Global Business Practicum
(COMM3020)
Take your career abroad with Global Business Practicum and get work experience overseas.
Travel overseas, work in a small consulting team, and tackle real business challenges with one of our industry partners.
With master classes from local leaders, exploring cultural landmarks, and networking with professionals, this course will be a highlight of your degree. You’ll begin the project virtually before going overseas to work full time in your host organisations office, guided by an industry mentor.
Spending two weeks abroad will significantly enhance your employability after university. The practical experience and international exposure gained will help you stand out in the competitive graduate job market.
Employers highly value candidates who can adapt to different business environments and possess a global perspective, making this course a valuable addition to any resume.
Why choose Global Business Practicum?
Gain a global perspective that’s invaluable in today’s business world
Travel overseas as part of a small consulting team to address a real business issue
Gain local expertise from business leaders, alumni, government officials, and academic experts
Course benefits
Work on genuine business issues with industry partners, giving you practical experience that stands out on your resume.
Enhance problem-solving skills, adaptability, and cultural awareness.
Travel overseas and immerse yourself in the local culture.
Expanding your professional network.
Share a unique experience with other students in your degree.
UNSW Student Insurance is provided.
2025 experiences
- Singapore | Term 2B
- Bangkok | Term 3B
Singapore
Term 2B
Our Singapore experience offers you the unique opportunity to immerse yourself in one of the world’s most dynamic business hubs. Known for its strategic location and innovative business environment, Singapore provides the ideal setting for you to gain practical experience and insights into global business operations.
The vibrant culture, diverse community, and forward-thinking business landscape make this an exciting destination for you to make your mark in the global business arena.
In-country placement dates
Wednesday, 13 August - Saturday, 30 August 2025.
Applications for Term 2B are open and close Monday, 31 March 2025. Apply now.
Bangkok
Term 3B
Travel to Bangkok to immerse yourself in a vibrant and rapidly growing business hub. Its strategic location and well-developed infrastructure make it a hub for Southeast Asia, offering key access to regional markets.
Global Business Practicum emphasises hands-on learning, real-world problem solving, and exposure to cutting-edge business practices. Participants will engage with local and international companies, work on live projects, and develop highly valued skills.
Bangkok’s thriving business ecosystem spans various industries, including hospitality, retail, technology, and finance. Strong trade relations and investment opportunities with Australia provide a unique perspective on international business practices, enhancing your understanding of global markets and strategies.
In-country placement dates
Wednesday, 26 November - Saturday, 13 December 2025.
Want to know when applications open? Register your interest.
The Global Business Practicum was a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience work life, especially in a different country. As someone who had no previous work experience, this was my first time being exposed to what professional life felt like, and the types of expectations that might be placed on me. I’m so glad that I was able to be a part of this course.
Edward Ye
Bachelor of Commerce/Economics | Term 2, 2024
- What to expect
- How to apply
- Course essentials
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During this course you will:
- Attend four pre-departure workshops.
- Complete two weeks in-country placement with your host organisation where you’ll work in company office.
- Complete formal assessments throughout to further your learning and cultural understanding.
- Attend a post-placement debrief session.
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Pre-departure workshops
Global Business Practicum has four in-person pre-departure workshops on campus before you depart overseas. These workshops will appear in your timetable.
The workshops cover:
- team assignments and introduction to your team.
- introduction to your host organisation.
- talks from industry and country experts.
- a briefing to get you ready for your overseas adventure.
Post-experience debrief
When you return to Australia, you’ll reflect on your time overseas, share feedback, and learn how to articulate your experience for future career success.
This session will not appear in your timetable. You’ll be advised of the date, time and location of this workshop during your pre-departure sessions.
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- Accommodation is arranged by Career Accelerator.
- Students are not permitted to organise their own accommodation.
- Rooms are shared, with 2 students of the same gender allocated per room.
- Students who wish to have their own room will be charged an additional fee (if available).
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- Consult your handbook and progression plans to ensure Global Business Practicum aligns with your program requirements. It is your responsibility to confirm that this elective counts towards your degree.
- Confirm your eligibility.
- Complete Career Accelerator: Essentials.
- Complete 72 units of credit.
- Complete your application through BusinessConnect.
- Once the application deadline has passed, your application will be reviewed by Career Accelerator.
- Successful candidates will be notified by email and offered the opportunity to join Global Business Practicum.
- Candidates are required to pay the non-refundable additional fee to secure their place in the course.
- Due to capacity constraints, placements are available on a first come, first serve basis. Once all placements are filled, the payment portal will close.
- Following full payment of the additional fee, you will be enrolled into the course by Career Accelerator.
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2025
Term Applications open Applications close In country dates Term 2B 2025 Monday, 10 February 2025 Monday, 31 March 2025 Wednesday, 13 August - Saturday, 30 August 2025 Term 3B 2025 TBC TBC Wednesday, 26 November - Saturday, 13 December 2025
Want to know when applications open for Bangkok Term 3B? Register your interest.
