International study tours – Global
Learning
Paul Cerotti, Director, Global Study Tours
Why participate in a Study Tour?
• Enhance your recruitment potential
• Experience a different culture
• Study at an international university
• Acquire a global perspective
• Cultivate a global mindset
• Network globally
• Enhance your CV
• Investigate international career options and choices
• Meet International business people, professors and students
Over 3145 students have completed a tour
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Study Tours in the College of Business
• School of Business Information Technology and Logistics
Four outbound study tours – USA, Canada, China and Vietnam
• School of Economics and Finance
Three outbound study tours – Denmark, Germany and France
• School of Accounting
Three outbound study tours – Europe and North America (Accounting students
only) and Thailand
• Graduate School of Business and Law
Two intensives of one week in Vietnam and France
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RMIT as Industry Leader
• RMIT University is the industry leader in developing, organising and bringing to fruition
a great suite of business study tours around the world.
• Global Universities in the Financial Times top 100 universities in the world.
• Leading edge Professors of global business teach our student body offshore.
• Fortune 500 companies brief our students on business and job prospects globally.
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Destinations
• USA – Washington DC and New York City
• China – Hong Kong, Shangha, Suzhou and Beijing
• Vietnam/Cambodia – Hong Kong, Ho Chi Minh City and Phom Penh
• Canada – Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal
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Universities Offshore
Partners and a collaboration are paramount to the success of a study tour:
• USA – University of Maryland and Georgetown University
• Canada – Ryerson University
• China – Shanghai Institute of Foreign Trade and Fudan University
• Vietnam – RMIT Vietnam University
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Industry Visits
• The World Bank HQ
Carrefour China
• The IMF HQ
Lenovo
• GE
Ontario Energy
• Stanley Black and Decker
Georgetown Cupcakes
• Intelsat
Roots Canada
• Wal-Mart USA
Mercedes Benz China
• Wal-mart China
Cato Institute
• Wal-mart Canada
John Hopkins Hospital
• Volkswagen
National Archives USA
• Bao Steel
Steamwhistle Brewery
• GSOne
Budweiser USA
• Disney
Procter and Gamble
• Alcatel Bell
Price WaterhouseCoopers
• New York Stock Exchange
Shanghai Stock Exchange
• Hong Kong Stock Exchange
European Union
• General Motors Canada
L’Oreal
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What does it cost for students?
• Normal RMIT fees apply
• There are no extra tuition fees
• Students pay for airfares, accommodation, tours, daily living expenses
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See the World on a Student Exchange
• Spend 1 or 2 semesters overseas
• More than 150 partner institutions in 30 countries & 4 continents to choose from
• Receive credits for overseas studies - no additional time!
• Remain enrolled at RMIT
• Continue to pay fees at RMIT - fee waiver at partner institution
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Quotes from Students
• The trip was memorable on many levels. This is due to the wonderful RMIT staff that
worked tirelessly to organise the trip and ensure events and visits were as smooth as
possible. As well as caring for the sick and absent minded. This was complimented by
the charismatic, enthusiastic and wonderful staff from Maryland University (UM). There
was more than one lecture that captivated me, stimulating the learning gene.
• There are boundless opportunities for young graduates to seek overseas postings and
cadetships with the likes of the World Bank, GE and IMF.
• Thank you to the RMIT staff, l enjoyed your company immensely and you made the
transition to the US very easy. I would encourage any RMIT students to consider a
Study Tour option. It provides an opportunity to study overseas at a significantly
decreased cost and within a group setting. It augments personal growth and self
reliance, intangible life skills that can only benefit an individual.
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Questions
• Dr. Paul R. Cerotti
• Email – paul.cerotti@rmit.edu.au
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