CAPA: Global Business Institute

Sydney, Australia
CAPA: Global Business Institute

About the Program

Imagine being in the heart of one of the world’s economic centers learning about Asian-Pacific trade and the culture of a global city’s work environment, both in the classroom and at your internship site.

The Global Business Institute is a certificate program, in partnership with the University of Pittsburgh’s College of Business Administration (an AACSB accredited institution), offering you business-focused courses and an internship placement where you can personalize your experience to best fit your interests.

This program is ideal for business students. Previous academic experience in business is required.

Requirements

Overview

Location:

Sydney

Dates:

1/19/23 - 4/22/23

Price:

$18,695

Credits:

15

Deadlines

Apply By:

Closed

Withdraw By:

11/11/22

Requirements

Complete Application
Transcript - Official
$95 Online Application Fee
School of Record Forms
Authorization Form

Eligibility

Education Completed:

Be the equivalent of at least a 2nd semester Sophomore (strongly recommended)

Other:

Be in good academic and disciplinary standing with your home institution

Course Prerequisites:

Some courses may have prerequisites.

Course Prerequisites:

Must have completed introductory business coursework prior to attending.

Other:

Be at least 18 years of age

Minimum GPA:

2.8

Where You'll Study

CEA CAPA Sydney Center

When you study abroad at the CEA CAPA Sydney Center, you’ll experience an immersive study abroad environment in one of the world’s most vibrant and engaging cities. You ...

Student Lounge
Student Lounge
Study Area
Study Area
Counseling Services
Counseling Services
Travel Books & Resources
Travel Books & Resources
15

Credits

Program Structure & Courses

The curriculum for the Global Business Institute is flexible and allows you to earn a certificate by completing either:
  • 5 CAPA business courses, or
  • 4 CAPA business courses and 1 CAPA internship course, or
  • 4 CAPA business courses and 1 CAPA elective course, or
  • 4 CAPA business courses,  1 CAPA elective course, and the CAPA Global Internship course.

Elective and business courses meet for 45 contact hours/3 credits. Overall, you may earn 15 credits.

Global Business Institute courses meet Monday through Thursday.

Prior to departure, you will select your preferred courses. You will be enrolled into courses based on their availability. It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home university prior to your departure due to course availabilities. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.

A Certificate of Study in Global Business and a transcript from the University of Pittsburgh is awarded upon successful completion of the program.

All Levels Course Structure

Courses

The host institution has offered the following courses in the past. Please note that course listings will not be finalized until the start of the term.

*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.

Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Global Workforce Management 300 En 45 3
International Dimensions of Organizational Behavior 300 En 45 3
Managing Global Supply Chains 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
International Economics 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
International Finance 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Sport Management 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
International Marketing 300 En 45 3
Sports Marketing 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Art Down Under 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Intercultural Communications: Theories, Practice and Factors 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
International Economics 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Australian, Asian and Pacific Literatures 300 En 45 3
Writing the Global City: Sydney 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Australian Cinema: Representation and Identity 200 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
International Finance 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Analyzing and Exploring the Global City: Sydney 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Australian History: Aboriginal History to Colonization 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Global Internship Course: Sydney 300 En 263 3
Global Internship Course: Sydney 300 En 285 6
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Sport Management 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
International Marketing 300 En 45 3
Sports Marketing 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Australia in the World: Politics and International Relations 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Locating Social Inequality 300 En 45 3
Sport in Australian Society 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Environmental Debates: People, Places and Culture 300 En 45 3

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Where You'll Stay

*Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.

Excursions

Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.

What's Included in your Program

From housing to excursions, our programs include a variety of inclusions to enhance your study abroad experience! Here are examples that may be available in Sydney. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.

  • Personalized Pre-Departure Advising
  • Visa & Immigration Advising
  • Financial Advising
  • Tuition and Registration
  • Onsite Orientation
  • City Tour
  • Onsite Staff Support
  • 24/7 Emergency Assistance
  • Travel Medical Insurance
  • International Emergency Service Support
  • Welcome & Farewell Events
  • Centrally Located Housing
  • Transportation Pass
  • Cultural Engagement
  • Excursions
  • Official Transcript(s)

Sample Calendar

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Sample Budget

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