Cultural Immersion and Business Consulting in Vietnam4 week program | $5,000 New Colombo Plan Grants Available

Key information

Destination: Hanoi, Vietnam

Dates: 5 January - 1 February, 2026 | 4 week program

Program cost: TBC + airfares

Funding:

• A$5,000 New Colombo Plan Mobility Grants available for eligible students
• $4,947 OS-HELP Loans available for eligible students
• $9,893 OS-HELP Loans available for eligible students

Program eligibility: Undergraduate Business students 

Application deadline: 15 August 2025

Overview

By participating in this program you will develop the capacity to work in the Asia region through an understanding of culture and business practices in Vietnam, including language lessons in a well-balanced program of study and cultural activities.

Working on a real-life consulting project to creatively solve business challenges, you will have close interactions with senior executives, managers, and key stakeholders from the industry host, business community, government departments, Australian Embassy experts and local students to develop professional networks. You will diversify your study experience and gain a competitive edge in the global job market. You will apply and strengthen management consulting, creative problem-solving, critical thinking, leadership, teamwork, intercultural communication, and networking skills beneficial for future international professional careers.

Highlights / tentative itinerary

• Experiencing different regions of Vietnam with two weeks in Da Nang (Central) and two weeks in Hanoi (North)
• Immersing with cultural and language sessions at the start of the program
• Working on a real-life consulting project for an industry partner under the guidance of experienced academics and industry mentors
• Regular interactions with senior business executives and industry experts
• Networking with business executives, industry leaders and local students
• Cruising in the World Heritage Ha Long Bay during an overnight trip
• Day trip to the World Heritage site of Hoi An
• City tour in Hanoi to local landmarks and museums

Academic information

Which unit/s can this program be taken for as credit?

BUS30028 or BUS30032

Can this unit be taken as an elective by students in any Swinburne degree?

No

Eligibility

To qualify for this program, you must:

• be enrolled in an Undergraduate Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of Business (Professional) degree
• have completed 200 credit points by the end of Semester 2, 2025