Exchange Programmes & Scholarships

The University has more than 60 agreements with institutions in 26 countries. These programmes offer students the opportunity to study overseas for a semester or a full academic year while only paying University of Otago tuition fees.

Further information on the student exchange programme is available on the School of Business website.

Bronwen Cooper, the student exchange advisor for the School of Business, is available to discuss the student exchange programme and can be contacted via the following details:

Bronwen Cooper
Office of the Dean,
Level 3, Commerce
Tel 64 3 479 5635
Fax 64 3 479 8171
Email bronwen.cooper@otago.ac.nz

As well, feel free to discuss your exchange options with the Director, International Business.

Information on exchange options for International Business students is available in the International Business FAQ.

American University´s Kogod School of Business

Washington Semester Program is inviting junior and senior undergraduate students majoring in Business Management from around the world to apply for the prestigious sixty year old program of experiential learning in International Business and Trade starting August 2009. The fall of 2009 experience is particularly unique: students will have the opportunity to interact with the newly elected president TMs economic team in the White House, State Department, Treasury Department, Commerce Department, US- Trade Representatives, Federal Reserve Board and US Export Import Bank. Elected representatives of important committees in the Unite State Congress and senior officials of International Development organizations such as the World Bank, International Monetary Fund and Inter-American Development Bank are also included in this program. In addition, students will have the opportunity to meet and interact with representatives of Fortune 500 Multinational Corporations, and lobbyists of Trade locks from around the globe, strategically positioned in the Washington Metropolitan area. Business students may undertake an internship in a profit or non-profit organizations and acquire hands-on knowledge and experience in US businesses and complete either an intensive research project or an elective from regular university course offerings (total of 15 credits). For three days of each week, students will participate in intellectual discussions with major players in US business and those who shape world trade policies.

For further information about the Washington Semester Program, please visit: http://american.edu/washingtonsemester/

The Asia New Zealand Foundation

Has an internship opportunity for two law, business or commerce graduates with KPMG in Vietnam. Applications have closed for 2009.

This programme has been set up to provide professional development opportunities for New Zealand graduates to develop Asia-related skills and knowledge by offering an experience in a business environment in Vietnam. This opportunity will facilitate the building of valuable networks in the region by talented young New Zealanders.

We are looking for candidates who meet the following requirements:

Melanie Crawford
Young Leaders Network Coordinator
Asia New Zealand Foundation
Tel: + 64 4 470 8709
Level 7, ABN AMRO House, 36 Customhouse Quay
PO Box 10 144, Wellington 6143
Visit our website at www.asianz.org.nz

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