Global Business Practicum is a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) course and can also be taken as an elective.
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6 units of credit
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Summer, Term 2B, Term 3B
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To be eligible you must:
- Be an undergraduate student.
- Be enrolled at UNSW Business School.
- Have completed 72 units of credit by the commencement of the course.
- Be in good academic standing.
- Have room in your degree for this course.
- Have completed Career Accelerator: Essentials or myBCom First Year Portfolio (COMM1999).
In addition to the above you are also required to:
- Hold a valid passport.
- Hold a valid visa (as required).
- Be based in Sydney during the workshop dates.
- Attend the 4 pre-departure workshops held on campus at UNSW Kensington.
- Be able to travel overseas to our host country during the in-country placement dates.
- Cover the cost of:
- the program fee
- airfare
- visa
- living costs.
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- Global Business Practicum has an additional fee of $2500.00. The fee includes:
- accommodation,
- orientation,
- activities,
- tours, and
- other program events.
- The additional fee is non-refundable once you have been enrolled in the course.
- Course fees still apply and are not included in the additional fee.
- Airfares and living costs are not included. You must provide and purchase these at your own expense.
- NCP funding is available to eligible domestic undergraduate students in 2025 for Singapore (T2B) and Bangkok (T3B).
- Global Business Practicum has an additional fee of $2500.00. The fee includes:
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This course is graded on a Satisfactory (SY)/Unsatisfactory (FL) basis.
Please refer to the course outline for detailed assessment information.
Our industry partners
Previous Global Business Practicum experiences
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Previous projects include:
2024
- Baker Tilly Thailand
- Strategize how commercial real estate in Thailand can contribute to the net zero journey.
- Brand positioning of website.
- Blackmores Thailand
- Work on sustainability program.
- Eazy Digital
- Research competitor analysis on understanding the global competitive landscape of agency and brokerage management platforms for insurance companies.
- Sungrow Thailand
- Research on the development trend of photovoltaic and energy storage in the Thai market.
- CP Axtra
- Market research and strategic development for retail and wholesale business.
- Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok
- Creating and marketing hotel hampers. Concept development, distribution, offerings and sales strategy.
2023
- Baker Tilly Thailand
- UNSW and Baker Tilly internship program
- Blackmores Thailand
- Building product advisors as key growth drivers for business.
- Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok
- R&B brunch and afternoon tea comparison and suggestion.
- Baker Tilly Thailand
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Previous projects include:
2023
- A&A Business Consulting
- Provide recommendations on product development with OpenAI's ChatGPT for Malaysia market.
- EnergyGlare
- Extension of token utility and enhancement of EnergyGlare Tokenomics.
- Ledo Media
- Analyse and provide recommendations on Ledo’s Australia expansion project.
- Lee Kum Kee International
- Strategize rejuvenation & revitalization to double market share in 5 years.
- NCS
- Research insurance landscape and consumer behaviour in Hong Kong and Greater Bay Area.
- The St Regis
- Enhance food and beverage performance and elevate service quality of the drawing room and private dining in hotel.
- Analyse strategies to optimise hotel performance and to become the best luxury hotel in Hong Kong.
- VolTra
- Strategic analysis of expanding youth development initiatives globally.
- A&A Business Consulting
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Previous projects include:
2025
- Emtek
- Leadership competencies in a conglomerate ecosystem in the digital age.
- Budidjaja International Lawyers
- Marketing campaign for the legal practice course by Budidjaja Institute.
- Media Telekomunikasi Mandiri (MTM)
- Leveraging MTM’s unique digital platform for strategic business growth.
- Sedayu Solar
- Accelerating solar power development in Indonesia.
2024
- Bank Syariah Indonesia
- Cost, benefit and risk analysis of the new gold-to-gold financing product in Indonesia.
- Trend of digital financing, feature and business process analysis of BSI digital financing product.
- Sedayu Solar
- Developing solar leasing business strategies to accelerate Indonesia’s solar power development and to explore cross border opportunities between Australia and Indonesia.
2023
- Emtek
- Business strategy on sector and product for Home Tester Club.
- Emtek
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Previous projects include:
2024
- B&B Italia
- Research B2B market opportunities and business development.
- CJ CheilJedang
- Develop global expansion strategy for a consumer-packaged Korean food with tech push approach.
- Familink
- Provide identification and market analysis of viral Australian products for Asian markets.
- JustCo Global
- Digitise the office sales process.
- JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square
- Develop training programs to enhance emotional service and foster a luxury mindset in hotel staff for luxury hotel audits.
- Royal Canin
- Research APAC health safety and environment in warehouses.
- The Ambassador
- Develop services for repeat business to enhance the image of Accor Group and the Ambassador brand.
- B&B Italia
