victoria.greey@mun.ca
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